Austin Rhythm

23/03/2014

Why we do what we do. Language. Expression. Humans are hardwired to cooperate. Sing, swing, dance. Dig.

When music is taught in school, it offers a crucial link to the outside world -- to one of the most prominent facets of our culture. It acts as a bridge from the classroom to the community.

23/03/2014

As Ry/Nick/John/Jim said so well a while back, "don't bug me when I'm workin'..."

23/03/2014

Austin Rhythm represents at the South by Southwest Music and Media Festival in Austin TX! With original SXSW founder Louis Meyers. Dig!

22/10/2013

RIP master percussionist John Bergamo. Composer, performer, teacher (Cal Arts). Founder of the Repercussion Unit and Hands On'semble. Inducted to the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. Mentor to many. A great leader, a great listener.
http://drumchattr.com/john-bergamo-memoriam/

Yesterday, we lost a great man, musician and mentor to many percussionists. John Bergamo, former director of the percussion department at the California Institute of the Arts for 35 years (beginning in 1970), inspired generations of musicians who continue to make an impact on music today. I was fort...

22/10/2013

Out of the bag. And on tour. Erika Stucky/Black Widow. On cd/download. Drums/percussion performed/recorded at Austin Rhythm. We're coming to get you.
http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/jazz/detail/-/art/Erika-Stucky-Black-Widow/hnum/2814968

Die CD Erika Stucky: Black Widow jetzt probehören und für 15,99 Euro kaufen. Mehr von Erika Stucky gibt es im Shop.

25/09/2013

So who has a packing blanket from Bearsville studios in one of his drum boxes? :) If you don´t know what that Place was google it.
Making some great new sounds today for the new Lars Cleveman solo album...

09/09/2013

Erika Stucky - "Black Widow". Drums/percussion performed and recorded at Austin Rhythm, Stockholm.

07/09/2013

Michael playing drums with Hugh Laurie in 2011, St James Infirmary Blues as recorded by BBC2.

30/08/2013

My favorite drum heads. REMO Fiberskyn. Great feel, beautiful look. Old but new. Perfect for me. I look forward to working with my old friend, REMO Education boss Johnny Lee Lane and European rep, Gary Mann. (Photo: Olivia Blair)

26/08/2013

My all-time favorite cymbals. The Paiste Signature Series. Warm, dark fundamentals. Easily controllable mids. Rich overtones. Lovely. I look forward to collaborating with Paiste European rep Christian Wenzel, and Tim Shahady in North America. (Photo: Lena Björklund Blair)

24/08/2013

New from Kjell Gustavsson's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Percussion, metals, sounds, shakers, tambourines, etc played by me. Recorded by Martin. Many thanks to Kjell for bringing his swampy good vibes to Austin Rhythm.