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  Reed Oslund posted a new video:

  6:29

  u can't always get what you want

  at an early practice for a very short lived project (we did one live gig). a cover of the stones "you can't always get what you want". around the 3:30 mark, i think the video editor splices in a 2nd version of this. unfortunately this shows up as a video ...

  • December 8

  • Reed Oslund and Junji Araki like this.
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    Kevin Colquitt Nice playing Reed and cool groove.

    • 3 hours ago
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  Danny Patterson posted a new video:

  7:06

  Sleep Walk, Walk Don't Run & Wipeout

  A live video from my band, Johnny and the Spinsations with me playing Wipeout (at 4:56) using my Gretsch Brooklyn kit

  • December 8

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    Frank C Danny - I spent about 10 years with an oldies-doowop band and these songs were also in our repetoire.. I really enjoyed your playing.. After I listened to this video, I went out on you tube and found a number of your other videos.. I really enjoyed listen...  moreDanny - I spent about 10 years with an oldies-doowop band and these songs were also in our repetoire.. I really enjoyed your playing.. After I listened to this video, I went out on you tube and found a number of your other videos.. I really enjoyed listening to them all.. you guys have a great sound and the drums sound wonderful !  

    • December 8
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    Danny Patterson Thank you I appreciate the kind words.

    • December 8
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    Kevin Colquitt Danny, enjoyed your playing as well. Watched a few other videos too. Looks like your having fun. The Brooklyn kit works well with this style.

    • 3 hours ago
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  josé carlos neres ferreira has just signed up. Say hello!

  • December 8

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    Junji Araki Hi and welcome to The Shed!

    • December 8
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    Ryan Pool Welcome to the Shed!

    • December 8
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    Frank C Welcome to the Woodshed !

    • December 8
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    David Alexander Welcome

    • December 8
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    Kevin Colquitt Hello, welcome to the shed!

    • 2 hours ago
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  Frank C A few weeks ago I mentioned that I had started playing with some nice folks in a jazz quartet.  The project was primarily standards with a female vocalist and it was allowing me to play some low volume playing..(and as you will see from the attached video...  moreA few weeks ago I mentioned that I had started playing with some nice folks in a jazz quartet.  The project was primarily standards with a female vocalist and it was allowing me to play some low volume playing..(and as you will see from the attached video do some vocals).  Since I had been playing a lot of oldies, classic rock and blues over the last several years, i am really enjoying this band and it has allowed me to dig out my brushes and my 22 inch "K" flat ride.... We did a holiday house party last night and my lovely wife took a brief video on her new iPhone.. (i think that is why the video is so shaky because i know she was only drinking soda).. anyway here is a spinet of a song on which i played and sang..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMISAcu6fc  less

  • December 7

  • Ryan Pool likes this.
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    Frank C by the way i am playing my Gretsch Catalina jazz set, 11 inch Saluda hi hats and my recently acquired 13 x 4 ludwig piccolo snare.

    • December 7
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    Ryan Pool Great set of pipes! The female singer isn't so bad either. Very nice job. The snare sounds really nice.

    • December 8
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    Junji Araki Your voice suits the song nicely. Thanks for sharing!!

    • December 8
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    Danny Patterson Pretty cool sound

    • 5 hours ago
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    Kevin Colquitt Thanks Frank. I've always liked that song. Nice voice too.

    • 2 hours ago
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  Vic Dunston Ran across this on FB - pretty cool. 
  Two things that particularly grabbed me: 1. I was glad to see another
  big guy on a kit. ( Sometimes I think I look like King Kong playing
  bongos!)  2. Why can't I get my bass drum to sound that good?????

  

  Daily Garlic: How a drum sounds based on where it's played.

  Daily Garlic: How a drum sounds based on where it's played.

  • December 7

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    Frank C I think the video really shows that 'location is everything'... i played a gig one night on a high gloss wooden floor set up in a corner with mirrored walls... talk about high end !! The bass drum sounded like a tin can. Regarding your second question, i...  moreI think the video really shows that 'location is everything'... i played a gig one night on a high gloss wooden floor set up in a corner with mirrored walls... talk about high end !! The bass drum sounded like a tin can. Regarding your second question, i know you have been having issues with your bass drum sound for awhile.. Have you experimented with any head changes or any muffling ?  

