Drummers: Wanna show us what you got?
January 2009 News!!!!
NEW RICH REDMOND PRESS:
Rich’s image was recently used on 5,000 postcards alongside drummers Kenny Aronoff and Zoro to promote the upcoming release of the highly anticipated and definitive book on drumming, ‘Sticks and Skins’. The postcards were in circulation at the 2009 NAMM show in Anaheim, California on January 15th-17th.
Speaking of NAMM, Rich’s images were displayed prominently at The Hohner/Sonor booth, alongside Heidi Newfield and Bob Dylan!
Rich is featured in the ‘News Updates’ column in the February 09’ issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Modern Drummer is the most widely read drumming magazine in the world.
Rich’s setup is featured at www.roaddawgonline.com. Check out the ‘gear updates’ for pictures and descriptions of Rich’s current road setup with Jason Aldean. The site is the brainchild of Rich’s friend Tracy Broussard, drummer with Nashville sensation Blake Shelton. Check out Rich’s setup here:
http://www.roaddawgonline.com/RoadDawg_Gear_Check_.html
Check out Tracy’s fan page on MySpace at: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=140862211
Rich has also updated www.richredmond.com to act as a ‘hub’ for all the places you can find him on the web! Check out Rich on popular sites like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Linkedin and many others!
RICH ON TOUR:
Rich is still touring with country rocker JASON ALDEAN. The boys are currently doing 7 dates on The Toby Keith “Biggest And Baddest” Tour. 2009 will also bring MANY dates in arenas, colleges and civic centers. Check out www.jasonaldean.com or www.myspace.com/jasonaldean for tour dates.
RICH IN LOS ANGELES:
Rich recently recorded 5 sides for actress HEATHER TOM’s (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful) country rock project. The project is being produced by former Royal Crown Revue guitarist JAMES ACHOR and his partner CHRIS HECKMAN in their Glendale studio. Rich met the two when he played on a record for the Post apocalyptic pop/punk band FRONT ROW FOR THE MELTDOWN in 2003. “Chris and James are uber talented, positive and fun guys. I kept in touch with them over the years and was very happy that they thought of me for this project”, says Rich.
Youtube Footage:
RICH AND EDUCATION:
Rich completed a 7 city clinic tour around the recent 20 city 'CMT TOUR with JASON ALDEAN. Rich visited these markets:
Bob Jones High School -Madison Alabama
Mountain Music -Clemson,South Carolina
Columbus State University-Columbus, Georgia
Northern Illinois University-Dekalb, Illinois
University of Wisconsin at Green Bay School Of Music-Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Percussion Shop-Springfield, Mo
Trivecca Nazarene University-Nashville, Tn.
Rich's clinics, called "The Drummer's CRASH Course For Success" focuses on the musical, mental and business skills necessary for success in today's ultra competitive music scene. Rich plays along with tracks to several Top 10 Hits he has recorded and explains the evolution of his studio drum parts. Other topics include pursuing and keeping gigs, playing with clicks, studio percussion, chart reading, chart creation, The Nashville Number System, the use of colors on the drum set, how all styles are related, and many others. Largely overlooked concepts like 'attitude' and 'goal setting’ are also demystified. Concepts are presented in an informative, educational and entertaining style. Questions are encouraged throughout and help shape the direction of the presentation. Rich's CRASH concept is an acronym for COMMITMENT-RELATIONSHIPS-ATTITUDE-SKILL(and) HUNGER which serves as the skeleton for Rich's clinic. "My ultimate goal is to provide insight into the mystical idea of making a living exclusively from drumming and music. Far less than 1% of people who play musical instruments get to do it on the level that I do. I tell the students enlightening and entertaining stories about how I got from point A to point B. In other words, how I went from playing in the garage to playing in arenas and on hit records", says Rich.
Here’s what people are saying about Rich’s clinics:
"Thanks for an awesome clinic at Mountain Music! I was thoroughly impressed and equally excited from the moment I spoke with you in scheduling the clinic. Your professionalism, passion and talent really stood out and captured the audiences’ attention from beginning to end. WHEN CAN WE DO THIS AGAIN?" Brad Sanders. Mountain Music, Inc. Clemson SC.
“Rich's high energy, entertaining, and practical advise in his workshop is useful to all current and future music professionals in all genres. It was out pleasure to host Rich and are thankful to his sponsors for making his educational visit possible.” (Dr. Robert Rumbelow
Columbus State University
“THANK YOU for an outstanding clinic at Northern Illinois University! Your presentation combining musical preparation along with people skills, business follow-through and building connections in the musical world will prove very valuable to our students. Universities do a great job at training the musician, but not a great job at preparing these musicians for the real musical world. Thanks for bridging the gap!"
