Before the ddrum Syndicate Party kicked off on Friday the 13th, Seminole Music & Sound gave everyone a great preview of what to expect by hosting a clinic w/ ddrum artist Larone "Skeeter" McMillian.
Only in his early twenties, Skeeter has played for a variety of famous musicians and has stayed so busy he's postponed a FULL scholarship offered to him by Berklee College of Music! Playing for such acts as The Last Goodnight, William Murphy, JoJo, and Jennifer Hudson, as his musical diversity broadens the list just goes on and on.
Skeeter opened up the clinic by jamming to several play along tracks before cranking out a rhythmically dynamic drum solo - displaying only a fraction of his unique talent, but plenty to leave the eyes and mouths wide open of everyone in the room. Afterwards he spoke to the crowd, answering questions about his influences and life experiences from playing every style from rock to gospel. Topics such as studio and touring etiquette, choosing your gigs, and most importantly… picking your spot to open up in the song without making it a drum solo. He further demonstrates this principle giving several examples in his performance of "how to" and "how not to" play.
Afterwards Skeeter wrapped up by performing the hit song "Get Out" by pop artist JoJo. Once finished, Larone retreated to the back of the store to shred it up w/ Ray Luzier, Brent Easton, Lil' Mike Mitchell and several other ddrum artists who came out to support their brethren before Friday's main event!
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:55:59 -0500 by drumfreak
[dcvideo=4444] At NAMM 2009 today, and with great honor, we witnessed the Drummer Connection "Drummers Wanted" banner being raised by Terry Platt (Division Manager for ddrum) on th...
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Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:52:20 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Damian King is here at the Carmine Appice clinic at Seminole Music & Sound with Erik Heidt, founder of a new and exciting product called "Drummersleash". Drummersleash is a cool new pr...
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:25:11 -0500 by King
Guitar Center Announces the Six Finalists for the World’s Largest Drum Competition Adrian Young (No Doubt), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Kenny Aronoff, The Rev (Avenge...
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:42:55 -0500 by King
The legendary Carmine Appice will be holding a drum clinic at Grandma's Music and Sound. This is a FREE clinic open to the general public so make sure to come early! Also make sure to re...
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:39:07 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
For more info. on this clinic, please see: http://www.sabian.com/EN/newsevents/clinics.cfm ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/7448-carmine-appice-west-la-music-los-angeles-ca
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:15:59 -0500 by webadmin
Carmine Appice has been a pioneer in the percussion industry for over 4 decades. He's also influenced many other rock legends such as John Bonham and Ian Paice by setting the standard for ...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:42:27 -0400 by webadmin
This is Carmine Appice's "SLAMM!!" at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:38:32 -0500 by webadmin
In this video, Carmine really talks into depth on how he developed his unique grip with the right hand. Carmine explains that his grip with the right hand was created on accident wh...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5308-carmine-appice-teaching-seminar-20092509-grip
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:52:29 -0500 by King
For those of you who missed it, ddrum has posted up an exclusive interview with newly acquired artist Carmine Appice. Having just recently signed with ddrum, Carmine ta...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/11/25/3804-exclusive-ddrum-interview-with-carmine-appice
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:38:13 -0400 by King
This is the NASCAR video for Carmine Appice's SLAMM, a brand new drum ensemble soon to be performing nationwide. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/3219-carmine-appices-slamm
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:30:20 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Carmine Appice with his percussion group SLAMM!! performs at the 2008 Modern Drummer Festival ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:32:41 -0500 by webadmin
In this video, Carmine breaks down something that aquired the name, "falling rocks". Falling rocks sounds like it's name, like a bunch of focks falling down a hill eventually slowing down to...
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:10:35 -0500 by drumfreak
It's three days until NAMM 2009 and we're here with ddrum and we just opened the boxes to the Carmine Appice Signature Snare Drum. This snare drum is incredible looking AND sounding. There's also ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:54:08 -0500 by webadmin
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine fi...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:28:37 -0400 by webadmin
Here is Carmine Appice going off during his "theatrical rock spectacular based around drums" called "SLAMM!!". ...
