Reality comes to Liverpool Four years have past since Liverpool saw its last drum event in the city, so there was no surprise seeing so many bodies packed up to the reclaimed bricks of Liverpool’s most famous musical dungeon. Attendees had been suitably warned in advance that this was not going to be a technique-fest,… Continue reading Sabian Artisan Clinic, with Ralph Salmins & Karl Brazil – 06/09/11
Category: Drum Bore
Articles by Nick Lauro of interest only to drummers.
Quick Thoughts – Stanton Moore, ‘Groove Alchemy’ DVD
Just when I thought I’d studied the James Brown stuff, along comes Stanton with a kick in the ass to show me that I only ever half knew it. Having put an obviously substantial amount of time (we’re talking years of study and refinement processes) into tearing apart the beats of the JB drummers, Stanton… Continue reading Quick Thoughts – Stanton Moore, ‘Groove Alchemy’ DVD
Solo Drumming Means Very Little To Me Any More
So there I was last night, early at the rehearsal room. The rest of the guys were late thanks to roadworks, so I had the unusual position of being on my own, in a rehearsal room, with my kit set up. A rare luxury, as I normally only ever find myself alone with my Roland… Continue reading Solo Drumming Means Very Little To Me Any More
Idiots Shouldn’t Own Vintage Drums
What happens when you lend a thick bunch of young dickheads from Wigan a valuable vintage Ludwig Black Beauty? They destroy it, to the point, the badge is lifted, the Nickel plating is virtually rubbed off, the Snare wire is wrecked and the ‘Blackface’ P85 Snare strainer is hanging off without its screws. Good job… Continue reading Idiots Shouldn’t Own Vintage Drums