(The Drum Counselor's Journey)
31-Mar-08
I attended the Ace Frehley concert at Harrah's VooDoo Lounge in North Kansas City, MO. ACK!!!
10-Mar-08
I jammed with Les Claypool, Mike Dillon, and Paulo Badli during their performance at the VooDoo Lounge in North Kansas City, MO.
17-21-Jan-08
WINTER NAMM: Where do I start??? Stolen Winnebagos and Affirmative Action Trio together on the West COAST??? An excellent time had by all.
28-Oct-07
I performed at a workshop with Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle and Common at Tipitina's for the Tipitina's Foundation in New Orleans, LA.
26-Oct-07
Stanton Moore, Rich Vogel, and Adam Deitch jammed with Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle at the Balcony Music Club. We had a great time!!!
26-Aug-07
I attended the Alice Cooper concert at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO.
22-Aug-07
I attended the Family Values Tour at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. I watched my friend (Zach) perform with Korn.
27-Jul-07
Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle opens up for Stanton Moore's Trio at the Parish in Austin, TX during Summer NAMM. I received my new Bosphorus cymbals 10 minutes before show time. Fun, fun, fun!!!
01-Jul-07
I gained a new job today. I'm the Artist Relations person for Kansas City Drum Company.
28-Jun-07
I made my debut with In The Moment at Davey's in Kansas City, MO.
08-Apr-07
I got to see two wonderful drummers perform at Granada in Lawrence, KS. Stanton Moore and Robb Kidd.
28-Feb-07
I signed an endorsement deal with Bosphorus Cymbals!!!
19-20-Jan-07
I attended Winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA. Nothing but fun!!!
28-30-Nov-06
Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle opens for Primus in Eugene, OR; Vancouver, BC; and Seattle, WA. I had some cool conversations with Les Claypool.
31-Oct-06
Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle opens for Galactic at Tipitina's in New Orleans, LA. I played on Stanton Moore's kit.
24-Oct-06
I had to resign from the Vic Firth Education Team due to my endorsement deal with Promark.
30-Aug-06
I met Ani DiFranco in New Orleans and did some more dual drumming with Johnny Vidacovich at Chelsea's in Baton Rouge, LA.
29-Aug-06
I did some dual drumming with Johnny Vidacovich at DBA in New Orleans, LA.
05-Aug-06
It was nice to see my good friend, Jim Riley, playing some serious drums for Rascal Flatts and Gary Allen in Kansas City!!! Excellent show!!!
21-Jul-06
I performed my first drum clinic at Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, MO.
02-Jun-06
At 12:00AM, I was officially out of Karma and at 9:00PM, I made my debut with 90 Minutes at Jerry's Bait Shop in Lee's Summit, MO.
26-May-06
I signed an endorsement deal with Pro Mark Drumsticks!!!
18-May-06
I made my debut with the Groove Jedis.
05-May-06
I made my last public appearance with Karma.
09-Apr-06
I sat in with Galactic on the last night of the Red Roof Inn Tour in Madison, WI.
29-Mar-06
I played my last show at the Levee.
25-Mar-06
Adam Deitch sits in with Mike Dillon's GoGo Jungle on the last night of the Soccer Mom Tour in Telluride, CO. Adam's chops blessed my kit very well.
16-Mar-06
I made my debut with Mike Dillon's GoGo Jungle at Davey's in Kansas City, MO. This show kicked off the Soccer Mom Tour.
23-Feb-06
Shut Up & Sing plays it's final show at Fuel.
20-Jan-06
WINTER NAMM: Another wonderful Sabian Night was enjoyed with the Dave Weckl Band, Terry Bozzio's Out Trio, and the Joey Heredia Trio. Lots cool rhythms were heard and felt by all.
19-Jan-06
WINTER NAMM: I checked out a few cool products at the show. I saw Mick Fleetwood and Carmine Appice at the show.
24-Sep-05
Billy Goat rolls into Flamingo Cantina in Austin, TX. Wilco's drummer, Glenn Kotche was in attendance!!! Starchild, featuring ex-Gingerbread Men guitarist Henry Gutierrez, kicked off the show with some rockin' tunes!!!
22-Sep-05
I made my debut with Shut Up & Sing at Fuel.