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:03 -0400 by - - D - -
Guitar Gods Applaud Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus CD Project Fuel Records releases "Conquering Heroes" featu...
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Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:35:08 -0400 by webadmin
Carmine Appice's show, "SLAMM!!" with special guest Marky Ramone, former drummer of the early punk-rock band the "Ramones". ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3477-slamm-marky-ramone
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:57:12 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine first came into the spot...
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine first came into the spo...
https://drummerconnection.com/event_coverage/43372-carmine-appice-teaching-seminar
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:21:23 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Carmine Appice has been a pioneer in the percussion industry for over 4 decades. He's also influenced many other rock legends such as John Bonham and Ian Paice by setting the sta...
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:22 -0400 by King
This week the staff of ddrum will be searching their warehouse for the Cheetah wrap as they roll out the red carpet...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/09/05/3221-carmine-appice-joins-ddrum
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:38:10 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Damian King is here at the Carmine Appice clinic at Seminole Music & Sound with Erik Heidt, founder of a new and exciting product called "Drummersleash". Drummersleash is a cool new pr...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5385-drummersleash-action
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:13:32 -0400 by webadmin
Carmine Appices "SLAMM!!" going crazy with strobe lights at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:17:41 -0400 by webadmin
Since its completion in December 2003, The YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts has come to establish itself as a premier cultural institution on Long Island. A wi...
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:20:47 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Carmine just gives us a quick breakdown on how the name pronounced differently between family members. This has been an on-going question for most Carmine/Vinnie Appice fans, and now we got the answ...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:57:04 -0400 by drumfreak
Have fun playing this one! Kick + Snare + Hat + Cowbell + Bear ...
https://drummerconnection.com/drumroom/49269-dbop-kit-kick-snare-hat-cowbell-and-bear
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:32:41 -0500 by webadmin
In this video, Carmine breaks down something that aquired the name, "falling rocks". Falling rocks sounds like it's name, like a bunch of focks falling down a hill eventually slowing down to...
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:34:04 -0500 by drumfreak
Here's just another funny little update on what's going on inside the ddrum booth while everyone works hard to finish things up for the big day! Stay tuned... ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4389-namm-2009-namm-update-ddrum-11309
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:57:12 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine first came into the spot...
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:54:41 -0500 by drumfreak
At NAMM 2009 today, and with great honor, we witnessed the Drummer Connection "Drummers Wanted" banner being raised by Terry Platt (Division Manager for ddrum) on the top of the ddrum boot...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4444-namm-2009-hanging-drummer-connection-banner
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:38:13 -0400 by King
This is the NASCAR video for Carmine Appice's SLAMM, a brand new drum ensemble soon to be performing nationwide. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/3219-carmine-appices-slamm
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:51:21 -0400 by webadmin
THIS PARTY IS BY SPECIAL INVITE ONLY FOR DDRUM SYNDICATE MEMBERS - YOU MUST SIGN UP CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE SYNDICATE TODAY! SYNDICATE PARTY INFO: Date: Nov. 13 2009 Time: ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/38582-ddrum-syndicate-party
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:22:05 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Founded in 1983 ddrum has strived to better the industry by providing a unique relationship with not only their artists but the customers they serve on a daily basis. In the past two years at Winter...
https://drummerconnection.com/event_coverage/40528-ddrum-syndicate-party-09-open-house-presentations
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:08:34 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Founded in 1983 ddrum has strived to better the industry by providing a unique relationship with not only their artists but the customers they serve on a daily basis. In the past two years at Winter...
https://drummerconnection.com/event_coverage/40726-ddrum-syndicate-party-09-performances
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:50 -0500 by webadmin
There are hundreds young drummers and child prodigies in the world today. Just go on Youtube and you'll find about a million videos of adolescent musicians playing odd time grooves with chops for days...
https://drummerconnection.com/interview/40779-lil-mike-mitchell-interview
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:33 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". This is Part 3 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:40 -0500 by King
Here Ray finishes up his discussion on "thinking clean". He starts with demonstrating quad fills and four stroke ruffs, then offers advice on posture. Afterwards he presents another exercise...
