Jason w/Ari Hoenig @ Winter NAMM 2014
We're happy to announce that Jason has joined the Tru Tuner family of Artists! The Tru Tuner is an innovative and simple way to get the head off the drum for quick changes, maintenance, or repairs. It has already proven itself as a useful tool in multiple situations including repair/maintenance appointments, drum tech jobs, and performances. Be sure to check back for a video and product review in the near future, and please check them out on FB at facebook.com/tru.tuner
Public Sounds Collective is tearing up the state with recent shows in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Sanford, and Boca Raton PLUS a slew of future shows at Florida's favorite music venues such as Dunedin Brewery(Dunedin) The Jam(Gainesville) and Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe(Tampa.) The band has started recording tracks for a demo and future EP(LP?) with hopes of getting some music in your hands soon. Stickers are now available at shows and a website is under construction. In the meantime be sure to give them a 'like' on FB, follow them on Twitter and Instagram, or check them out on Reverbnation.
Village Music of Wellington has a lot to celebrate right now. They have been named New Retail Store of the year by Music and Sound Retailer! They accepted the award at the 2014 Winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. This year's summer camps are underway and the first of 3 groups had a great time. Jason is doing the 2nd half of Wednesday's class from 12-3pm for both of the remaining camps. It's great to see the kids get excited about rhythm, drums, and percussion! Be sure to check out Village Music of Wellington for more info and reviews of this year's camp.
Jason has done a series of shows with Chloe Dolandis, a talented singer/songwriter out of Southeast Florida that is a powerhouse performer and master vocalist. The group performs mostly original songs off of her current album 'Bring Back the Fever', but any great number of covers and standards can be heard during their high energy shows. Check her out at chloedolandis.com for more info. The next performance with Jason on drums is scheduled for July 4th at 'W' in Fort Lauderdale from 6-9pm.
We here at jasonstander.net wish you a Happy Fourth of July and hope you stay safe and catch some live music! And be sure to look around. We've added new lessons, photos, gear, and shows for you to enjoy. A HUGE thanks to Gator Cases, Cyclone Drums, Soultone Cymbals, and Tru Tuner for the continued artist support. Check back often as we're updating things constantly! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Public Sounds Collective is tearing up the state with recent shows in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Sanford, and Boca Raton PLUS a slew of future shows at Florida's favorite music venues such as Dunedin Brewery(Dunedin) The Jam(Gainesville) and Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe(Tampa.) The band has started recording tracks for a demo and future EP(LP?) with hopes of getting some music in your hands soon. Stickers are now available at shows and a website is under construction. In the meantime be sure to give them a 'like' on FB, follow them on Twitter and Instagram, or check them out on Reverbnation.
Village Music of Wellington has a lot to celebrate right now. They have been named New Retail Store of the year by Music and Sound Retailer! They accepted the award at the 2014 Winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. This year's summer camps are underway and the first of 3 groups had a great time. Jason is doing the 2nd half of Wednesday's class from 12-3pm for both of the remaining camps. It's great to see the kids get excited about rhythm, drums, and percussion! Be sure to check out Village Music of Wellington for more info and reviews of this year's camp.
Jason has done a series of shows with Chloe Dolandis, a talented singer/songwriter out of Southeast Florida that is a powerhouse performer and master vocalist. The group performs mostly original songs off of her current album 'Bring Back the Fever', but any great number of covers and standards can be heard during their high energy shows. Check her out at chloedolandis.com for more info. The next performance with Jason on drums is scheduled for July 4th at 'W' in Fort Lauderdale from 6-9pm.
We here at jasonstander.net wish you a Happy Fourth of July and hope you stay safe and catch some live music! And be sure to look around. We've added new lessons, photos, gear, and shows for you to enjoy. A HUGE thanks to Gator Cases, Cyclone Drums, Soultone Cymbals, and Tru Tuner for the continued artist support. Check back often as we're updating things constantly! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
New Bands, Couch to Rock Band, and the Jammy Awards!