Robert Chappell
Professor of Percussion
Northern Illinois University
"The format and pacing of Rich's clinic was perfect. It's always educational and enjoyable to hear such a wonderful drummer perform. Rich's time is impeccable. Given that drum set is not one of my strengths, Rich's clinic provided my students with valuable information and examples on styles, technical approaches, and equipment choices. It was very useful for them to hear that Rich practices what he preaches. When Rich played along with some recordings he's made it really emphasized the musical and stylistic points he was making; it was a very effective tool. I think another very valuable aspect of Rich's clinic was the information he shared on how he has approached his career, the dedication it takes, the ability to survive rejection, and the reality of making a living as a professional musician and what that means to your daily life schedule. Students often have a misguided notion of life on the road and in the recording studio. Rich's clinic provided them with practical realities while at the same time encouraging their dreams—it doesn't get better than that !”
Dr. Cheryl Grosso
Professor of Music
University of Wisconsin at Green Bay
You Tube Links:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-57xJJStlmk (One of Rich's Clinic Open Solos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x5asbJWxuU (Clinic Footage) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjOhkLNo6M&feature=channel_page (CMT Tour Open Drum Solo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kazrHnYCKVs (08' Gear Overview Blog)
Rich's clinics are presented with NO COST TO THE HOST!!!
For bookings: grooveboy@aol.com
Upcoming Clinic Dates:
February 17th: Middle Tennessee State University
School Of Music
Murfreesboro, Tn.
37132
Host: Lalo Davila
(615) 898-2300
February 21st: The University Of San Antonio
Department Of Music
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas
78249
Host: Sherry Rubins
(210) 458-4354
February 22nd: Texas Tech University School of Music
18th and Boston Ave.
Lubbock, Tx.
79409
Host: Lisa Rogers
(806) 742-2270
February 23rd: Master Classes and Private Lessons at Texas Tech University and
South Plains College.
February 24th: South Plains College
11am)
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, Tx.
79336
Host: Brian Tate
(806) 894-9611 ext. 2290
February 24th: Jent’s House Of Music
(7 pm)
2646 34th Street
Lubbock, Tx.
79410
Host: David Melton
(806) 795-5579
February 25th: Friendship High School
902 Dowden Road
Woolfforth, Texas
79382
Host: David Speer
(806) 866-4440
RICH ON TV:
Rich recently performed the song “She’s Country” with country rocker Jason Aldean on the CMA Awards on ABC. The song was released to radio as Aldean’s 7th single the day after the performance. The song is Aldean’s fastest rising single of his career!
Rich recorded all of the drums and percussion on Jason Aldean’s third record entitled Wide Open. The record will be released in April. The album was recorded in the exact same manner as Aldean’s previous two records…fast!!!! With an average of two takes per track and no studio editing or trickery, the sound is raw, live and real.
Watch the ABC Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGNbwbWReak&feature=channel_page
RICH IN THE STUDIO:
Rich has been in the studio with Brantley Gilbert, The Stellas, Eldon Huff, Jay Allen, David Bradley, Rick Orozco, Mark McKinney, Jalayne Tradler, and Grand and Gee Publishing.
Listen to the music of THE STELLAS at:
www.myspace.com/stellamusic
RICH ON RECORD:
One of the most popular country pop bands in Canada, Doc Walker, swept the 2008 CCMA Awards. Their last single, a remake of the 80’s Genesis Hit “That’s All” listed for 14 weeks on The Canadian Hot 100!!!
Watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBetlHKIW9c&feature=channel_page
Doc Walker’s latest single entitled “One Last Sundown” also features Rich on drums and percussion and is quickly climbing the charts! Listen to the track:
www.docwalker.ca
Rich recently played drums for Capitol recording artist EMILY WEST at 3rd and Lindlsey Bar and Grille in Nashville for Lightning 100’s Live Sunday Night Broadcast. “Emily is one of the most talented and charismatic vocalists on the planet”, says Rich. “I played her label showcase in 2003 and have been in awe of her ever since!”
http://www.myspace.com/emilywest
Amy Dalley is releasing her record (featuring Rich and Tully Kennedy on bass) on January 19th. Entitled “It’s Time”, the collection will be available at CD BABY and at www.amydalley.com. Tell 5 friends about the record and receive a code for a FREE download! A record release party with a live performance of the songs will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, 7:30 pm. 3rd and Lindley Bar and Grille in Nashville. 818 3rd Ave. South, (615) 259-9891 www.3rdandlindsley.com
Watch Rich track with Amy in the studio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4CJyp-neSk
RICH IN THE PRODUCER’S CHAIR:
Rich has been producing and playing on projects for rock rappers DMS, Scott Getlin and David Fanning.