15-Sep-05
Billy Goat rolls into the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS for Mike Dillon's 40th B-Day Bash. Malachy Papers and Hairy Apes BMX opened the show. Hey!!! All drummers should checkout John Speice!!!
14-Sep-05
I played a reunion show with Billy Goat in Norman, OK at the Deli!!! John Speice, Hairy Apes BMX drummer, provided a set of drums for me. Thanks John!!! It was my first time jamming with Phil Majors, Original Billy Goat guitarist. Phil is a bad man!!! The legendary Matt Hoffman was in the crowd rockin' hard!!!
01-Sep-05
I became a member of the Peace Drums family. I will be getting a new set very, very soon!!!
15-Aug-05
Veda was reviewed in Drum Magazine(Mike Portnoy on the cover). Drew Little is the drummer for Veda. He's one of my former drum students.
09-Aug-05
Coalesce played a reunion show at Mike's Tavern. Nathan "Jr" Richardson was on the drum throne for the gig. He's one of my former drum students.
22,23,24-Jul-05
Summer NAMM in Indianapolis, IN!!! Lots of gear, great food, and bands.
18-Jun-05
Ouch!!! I played drums for Hairy Apes BMX at the Wakarusa Festival. The show started at 4:15AM.
16-Jun-05
I played drums for Hairy Apes BMX at the Wakarusa Festival. Great gig!!!
14-Apr-05
I saw the Gregg Bissonette clinic at Guitar Source.
09-Apr-05
I saw the Steve Gadd clinic at Shawnee Mission South High School. The man is very powerful at age 60. Wheeeeeeeeeew!!!
30-Mar-05
I met Chad Szeliga(drummer for Breaking Benjamin) at the Levee. We had a great conversation about drumming and life.
09-Mar-05
I started working out at Muscle Matrix(Olathe, KS). Ouch!!!
03-Mar-05
I did a commercial shoot at 9:30AM for Guitar Source(Overland Park, KS).
01-Mar-05
You can find my name on page 50 in Drum! Magazine(Joey Castillo Issue) and page 51 in Modern Drummer(Antonio Sanchez Issue).
22-Jan-05
I finished second in Peace Drums' 2nd annual Quietest Drummer contest. I won a 3.5" x 14" Hammered Brass snare drum. I was also offered an endorsement deal with them.
21-Jan-05
I'm now endorsing some very cool sticks made by Powerstix. I saw Billy Cobham and Steve Ferrone perform during Sabian Night at Winter NAMM.
20-Jan-05
I met Chris "Daddy" Dave(Mint Condition, Kenny Garrett), and Terence Higgins(Dirty Dozen Brass Band) during the Winter NAMM show. I saw Clem Burke(Blondie) laying down some jazz chops.
17-Jan-05
The Billy Goat Reunion Show: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had an excellent time playing with Mike Dillon, Kim Pruitt, Kenny Withrow, Zac Baird, and JJ Richards!!! Click here for the review!!!
16-Jan-05
A great Billy Goat Reunion Show took place at Keyster's in Des Moines, IA.
25-Dec-04
Former members of Billy Goat got together for a reunion show at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas, Tx .
04-Dec-04
What a night!!! I played a gig with Karma at the Jazz Museum and then I played a gig with the K.C. All-Stars at the Red Vine!!!
15-Nov-04
Checkout the tune called "9" by Van Davis. One of my favorite drummers is in the band.
08-Nov-04
I saw a John Blackwell drum clinic at Explorer's Percussion.
28-Sep-04
I played my final gig with Round Midnite featuring Wes Blackman at the Levee.
17-Aug-04
I just created a page at myspace.com. If you want to hear me play, go to www.myspace.com/drumcounselor and while you're there, create a page for yourself!!!
01-Aug-04
I saw Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS. Tris Imboden drummed for Chicago and John Paris drummed for Earth, Wind & Fire.
23-Jul-04
I saw the Spin Doctors with, Aaron Comess on drums, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center. I also saw the Wooten Brothers with Raymond Massey, DeErico Watson, and Mike Mangini sharing the drum duties at BB King's Club. Both events took place in Nashville, TN.
06-Jul-04
I saw a Thomas Lang drum clinic at Explorer's Percussion.
27-Jun-05
I played drums for Cameo in Gary, IN.
26-Jun-05
I played drums for Cameo in St. John, Virgin Islands.