There has been a lot going on with Jason the past few months. He has settled into the scene in south Florida and everything from new bands and recording projects to a new music school are rapidly taking off. The calender is starting to fill quickly. Be sure to check it out!
Creative music is something Jason loves to be involved with. The new band 'Junk' embraces creativity in both writing and performance. Rooted in high energy electric rock with psychedelic, world, progressive, and pop culture undertones, nothing seems to be off limits to the three musicians that make up the band. On guitar and keys is Mark Mayea, a classically trained pianist and accomplished guitar player that enjoys sonic textures and fuzzed out electric tones. Ross Rucker Jr. pushes the envelope further with his own set of sounds that range from light saber fighting robots to the clean vibrations of days past. When together with Jason the band can be anything at anytime, making them a must see act for any fan of creative music! Check the calender for dates.
Public Sounds Collective is a funky soul-jazz project that is both sophisticated and raw. The line up includes Markis Hernandez on saxophones/flute, Kevin Cripanuk playing trombone, Chris Patsis on the bass, Mark Mayea on keys, and Jason hitting the tubs. Each member of the group is accomplished in their instruments and exhibit strong song writing skills. With a rapidly growing original music repertoire and covers like Herbie Hancock's 'Palm Grease' or Roy Hargrove's 'Bop Drop', this quintet is taking the Florida music scene by storm.
Jason has been playing percussion quite a bit since his week long adventure with Billy Martin. Now he has joined forces with The Helmsmen, a group of talented musicians whose style dabbles around in roots, reggae and world music. The percussion setup he performs on has a ton of home made and one of a kind instruments. Look for dates starting in December.
The Tuesday Night Jam Sessions at Swampgrass Willy's is about to celebrate it's first year with Jason as host. This night has been a weekly creative release for so many of us. A great scene has taken shape with a ton of talent from all styles and walks of life. From killer horns and epic fusion style jam sessions to Popeye the Sailor Man, nothing is taboo. Mark Mayea and Ross Rucker Jr have been doing an amazing job as house rhythm section and make sure your supported like Trumps ex wifes. As part of our celebration we will be hosting the first ever Swampgrass Willy's Jammy Awards! Jammers that have graced the stage in the past should be sure to attend. There's probably an award waiting for you. Your wonderful talents and support of this night is why it has been so successful. Jason knows he cannot do it without you and will use this night as a thank you! Tell your friends and any past jammers you know to put it on their calender. IT WILL BE EPIC!
Education has always been a big part of life for our favorite drummer. From working privately with students to masterclasses and summer camps, JASON LOVES TO TEACH! This is why we are so excited to announce that Jason has been named Director of Music at 'Couch to Rock Band'. CTRB is a music education program where the goal is to get kids off of their couches and get them ROCKIN! The performance program runs jam sessions once a week for 3-4 hours to get the kids ready for their final performance at week 8. We provide professional music industry insight and guidance to get the group where it needs to be for the show. In addition to the performance program, there will be music camps and workshops that focus on song writing, performance, and recording. Be sure to check out the website for more information. You can find a link on the 'Links' page.
We here at jasonstander.net hope you have a music filled fall! Get out and support the local scene.
Creative music is something Jason loves to be involved with. The new band 'Junk' embraces creativity in both writing and performance. Rooted in high energy electric rock with psychedelic, world, progressive, and pop culture undertones, nothing seems to be off limits to the three musicians that make up the band. On guitar and keys is Mark Mayea, a classically trained pianist and accomplished guitar player that enjoys sonic textures and fuzzed out electric tones. Ross Rucker Jr. pushes the envelope further with his own set of sounds that range from light saber fighting robots to the clean vibrations of days past. When together with Jason the band can be anything at anytime, making them a must see act for any fan of creative music! Check the calender for dates.
