Paiste sent us a JR Robinson video to hype up his upcoming clinic and we’re putting it up to share with you! Click on Read more ยป to see the video. The critical information in case you forgot:
This is a great way to see the most recorded drummer of all time. Don’t miss this clinic!
Just after Peter Retzlaff, we’ve got another event coming up! On Monday, April 20, studio legend John JR Robinson is coming to Columbus Percussion for a clinic. John is the most recorded drummer of all time, and should put on a great show. The drumming great got his break playing on Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall, and he’s never looked back. John’s catalog includes hits by Lionel Richie, the Pointer Sisters, David Lee Roth, Steve Winwood, Madonna, Natalie Cole, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and more! He’ll be playing the new Yamaha Phoenix kit with his signature snare. This should be an amazing clinic.
Important Information:
Monday April 20th, at Columbus Percussion
8:00 PM
Tickets are $5
Be there!
Pete Retzlaff is coming to Columbus Percussion on Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM! Peter is best known for his approach to jazz, funk and ensemble-playing. He holds a Masters Degree from Manhattan School of Music, and has studied with such greats as David Garibaldi, Gary Chaffee, John Riley, Ed Soph and Billy Hart. He has performed with Maynard Ferguson, and pianist Kenny Werner as well as Diane Schuur and Greg Osby. He maintains an active private teaching schedule, instructing classes in jazz, funk, rock, reggae, fusion, odd times, reading, rudiments, independence and ensemble performance at the Drummers Collective in New York. Peter has been awarded three grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and was a featured clinician and speaker at the 2003 PASIC Conference.
Peter is a Columbus native who worked with legendary Columbus bands such as “Zero One”, “Vinly”, and “Five Mighty People”. He returns to Columbus with his European band to do a combination clincic/concert. Peter is one of very few players who is equally comfortable and strong playing both rock, funk, and jazz styles. This promises to be a very special evening of creative music, as well as a very informative clinic.
Important Information:
Thursday April 16th, at Columbus Percussion
8:00 PM
Tickets are $5
See you there!
Thanks to all the artists, companies, and especially drummers who made this year’s Drum Daze possible! It was a little hectic at times, but we had a great lineup and an even better turnout. We’d like to thank Felix Pollard, Mike White, Tommy Aldridge, Terry Bozzio, Ralph Peterson Jr., and all the companies who made it possible for these guys to come out and show you what they can do. We really had a great time, and we hope you did as well. We’re just getting over this Drum Daze, and we can’t wait until the next one!
Unfortunately, the jazz legend himself (Joe Morello) has been sidelined with medical issues and will be unable to attend. In his place, Frank Zappa and Missing Persons great Terry Bozzio will play. John Blackwell will also not be able to make the event. Touring and session guru Mike White will fill that spot. With these additions, our lineup is:
There will also be a special guest appearance by Don Lombardi, CEO of drumchannel.com. The event is Sunday, March 29th at the Capitol Theatre’s Riffe Center. Drum Daze starts at 1:00 P.M., and the doors open at 12:30. Tickets are available for pre-order now by stopping by, calling us, or via our online store here (Adult tickets only). Adult tickets are $25 pre-sale, or $35 at the door. Youth tickets are $10 pre-sale, or $15 at the door, and are available in-store or over the phone only.
It’s clearance time at Columbus Percussion, and we’ve priced some gear to move to make way for new gear we have coming in. Sale items are good in store and over the phone and include:
Drumsticks: All in-stock drumsticks are 50% off retail, any quantity!
Evans Drumhead Packs:We’re blowing out Evans G Plus head packs. The packs include three tom heads, a bass drum head, and a snare head. Retail price is $185.75, yours now for only $75!
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More good news for the Drum Daze fans. We’ve just received word that Tommy Aldridge is confirmed for the show on March 29. You know Aldridge from his work with numerous bands and vocalists, most notable being Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. We’ll get you more information as it’s available. In the meantime, stay tuned!
Our apologies to the drummer faithful; tonight’s drum circle (01/05/2009) has been cancelled due to everyone being sick. We expect everyone in the Greater Columbus area (if not Ohio) to be sick tonight around 8:00 P.M. If you’re not sick already, you may want to leave work early to prepare…being sick. Go Buckeyes!
Keep your schedules clear, drummers! Drum Daze 2009 is coming to Columbus on Sunday, March 29. As usual, the event will be held at the Capitol Theatre at the Riffe Center. No word yet on artists or admission. Stay tuned for more information!
Happy New Year from all of us at Columbus Percussion! We wish you the best in this new year, and hope you keep some of those resolutions!