15-Jun-04
Pillar releases their new CD, "Where Do We Go From Here", on Flicker Records. The drummer on the CD is Lester Estelle Jr. He's one of my former students. Lester rocks hard on the new CD.
10-May-04
I saw David Bowie perform at the Starlight Theater. Sterling Campbell was on drums. Great show!!!
06-May-04
I joined the Hiptrix Drumsticks roster as an endorser.
04-May-04
I saw Prince perform at Kemper Arena. John Blackwell Jr. was on drums.
23-Apr-04
I saw Air perform at the Uptown Theatre. Earl Harvin was on drums.
21-Apr-04
I saw an Anton Fig drum clinic at Explorer's Percussion.
21-Aug-03
I joined the Vic Firth Education Program. Does that includes an endorsement??? No!!! Just a lot of excellent teaching materials including sticks, videos, cds, books, banners and posters!!!
20-Jul-03
I met Vic Firth at the BNA Airport in Nashville, TN.
18-Jul-03
I saw Sister Hazel perform at the James Robertson Theatre in Nashville, TN. Mark Trojanowski was on drums. We had a great conversation after the show.
30-Jun-03
I jammed with Andy Timmons and Mike Daane in Dallas, TX.
23-May-03
Karma opened up for Frankie J and Blu Cantrell at the Beaumont Club. I had a great time playing on the show.
22-May-03
I played my final show with The Johnsons at The Levee. It was a 3 hour 15 minute set with no breaks.
18-Jan-03
I saw Vinnie Colaiuta perform with the Michael Landau Trio at the Baked Potato in Hollywood, CA.
17-Jan-03
I saw Tower Of Power(David Garibaldi on drums), L.A. All-Stars(Zoro on drums), and Vanilla Fudge(Carmine Appice on drums) at the West Coast Anaheim Hotel in Anaheim, CA.
06-Dec-02
I made my debut with The Johnsons at the Levee.
04-Nov-02
I saw a Hilary Jones drum clinic at Explorer's Percussion. I had dinner with her and the reps after the clinic.
29-Oct-02
RIP Syd Madden: He was the guitarist for Billy Goat(1992-1997 + all reunion shows). He will be missed by family, friends, and fans.
21-Sep-02
I saw Hairy Apes BMX at Davey's Uptown in Kansas City, MO. Earl Harvin was on drums.
20-Sep-02
I saw the Malachy Papers at the Cup & Saucer in Kansas City, MO. Earl Harvin was on drums.
06-Sep-02
After two years, five months, and a few days, I signed an endorsement deal with Avlex Microphones!!! I'm also endorsing Aquarian Drumheads and drums made by Kansas City Drum Company!!! What's next???
30-Aug-02
Karma opened up the Ladies Night Tour featuring Midnight Star, Blue Magic, Lakeside, and S.O.S. Band. I was hanging with Melvin Baldwin(drummer for S.O.S. Band). This event took place at the Starlight Theater.
27-Jun-02
I made my debut with Round Midnite featuring Wes Blackman at The Levee.
15-Jun-02
I saw a Tony Royster Jr. drum clinic at Explorer's Percussion. I had dinner with him, his family, and the reps after the clinic.
11-Jun-02
I saw a Gregg Bissonette drum clinic at Mar's Music in Olathe, KS. I had dinner with him, and the rep after the clinic.
08-Jun-02
I made my debut with Karma at Raoul's Velvet Room.
01-Jun-02
I played my final show with Simplexity at Raoul's Velvet Room in Overland Park, KS.
29-May-02
I signed an endorsement deal with Aquarian Drumheads!!! I'm also endorsing the drums that are made at the Kansas City Drum Company.
12-Mar-02
I saw Dream Theater at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. Mike Portnoy was on drums.
18-Feb-02
I gave up coffee for good!!!
09-Feb-02
I had the pleasure of backing up George Lynch(ex Dokken guitarist) during his clinic at Guitar Source in Overland Park, KS. Steve Snyder was on bass. We played Dokken's "Tooth And Nail" and "Voodoo Chile" by Jimi Hendrix.
01-Sep-01
I played for Brody Buster during his opening slot for Huey Lewis & The News at the Spirit Festival in Kansas City, MO.
04-Jul-01
I played for Brody Buster during his opening slot for Johnny Lang at the River Market.
