All of the above plus...

After reading an interview in Modern Drummer and seeing/hearing Shannon on the Modern Drummer festival DVD I thought he would be a great fit for them. It was clear that he had a tremendous love and deep respect for Jeff's playing and the ability to lay down a velvet-smooth pocket.

willyz wrote: And unless you're an 11 year old, homophobic, right-wing, Christian from the south of the United States, I'd stop calling things 'gay'.

Is that what right wing Christians from the South do? Just curious.

Saw Virg and the guys in Atlanta Monday. Beautiful playing. Anthony Crawford is insane! Going to Nashville Friday to see them again.

The forty dollar fee has Miles Copeland written all over it. Miles is one smart business mutha...he's the guy who told Branford and company that nobody's coming to see them. It's all about Sting. However, he's smart enough to know that VC is one of the most beloved icons of the drumming world so wh...

The forty dollar fee has Miles Copeland written all over it.

I saw Jarzombek back in December with Fates Warning and he did a stellar job. I enjoyed that show surprisingly so.

At first I heard it in 7 but I really think it is in 13.

Beautiful! Congratulations Todd! Many blessings to you, your wife and new born child!!

Vinnie's new stick:

http://www.vicfirth.com/product/buynow/product.php?button=SVC