http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:43:55 GMT http://bandzoogle.com http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=1635148 Looks like we are going to get on a regular rotation at Herman's! I want to get this band into Ziggie's regular rotation, as well and get in to Chapultepec 2, Blondies, Jammin' Joe's and start to bring the Rhythm Mission to the masses! Our playing and vocals are starting to really gell and the band is starting to discover it's potential, as we add some Queen, Delbert McClinton and more Betales, Stones and Joe Walsh to the mix. One of the band's goals is to add songs to our playlist that most bands don't play. It helps us to achieve that goal with 4 distinct lead voices and the ability to harmonize in three and four part harmony as well! I want to get this band into Ziggie's regular rotation, as well and
get in to Chapultepec 2, Blondies, Jammin' Joe's and start to
bring the Rhythm Mission to the masses! Our playing and vocals
are starting to really gell and the band is starting to discover it's
potential, as we add some Queen, Delbert McClinton and more
Betales, Stones and Joe Walsh to the mix. One of the band's
goals is to add songs to our playlist that most bands don't play.
It helps us to achieve that goal with 4 distinct lead voices and
the ability to harmonize in three and four part harmony as well!
]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:43:55 GMT 8F214B9E3914E9EF17816C39A4DF9E31 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=1381025 The Rhythm Mission played our first gig at Herman's Hideaway on Wed, October 5th, the day after my youngest daughter celebrated her 21st birthday and it was a blast! From the opening song to the last song we played, there were people dancing and singing along! And of course Herman's has a great sound system. We got a lot of compliments on both our song selection and the fact that every member of the band took a turn on lead vocals, as well as having some good harmonies. Feels good to be on the drummer's chair again pounding the skins and singing my little hippie heart out! Hideaway on Wed, October 5th, the day after my
youngest daughter celebrated her 21st birthday and
it was a blast!

From the opening song to the last song we played,
there were people dancing and singing along! And
of course Herman's has a great sound system. We
got a lot of compliments on both our song selection
and the fact that every member of the band took a
turn on lead vocals, as well as having some good
harmonies. Feels good to be on the drummer's chair
again pounding the skins and singing my little hippie
heart out!
]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT AEDA300D1FE419897398774B9BDA6713 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=1044324  I heard with great sadness of the death of Mr. Clarence Clemons, The Big Man from the E Street Band. He was one guy who every time I saw him play in concert, in a movie or on TV, I thought "He would be a cool guy to just hang out with". He was the kind of player whose attitude was infectious when he played. You watched him and you just knew that he was having an out-of -body experience whenever he played. The Big Man set the standard that every musician aspires to. I feel like I've lost a member of my family. of the death of Mr. Clarence
Clemons, The Big Man from
the E Street Band. He was
one guy who every time I saw
him play in concert, in a movie
or on TV, I thought "He would
be a cool guy to just hang out
with". He was the kind of player
whose attitude was infectious
when he played. You watched
him and you just knew that he
was having an out-of -body
experience whenever he played.
The Big Man set the standard
that every musician aspires to.
I feel like I've lost a member of
my family.]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:15:00 GMT 5585FA56071063DA9DF8DA9DAFA9EA8E http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=1010334 I'm parting ways with The Rhythm Junkies, due to disagreements on how the band should go forward. I like to rehearse tight sets while the Junkies prefer to be loose and sloppy. I'm putting together a new band, The Rhythm Express! The Rhythm Express is still going to feature great vocals, but in addition it is going to have a lot of percussion with the addition of congas, timbales and other hand percussion along with my kicking it on the drum kit. The keys will be more prominient as well - if you dig the B-3 sound and the funky piano style of Dr.John and Billy Preston, you're gonna want to climb aboard The Rhythm Express! I'm parting ways with The Rhythm Junkies, due to disagreements on how the band should go forward. I like to rehearse tight sets while the Junkies prefer to be loose and sloppy. I'm putting together a new band, The Rhythm Express!

