Oddly enough there exist some very effective weapons for spreading Peace. Music is one such “weapon”. My friend Kenwood Dennard would say that music is a type of “non-violent fist”.
So, I’m about about to do my part tonight and tomorrow and spread some peace down here in San Diego w/ my brother Lennox. Check the calendar for details. Come be peace with us.
This recording is available for FREE to newsletter subscribers. A magical set of improvisational music performed by David Cowan along with friends Motoaki Makino- guitar (Sugar Blue) and Hiroshi Eguchi – bass (Mavis Staples).
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Finally I’ve got some new music for you all to check out! In Summer 2009 I went to Japan for 2 months and did a lot of playing. Some friends and I had been trying to get together to work on some music for quite a while and I finally managed to get myself over there. We (the band AND the fans) enjoyed a lot of super-charged magical musical moments during that trip. We’d like to share some of those with you. I call this project the Phunk Organik Society. My friends Moto and Hiroshi spent the better part of 20 years playing on the Chicago RnB scene playing with Sugar Blue and Mavis Staples among others. These guys are the best of the best and I’m privileged to be able to play with them.
The download is free for anyone who signs up to receive the monthly(ish) newsletter. You’ll get updates about shows, clinics, and other new music once it’s available. You’ll also be the first to know when we have a show in YOUR area! Pretty cool,huh? IF, for some reason, you don’t receive the link for the free download in your inbox, email me back and I’ll see to it that you get it. Thanks so much for your support! Enjoy the music!
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Did some painting and cleaning up in my studio! Decided to have some fun with iMovie and some of my music.
The track you’ll hear is a song by me and some friends. We call ourselves ESO. Some of you may have hear this song before but I know there are many who have not. The song will be available to the public soon. The song was written by the band- Andrew Braxton-vox & production, Katz Goto on bass, Tak Tanaka on Guitar, yours truly on drums and production featuring a solo by monster shredder German Schauss the “Lightspeeder”.
Check it out and laugh..and enjoy the music! Also don’t forget to sign up for the news letter. That way you’ll get all the news as soon as it happens.
So I’ve been working with this band One Tribe Nation for a couple years and for the last year or so we’ve been kind of on hiatus while our producer Chris Baseford finishes our album in between all of his really big projects with people like Rob Zombie and Tommy Lee and other folks of that ilk! Wel the other day I get a call from bassist and One Tribe Nation band-mate Dave Filice. He says he’s playing with really cool artist named Ashley Turner and they’ve got an EP release gig coming up and find themselves in need of guess what- you guessed it- A drummer! So I get the music and start listening and REALLY dig the stuff! Interesting songs and melodies and even some interesting metric shifts. And all of that without sounding pretentious! We’re playing at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) night at 10PM! Come by if you’ve been waiting to check out one of my gigs in town! =) Get full detail at my calendar link.
Been doing some writing lately. Pulling out the guitar every time I have a moment to just sit with it and mess around.
I’ve really been liking some of the ideas. I’m looking forward to sharing some of them with you once I’ve got a handful of them done. This past three or four months has been full of deep learning experiences that have significantly changed the way I relate to people. It’s especially true for those who are closest to me. Some of that change will be reflected in the next batch of new songs. Stay tuned in if you’d like to stay in the loop about new music and the like. There are special benefits, if you join the family, like free music and all kinds of other goodies. Plus it’ll make it easier for me to let you know when I’m going to be in YOUR town for a show! =)
Now you can take lessons with the Young Prof from anywhere in the world! All you need is a good internet connection, a web cam with audio, and either skype, or ichat! NO MORE DISTANCE LIMITATIONS! Sign up for either 1 hour or 30 minute time slots! Just prepay at the online store and we’ll contact you to schedule your time slot!
This past year has been quite a challenge. Many losses experienced among my family and friends. All this loss has made me reflect much more on my own personal well-being.
Someone very close to me started a Yoga teaching practice and offered me some lessons. I was quite impressed. First of all Michelle Chua of Root 2 Rise Yoga is an amazing, sensitive, caring, nurturing and skilled teacher. Her instruction has had a significant positive influence on my life and my body. I highly recommend Yoga to anyone who may want to to try something a little different to keep yourself in good health.
It’s also been great for my drumming. My technique improves as I improve in my Yoga practice.
If you’re on facebook, you can check out her page where she occasionally has specials posted.
Here are some times and locations. She also has GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
Now teaching at…
~Yoganette, 2360 S. Azusa Ave W. Covina on Tuesdays @ 3pm, 4:30, 6:30, 8:15
~The Club at AT&T Center, Downtown LA on Tuesdays @ 11:30am
~Yoganette on Fridays @ 11am, 1pm, 4:30, 6:30
~Privates and group community classes by request: root2riseyoga@gmail.com
I played on this album last Summer! Nice set of bluesy fusion!
This album has been a long time coming! Singer/songwriters Arielle and Jesse Hayes have finally completed this beautiful collection of songs for their album “Chasing Strangers”
I’m proud and extremely honored to have been invited to play on it. This album has a name your price option as well. Pretty cool, huh?
Here’s a link so you can check it out and purchase. Please tell your friends if you like it!