22-Apr-01
I saw Prince's Hit N Run Tour at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO. John Blackwell Jr. was on drums.
18-Dec-00
Just in time for Christmas!!! Billy Goat performs a reunion show at the Hurricane. I always have fun playing drums for Billy Goat.
25-Aug-00
I saw Kiss(Peter Criss on drums) with special guests Ted Nugent(Tommy Aldridge on drums) and Skid Row at Sandstone Amphitheatre.
29-Jul-00
Billy Goat plays a reunion show at Room 710 in Austin, TX. It was a wonderful flight to Austin. I flew first-class with Syd Madden. We had a lot of food and wine on the flight.
21-Jul-00
I gave up soda pop for good!!!!
13-May-00
Billy Goat plays a reunion show at the River Market in Kansas City, MO. Southern Culture On The Skids, Alejandro Escovedo, Parlay, and Paw were on the show too. I had a very fun evening!!!
31-Dec-99
Billy Goat brings in the year 2000 with a reunion show at the Hurricane in Kansas City, MO. Kim Eitze(the only Goat fan I know who knows the history of the band) spun fire during Billy Goat's perofrmance of "Bull Snake".
12-Oct-99
I saw Alice Cooper perform at Memorial Hall. Eric Singer was on drums.
01-Sep-99
I added Guitar Source to my teaching duties. Two stores = more drumming!!!
01-Jun-99
I decided to stop instructing at Kansas City Drum Company and started instructing at Big Dude's Music City. Herb gave me his blessings!!!
12-Sep-98
I made my debut with Simplexity at the Brown Bear in Lawrence, KS.
28-Aug-98
I played an oil barrel(complete with springs and sawblades) for Tori Amos during her show at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City, MO. Matt Chamberlain was on drums and Mike Dillon played percussion.
10-Jul-98
I saw the Two Skinnee J's and The Urge are performing at Memorial Hall. Andy was drumming for theJ's and John Pessoni was drumming for The Urge. I jammed on The Urge's show closer "Hectic".
17-Apr-98
I saw Joe Satriani at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, MO. Jeff Campitelli was on drums.
20-Mar-98
I saw Mark Chesnutt at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS. Jim Riley was on drums.
21-Feb-98
I saw Patti Labelle at the Music Hall in Kansas City, MO. John Blackwell Jr. was on drums.
10-Jan-98
Kansas City Drumworks becomes Kansas City Drum Company with Herb Naster as sole owner.
31-Dec-97
I went to Arlington, VA to perform a New Year's Eve show with Baby Fat. Funky C, Rob, and Jamal are excellent musicians. They really made me step it up a notch!!!
01-Dec-97
I got my first set of custom drums!!! Licking Ohio performs at the Bottle Neck in Lawrence, KS and I was very happy to provide a groove on my new drums!!! Kansas City Drumworks rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
23-Jun-97
I played my final show with Billy Goat at the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, MO.
07-Jun-97
I played an outdoor show with Billy Goat. It was called The Dot Festival. Frogpond, Nerf Herder, The Urge, Sister Machine Gunn, Slipknot, Reel Big Fish, Cotton Mouth, and the Bloodhound Gang were on the show too.
06-Jun-97
Billy Goat opened up for The Urge at the Ranch Bowl in Omaha, NE. I was hanging out with John Pessoni before the show started. He introduced me to Chad Sexton's(drummer of 311) mom. She works at Joe Voda's Drum World.
19-May-97
I attended U2's Pop Mart tour in Kansas City, MO at Arrowhead Stadium. Larry Mullen Jr. was on drums.
09-Apr-97
I saw Morris Day & The Time perform at the Station Casino in Kansas City, MO. Jellybean Johnson was on drums.
03-Feb-97
I started teaching at Kansas City Drumworks in Kansas City, MO. I became an instant endorsee for the company.
05/06-Nov-96
I was hired for security work. For two nights straight I protected the mixing board for a very important show at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, KS. What a great way to see George Clinton & The P-Funk All-Stars twice!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-Jun-96
I was backstage watching a very exciting concert. The Urge, No Doubt, and 311 performed at the Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS.
24-Apr-96
Billy Goat opened up for Fishbone at the Granada in Lawrence, KS. I got to meet Fish(drummer of Fishbone).