Scott Getlin Myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=394570941
Here’s some footage we stumbled across from Rich working with young country rocker NIKKI Z:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdNQycq5tBA&feature=channel_page
In addition, Rich’s production partners in THREE KINGS ENTERTAINMENT have joined forces with David Fanning to launch a new company called NV (New Voice) Entertainment. The company will produce acts from a variety of genres and will offer their recording services live or via the internet. How would you like to have a full rhythm section with a time tested ‘band sound’ play on your next song or album? Contact Rich for pricing and scheduling:
grooveboy@aol.com
HIRE RICH FOR YOUR NEXT RECORDING PROJECT:
What does JASON ALDEAN, RUSHLOW, PAM TILLIS, DOC WALKER, THE ROADHAMMERS, LILA McCANN, MARTY STUART, MAJOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES, WORLD CLASS SONGWRITERS, AND MANY OTHERS have in common? RICH REDMOND ON DRUMS!!!!!! You CAN have the RICH REMOND DRUM SOUND on your recording! It’s EASY! This can be accomplished in several ways:
1. Rich flys to your locale and record with you at your favorite studio.
2. You fly to Nashville or Los Angeles and help oversee the recording process. Rich has relationships with MANY studios and engineers and can arrange a package that will fit your budget! Rich can cast the perfect studio/engineer combo for your dream project. Rich can even book an ENTIRE RHYTHM SECTION for your project!
3. You send Rich a hard drive or dvds of the tracks and he’ll record drums/loops/percussion and send you your tracks back finished!!! DONE!!! BOOM!!!
Rich can build the track from the ground up, working around a scratch guitar/vocal pass or he can fit some drumming magic into more fully ‘fleshed out’ recordings!! The average time is one hour per track (drums and percussion). A 10-song record can be finished in 10 hours or so!
Rich wants to inject his passion, energy and love for music into your next project. Rich books ‘E-sessions’ around his recording/touring and clinic schedule. Don’t be shy. The calendar fills up quickly!
For Bookings:
grooveboy@aol.com
Rich looks forward to seeing you on tour, in the studio, or at a drum clinic/speaking engagement soon!!!
Rich’s image was recently used on 5,000 postcards alongside drummers Kenny Aronoff and Zoro to promote the upcoming release of the highly anticipated and definitive book on drumming, ‘Sticks and Skins’. The postcards were in circulation at the 2009 NAMM show in Anaheim, California on January 15th-17th.
Speaking of NAMM, Rich’s images were displayed prominently at The Hohner/Sonor booth, alongside Heidi Newfield and Bob Dylan!
Rich is featured in the ‘News Updates’ column in the February 09’ issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Modern Drummer is the most widely read drumming magazine in the world.
Rich’s setup is featured at www.roaddawgonline.com. Check out the ‘gear updates’ for pictures and descriptions of Rich’s current road setup with Jason Aldean. The site is the brainchild of Rich’s friend Tracy Broussard, drummer with Nashville sensation Blake Shelton. Check out Rich’s setup here:
http://www.roaddawgonline.com/RoadDawg_Gear_Check_.html
Check out Tracy’s fan page on MySpace at: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=140862211
Rich has also updated www.richredmond.com to act as a ‘hub’ for all the places you can find him on the web! Check out Rich on popular sites like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Linkedin and many others!
RICH ON TOUR:
Rich is still touring with country rocker JASON ALDEAN. The boys are currently doing 7 dates on The Toby Keith “Biggest And Baddest” Tour. 2009 will also bring MANY dates in arenas, colleges and civic centers. Check out www.jasonaldean.com or www.myspace.com/jasonaldean for tour dates.
RICH IN LOS ANGELES:
Rich recently recorded 5 sides for actress HEATHER TOM’s (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful) country rock project. The project is being produced by former Royal Crown Revue guitarist JAMES ACHOR and his partner CHRIS HECKMAN in their Glendale studio. Rich met the two when he played on a record for the Post apocalyptic pop/punk band FRONT ROW FOR THE MELTDOWN in 2003. “Chris and James are uber talented, positive and fun guys. I kept in touch with them over the years and was very happy that they thought of me for this project”, says Rich.
