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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Next Great Drummer Winner -
Written by: Rick Skelton Next Great Drummer Producer, Indianapolis
Sponsored by(Verve Energy Drink)
Aaron "Stix" Smith of Muncie Indiana wins National Drum Contest.
Aaron "Stix" Smith advances to the California Finale by winning the Next Great Drummer's Indiana Show hosted by Professional Drummer Eric Seats and Sponsored by the Sam Ash Music Store.
Aaron, a senior at Muncie Central advanced to the California Finale by winning the drum off against 4 other drummers by laying down an unbelievable solo that caused the crowd to respond with a roar of cheers and applause, one spectator even called Aaron a "Beast".
Executive Producers Eric Seats and Chrystal Allen O'Jon with the assitance of producers Rick Skelton and Shawnise Edmonds put together an unbelievable show and had a great turnout of over 20 contestants.
The Next Great Drummer is a reality show much like American Idol where drummers of all ages and gender participate for prizes, a chance to advance to the Finale in California, get in front of recording artist and music producers, recieve positive feedback from judges and a chance to be called 'The Next Great Drummer.
Eric Seats is a native Hoosier and plays professionally for Patti LaBelle, Lalah Hathaway and has worked with various artist like Deborah Cox, Tamia, the late Aaliyah and many others.
www.nextgreatdrummer.com
Friday, October 1, 2010
Next Great Drummer 2009 Nationwide Winner - Ebony Peterkin
Interview Questions - Next Great Drummer Web Blog
Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: A friend
Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in?
A: Vegas
Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: I was the winner in 2009
Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you
learned?
A: I enjoyed meeting the other drummers; I learned everyone had a reason or
inspiration for being present.
Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: I would tell other drummers to be themselves. This is the first contest Ive
been apart of that give sound advice for every person competing. Even if they
are not the winner in the end, what the judges share is greater than any
title. I have discoverd that advice from people that you have never met can
sometimes be bankable information.
Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A: I am not working on anything rignt now; but stay tuned to my youtube
channel"theladysticks" I am considering placing more things on my channel from
tours of people I may never met again and meaningful moments of people and
things that inspire me to go higher.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: Iam grateful for Next Great Drummer contest. NGD was a true inspiration to
be apart of during that season of my life; I am excited about NGD family and the
future of everyone taking part of NGD living tree. The foundation of this
company is based off a pure spirit of helping others to become the NGD.
Everyone connected to NGD are wonderful in character from the head of the
company to the judges,drum company and Sam Ash reps.
I enjoyed the entire experenice from "hello Chrystal I am ...... over the phone..
to meeting Eric in person... to winner the title of NGD 2009.... It was
wonderful....
Friday, September 3, 2010
Interview with David "Young Professor" Cowan
Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: Clay and Tami Drayton (Drummers For Jesus So. Cal.) first told me about Next Great Drummer.
Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in?
A: I judged in City of Industry, and Westminster, assisted at Knox Berry Farm and performed and assisted at the Long Beach Jazz Fesitval.
Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: I basically do whatever is needed but am primarily a Judge.
Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: Since I still feel like I'm relatively new to LA the feeling of belonging to some kind of community is the most meaningful part for me. I find the NGD folks to generally be down to earth, friendly, and respectful.
Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: I tend to de-emphasize the competition element and focus on the community aspect of NGD. I tell people that it's a great, safe, way to have an audience and learn by watching and hearing others and receiving positive feedback about your own playing.
Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A: Currently working with One Tribe Nation as we finish our 2nd album to be released some time in 2011 http://www.onetribenation.com/home.cfm.
Also working with latin rock band ZUR. We're touring with popular latin band Elefante in September. http://www.myspace.com/zurzonaurbanarock
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: http://youngprofessordrums.com
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Interview with Dove Daniels - Next Great Drummer Associate Producer
Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: Eric Seats
Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in (if applicable)?
A: LA / Knotts
Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: Associate producer NGDL
Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: Having a venue for aspiring drummers and artist to showcase their talent.
Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: Compete like it will secure your career and financial future.
Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A:
1. Temecula Gospel Fest. Sept 24 & 24 (Temecula Gospel Fest.com)
2. DDM&M Dove Daniels Music & Media(Artist Development Studio, -includes live & studio vocal instruction, songwriting & producing, dance studio, band and practice rooms and art gallery. Family friendly.
3. Next Great Drum Line (in production) - as an extention of NDG / NGDL is comprised of 35 Drum-line drummers - I am Currently filming back line story on drummers.. Current drummers and alumni who have been part of the John Muir High Drum line for 4 decades. The goal is to create commercial routines that can integrate with NGD performances and provide entertainment for Schools, Pro-sport events, and after school arts drumming. Practice is held Sundays at Charles White Park in Pasadena at 6:00 pm.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: NGD is has presented our nation with a family friendly event that has endless possibilities for marketing and growth!!!
THANK YOU NGD FOR YOUR INNOVATIVE ENTHUSIASM!!!!!
LOVE & LIGHT
DOVE
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