The Rhythm Express is still going to feature great vocals, but in addition it is going to have a lot of percussion with the addition of congas, timbales and other hand percussion along with my kicking it on the drum kit. The keys will be more prominient as well - if you dig the B-3 sound and the funky piano style of Dr.John and Billy Preston, you're gonna want to climb aboard The Rhythm Express!]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:12:11 GMT ED91E5506D88DDAB4A068B90754FF73C http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=998932  I heard the news last night from a friend that Gil Scot-Heron died. He was only 62, but the man was a giant. The Real Deal. Gil Scott-Heron was a man of vision and integrity, and the world is a darker place without him in it. I heard the news last night from a friend that Gil Scot-Heron died. He was only 62, but the man was a giant. The Real Deal. Gil Scott-Heron was a man of vision and integrity, and the world is a darker place without him in it.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 23:15:00 GMT 110EDB8CF8CBF972C6BF498ED6515225 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=989692 There are some major changes coming soon that are going to take things to a whole new level! Stay tuned!!  There are some major changes coming soon that are going to take things to a whole new level! Stay tuned!! ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 04:29:26 GMT 0BC7DEC2A71C32EBD18571338DF89770 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=930010 It was a great gig last night! The sound was great and the people were awesome!  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:51 GMT 4FA968B07A351151B8E012BEC0F8C6D3 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=922384  Ziggies has been an institution in Denver for decades, so we are really excited to be playing there this Saturday night! The show is gonna ROCK! Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:55:00 GMT C1D71A73F0665256F50518156E1B1D41 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=905333 Posted the first track from the session on Sunday! Mixing, mastering and syncing the video is still going on. It was a GOOD session! The band is really sounding good!!  Posted the first track from the session on Sunday! Mixing, mastering and syncing the video is still going on. It was a GOOD session! The band is really sounding good!! ]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:25:00 GMT B2539E3450336BF7073126D434C86CD0 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=899870 We recorded a great DVD at Smokin' Joe's last night(Sunday)! In the process of mixing the video and audio, but the rough tracks sound really good! ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:55:00 GMT 8CD47B865F7D613211E2918844661324 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=880705 I am really excited with the addition of Cole on Bass! He is a hell of a player, and he has the personality of a Rhythm Junkie!! The first show we played with him WITH NO REHEARSAL and he fit right in, even on a couple of songs he'd never heard. As a drummer, it's so easy when I'm playing with a great bass player. On top of that, Cole plays a great slide guitar, and he sings! The Rhythm Junkies are going to kick some serious ass! I am really excited with the addition of Cole on Bass! He is a hell of a player, and he has the personality of a Rhythm Junkie!! The first show we played with him WITH NO REHEARSAL and he fit right in, even on a couple of songs he'd never heard. As a drummer, it's so easy when I'm playing with a great bass player. On top of that, Cole plays a great slide guitar, and he sings! The Rhythm Junkies are going to kick some serious ass!]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:25:00 GMT DFB25CEF46ACA1ED5B59D16BBB857D7F http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=844386 I am really looking forward to tonight's show at Blondies! Whenever The Rhythm Junkies play together, there is a vibe of fun and freshness every time. Our vocal power is frightening at times, it's so good! And musically, it's so cool  to be able to play anything that we want with no boundaries. I am really looking forward to tonight's show at Blondies! Whenever The Rhythm Junkies play together, there is a vibe of fun and freshness every time. Our vocal power
is frightening at times, it's so good! And musically, it's so cool  to be able to play anything that we want with no boundaries.]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:35:00 GMT 63EB41EC251E52DCF1E4FD628CFD4672 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=813059  The Rhythm Junkies had a great show at Mrs.T's Cigar Bar in Lakewood last night! We'll be back again in two weeks!! Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:50:00 GMT 03011106583C1A8D4813010523757B61 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=730082 With the addition of Tracy on keys and harmony vocals and Cole on Bass, the band is rocking hard! I am so excited about everything this band is able to do.   With the addition of Tracy on keys and harmony vocals and Cole on Bass, the band is rocking hard! I am so excited about everything this band is able to do.
 ]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:30:00 GMT 2E0CFD78F85F9B967FB02C90AA7D84FF http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=635238 We've had our trials finding the right people for this band. With Track and Ricky on keys and bass, respectively, we have an absolutely killer band! To update this post, Cole has taken Ricky's place on bass. He's awesome! We've had our trials finding the right people for this band. With Track and Ricky on keys and bass, respectively, we have an absolutely killer band! To update this post,
Cole has taken Ricky's place on bass. He's awesome!]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:20:00 GMT 2A633CF91E023E0C7111ADB75C5B67C8 http://therhythmband.com/home.cfm?feature=1945259&postid=632014 The Rhythm Junkies have been together for about 2 1/2 months now, and it's been a ball! We've gone through some changes. Filling the bass spot with the right person has been a challenge. Vince started the journey with me and Curtis, and has moved on. We played our first show before we were even a month old and got requests for encores! I'll try to keep this blog updated. Currently, we are hosting the Open Stage every Monday night at the Cigar Bar in Lakewood from 8:30PM until Midnight. THAT has been a blast!  The Rhythm Junkies have been together for about 2 1/2 months now, and it's been a ball! We've gone through some changes. Filling the bass spot with the right person has been a challenge. Vince started the journey with me and Curtis, and has moved on. We played our first show before we were even a month old and got requests for encores! I'll try to keep this blog updated. Currently, we are hosting the Open Stage every Monday night at the Cigar Bar in Lakewood from 8:30PM until Midnight. THAT has been a blast! ]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:05:00 GMT 343CE9EF7213150AE8F7CFE218C0949B