Tag Archives: Drummer

Why I Never Collected Famous People’s Autographs

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

As a freelance writer, and as Managing Editor of Modern Drummer magazine, every interview was an opportunity to ask a famous musician or music personality for his or her autograph. I didn’t do that because I felt that asking for … Continue reading →

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Collin Drums of Maine: Handcrafted Stave Drums

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Aroostook County man drawing attention with custom, hand-crafted drums By Julia Bayly, BDN Staff Posted April 14, 2013, at 9:06 a.m. FRENCHVILLE, Maine — …Curtis Collin, a young craftsman from northern Maine.., has a passion for working with wood and … Continue reading →

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Grateful Dead Culture is Alive and Well

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

For Grateful Dead’s Final Shows, Long, Strange Trip Ends in Sea of Mail Band’s Fans Go Retro to Snag Tickets; Psychedelic Envelopes By MIKE AYERS and JARRARD COLE Feb. 13, 2015 7:32 p.m. ET STINSON BEACH, Calif.—Time has always been … Continue reading →

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Terri Lyne Carrington: The Spiritual Journey of Being Creative

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

For Terri Lyne Carrington, drumming is a spiritual act by Alexander Varty on February 11th, 2015 at 12:13 PM …Terri Lyne Carrington cites Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Jack DeJohnette as her primary mentors. Like DeJohnette, she’s honed her technique … Continue reading →

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Lillian Barney: 70 Years ‘Humming and Drumming’

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: What a gift. Ms. Barney is a living link to 70-years of drumset history. I wonder if anyone in Canton, OH has recorded her stories for future generations of musicians. Canton drummer still jamming for 70 years Feb, … Continue reading →

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