Youtube Footage:
RICH AND EDUCATION:
Rich completed a 7 city clinic tour around the recent 20 city 'CMT TOUR with JASON ALDEAN. Rich visited these markets:
Bob Jones High School -Madison Alabama
Mountain Music -Clemson,South Carolina
Columbus State University-Columbus, Georgia
Northern Illinois University-Dekalb, Illinois
University of Wisconsin at Green Bay School Of Music-Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Percussion Shop-Springfield, Mo
Trivecca Nazarene University-Nashville, Tn.
Rich's clinics, called "The Drummer's CRASH Course For Success" focuses on the musical, mental and business skills necessary for success in today's ultra competitive music scene. Rich plays along with tracks to several Top 10 Hits he has recorded and explains the evolution of his studio drum parts. Other topics include pursuing and keeping gigs, playing with clicks, studio percussion, chart reading, chart creation, The Nashville Number System, the use of colors on the drum set, how all styles are related, and many others. Largely overlooked concepts like 'attitude' and 'goal setting’ are also demystified. Concepts are presented in an informative, educational and entertaining style. Questions are encouraged throughout and help shape the direction of the presentation. Rich's CRASH concept is an acronym for COMMITMENT-RELATIONSHIPS-ATTITUDE-SKILL(and) HUNGER which serves as the skeleton for Rich's clinic. "My ultimate goal is to provide insight into the mystical idea of making a living exclusively from drumming and music. Far less than 1% of people who play musical instruments get to do it on the level that I do. I tell the students enlightening and entertaining stories about how I got from point A to point B. In other words, how I went from playing in the garage to playing in arenas and on hit records", says Rich.
Here’s what people are saying about Rich’s clinics:
"Thanks for an awesome clinic at Mountain Music! I was thoroughly impressed and equally excited from the moment I spoke with you in scheduling the clinic. Your professionalism, passion and talent really stood out and captured the audiences’ attention from beginning to end. WHEN CAN WE DO THIS AGAIN?" Brad Sanders. Mountain Music, Inc. Clemson SC.
“Rich's high energy, entertaining, and practical advise in his workshop is useful to all current and future music professionals in all genres. It was out pleasure to host Rich and are thankful to his sponsors for making his educational visit possible.” (Dr. Robert Rumbelow
Columbus State University
“THANK YOU for an outstanding clinic at Northern Illinois University! Your presentation combining musical preparation along with people skills, business follow-through and building connections in the musical world will prove very valuable to our students. Universities do a great job at training the musician, but not a great job at preparing these musicians for the real musical world. Thanks for bridging the gap!"
Robert Chappell
Professor of Percussion
Northern Illinois University
"The format and pacing of Rich's clinic was perfect. It's always educational and enjoyable to hear such a wonderful drummer perform. Rich's time is impeccable. Given that drum set is not one of my strengths, Rich's clinic provided my students with valuable information and examples on styles, technical approaches, and equipment choices. It was very useful for them to hear that Rich practices what he preaches. When Rich played along with some recordings he's made it really emphasized the musical and stylistic points he was making; it was a very effective tool. I think another very valuable aspect of Rich's clinic was the information he shared on how he has approached his career, the dedication it takes, the ability to survive rejection, and the reality of making a living as a professional musician and what that means to your daily life schedule. Students often have a misguided notion of life on the road and in the recording studio. Rich's clinic provided them with practical realities while at the same time encouraging their dreams—it doesn't get better than that !”
Dr. Cheryl Grosso
Professor of Music
University of Wisconsin at Green Bay
You Tube Links:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-57xJJStlmk (One of Rich's Clinic Open Solos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x5asbJWxuU (Clinic Footage) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjOhkLNo6M&feature=channel_page (CMT Tour Open Drum Solo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kazrHnYCKVs (08' Gear Overview Blog)
Rich's clinics are presented with NO COST TO THE HOST!!!
For bookings: grooveboy@aol.com
Upcoming Clinic Dates:
February 17th: Middle Tennessee State University
School Of Music
Murfreesboro, Tn.
37132
Host: Lalo Davila
(615) 898-2300
February 21st: The University Of San Antonio
Department Of Music
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas
78249
Host: Sherry Rubins
(210) 458-4354
February 22nd: Texas Tech University School of Music
18th and Boston Ave.
Lubbock, Tx.
79409
Host: Lisa Rogers
(806) 742-2270
February 23rd: Master Classes and Private Lessons at Texas Tech University and
South Plains College.
February 24th: South Plains College
11am)
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, Tx.
79336
Host: Brian Tate
(806) 894-9611 ext. 2290
February 24th: Jent’s House Of Music
(7 pm)
2646 34th Street
Lubbock, Tx.
