Connecticut Drum Expo
Thursday, May 15th at "The Space" in Hamden, CT featuring performances by 3 of today\'s hottest drummers!!
Also, come and see how fast you really are by entering our Unofficial "World\'s Fastest Drumming" Contest. The evenings winner will win a great prize!!
Door prizes all night!!!
Sign up for chance to play at the show (get your chops ready - one lucky winner will get a primetime spot to show what they can do!!!)
Here are the participants:
Johnny Rabb - Bio Diesel, Clinician...more
Johnny Rabb resides in Nashville, TN and has worked in all aspects of the drum business. From owning a stick business to a performing artist, he continues to explore the drum world as a clinician, solo artist and touring studio drummer........................ Johnny currently performs with his original duo Ten Finger Orchestra & Johnny Rabb, rock band U.S.S.A. (with Duane Denison, Paul Barker and Gary Call) and his Drum \'N\' Bass group BioDiesel (featuring Clay Parnell and Borahm Lee). He has played with other artists/groups SheDaisy, Tanya Tucker, Hank Williams III, Deana Carter and Mindy McCready. In 2003, Johnny had the honor of touring with jazz trumpet legend, Maynard Ferguson----- He continues to perform freelance with MASAKing (Japanese DJ/HPD-10 artist), Chris Patterson (Drumjockey/Percussion/Steel Pan)----- Johnny is an active clinician performing hundreds of dates per year. He is a product specialist for the Roland Corporation providing clinics and training on the full line of V-DRUMS and electronic percussion instruments. He keeps busy with teaching, conducting master-classes and other workshops for DW/PDP, PRO-MARK, REMO and MEINL.------ In 2003, Johnny received an award for the #1 Educational Book/CD from "Modern Drummer\'s" Reader\'s Poll for his book "Jungle/Drum n\' Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set". This book is one of many educational publications that he has written, recorded or filmed. His first video, "Hip House Groove" also received 4 stars from MD Magazine. Jim Keltner recognized Johnny\'s Freehand Technique and offered to produce his first video teaching this unique style of playing. Johnny\'s future plans include releasing his original videos on DVD and finishing The Freehand Technique book and DVD. He will also produce a full length DVD of all his playing styles, techniques and approaches to the electronic and acoustic drum set. Johnny has also written many articles for DRUM, Modern Drummer and Stick It magazines.
ADRIAN TRAMONTANO - The Breakfast
For over 15 years "Breakfast" drummer Adrian has been honing his skills and establishing himself as a dynamic drummer whose playing style is based on music from a variety of genres, including rock, jazz, blues, funk, reggae, and progressive.In 1998, Adrian helped found the band "Psychedelic Breakfast" (later "The Breakfast") and soon found himself playing festivals, concert halls, and clubs from coast-to-coast.Adrian\'s pocket grooves, thunderous beats, hypnotic poly-rhythms, and subtle dynamics has made him one of Connecticut\'s most sought after drummers. Adrian\'s playing has earned him numerous accolades including; Guitar Center Regional Finalist (2005), Drum Magazine "Jamband Feature Artist", Revolving Door Magazine - Voted "Drummer of the Year" two years running - 2001 and 2002.
CAITLIN KALAFUS - COD (Caitlin On Drums)
15 year old Drummer/Guitarist/Songwriter Caitlin Kalafus is an amazingly talented player who performs in many styles ranging from rock to blues, to jazz and progressive. Caitlin started playing drums at the young age of 8 years old showing an incredible feel and solid sense of timing. She is the current "World\'s fastest Female Drummer" setting the record in Los Angeles in 2007 by playing 799 beats with her feet in 60 seconds. Caitlin also won the I-95 Radio "Drum Idol" contest and has endorsements with Vater Percussion, Ddrums, Zildjian Cymbals, Axis Pedals and HansenFutz Pedals.
ONLY - $10 Advanced/ Students $15 regular
CALL 203 494 5860 for tickets
