Simon Phillips will be playing with David Garfield on September 18th.
The night before on the 17th, Myron Grombacher will be playing with the Capo Di Capo room band.
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Simon Phillips will be playing with David Garfield on September 18th.
The night before on the 17th, Myron Grombacher will be playing with the Capo Di Capo room band.
I saw those too Randy. I'm trying to picture Simon's kit fitting at Cordiale! [img]wink.gif[/img]
I haven't heard Myron in years. Both would be very cool to check out.
Anybody in SoCal interested? Best of all, no cover an min. drinks!
Danny
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 09, 2003 06:45 PM: Message edited by: ladanny ]</font>
I am thinking about going to the Garfield gig.
I'd totally be up for that gig.
Any other SoCal HODer's want to hook up at Cordiale on the 18th? We could do a nice group picture with Simon! [img]wink.gif[/img]
Danny
Looks like I'm taking off work Friday! I am going to try and make this. I need a serious work break!
Put a list together! My friend Todd is going to hang also.
I'm in!
Is it just the three of us then?
Looking forward to meeting you Randy!
Danny
Steve, you up for it? If Derek is in town maybe he might come down.
Besides myself and Todd, we have Pocket, Danny and I believe Chris Brady and few of his buds are coming too.
Hmm...I'm not a fan of Phillips really but I may go to hang with you guys. Thanks for the invite!
What time are people showing up?
not sure, what time does the gig start?
Troy Lucceketa(tesla) will be joining us.
sup all. I'm still in Seattle but am coming home a little early, should be back late tomorrow night am scheduled to pick up my new earplugs (thanks for the tip Andy!) Friday. If Rose is up for it, I'll be coming by.
Randy, we should hang for a minute regardless. Bring my copy of the Unreel book. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Hope to see you guys there. If I go, I'll be early since I like the food there. (7:30-8 probably) Gigs usually start around 9 I think.
Hey Randy and gang,
Usually there are two shows. The first show starts about 9:00/9:30 ish. I would make reservations so you can sit and enjoy the gig. If they make you order something to eat you can grab a dessert or salad which shouldn't be that expensive. I think I'm going with a few friends who have already made a reservation. It will be good to see you Randy and to meet a few HODer's.
Chris
Maybe a 730-8ish hang before stic time?
As always, a pleasure to hang the with the Brady meister!
well she height, i just got called to work both tomorrow and Saturday with the Niemster, last minute fill smooth jazz dates. DAM
Sorry guys, we will have to plan a different gig for at least myself to hang with you all! Sorry
Well, Randy, at least it's because of a gig [img]wink.gif[/img] ...
...[I'm just sorry I can't be there either [img]frown.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_down.gif[/img] - there's a lotta dirt-n-pavement between u guys n me [img]eek.gif[/img] ]
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 17, 2003 04:56 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]</font>
Next time Randy. Was looking forward to meeting you. I think I'm going to hang at the bar. Look for the Asian dude about 5'10" wearing black jeans and black t-shirt(that's all I wear) [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Danny
Yeah, I was really looking forward myself.
WHAT?! Our own Mr. Holmes, NOT a Simon fan?!! 5/8, didja HEAR that?! Oh my stars - what's this web-world comin to?! {"Webmaster & Drummer Steve Holmes' Cracks Under Pressure Of Keeping Drumming Sites Up & Going For Net DrumHeads," [& himself] - news at 11! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 18, 2003 10:33 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]</font>
I just got home from the show. There were a couple of HUGE high points for me. First of all, let me say that smooth jazz artist Rick Braun KILLS on trumpet. I'm not a fan of his popular music at all, but he was INCREDIBLE. Totally unexpected. Brandon Fields always KILLS on sax. David and Alphonso were solid.
It seems like Simon was still recovering from the massive Toto world tour because his singles weren't as on as usual, but he was still great.
I think the best part of the evening was the fact that Virgil was sitting in the back hanging out sporting a full beard! All I can say is that beard made his face look even SMALLER!
Anyway, if you couldn't make it, I'm sure there will be plenty of others, especially as we approach the NAMM jam shows.
Danny
Watch out for that Chris Brady!! He'll bring his friend Kurt & steal your dessert when you're not looking. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
LMAO! I have heard that about Chris.......
So i was not able to make the gig lastnight and wished I had but, the day was not a wash.