79410
Host: David Melton
(806) 795-5579
February 25th: Friendship High School
902 Dowden Road
Woolfforth, Texas
79382
Host: David Speer
(806) 866-4440
RICH ON TV:
Rich recently performed the song “She’s Country” with country rocker Jason Aldean on the CMA Awards on ABC. The song was released to radio as Aldean’s 7th single the day after the performance. The song is Aldean’s fastest rising single of his career!
Rich recorded all of the drums and percussion on Jason Aldean’s third record entitled Wide Open. The record will be released in April. The album was recorded in the exact same manner as Aldean’s previous two records…fast!!!! With an average of two takes per track and no studio editing or trickery, the sound is raw, live and real.
Watch the ABC Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGNbwbWReak&feature=channel_page
RICH IN THE STUDIO:
Rich has been in the studio with Brantley Gilbert, The Stellas, Eldon Huff, Jay Allen, David Bradley, Rick Orozco, Mark McKinney, Jalayne Tradler, and Grand and Gee Publishing.
Listen to the music of THE STELLAS at:
www.myspace.com/stellamusic
RICH ON RECORD:
One of the most popular country pop bands in Canada, Doc Walker, swept the 2008 CCMA Awards. Their last single, a remake of the 80’s Genesis Hit “That’s All” listed for 14 weeks on The Canadian Hot 100!!!
Watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBetlHKIW9c&feature=channel_page
Doc Walker’s latest single entitled “One Last Sundown” also features Rich on drums and percussion and is quickly climbing the charts! Listen to the track:
www.docwalker.ca
Rich recently played drums for Capitol recording artist EMILY WEST at 3rd and Lindlsey Bar and Grille in Nashville for Lightning 100’s Live Sunday Night Broadcast. “Emily is one of the most talented and charismatic vocalists on the planet”, says Rich. “I played her label showcase in 2003 and have been in awe of her ever since!”
http://www.myspace.com/emilywest
Amy Dalley is releasing her record (featuring Rich and Tully Kennedy on bass) on January 19th. Entitled “It’s Time”, the collection will be available at CD BABY and at www.amydalley.com. Tell 5 friends about the record and receive a code for a FREE download! A record release party with a live performance of the songs will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, 7:30 pm. 3rd and Lindley Bar and Grille in Nashville. 818 3rd Ave. South, (615) 259-9891 www.3rdandlindsley.com
Watch Rich track with Amy in the studio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4CJyp-neSk
RICH IN THE PRODUCER’S CHAIR:
Rich has been producing and playing on projects for rock rappers DMS, Scott Getlin and David Fanning.
Scott Getlin Myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=394570941
Here’s some footage we stumbled across from Rich working with young country rocker NIKKI Z:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdNQycq5tBA&feature=channel_page
In addition, Rich’s production partners in THREE KINGS ENTERTAINMENT have joined forces with David Fanning to launch a new company called NV (New Voice) Entertainment. The company will produce acts from a variety of genres and will offer their recording services live or via the internet. How would you like to have a full rhythm section with a time tested ‘band sound’ play on your next song or album? Contact Rich for pricing and scheduling:
grooveboy@aol.com
HIRE RICH FOR YOUR NEXT RECORDING PROJECT:
What does JASON ALDEAN, RUSHLOW, PAM TILLIS, DOC WALKER, THE ROADHAMMERS, LILA McCANN, MARTY STUART, MAJOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES, WORLD CLASS SONGWRITERS, AND MANY OTHERS have in common? RICH REDMOND ON DRUMS!!!!!! You CAN have the RICH REMOND DRUM SOUND on your recording! It’s EASY! This can be accomplished in several ways:
1. Rich flys to your locale and record with you at your favorite studio.
2. You fly to Nashville or Los Angeles and help oversee the recording process. Rich has relationships with MANY studios and engineers and can arrange a package that will fit your budget! Rich can cast the perfect studio/engineer combo for your dream project. Rich can even book an ENTIRE RHYTHM SECTION for your project!
3. You send Rich a hard drive or dvds of the tracks and he’ll record drums/loops/percussion and send you your tracks back finished!!! DONE!!! BOOM!!!
Rich can build the track from the ground up, working around a scratch guitar/vocal pass or he can fit some drumming magic into more fully ‘fleshed out’ recordings!! The average time is one hour per track (drums and percussion). A 10-song record can be finished in 10 hours or so!
Rich wants to inject his passion, energy and love for music into your next project. Rich books ‘E-sessions’ around his recording/touring and clinic schedule. Don’t be shy. The calendar fills up quickly!
For Bookings:
grooveboy@aol.com
Rich looks forward to seeing you on tour, in the studio, or at a drum clinic/speaking engagement soon!!!
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