Public Sounds Collective is a funky soul-jazz project that is both sophisticated and raw. The line up includes Markis Hernandez on saxophones/flute, Kevin Cripanuk playing trombone, Chris Patsis on the bass, Mark Mayea on keys, and Jason hitting the tubs. Each member of the group is accomplished in their instruments and exhibit strong song writing skills. With a rapidly growing original music repertoire and covers like Herbie Hancock's 'Palm Grease' or Roy Hargrove's 'Bop Drop', this quintet is taking the Florida music scene by storm.
Jason has been playing percussion quite a bit since his week long adventure with Billy Martin. Now he has joined forces with The Helmsmen, a group of talented musicians whose style dabbles around in roots, reggae and world music. The percussion setup he performs on has a ton of home made and one of a kind instruments. Look for dates starting in December.
The Tuesday Night Jam Sessions at Swampgrass Willy's is about to celebrate it's first year with Jason as host. This night has been a weekly creative release for so many of us. A great scene has taken shape with a ton of talent from all styles and walks of life. From killer horns and epic fusion style jam sessions to Popeye the Sailor Man, nothing is taboo. Mark Mayea and Ross Rucker Jr have been doing an amazing job as house rhythm section and make sure your supported like Trumps ex wifes. As part of our celebration we will be hosting the first ever Swampgrass Willy's Jammy Awards! Jammers that have graced the stage in the past should be sure to attend. There's probably an award waiting for you. Your wonderful talents and support of this night is why it has been so successful. Jason knows he cannot do it without you and will use this night as a thank you! Tell your friends and any past jammers you know to put it on their calender. IT WILL BE EPIC!
Education has always been a big part of life for our favorite drummer. From working privately with students to masterclasses and summer camps, JASON LOVES TO TEACH! This is why we are so excited to announce that Jason has been named Director of Music at 'Couch to Rock Band'. CTRB is a music education program where the goal is to get kids off of their couches and get them ROCKIN! The performance program runs jam sessions once a week for 3-4 hours to get the kids ready for their final performance at week 8. We provide professional music industry insight and guidance to get the group where it needs to be for the show. In addition to the performance program, there will be music camps and workshops that focus on song writing, performance, and recording. Be sure to check out the website for more information. You can find a link on the 'Links' page.
We here at jasonstander.net hope you have a music filled fall! Get out and support the local scene.
Shows, camp illyb, New Recordings!
There is a lot of exciting things going on for Jason in the near future. We'll start with a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance with the great art rock guitarist Todd Clouser and bassist Adam Lucas at the Funky Buddha in Boca Raton, FL on July 25th at 8pm. Jason has been billed with both members of this musically elite trio in the past and considers them to be some of the finest musicians he's made noise with. The excitement of having all three of these guys on stage together is electrifying and can be felt throughout the south Florida creative music scene. Local reggae/rock/funksters Rundowntown will be getting things started at 8pm. Please DO NOT MISS IT!
There is a little jazz in Jason's future! The Gianni Bianchini Quartet featuring Jason Stander will make their mark at the Clematis St. branch of the Palm Beach public library July 12th at 5:30pm. Gianni is a gifted pianist that has studied with greats the likes of Jean-Michel Pilc, Kenny Werner, and Stefon Harris. He has performed with guitar legend John Scofield, Ron McClure, and Ralph Lalama. Jason is looking forward to this one!
Swampgrass Willy's in Palm Beach Gardens recently celebrated 6 MONTHS of Tuesday Night Jam Sessions hosted by Jason! We've seen it all on Tues. night, from first timers to goosebump inducing jams with seasoned music legends. There has been lot's of funk, blues, and top 40 but we've also been witness to face shattering metal, ultra wavy, neck snapping hip hop, country, folk rock/americana, reggae, and even a bit of creative improvisational music. You never know what your going to see! Come out and BE HEARD every Tuesday night at Swampgrass Willy's.
