Events

Sergio Bellotti, drumset faculty at Berklee College of Music, has teamed up with Italian resident Loris Lombardo, percussionist for Italian star Anna Oxa, world master handpan player, and author. The PANoDRUMa duo, after a few performances in Europe, will premiere in the US with a few workshops and performances in the Northeast, showcasing their unique blend of drums, vocals, and hand pan/ethnic percussion in a brand new show of "dreamlike sounds and melodic rhythms."


 

Xiaozhou and friends explore modern jazz, featuring Keith Jarrett-inspired originals and jazz standards, with drum influences from Tony, Elvin, and Jack.

Aidan Ward-Richter presents a set of original music in a quintet setting.
 

White Crackers & Rice is band performing a mix of originals and arrangments focused on combining the musical flows of the world.
 

Rhythm and rhythmic skills, along with the hearing skills needed to control your performance, are key skills in drumming education. But how do you create and generate ideas? And how can you educate yourself (and your students) to develop improved rhythmic abilities? This clinic will offer a structured, in-depth approach using perspectives from the realms of world music (including African and Carnatic influences), Swiss/French rudiments, and fresh approaches to use these inspirational sources.

Vietnamese drummer Chuck Le and his friends from Hydros band perform a set of cover songs from jazz fusion artists from Japan and Iceland, as well as an original tune that celebrates the stylistic lineage of fusion.

Drummer Sam McCarthy will share the stage with friends performing a collection of songs personal to him and his band members.

Just Friends, an exciting upcoming alternative rock band, perform a set of their fun and unique originals as well as a few spiced up covers. Be ready for an exhilarating show!

This recital from percussionist Jai Dhiman will take the audience through diverse sonic landscapes, reflecting the stages of the hero's journey—a classic storytelling archetype. From the initiation to transformation and return, each piece will contribute to this overarching narrative. Featuring works by Casey Cangleosi, John Psthas, Tigran Hamasyan, and more.

Steady Ricetti and his band Blue City Groove perform a fusion of funk and rock. Join us for an upbeat, fun afternoon with some amazing musicians. Arrangements of covers and originals will be performed.