Thanks for understanding...there have been lots of interesting stories to go around! Thanks for posting the clip. I hadn't seen that one yet.

Anyone going to the Montreal Drum Festival this weekend? I'll be performing on Sunday, October 23 at 3:00pm. I'll be playing some tunes with guitarist Simon Yu and bassist Evan Marien. Also, NYDVD and Paiste are going to be giving away 1,000 promotional copies of my soon to be released instructional...

I use the E-Pads and I've found them to be the closest thing to playing a real drum, with an extra degree of difficulty built in. Meaning, it feels like I'm playing on a floor tom which doesn't have as much rebound as a snare drum...if that makes sense. I use the Moongel pad sometimes to really work...

Hey sjj123- Yes, I have been privy to many great stories of Adrian's days with Zappa, but out of respect for him I can't share them here. It's ultimately for Adrian to tell at some point. Sorry, probably not the answer you want to hear, but Adrian's a very private man. Suffice to say, that he greatl...

Just in case anyone is interested, Tony Levin has been blogging about the tour on his website: http://www.papabear.com/tours/smusa11/smusa11_1.htm Hopefully, I inserted the link correctly. If not, apologies, I'm not a techie, that's why I play drums. Should be able to cut and paste it...anyway lots ...

Hey Gaddabout- Apologies in advance for any typos I'm tired and a bit bleary-eyed b/c we just got to a hotel somewhere in CA to sleep for a few hours before we head down to San Diego later today. We haven't played Phoenix yet. We play there on Oct 23 Phoenix, AZ / CRESCENT THEATER. Forgot to list th...

Just wondering if anyone on HoD is coming down to see one of the next few shows in California? Or any other dates? We're in SF tonight! Oct 18 San Francisco, CA / Regency Oct 19 Solana Beach, CA / Belly Up Oct 21 Agoura Hills, CA / Canyon Club I'm playing all of the shows through October 21 and then...

R.I.P. Freddie. You will be missed.

Hysterical! Now, if we could only rig one of these things up to accommodate my kit and Pat Mastelotto's kit for the "Two of a Perfect Trio" tour that would solve a lot of logistical issues!

I've known Marco a long time & he's a really dear friend of mine. He's actually who recommended me for the Adrian Belew gig. Marco has incredible chops, that's true, but he's one of the few "super drummers" that can groove his tail off. One only needs to listen to his solo recordings t...