The masterful Max Roach showing off his musicality - with brushes! One of my early transcriptions, and still a favorite tune.
Lewis Nash's drum solo on "Illuminations"
Here we have Lewis Nash trading 8s with McCoy Tyner and an all-star band on the title track from 2004's Illuminations.
Philly Joe Jones' drum solo on "Blues By Five"
Behold! At once fluid, disjointed and mystifying, Philly Joe's drumming is unparalleled. Starting at 7:22 in the track, Philly trades fours with Coltrane, Cannonball, Miles, Bill Evans... whew.
Dig in particular the third set of fours he throws out there - a nearly untranscribable Philly Joe-ism that I would personally dedicate to the great Jim Paxson. Long live the masters!
Philly Joe Jones' drum solo on "Four"
A more succinct set of traded fours on the famous tune called Four, Philly Joe throws down some more classic bop licks. Featuring a more basic attempt at the untranscribable menace Philly plays in the fourth four. On Four. Dig?
Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders - These Lonely Nights
Hanon Simplified
Stroup and Soul Battery - Blue Light Sessions
Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders - Over & Out
Grady Hoss "Over & Out" EP album sampler Part 1Check out a sample of a few tunes from the upcoming Grady Hoss EP. We threw in a montage of pics taken by Keith Emmerich and Steve MacLaren from the recording sessions to share with you guys! Stay tuned to the Grady FB page for when the release date will be! Cheers!
Posted by Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders on Saturday, August 1, 2015
The new EP from country-western originals Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders.
Featuring an ace lineup of seasoned players, including: Dusty Reigns, Bucky Vennerson, Jebediah Barnswallow, Grady Hoss and Earl Smokesman.*
Recorded in February of 2015 in McSherrystown, PA, this collection of tunes was penned by Hoss and the boys and tracked in a weekend. Highlights "These Lonely Nights", "Birdfeeder", "Philly I Love You (But You're Bring'n Me Down)" and three more songs round out this EP with a classic vibe and smooth swagger.
New videos are up on Grady's YouTube channel.
Visit the band's Facebook page for updates and info.
*Dan O'Neill-bass, Vince Federici-guitar, Dave Van Allen-pedal steel, Lance Davis-vocals, and Charlie Heim-drums, respectively.
Mayor Kenney's Inaugural Block Party
Amazing Grace →
NeoSonic Productions - Jedi Junior High
UPDATE November 2015: Due to some Hollywood wrangling, the title of this picture has been changed for publication and release. What once was Makin' Wookie is now Jedi Junior High!
Original Post: Sep 14, 2012
I recorded drums and percussion for the soundtrack of this soon-to-be-released documentary.
The music was written by David Decker of NeoSonic Productions, and it was a lot of fun recording (and engineering some of) these tracks! Stay tuned for the film's impending release
Alan Ens [self-titled]
CHARLIE HEIM - drums, arranging
JOSHUA MACHIZ - bass, arranging
ALAN ENS - guitar, vocals/lyrics, arranging, keys, producing, some engineering, cover design/layout
Johnny Showcase - The Octopus!
"...a thick, sweaty psychedelic funk masterpiece." - Philadelphia Magazine
Song of the Day
Customized staff paper for use in private lessons, composition, or just sketching out some ideas. Available for Piano, Drum Set, Guitar and Bass with TAB.
Concert Review: Grady Hoss and the Sidewinders →
Heavy Brushes
Bass Guitar Basics
Getting started with the ol' 4 string.
Kenny Gamble Philadelphia Award Ceremony
The GuitAlphabet
The GuitAlphabet introduces note reading on the guitar, while familiarizing the student with the fretboard.
UPDATE: Now featuring a southpaw-friendly version!
William Gruff wins Best Rock Album [Updated]
[UPDATE 3/7/15:] WE WON!!! Thank you to all of the listeners and musicians that participated in the SAMMYs.
The Syracuse Area Music Awards have been celebrating the Central New York music scene since 1993, and this year they've invited us to the party. Our band has a lot of connections to the region, from our favorite recording studios (More Sound and SubCat) to our favorite spacetime nexuses (Binghamton), and it *feels nice* to have some love going all 'round.
The awards ceremony will take place on March 6th, and is highlighted by Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (and Phish drummer) Jon Fishman.
We're incredibly grateful to have been nominated, and are honored to be included among such talent musical company. Have a listen to Binghamton, as well as our more recent releases, at the Music page.