RB Drum Co. Loan Program
The RB DrumCo. Loan program starts today! I'll be lending out a custom snare built for me by owner Rich Bloom in October of 2016 to...
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Jul 4, 20165 min read
"And The Beat Goes On" by Natalie Belin
Good morning friends, Below is an article my wife wrote that was published this past Friday! It was written at the end of 2015 and is a...
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Dec 23, 20152 min read
Album Review: Katie Hate "Let's Pretend Again"
This past Thanksgiving as I was driving to visit my family for the holiday I decided to make “Let’s Pretend Again”, the first full length...
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Feb 27, 20153 min read
Amir "Questlove" Thompson, much more than just a drummer
There’s been many drummers throughout history who have taken on numerous roles in a group, or in their lifestyle. Amir-Khalib “Questlove”...
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Nov 21, 20133 min read
Valley Hotel article for The Holiday Cafe
Hello friends, It's been awhile! Hope all is well. I've been doing well and keeping very busy. For those who haven't seen this yet,...
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Feb 4, 20131 min read
Switching temporarily to periodic blog postings
Hello everybody, For the next few months I will be switching blog postings from weekly to periodically. This is due to the extra time I...
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Jan 29, 20133 min read
Preparing for a Recording Session.
In my experience it’s always best to be overly prepared for a recording session. This week’s blog details a routine I often fall into...
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Jan 21, 20133 min read
Shout out to Pearl Hardware
Hardware set up @ The Bullpen in Avella, PA this past Saturday January 19th, 2013 Recently I purchased some stands for my drum kit. I've...
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Jan 14, 20132 min read
Steve Jordan interview & coffee for breakfast
My workday normally starts in my office / drum room. Before any drumming, lesson plans, emails, texts, calls, etc happens, I like to...
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Jan 7, 20132 min read
Class is in the Session: Interview for The Holiday Cafe
www.TheHolidayCafe.com Class Is In Session - An Interview with Chris Belin of The Traveling Drum School By Natalie Sebula When I noticed...
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Dec 17, 20121 min read
Album spotlight : Diana Krall- Christmas Songs
I’d say most people would agree music plays a huge part in the holiday season, from the traditional carols and jingles to our favorite...
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Dec 10, 20123 min read
Dave Whaley Benefit @ Club Diesel
Last night The New Mingle performed at Club Diesel in Pittsburgh. The show was dubbed “Violence Wont Silence the Music”, a benefit for...
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Dec 3, 20122 min read
A Musical Good Time In Chicago
Tipping the bucket percussionist, downtown chi-town I had a truly amazing time in Chicago this past holiday weekend. Not only did I get...
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Nov 19, 20122 min read
Product Review: Getting Started on Cajon with Michael Wimberly
Product Review: Getting Started on Cajon with Michael Wimberly (Book / DVD combo package) Recently a few of my current <Traveling> Drum...
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Nov 12, 20122 min read
"Wild Child" music video
This week’s blog features the new music video for “Wild Child” by The Satin Hearts. This is the official first single from our album...
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Nov 5, 20122 min read
Using House Gear: common scenarios, your drum breakables, and proper etiquette
For this week’s blog I decided to focus on a scenario most performing drummers have to often deal with in their career; Not being able to...
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Oct 30, 20122 min read
The New Mingle 'Run Around The Square" 2012 Highlights
This week's blog features a video by The New Mingle. Matt Calvetti and I just finished the edits which highlights our recent August...
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Oct 22, 20122 min read
"Unstoppable" session with JG Boccella
Bright and early this morning, after a late night of catching an amazing Fiona Apple performance, I did a session for JG Boccella, laying...
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Oct 15, 20122 min read
App spotlight: Shazam
This week’s blog is all about Shazam and how it’s greatly impacted me as a music fan and professional drummer. I've been using the app...
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Oct 9, 20123 min read
Reviewing 49 songs in 30 days
Back in early September I received an email with a fill-in opportunity. I was recommended to the band leader by my friend, who is the...
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