Jason has been studying with drummer/percussionist/film maker/artist Billy Martin for almost 3 years now. In August he will venture up to Billy's studio for 4 days of intense learning and recording for an upcoming Amulet Records release. Brazilian percussionist and performance artist Cyro Baptista will be a guest artist and will be sharing his knowledge as well. This is going to be the educational and recording highlight of the year for Jason, without a doubt.
Speaking about recordings, Jason has finished with the first installation of spontaneous compositions on drum set. These recordings are completely raw and were performed live. They are an autobiogaphy of sorts with inspiration drawn from different significant events that shaped Jason's life. His good friend Randy Pytel is the recording engineer for this series. With a great set of ears and an intimate knowledge of Jason's sound and goals, Randy has captured the unique sonic textures that the Cyclone Drums, Soultone Cymbals, and Powerful Drums percussion produce in the hands of our favorite creative drummer. Check back soon for a release date for vol 1. Randy is also working with Jason on a series of Break beat albums due for release early in 2014.
There is a little jazz in Jason's future! The Gianni Bianchini Quartet featuring Jason Stander will make their mark at the Clematis St. branch of the Palm Beach public library July 12th at 5:30pm. Gianni is a gifted pianist that has studied with greats the likes of Jean-Michel Pilc, Kenny Werner, and Stefon Harris. He has performed with guitar legend John Scofield, Ron McClure, and Ralph Lalama. Jason is looking forward to this one!
Swampgrass Willy's in Palm Beach Gardens recently celebrated 6 MONTHS of Tuesday Night Jam Sessions hosted by Jason! We've seen it all on Tues. night, from first timers to goosebump inducing jams with seasoned music legends. There has been lot's of funk, blues, and top 40 but we've also been witness to face shattering metal, ultra wavy, neck snapping hip hop, country, folk rock/americana, reggae, and even a bit of creative improvisational music. You never know what your going to see! Come out and BE HEARD every Tuesday night at Swampgrass Willy's.
Jason has been studying with drummer/percussionist/film maker/artist Billy Martin for almost 3 years now. In August he will venture up to Billy's studio for 4 days of intense learning and recording for an upcoming Amulet Records release. Brazilian percussionist and performance artist Cyro Baptista will be a guest artist and will be sharing his knowledge as well. This is going to be the educational and recording highlight of the year for Jason, without a doubt.
Speaking about recordings, Jason has finished with the first installation of spontaneous compositions on drum set. These recordings are completely raw and were performed live. They are an autobiogaphy of sorts with inspiration drawn from different significant events that shaped Jason's life. His good friend Randy Pytel is the recording engineer for this series. With a great set of ears and an intimate knowledge of Jason's sound and goals, Randy has captured the unique sonic textures that the Cyclone Drums, Soultone Cymbals, and Powerful Drums percussion produce in the hands of our favorite creative drummer. Check back soon for a release date for vol 1. Randy is also working with Jason on a series of Break beat albums due for release early in 2014.
Jason Teaching at Village Music! Namm Wrap-up, New Soultone Cymbals and more
Jason checking out 'Powerful Drums' at NAMM2013
There is a new musical instrument store in Wellington, Fl that has all the good looks and low prices of a large chain, but is family owned and operated! Village Music of Wellington is the name and we are excited to announce that Jason is now teaching drums there. Lessons are reasonably priced and can be 30 minutes or an hour. If you've ever thought about studying with him, now is the time. The schedule is filling up fast! He also plans on doing FREE drum clinics there throughout the year so be sure to check back for dates and times.
Jason made it out to Anaheim, Ca last month for the annual NAMM convention. It is always a good time and this year proved to be the best so far! He was out in full force with Drummerconnection.com and got to try out some amazing gear from our good friends at Soultone Cymbals and Gator Cases! Fri. he was involved in a spontaneous B3 jam in hall D with a killer player we knew as Mr Willis. On Saturday night the crew was invited out to Backline Recording Studios in Long Beach for some drumming mayhem. There are videos being put together of the madness that occurred and you should be able to view them in the videos section soon. Jason would like to thank Gator Cases, Soultone Cymbals, Drummerconnection.com, and Backline studios for all the great hospitality and for making it happen.