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:36 -0500 by King
This is a quick clip of a Ray Luzier clinic held at Seminole Music and Sound. Here Ray explains a simple, yet effective way to come up with new ideas for drum fills. He then goes on to briefly discuss...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3721-ray-luzier-clinic-creating-drum-fills
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:24:17 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Ray Luzier talks about his theory on warming up, so you don't injure yourself as a drummer. This was at the Ray Luzier Clinic at Seminole Music & Sound on 11/17/08. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/audio/3735-ray-luzier-clinic-seminole-music-warming-up
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:11:45 -0500 by mynormontufar
Hi Friends this is a Drum Solo idea ....... enjoy the music Grooves..... all the best!!!!!! comment and Rate !! thanks for watching =0)...
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:32:50 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
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Wed, 28 May 2008 16:34:52 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
In the Studio September 2007 with Ray Luzier tracking drums for upcoming Billy Sheehan album. filming and editing by CREATIVE LUNITICS. www.creativelunitics.com ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/2148-ray-luzier-tracking-drums-billy-sheehan
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:44:08 -0400 by webadmin
Jojo Mayer plays solo at MusikMesse, Frankfurt, Germany, 27 March 2010. This is not a full song because there was a minute of intro that I didn't take. Jojo plays Sabian cymbals, Sonor drums, and Remo...
https://drummerconnection.com/drumsolos/47570-jojo-mayer-drum-solo-musikmesse-2010
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:34:19 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Paiste artist Camille Gainer will be holding a FREE drum clinic at the Drummer's Collective in NY,NY. The event starts at 8pm and afterwards Camille will be available for pics and autographs. ...
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:40:51 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
NAMM 2008 was like a theme park for musicians to say the least. Unfortunately, the convention was not open to the public. Luckily for us at DrummerConnection we were able to attend NAMM to see eve...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:32 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". Part 1 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:20:54 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Featured in this event, is the likes of: Sabian's APX "Show No Mercy Tour" '08 comes to Paradiddles, in Startanburg, SC. $15 gets you in, and the event starts at 7pm....
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:41:58 -0400 by iriemike
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https://drummerconnection.com/users/iriemike/media/youtube/61507-michael-crevier-drum-solo
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:29:39 -0500 by drumfreak
Here's Chad Smith rocking it at Sabian Live, NAMM 2008 ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/1012-namm-2008-sabian-live-chad-smith
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:12:02 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
This past weekend the Drummer Connection crew and friends had the great pleasure to attend the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert at the Manhattan Center for the Arts/Hammerstein Ballroo...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/10/21/3536-review-buddy-rich-memorial-concert-2008
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:31:51 -0400 by webadmin
Meinl cymbals have now come to Seminole Florida! Known for their diversity and sound Meinl has been turning heads of some of the best artists in the world. Now these am...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/09/24/3391-mein-cymbals-seminole-music-and-sound-seminole-fl
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:08 -0500 by King
Artimus Pyle, the lengendary Hall of Fame drummer for Lynard Skynard will be having a special performance at Seminole Music & Sound located in Seminole, FL. The eve...
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:25:18 -0400 by King
Drumming legend Dom Famularo will hold a drum clinic at Seminole Music and Sound. Event starts at ...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/04/10/1730-dom-famularo-drum-clinic-tonight-seminolefl
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:59:09 -0500 by King
Ray explains the importance of "thinking clean" while practicing tom patterns. Stressing to play each note evenly so you get a consistent sound across the kit. He further demonstrates this b...
