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Wonderful to see and hear my friend @fukushitainak

Wonderful to see and hear my friend @fukushitainaka at @midnightblue_nyc last night! The long time drummer for the great Lou Donaldson. One of NYC’s Most Swinging cats! Thanks for having me play one and thanks to @nickhemptonband for graciously letting me sit in with his great band! Indeed a swingin’ affair! Shout out to my main man #kylekohlerorgan who played his ass off all night. And @paul_bollenback who sounded fantastic as always. Video 🎥 by the incomparable @mikedirubbo !!

(Sharing this post from my great friend @denerbutc

(Sharing this post from my great friend @denerbutch , who was tour manager for The Band in the 90s)

When our band @ollabellemusic played the Conan show in 2004, I met Max Weinberg and he told me all about this petition, and how he was trying to get Ringo, Charlie Watts and Levon to sign it. I can’t remember who had and who hadn’t at the time, but eventually everyone did and they submitted it to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame to induct the great DJ Fontana to the sideman category. He was eventually inducted in 2009.

When Levon rounded up his best brothers of the drum to promote DJ Fontana ( Elvis’ original drummer) into the Rock & Roll HoF
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A bit of a reunion on some Alligator Boogaloo last

A bit of a reunion on some Alligator Boogaloo last night with @scott.sharrard and the great @adamscone at @midnightblue_nyc ! Thanks so much to the fantastic @ericfinlandkeys (whose band sounded great!)for inviting us up to play some. #drums #groove #drummersofinstagram #boogaloo #loudonaldson #drlonniesmith #organtrio #organ #guitar #alligator #whiskeybar

Topping off last night’s festivities post San Ge

Topping off last night’s festivities post San Gennaro fest, we went to the fantastic club @midnightblue_nyc to hear our friends @ericfinlandkeys and @jordanrosedrums play some organ trio. We were not at all expecting to see our old pal, the great @adamscone (Birthday Boy!🎂) and before we knew it, Finland summoned @scott.sharrard and myself up to the bandstand to rock a couple with Ol’ Sconey… Man it felt SO good to swing some organ trio blues, Jimmy Smith style…🎹🎶🎸🥁💙

My first time back, in many years, at The Feast of

My first time back, in many years, at The Feast of San Gennaro in NYC’s Little Italy last night with two of my @littlefeat_official pals, @scott.sharrard and @bullandtheblues did not disappoint!! Mangiare!! 🇮🇹 🤌🏻🤌🏻

Sam Clayton is the “Special Sauce” of the Litt

Sam Clayton is the “Special Sauce” of the Little Feat Beat! 🍅👠🥁🪘💃🕺🏻👣🎥 @bullandtheblues
#drums #groove #littlefeat #rockandroll #drumming #percussion #samclayton #boogie #swampfunk #shoobadoo #nasty

TBT- A thousand mile journey starts with the first

TBT- A thousand mile journey starts with the first few steps. (Namely figuring out how to hold the sticks!😂) Definitely into @themonkees @thebeatles and @elvis by this point! Finding the groove.. Thanks Dad for the initial inspiration and Thanks Mom n Dad for the constant love and support! ❤️👶🏻🐣🥁⚡️🪲🐒🎙️
#drums #drum #drummer #drumming #drummersofinstagram #babysteps #process #longroad #lifer #musician #musicianlife

Little Feat 6/22/24 Ravina Pavillion, Highland Par

Little Feat 6/22/24 Ravina Pavillion, Highland Park Illinois…
The Finale of our short but fun run with Los Lobos.. Having the fellas up to jam with us on Fat Man in the Bathtub was an absolute party! We even rolled out @bongoloidz drums so he and I could play double drums… a little “percussion discussion..” Great memory! 🍅👠🐺🐺🥁🥁🥁⚡️⚡️💃🕺🏻@littlefeat_official @loslobos @paistecymbals @vaterdrumsticks #drums #drummers #drummersofinstagram #percussion #percussiondiscussion #groove #littlefeat #loslobos #rockandroll #drumset #boogiedown

Got this beautiful old ‘65 Slingerland Kit a few

Got this beautiful old ‘65 Slingerland Kit a few months back from @rebelheartdrumshop in LA…20,13,16 in beautiful Gray Agate. Although they sustained a bit of a UPS beating in shipment, UPS made good on the damage (thanks @tfloreth !)and @williemartinez over at @goodhandsdrumshop did a fantastic job of repairing and reinforcing the dings (mostly inside the kick drum). These drums sound as great as they look!

Found this clip from the magnificent Red Butte Gar

Found this clip from the magnificent Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City.. Little Feat tour July, 2023… Never underestimate the sheer POWER of a STAGE FAN (poof!)and its effects on your ability to play the China Cymbal!!! @littlefeat_official @paistecymbals @vaterdrumsticks 🍅👠🥁⚡️⛈️ 🎥@bullandtheblues #drums #groove #drumsolo #dayornight #drummers #drummersofinstagram #littlefeat #rockandroll #hair #whatshappeninghere #stagehair #poof

Happy Birthday to the unstoppable, mighty Sam Clay

Happy Birthday to the unstoppable, mighty Sam Clayton! The special sauce of the Little Feat groove! Love you Sam! 🍅👠🥁🪘💃🕺🏻
@littlefeat_official #groove #feelthegroove #percussion #percussionist #funk #nasty #spanishmoon #rhythm #rhythmsection #pocket #lowend

Happy Birthday to the incomparable, singular and e

Happy Birthday to the incomparable, singular and ever inspiring Elvin Jones on what would have been his 97th Birthday…(Sept. 7)This program was from the first night I heard him play in person. @mikedirubbo @tompietrycha @scottfeiner and myself sat at the table right in front of his bass drum in disbelief, elation and sometimes tears at what we were seeing and hearing.. We waited by the dressing room after the show and he and his wife Keiko came out. He greeted us so warmly, gave us each one of his signature Bear Hugs and said,” Well I’m glad you fellas enjoyed it! That’s what it’s ALL about, right? ENJOYING the MUSIC!”
Barry Harris’s trio played opposite Elvin’s band with Leroy Williams (so musical!)and Gene Taylor (who I knew from Horace Silver’s recordings.)