The complete set of Soultone Cymbals has arrived! Jason chose the Vintage Old School line with a patina finish in very thin weights. Sizes include a 21” crash/ride, a 19” crash/ride, and 14” hi-hats with a medium thin bottom and very thin top. He also picked up a 9” Extreme Series splash while out at NAMM! These cymbals have a wonderfully dark and smokey sound with a ton of stick definition and hints of trash. You can come and hear them weekly at the Swampgrass Willy's Tuesday Night Jam Sessions or you can check them out on future recordings and at performances. A HUGE thanks to Iki, Laura, and everyone else at Soultone cymbals for inviting me into the family and making me feel at home.
The Swampgrass Willy's Tuesday Night Jam Session is going into it's 6th week and has enjoyed some AMAZING support by both musicians and the local music scene. There have been great musical moments and the usual jam night mischief with players coming out from all over the country! This week a new blues project Jason is involved in named 'Last Call' will be playing a small set. It's growing all the time and people are connecting in ways that help shape and keep a music scene healthy. Come out and take advantage of the 20% “in the Biz” discount for all musicians that hit the stage. BE HEARD!
Jason and Todd Clouser got together off the radar and played a little creative music last week. There are rumors of plans for another tour in the summer. These two are a force to be reckoned with when they get going. Check back for updates on that and much more soon. Thanks for reading and get out and express yourself! Life is Art, Music is Art, and Music is Life!
Jason made it out to Anaheim, Ca last month for the annual NAMM convention. It is always a good time and this year proved to be the best so far! He was out in full force with Drummerconnection.com and got to try out some amazing gear from our good friends at Soultone Cymbals and Gator Cases! Fri. he was involved in a spontaneous B3 jam in hall D with a killer player we knew as Mr Willis. On Saturday night the crew was invited out to Backline Recording Studios in Long Beach for some drumming mayhem. There are videos being put together of the madness that occurred and you should be able to view them in the videos section soon. Jason would like to thank Gator Cases, Soultone Cymbals, Drummerconnection.com, and Backline studios for all the great hospitality and for making it happen.
The complete set of Soultone Cymbals has arrived! Jason chose the Vintage Old School line with a patina finish in very thin weights. Sizes include a 21” crash/ride, a 19” crash/ride, and 14” hi-hats with a medium thin bottom and very thin top. He also picked up a 9” Extreme Series splash while out at NAMM! These cymbals have a wonderfully dark and smokey sound with a ton of stick definition and hints of trash. You can come and hear them weekly at the Swampgrass Willy's Tuesday Night Jam Sessions or you can check them out on future recordings and at performances. A HUGE thanks to Iki, Laura, and everyone else at Soultone cymbals for inviting me into the family and making me feel at home.
The Swampgrass Willy's Tuesday Night Jam Session is going into it's 6th week and has enjoyed some AMAZING support by both musicians and the local music scene. There have been great musical moments and the usual jam night mischief with players coming out from all over the country! This week a new blues project Jason is involved in named 'Last Call' will be playing a small set. It's growing all the time and people are connecting in ways that help shape and keep a music scene healthy. Come out and take advantage of the 20% “in the Biz” discount for all musicians that hit the stage. BE HEARD!
Jason and Todd Clouser got together off the radar and played a little creative music last week. There are rumors of plans for another tour in the summer. These two are a force to be reckoned with when they get going. Check back for updates on that and much more soon. Thanks for reading and get out and express yourself! Life is Art, Music is Art, and Music is Life!
Jason Going Back to NAMM, New Jam Night, and 'A Love Electric' Tour Review!
It's that time of the year again! Winter NAMM 2013 is upon us and Jason will be there! This time around he'll be going with the Gator Cases Family. Be sure to stop in at the Gator Cases and Soultone Cymbals booths to check out all the great new products they'll be rolling out. You'll probably find Jason there tapping cymbals and checking out Gators' newest goodies. For more information on Winter NAMM 2013, check out their website.