I ended up spending most of the morning and afternoon with my friend Troy Lucketta (Tesla), when I got there I had a surprise in store, Chris Slade (The Firm, AC/DC) had spent the night........
What a blast we had, I had brung over some vintage Jeff Porcaro video and Vinnie so the 3 of us geeked out and then went into the studio and triple drummed until I had to leave for my gig......
Then I look out at my gig and there they are! Came to hang before going to see Scott Rockenfield whom was in town with Queensryche.
What a day
Watch out for JDouglee. He'll be hanging out with the Country Bears eating Potato Salad with the Creature! Randy, we missed ya! Sorry you couldn't make it last night. How did the gig go? Anyway, as LADanny said, all the players are amazing. Simon had a kit reminiscent of Tony William's set. Two toms up top(not as big as Tony's though), a couple of large rides and crashes and three floor toms. I dug the music but I really miss Carlos on these kind of gigs!
Chris
Hey just doggin ya Chris!! [img]graemlins/sheep.gif[/img]
From ladanny:
"It seems like Simon was still recovering from the massive Toto world tour because his singles weren't as on as usual, but he was still great."
I can certainly understand being fatigued aft comin home fr a tour like that...
...but maybe it was because of Virg sittin' in da back [img]eek.gif[/img] .... [img]wink.gif[/img]
Or maybe it was being tired from mixing the new Planet X CD for 8 hours, TRYING to find space for each part! Simon mentioned that he's engineering the latest CD and the fact that it was so hard to make each instrument sit in it's own place. I don't know about you, but I don't think I would have ANY energy after mixing Planet X for 8 hours in a row!! [img]eek.gif[/img]
Danny
Agreed.
OK -
A] Toto tour;
B] Virg sittin in the back at your 'fusion-rock' gig;
C] mixing Virg, Tony, & LaRue[?] for over 8 hrs. a day for x amt. of days -
- yeah, I'd be in a daze too [img]eek.gif[/img] [or in musician's heaven - it must be a real treat to be surrouinded by players of their calibre - all those guys are timing/rhythmic masters in their field (duh)]
...And not to forget the coming Toto DVD that he's mixing. But maybe that one is done by now.
Wonder if that'll be worth buying. [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img]
Hey Danny I am reading something wrong or did you say that Simon is engineering the NEW! X recording. Just want to make sure on that. Did not want to get excited over nothing. It is amazing if it is happening not because it shouldn't but because there has been no talk of it on the X forum or Virgil's site. Very cool if it is happening now.
Regards Digital
NEW Planet X CD. Simon mentioned that the guys gave him quite a bit of creative license from the engineering/producing perspective as well. He did one of the tracks and played it for the guys, not really sure how they would react at all. They gave him a big thumbs up much to Simon's surprise. You never know how someone will react to YOUR take on THEIR material, if you know what I mean.
Other than what Simon was talking about, I really don't have more detailed information.
On another note for local LA folks, there's a new pro drum shop that opened up just down the street from Cordiale. It's in a PURPLE building on Ventura. Can't miss it. I met the owners at the show and they seem to be very plugged in.
If anyone checks it out, please share the findings.
Danny
The new TOTO Live in Amsterdam DVD and cd come out on Tuesday.
Speaking of simon, they've released onto Dvd a 1983 RMS concert with gil evans.-
Where did you see the previews for the Toto DVD, Fuse? Are they available on the net, somewhere?
www.stevelukather.net has previews.
Simon is evidently a VERY busy cat, & much sought after for his expertise in many musical "arenas"... most musicians "should be so lucky" [aka blessed]...
...I saw the previews for that new Toto DVD - should be killer [I know I'M gettin' it]
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 22, 2003 12:47 AM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]</font>
Aha, I thought you meant small video clips when you referred to the "previews". I had already listened to the songs available, but thank you anyway! It won't take too long before we can see the visible previews on the site, I hope.
I also listened to Luke's acoustic guitar solo on the site, and that was really good! Not included on the DVD, though.
Peace
/F
<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ September 22, 2003 01:44 PM: Message edited by: skunkfunk ]</font></font>
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 22, 2003 02:11 PM: Message edited by: skunkfunk ]</font>
Skunk -
Actually, I saw the preview on the TV station that my local cable company broadcasts the "TV Guide menu" on [Ch 99 here] - i think it is going to be on "Pay-Per-View," & they were advertising it... anyway, showed some good shots of Simon playing some of his tight grooves & fills....