Long Live ELVIN!! 🥁🪘⚡️⛈️🌬️🌎🔥🎶 #elvinjones #drum #drums #drummer #inspiration #alovesupreme #swing #fire

What a way to end @littlefeat_official summer tour

What a way to end @littlefeat_official summer tour!! Having @derekandsusan up with us to boogie on Dixie Chicken made for a truly memorable night. Can’t beat a little slide convo with Derek and our man, @scott.sharrard ! 🍅👠🐓⚡️🎸💃🕺🏻👣🍄🦣#drummers #drums #drummersofinstagram #groove #littlefeat #rockandroll #drumset #theblues #slideguitar #boogiedown #lowellgeorge @vaterdrumsticks @paistecymbals

A little side stage view on one of my favorites,”Two Trains”🚂 🚂🥁👣💃🕺🏻🍅👠… love playing this tune, nasty groove and plenty of room to light it up as well. Use headphones 🎧 #backstagesoundsux #drums #drumset #vintagedrums #vintagedrum #groove #rocknroll #drummers #drummersofinstagram #lowellgeorge #dixiechicken 🎥🎥 by @michelecochrane @vaterdrumsticks @paistecymbals

A little behind the scenes action last night durin

A little behind the scenes action last night during Little Walter’s “Mellow Down Easy”at The Melody Tent in Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA. What a trip to play on a revolving stage! The crowd were a bunch of absolute Rock n Roll animals too! @paistecymbals @vaterdrumsticks @littlefeat_official @scott.sharrard 🎸🥁👣🍅👠💃🕺🏻#ilovemyjob #mellowdowneasy #littlewalter #littlefeat #theblues #drums #drummers #drummersofinstagram #groove #drumset #rockandroll

On Saturday at the Milford Oyster Festival with my

On Saturday at the Milford Oyster Festival with my main man and cohort in the Little Feat engine room, the great Kenny Gradney! 🚂 🌩️ ⚡️ 🦪 🦪💃 🕺🏻 🍅 👠 @littlefeat_official @paistecymbals @vaterdrumsticks @rogersdrums @milfordoysterfestival #groove #rhythm #rhythmsection #drums #drumset #drummer #drummersofinstagram #drumandbass #funky #swamprock #boogie #shuffle Repost from @littlefeat_official
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Kenny and @tonyleonemusic Milford Oyster Festival. 🎸🥁

Really fun gig on Thursday night with Eldorado Sli

Really fun gig on Thursday night with Eldorado Slim at @parkcitymusichall in Bridgeport CT. We had an absolute blast playing there!

Here’s a little “Percussion Discussion” with the master percussionist @bobbyallendeoficial. @pearl_drums on the @dickeybettsofficial tune In Memory of Elizabeth Reed…Always 🔥🔥 with Bobby…Watch the whole clip for a fantastic cameo from our man, @scott.sharrard 😂😂 Thanks to @bullandtheblues for the 🎥 🎥🎥
@paistecymbals @vaterdrumsticks #drums #drumset #drummer #drummers #drummersofinstagram #percussion #percussionist #latinpercussion #timbales #dickeybetts #theallmanbrothersband

Great playing and hanging with my main man Brother

Great playing and hanging with my main man Brother Jeffe last night! Always easy, always a groove, always musical! Repost from @jeffhillbass
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Nice to make some music again with my brother from another mother @tonyleonemusic! #rythmsection #crblive #littlefeat

Repost from @ollabellemusic • Catching up with s

Repost from @ollabellemusic
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Catching up with singer, songwriter and keyboardist @glennpatscha - Since 2020 Glenn has recorded and toured with @bonnieraittofficial - you can’t miss his signature organ sound on her 2023 Grammy Song of the Year, “Just Like That.” He also plays with @marc_cohn and has toured with @rycooderofficial @rosannecash and @sherylcrow. When not on the road Glenn stays busy composing for film and is currently working on an instrumental jazz record.
From Glenn: “When we started Ollabelle the goal was to be a true collective, a family band. We tried to do everything so that each of our musical voices and character spoke as clearly as possible. Being part of this collective has been the most satisfying musical situation I’ve ever been involved with. It brings me great joy that we will be able to revisit the incredible musical connection we have together with this tour and our upcoming new recording.”

Thanks to Luke, Lou and Ian at @nobleandcooley for

Thanks to Luke, Lou and Ian at @nobleandcooley for an incredible morning! They took me around the factory and showed me how these incredible sounding works of art are made, and gave me an insight into the history of this wonderful company. Some serious CT/MA history here!! I felt WAY too comfortable in the showroom with all the beautiful snares. Maple, Ash, Tulip, Birch, Cherry… tried em all!! 😋 They also did some beautiful modifications to my Joe Montineri vintage mahogany snare, outfitting it with black nickel plated, brass hardware and die cast hoops. Smokin’!!!🔥🔥🔥#drumstagram #drumsdaily #snaredrum #drummerworld #drummer #drummersofinstagram #littlefeat #rockandroll #backbeat #groove

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