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Casey Grillo - Kamelot - Interview

Date: 11/04/2009 | by billy ashbaugh | Viewed 25062 times

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Casey Grillo - Kamelot - Interview

Drummers are now in a better place than we've ever been. Living in a new age of evolving computer technology musicians can have access to a wide variety of instruments, sounds, and recording options. Although touring is and always will be a must, the long grueling days of studio work is now an alternative as artists record tracks from the comfort of their own home. With educational materials also becoming more accessible people can achieve a high level of musicianship limited only by one's passion to learn. Kamelot drummer Casey Grillo is no exception to the rule. A consummate professional and chameleon of many styles ranging from rock, metal, latin, jazz, and funk, Casey has eclipsed the learning curve throughout his career and 12 year stint with the power metal band Kamelot. When not on the road he spends time juggling tasks such as playing the local music scene and teaching private lessons at Seminole Music & Sound in Seminole, FL. An accomplished sound engineer, Casey also produces studio music tracks-not only recording his own, but other projects for such accomplished artists as John Blackwell and many more! While in town Drummer Connection had the chance to speak with Casey about his latest endorsements, Kamelot's new album, and the upcoming European tour.

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Paul Quin - Drummer / Music Attorney Interview

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on: Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010

The music industry is made up of various players including individuals, companies, unions, not-for-profit organizations, rights collectives, and other associated bodies. Occasionally professional musicians negotiate their wages, contractual conditions, and other arrangements through Musicians' Unions or other guilds. But the industry also embodies an all too familiar "dark side" filled to the brim with legal pitfalls that the unwary musician can fall into. Issues ranging ... more »

Randy Van Patten - Vanz Drumming Interview

Submitted by drumfreak on: Monday, Aug 2, 2010

One note - DrummerConnection.com is not involved in the production or ownership of VanzDrumming.com's new DVD. Here's Randy Van Patten and Jeff Lutz of http://VanzDrumming.com interviewed by https://DrummerConnection.com 's Eric Rosebrock (drumfreak) on 07/31/2010. Stay tuned for updates on Randy's new DVD! It's going to be awesome!! more »

JoJo Mayer Interview - 05/05/2010

Submitted by drumfreak on: Tuesday, May 11, 2010

On May 5th, 2010, Damian King and Eric Rosebrock from DrummerConnection.com sit down with famed drummer JoJo Mayer for an interview at Seminole Music & Sound. JoJo Mayer: Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer From Wikipedia: Jojo Mayer (born 18 January 1963) is a highly acclaimed Swiss drummer born in Zurich and currently residing in New York City. Son of a touring musician, Mayer began his career as a ... more »

Crush Drums & Percussion - Pre Launch Interview

Submitted by drumfreak on: Friday, May 7, 2010

Crush Drums is an upcoming Drum Company with new and innovative ideas on how to make drum kits better. Utilizing artist/drummer feedback, Crush Drums has the vision of enhancing and making better quality and more usable products. Stay tuned to http://CrushDrum.com and https://DrummerConnection.com for more information! ⁞ more »

Gavin Harrison Interview

Submitted by drumfreak on: Saturday, May 1, 2010

Watch the Gavin Harrison Interview and Drum Kit Tour on Youtube (Same videos as above, just alternate viewing source) Gavin Harrison Interviewed by DrummerConnection.com’s Damian King and Eric ‘drumfreak’ Rosebrock From Wikipedia.org Gavin Harrison (Harrow, London, England)is a British drummer and percussionist. He is best-known for playing with the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree which he joined in 2002. As of 2008, he also plays w ... more »

Ken Scott - Interview

Submitted by King on: Monday, Jan 25, 2010

Ken Scott knows music. Having worked with some of the most iconic names in the industry it's hard imagining any fan of music in the past 40 years who hasn't heard a song he's produced. Now having been reunited with 5 of the original drummers from his illustrious career Ken has teamed up with Sonic Reality to release Epik Drums. Epik Drums is a virtual instrument/plug-in that provides an assortment of drum samples and audio grooves that will allow the engineer to practice the art o ... more »

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Don’t forget to grab your own Road Map by clicking on the download button. In this lesson we’re going to take a quick look at my personal hand notes for this song. ...

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https://drummerconnection.com/transcriptions/46449-2-bar-groups-5

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https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/5616-billy-ashbaugh-hand-feet-fill-combo-1

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