An Editor’s Overview
An Editor’s Overview – Honest, Abe
For anyone who’s never caught McCartney live, hearing him sing and play “Blackbird” all by himself is alone enough to make the experience unforgettable. But Paul also has a wonderful band—and you know what its not-at-all-secret weapon is: Abe Laboriel Jr. Although I was an Abe admirer before the show, I admit I was slightly skeptical about how he might handle those many indelible songs of Paul’s, from the Beatles, Wings, and beyond. As the group took the stage and the chiming opening chords of “Eight Days a Week” rang out, I thought, Ooh, early Ringo—that’s a tough one!
Paul McCartney’s Abe Laboriel Jr.
His personality is big yet intimate, just like his drumming. And now, with the release of his first-ever solo recording and a singularly experimental Paul McCartney album, it’s a perfect time to get to the bottom—the deep, booming bottom—of his signature sound.
Ed Shaughnessy
As the most visible drummer on network TV for three decades, he helped America understand what big band drumming was all about. But there was more to his story—much more.
Seth Raush – The Drummer Behind Little Big Town’s Big Hit Record
I’ve been a friend and fan of Seth Rausch for more than a decade. His deep pocket is undeniable to anyone who’s ever heard him play, and he’s the consummate professional and a devoted family man. I’ve been fortunate to have my gig with Rascal Flatts for the past thirteen years, and I’ve watched as Seth has played the role of the journeyman drummer in search of a gig he could truly call home—and finally find it.
Pedrito Martinez
The Cuban-born percussionist has been slowly building his profile in the States since waving goodbye to his homeland fifteen years ago and settling in New York City, where his local performances have become the gig to catch. Today, the buzz about his skills, and about his blazing group, is at a fever pitch.
DISCIPLINE – Small Changes for Massive Progress
MD Pro Panelist Benny Greb suggests that some minor adjustments in habit—and maybe a tweak in your attitude toward practice— can result in unexpectedly large dividends for your playing.
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