The men behind the scenes. The backbone of most bands. The guys whose mistakes can nullify anything in a heartbeat … To narrow down a list of the best drummers is next to impossible – here is a (rim) shot at just that … Ginger Baker Stewart Copeland Jimmy Chamberlain Terry Bozzio Keith Moon Mike Portnoy Neil Peart John Bonham Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Related … Continue reading Top Ten Drummers
‘Modus Operandi’ … The mission or a song? Both for The Ben Racine Band on their debut album; One of a Kind. ‘Modus Operandi’ is the third track on an album which has just been released through Iguane Records in Montreal. As with every other track on the disc – the standout is Racine’s voice. Not seeing who you are listening to may come as … Continue reading Ben ‘Racine’ – Roots Music is ‘One of a Kind’
Outside, it was chilly. The rain came and went like an unwanted vagrant who has pressed his luck panhandling once too often … Inside – the House of Jazz welcomed one and all with it’ s fiery ambiance. A band of bluesmen providing the engine for a warm evening’s jaunt. Drinks were flowing as smiles accompanied the delicious food. Ladies and Gentlemen … I give … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective at the House of Jazz
Rick Keene Music Scene 