29-Feb-96
I hit a patch of black ice outside of Grand Rapids, MI and totaled a brand new van and a trailer. All six Billy Goat members, music gear, and two dogs(Broccoli & Coz Bear)survived. Billy Goat was banged up, but we played an excellent show at The Reptile House in Grand Rapids, MI. After that experience, I know how clothes feel when they're tumbled dry!!!!!
12-Sep-95
I appeared at the Cleveland Heights Courthouse for a noise disturbance charge. I was fined $175.00. I paid my fine right after the hearing!!!
30-Jun-95
I was caught jamming outdoors after a sold-out gig(Billy Goat) at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights, OH. The policeman gave me a ticket on the spot!!!
19-Jun-95
I saw Seal at the Miland Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Earl Harvin was on drums.
19-Mar-95
I met Terry Bozzio at the Flamingo Cantina in Austin, TX. He even helped me with my drumset before a Billy Goat show.
15-Mar-95
I saw Fishbone at Liberty Lunch in Austin, TX. I couldn't stay long because Billy Goat had a gig at the Flamingo Cantina. It was really nice to see Fish(drummer for Fishbone) play before my gig.
08-Nov-94
Billy Goat opened up for 311 at the Horticulture Building in Salt Lake City, UT. Billy Goat was banned for a year after performing their famous stage antics.
06-Nov-94
Billy Goat opens for 311 and The Urge at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. I enjoyed a great conversation with Chad Sexton and John Pessoni.
20-Apr-94
I made my debut with Billy Goat at Stebbs in Cedar Fall, IA. I wanted to quit after the show, but guitarist Syd "Sugar" Madden encouraged me stay in the band.
08-Apr-94
I played my final show with Slam Jam at The Terminal in Dallas, TX.
03-Feb-94
I saw Fishbone perform at Deep Ellum Live in Dallas, TX. Fish was on drums.
24-Oct-92
I took first place in the drum competition presented by Guitar Center. The event took place at Fatso's in Arlington, TX. I won a five-piece Premeir Signia Drumset complete with Sabian AAX Cymbals.
03-Sep-92
I made my debut with Slam Jam at Club Dada in Dallas, TX.
02-Jun-92
I played my final show with Abbey Normal at Dallas City Limits in Dallas, TX.
31-Dec-91
I made my debut with Abbey Normal at Stage Right Rehearsals in Arlington, TX.
02-Nov-91
I entered a drum competition at Guitar Center in Dallas, TX. I didn't win, but I took my loss as a sign for some serious practicing. After the competition, I went to see Billy Goat at Dallas City Limits. Earl Harvin was on drums and Mike Dillon was on percussion.
01-Nov-91
I played my final show with Zavatar. The show took place in Dallas, TX., but I forgot the name of the venue.
09-Mar-91
I saw Living Colour(William Calhoun on drums) perform at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, TX. King's X(Jerry Gaskill on drums) was the opening act.
16-Feb-91
I saw Iron Maiden(Nicko McBrian on drums) perform at the State Fair Coliseum. Anthrax(Charlie Benante on drums) was the opening act.
22-Feb-90
I saw Aerosmith(Joey Kramer on drums) perform at Reunion Arena. Skid Row was the opening act.
05-Feb-89
I saw Metallica(Lars Ulrich on drums) perform at Reunion Arena. Queensryche(Scott Rockenfield on drums) was the opening act.
08-Jan-89
I saw Ozzy Osbourne(Randy Castillo on drums) perform at Reunion Arena. Anthrax(Charlie Benante on drums) was the opening act.
29-Nov-88
I saw Prince perform at Reunion Arena. Sheila E. was on drums.
17-Sep-88
I saw the Calling All Nations Tour at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX. The Smithereens, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, Iggy Pop, Guns N Roses, and INXS took the stage in this order. Jon Farris was on drums for INXS and Steve Adler was on drums for Guns N Roses.
07-May-88
I saw David Lee Roth(Gregg Bissonette on drums) perform at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX. Poison(Rikki Rocket on drums) was the opening act.
04-Dec-87
I saw Alice Cooper perform at the State Fair Coliseum in Dallas, TX. Guns N Roses(Steve Adler on drums) was the opening act.
28-Jan-86
On a good note, I made my professional debut, and on a bad note, the space shuttle Challenger explodes after departure.
13-Sep-77
I joined the school band.