Up & Coming
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Danny Schreiber of Quor
The prog-metal band Quor has been together since 2013, and their newest member is drummer Danny Schreiber. The band just got back from a Japanese tour which found them playing at the Osaka club called Hokage’, as well as Babel…
Angie Boylan
Angie Boylan’s Brooklyn, New York–based band, Freezing Cold, was on the... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Joshua Humlie of We Three
Anyone familiar with the popular television show America’s Got Talent understands the immense pressure on the contestants. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Smash Palace’s Harry Lewis
His movements were overemphasized, and his sound cut through like a cannon. Also, although his concentration was intense, he offered direct eye contact with the audience.
Marillion's Ian Mosley
When was the last time you went to a concert where the audience clapped and sang along to every song?
Girls’ Night Out’s Kathy Burkly
But these days she's a pop rocker, laying down a throaty 2 and 4 from behind a pink, handmade drumset for her six accomplices in Girls' Night Out.
Ralph Peterson Jr.
This energetic approach, combined with a deep respect for the history of the drums, has placed Peterson alongside some of the most respected jazz musicians today.
New Edition’s Danny Donnelly (A. K. A. Zoro)
Edition is one of the hottest acts in show business today, taking the R&B market by storm and making some crossover inroads onto the pop charts.
Dave Huff: White Heart And Beyond
Dave Huff had to feel proud during the 1984 Grammy Awards show. He was the drummer in a Christian rock group called White Heart that was nominated for an award.
Roli Garcia, Jr.
Roli Garcia, Jr., is a drummer from Laredo, Texas, with an unusual string of accomplishments to his credit. In just eight years of playing the drums, Roli has jammed with Vinnie Colaiuta’s band, appeared as a guest artist at several…
Adrenalin’s Brian Pastoria
I first met Brian Pastoria while his group, Adrenalin, was rehearsing some tunes from their recent album American Heart. The group’s road manager, Thom Kuchulan, noticed me standing outside the studio and invited me in to listen. The band was…
Platinum Blonde’s Chris Steffler
In setting up this interview with Chris Steffler, drummer of the hugely popular Toronto band, Platinum Blonde, I was impressed by how easy he was to reach. After only two calls to his management, I was able to talk to…
Simple Minds’ Mel Gaynor
Mel Gaynor may be a modest, unassuming guy off stage, but behind his intimidating black drumkit, he speaks with a loud, dominant voice. Gaynor’s percussive contributions have helped Scotland’s Simple Minds develop their distinctively rich, but nevertheless, visceral, sound. Before…
