Gavin Harrison to appear on Letterman
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Topic: Gavin Harrison to appear on Letterman
Posted By: Tony R
Subject: Gavin Harrison to appear on Letterman
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 17:59
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THE RHYTHM SECTION GETS AN ENCORE AS CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN" PRESENTS "DRUM SOLO WEEK II," THE WEEK OF AUG. 22
Stewart Copeland, Tony Royster Jr., Gavin Harrison And Dennis Chambers to Showcase Unique Drum Solos on the Broadcast The beat goes on as the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN gives drummers their due during "Drum Solo Week II," featuring some of the best drummers in music, Monday, Aug. 22-Thursday, Aug. 25 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. On Monday, Aug. 22, 26-year-old drumming prodigy Tony Royster Jr., who began playing at the age of 3, performed on the GRAMMY® Awards at the age of 15 and has worked with artists such as the LATE SHOW's Paul Shaffer and Jay-Z, will kick things off with his performance. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, progressive drummer Gavin Harrison, who has worked with artists Iggy Pop, Lisa Stansfield and King Crimson, rocks the drum kit. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Stewart Copeland, best known as drummer for the legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band, the Police, and also an acclaimed composer and solo artist in his own right, takes to the Ed Sullivan Theater stage. And, putting the coda on the week, Thursday, Aug. 25 is a performance by renowned drummer Dennis Chambers, who has worked with artists John Scofield, Maceo Parker, Santana and Parliament/Funkadelic. |
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 18:47
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Sweet. Much better than the first week for my ears. Thanks for the heads up, I'll be tuning in. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: August 16 2011 at 19:07
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ooooooo! and Dennis Chambers too! Nice!
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 02:20
plus Stewart Copeland --ex drummer of Curved Air
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Posted By: The Willow Farmer
Date Posted: August 17 2011 at 19:17
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Much like science, Gavin rules. ------------- Recent Music Acquisitions: Johnny Marr-"The Messenger" Steven Wilson-"The Raven that Refused to Sing" Fish-"Sunsets on Empire" Riverside-"Shrine of New Generation Slaves" |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 09:50
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 09:53
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Letterman has Bono and The Edge on last night to promote Spider-Man. I think that it was probably a re-run, I just happened to tune in as I remembered this thread. I forgot if it was for this week or next week that was going to be drummer week. Anyhow, my comment falls under "who cares" but I thought I would share it anyways. Hopefully I remember to tune in for next week. Harrison, Copeland, and Chambers are all fabulous drummers. ------------- 
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: August 18 2011 at 15:03
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Impressive list of drummers!! ------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: TheClosing
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 07:22
| Copeland and Harrison?This pleases me. |
Posted By: terryl
Date Posted: August 22 2011 at 21:13
No mentioning of Porcupine Tree? ------------- And who are we to justify the right in all we do Until we seek, until we find Ammonia Avenue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrmJ39j58W0 |
Tony R wrote:Posted By: warrplayer
Date Posted: August 23 2011 at 14:40
or Herd of Instinct either. ;) |
Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: August 23 2011 at 15:52
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It's because Porcupine Tree's a silly name. ------------- 
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 23 2011 at 23:12
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Sitting here watching Letterman with my son( a drummer himself and rabid fan of Harrison),waiting for Gavin to perform. ------------- |
Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 12:49
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Anybody catch prog's Porcupine Tree drummer performing a solo on David Letterman last night (8/23)? It's "drum solo" week on the program and Gavin did a great job of tearing it up. Nice to see him get the recognition he deserves.
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Posted By: riyen73
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 13:05
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Wow - I will wait for it to crop up on youtube soon! Gavin rocks. I met the guys when they played at Bombay, India. Day 1, me and my friend primarily spent drinking with Steven and Colin. Richard kept popping in and out while Gavin retired early. Day 2, after the concert, he spent some time with us. We got Richard an Indian harmonium (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Harmonium.jpg/200px-Harmonium.jpg) and Richard ripped it apart wanting to see the insides of it and then started playing it. Gavin spent some time with us on the 2nd day but was maybe less communicative than the others. I have a pic of Richard playing the harmonium. Will put it up some day :-) |
Posted By: Garden of Dreams
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 14:05
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I watched Letterman specifically to see him. He was very good. The only Porcupine Tree album I have heard with him on it is In Absentia but I'm excited to listen to their other work. ------------- Just give it all an hour by the concrete lake. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 16:05
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Loved his performance,was pleased to see him do that move where he licks his thumb and rubs it along the drum head.Can't wait to see Stewart Copeland and the percussive genius that is Dennis Chambers. ------------- |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 17:05
| Gavin did brilliantly! |
Posted By: matansaldi
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 17:11
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcokoyn_HQ&feature=player_embedded Already on Youtube! ------------- It's getting better all the time? |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: August 24 2011 at 17:14
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Here is a video for anyone who hasn't seen it yet! |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: August 25 2011 at 02:09
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^Gavin is so fluid
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: August 26 2011 at 13:53
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Gavin was truly amazing! But Chambers stole the show = Spellbinding!!!! ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: August 26 2011 at 14:05
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Thanks for the clip. Hate to say it but not impressed. Not that I don't like Gavin...
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: August 26 2011 at 14:13
| I found Dennis's solo kinda boring. |