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:56:26 -0500 by King
"The kit that I'm getting...it's gonna be SICK!" - Casey Grillo of KAMELOT Since it's beginning, the Pearl company has changed ...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/02/07/1196-casey-grillo-goes-pearl
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:05:09 -0500 by King
The other day I had the pleasure of visiting a local shop called Seminole Music and Sound. Having been in business for over 25 years , the store has made it's home in a shopping plaza near...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2007/11/29/804-seminole-music-and-sound
Wed, 21 May 2008 15:07:18 -0400 by King
Seminole Music and Sound will host a drum clinic by John Blackwell 6/5/08 at 7pm. John is also taking appointments for private lessons the following...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/05/21/2107-john-blackwell-clinic-6508-seminolefl
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:13:14 -0500 by King
Seminole Music and Sound has always made the effort to bring only the best clinicians and private instructors to the local area. Having already given us access to such celebrities as J...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/02/21/1244-dom-famularo-coming-tampa-florida-april-10th
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:42:48 -0500 by drumfreak
Friday, February 26, 2010 - Derek Roddy will be giving drum lessons at Seminole Music & Sound. Call store for details! ...
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:36 -0500 by King
This is a quick clip of a Ray Luzier clinic held at Seminole Music and Sound. Here Ray explains a simple, yet effective way to come up with new ideas for drum fills. He then goes on to briefly discuss...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3721-ray-luzier-clinic-creating-drum-fills
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:46:38 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Well, let’s start when I got to Seminole Music and Sound. Damian and I arrived right around the time that Eric was going in for his lesson. While wandering around the store, I was feeling a little...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/01/02/921-my-experience-with-john-blackwell
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:32 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". Part 1 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:47:30 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
John Blackwell (Prince, Justin Timberlake, Cameo, P. Diddy, Patty LaBell) will perform a Free Drum Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 16 @ 7pm. John will perform songs, solos and answer questi...
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:25:23 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
John Blackwell has played on some of the world's largest stages with Prince and Justin Timberlake and continues to win and place year after year, in drumm...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/37975-john-blackwell-clinic-seminole-music-sound
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:09:44 -0400 by webadmin
On Oct. 19th the DC crew was on hand to witness yet another great performance by none other than John Blackwell himself. Just one day before leaving to Japan to start rehearsal for a pop tou...
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:18:18 -0400 by King
Here is some footage from Casey Grillo's First clinic since signing his new deal with Zildjian. In this clip Casey displays his musical diversity by playing some Latin funk. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3496-casey-grillo-clinic-10808-latin-track-solo
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:49:37 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
John Blackwell (Prince, Justin Timberlake, Cameo, P. Diddy, Patty LaBell) will perform a Free Drum Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 16 @ 7pm. John will perform songs, solos and answer questio...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/3835-john-blackwell-clinic-seminole-music-sound-seminolefl
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:42:39 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Watch in amazement as Ray plays the drum break to the song "Goodbye", by Army of Anyone. Part 1 of 3. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:14 -0400 by King
As of 3/27/08 drumming sensation John Blackwell has made the switch and will now be endorsing Zildjian cymbals. John, having played with such talents as Prince ...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/03/31/1519-john-blackwell-goes-zildjian
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:34:13 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Watch in amazement as Ray plays the drum break to the song "Goodbye", by Army of Anyone. Part 1 of 3. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:42 -0400 by King
This is Kamelot drummer Casey Grillo perfoming to the single "Ghost Opera" also the title of their new album for which the US tour kicks off on 10/9/08 in St. Petersburg, FL. This is also Ca...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3497-casey-grillo-clinic-10808-ghost-opera
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:38:24 -0400 by King
Just last week drumming virtuoso Dom Famularo scheduled three clinics throughout the state of Florida, two of which ...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/04/16/1794-two-days-dom-clinic-review
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:31:36 -0400 by King
John Spinelli-Store Manager of Seminole Music and Sound tests out his new cymbal wall installed by Meinl reps Craig Bozick and Adam Dennis. These cymbals sound great! Close your eyes and I bet you c...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3374-meinl-wall-sound-check
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:50:03 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Can you believe this is just Ray Luzier when he is messing around. He makes it look effortless! This video was taken at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3749-ray-luzier-clinic-seminole-music-messing-around
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:57:57 -0400 by drumfreak
On September 24, 2009, ddrum visited DrummerConnection.com's studios and spent some time with us doing an interview and jamming. Enjoy this special insight to ddrum and how to score endorsements, lear...
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