James Brown on David Letterman 1982

Here's something I found on YouTube that was too good not to share. James Brown performing on the Letterman show back in 1982 with the house band.   James Brown and the house band featuring Steve Jordan on drums absolutely smash it. Enjoy!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4m_dv5Z7hg ...

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The Drum Cartel online

Keep in touch with everything Drum Cartel related by connecting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.   What does The Drum Cartel do besides have THE biggest viewable/hirable drum collection in Australia?    Teaching - Pro Teachers both on the North (at HQ) and South (at Coorparoo) Repairs - Services, Polishing,...

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A History of the Drumset

One of my students recently put me on to a great series of videos presented by Daniel Glass on the history of the drumset. Well worth checking out and if you like what you see with these excerpts, you should check out Daniel's DVD, "The...

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Lessons start back up for the new year!

Lessons recommence at The Drum Cartel for the new year beginning on Monday January 13.   I have a few spots available in my calendar so if you're interested in lessons, contact me here and we'll get started! For more information about lessons, check out the tuition...

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The Given Things on tour…

Early July sees The Given Things hit the road for their first interstate tour on the back of their debut EP release.   The tour will see TGT play Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Melbourne and San Remo. Check the poster below for dates, venues and ticket information. Catch...

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Medollic back in the studio…

Last week I was back in the studio with James and Lix of Medollic laying down a few new tracks.   It was great to get back in the studio and work on some new material with those guys. The songs are sounding great!   Keep an eye on...

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The Given Things release debut EP

The debut self titled EP from The Given Things is now available! We'll be touring in early July 2013 and will be announcing dates real soon.   You can buy a hard copy and download the EP from bandcamp HERE and it's also available for download from iTunes...

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Drum tuition at The Drum Cartel

I'm proud to announce that I have joined the tuition team at The Drum Cartel in Brisbane!   I will be teaching drum lessons from the south side studios Monday to Friday and teaching from the north side studios on Saturdays.   Contact me HERE to make a booking...

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The Given Things

The Given Things is the new orignal music project I'm involved in. The band features Clint Boge and Glenn Esmond (The Butterfly Effect), Nathan Moore (ex Kate Miller-Heidke bassist) and Brenton Page (Vayer). I'm really looking forward to recording and touring with this band, exciting...

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The Manhattan Club Sessions

Every Thursday night this August, come down to The Manhattan Club in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley for some improvised Jazz and Funk tunes.   The band features Dave McGuire on guitar, Sanjay Jude on keys, Geoff Hooton on bass and myself on drums. We did one of these...

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