    • December 7
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    Ryan Pool Vic, try a DrumDial to get you close then tweak the final tones by ear. If you really want to make the sound guy happy port your bass drum, then stuff it with rocks and pillows. Seriously, properly tunes drums don't need to be ported or muffled unless the...  moreVic, try a DrumDial to get you close then tweak the final tones by ear. If you really want to make the sound guy happy port your bass drum, then stuff it with rocks and pillows. Seriously, properly tunes drums don't need to be ported or muffled unless the sound guy is a disgruntled musician moonlighting as a sound guy. Reference the following video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGbcnZ-3CJQ
    Gregg Bissonette stated in an interview that Buddy Rich went off on a tangent to him once about porting and muffling of the bass drum. To paraphrase: "A bass drum is supposed to sound like a bass drum. What the hell are all these kids doing cutting holes in their bass drum then stuffing pillows in them for?"
    Tell you what, make me some Goober Peas and I'll come over and tune her up for you real nice. Deal?  less

    • December 8
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    Frank C Ryan - the video is a hoot.

    • December 8
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    Vic Dunston The video was hilarious!
    Actually, my kick is sounding okay. I just can't quite get that dry, solid "click/thump" I hear from other guys.
    Might be my shoes . . .

    • 22 minutes ago
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  Louis Contino I was chatting with Al Mouzon recently on email and he told me he was down in North Carolina playing with Larry Coryell and some East Carolina University guys. His take on their playing was one of shock and awe. Personally, I can't wait for these kids to ...  moreI was chatting with Al Mouzon recently on email and he told me he was down in North Carolina playing with Larry Coryell and some East Carolina University guys. His take on their playing was one of shock and awe. Personally, I can't wait for these kids to get out there, because that's what keeps the music so fertile. Injecting life and variation to what we hear will always be why I love playing and listening to music. Just thought I'd share that for a Saturday morning.  

  • December 7

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    David Alexander Thats a lot coming from Al. I loved his fusion playing from the 70s. His playing on the Al Dimeola album Land of the Midnight Sun is beautiful. Trivia question: What 90s movie does he do a cameo?

    • December 7
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    Frank C David - I think the movie is "That Thing You Do"

    • December 7
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    David Alexander Bingo Frank! Did you look it up or did you know?

    • December 7
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    Frank C .. i can not tell a lie.. I thought about it for awhile.. couldn't figure it out.. and then my curiosity got the best of me

    • December 7
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    David Alexander You're a good man Frank!

    • December 8
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  Louis Contino Here's a recent shot of my kit in Antique Maple finish. Notice I switched up the hoops with orange gloss lacquer to match my gloss burnt orange Gretsch 6.5' snare. 

  

  • December 7

  • David Alexander likes this.
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    David Alexander Nice Louis. You are the only other person I know who has a kit in Antique Maple. I love the finish.

    • December 7
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  Kevin Colquitt → Danny Patterson: Looking at getting new heads on my toms. I know it's like alot of things, personal preference, but I'm sure some of you have tried the Evans level 360's. I've heard the tone and feel didn't change, but they are easier to tune. Thoughts / opinions? Thanks 

  • December 6

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    Danny Patterson The Evans Level 360 is just where they (Evans) made the collar slightly wider to get the heads to sit better on the bearing edge. I have used them and they are nice (EC2 frosted & G1 coated). Currently on the Brooklyn kit I'm using Remo Emperor White Su...  moreThe Evans Level 360 is just where they (Evans) made the collar slightly wider to get the heads to sit better on the bearing edge. I have used them and they are nice (EC2 frosted & G1 coated). Currently on the Brooklyn kit I'm using Remo Emperor White Suede & Evans EC2 on the Catalina kit.  

    • December 6
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    David Alexander The Evans 360 is a nice improvement and a nice innovation in the right direction that I know will be copied by others. However, its definitely not the earth shattering inovation their marketing suggests. Don't get me wrong. Evans makes great products and ...  moreThe Evans 360 is a nice improvement and a nice innovation in the right direction that I know will be copied by others. However, its definitely not the earth shattering inovation their marketing suggests. Don't get me wrong. Evans makes great products and you can't go wrong with their heads. However, the bearing edge, shell roundness and proper tuning are far bigger factors. To Evan's credit, the drum head market is uber competitive and like other music commodities(sticks, guitar strings, etc), you have to try and differentiate yourself.  less

    • December 6
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    Danny Patterson I agree with what David said

    • December 6
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    Kevin Colquitt Thanks for the input guys. Just thought I would get some other opinions and I appreciate it.

    • December 6
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  Kevin Colquitt → Danny Patterson: Danny, thanks for adding me. Good looking tom!

  • December 6

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  Danny Patterson has added a new profile photo.

  

  • December 5

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    Kevin Colquitt That's a beauty

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