There is a new Tuesday Night Jam Session in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl at Swampgrass Willy's on Alt. A1A starting weekly at 10pm. Jason will be your host for more fun musical mayhem than your allowed to have on a Tuesday night! The house players are top notch, the food is great, the prices are even better, and jammers get a 20% "In the Biz" discount on all food and drinks. Performances can be recorded in Pro Tools HD so you can re-live your performance again and again. Swampgrass Willy's is a musicians venue and the scene is getting bigger and better all the time. Come out and be heard or no one will ever know you had anything to say!
Jason had the great privilege of joining forces with Todd Clouser's 'A Love Electric'. Playing with Jason and Todd on this tour was Chris Bates on bass. Each night things heated up more, both in musical intensity, and audience attendance/participation. They played material from all of Todd's records with a focus on the new tunes that will be coming out February 19th when 'The Naked Beat' drops. There is a soundboard recording floating around from Sat. night and a video somewhere on YouTube from Friday at the Funky Biscuit. A HUGE thanks to everyone involved including the great venues, staff members, and of course, the AMAZING audiences! We cannot do what we do without all of you.
There is a new Tuesday Night Jam Session in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl at Swampgrass Willy's on Alt. A1A starting weekly at 10pm. Jason will be your host for more fun musical mayhem than your allowed to have on a Tuesday night! The house players are top notch, the food is great, the prices are even better, and jammers get a 20% "In the Biz" discount on all food and drinks. Performances can be recorded in Pro Tools HD so you can re-live your performance again and again. Swampgrass Willy's is a musicians venue and the scene is getting bigger and better all the time. Come out and be heard or no one will ever know you had anything to say!
Jason had the great privilege of joining forces with Todd Clouser's 'A Love Electric'. Playing with Jason and Todd on this tour was Chris Bates on bass. Each night things heated up more, both in musical intensity, and audience attendance/participation. They played material from all of Todd's records with a focus on the new tunes that will be coming out February 19th when 'The Naked Beat' drops. There is a soundboard recording floating around from Sat. night and a video somewhere on YouTube from Friday at the Funky Biscuit. A HUGE thanks to everyone involved including the great venues, staff members, and of course, the AMAZING audiences! We cannot do what we do without all of you.
Dates with Todd Clouser Announced, Jason Joins the Soultone Cymbal family, and More...
Jason is thrilled to be playing with Todd Clouser this Jan. for a string of three shows in Southeast Florida. Todd's 'A Love Electric' has been tearing up the international creative music circuit ever since their debut self-titled release back in 2011. Jason had a chance to play with Todd during a impromptu jam session at Camp MMW this past year. The two of them knew the chemistry was right and that they would be getting together again in the future. Joining them on bass will be Chris Bates. An amazingly talented bassist from Minnesota that has played behind some big names including Ari Hoenig, Lee Konitz, Steven Bernstein, and Joe Lovano. These dates have been announced! Check out the 'Upcoming Events' page for more info on this and DO NOT MISS IT!
If you've been around Jason at all, you know he loves hand made Turkish cymbals. The first time he heard a Soultone cymbal was at Winter NAMM 2010 and after that, it's all he could talk about. We're really thrilled to announce that Jason is now playing Soultone Cymbals exclusively! That's right! He's joined the Soultone family of drummer/percussionists. Be on the lookout for his new cymbals at performances and on recordings in the near future.
Jason is now playing every Tues. night at Swampgrass Willy's as part of the house band that hosts open jam night weekly. He's seen it all at the jam from top notch national talent to first timers. Everyone has a blast and jammers get a 20% discount off their tabs. The action starts at 10pm and goes till 2am and is free for the 21 and up crowd.
With the holidays upon us, the Stander Family and everyone here at JasonStander.net wish you all very happy, healthy, and heart warming Holidays! We hope you get all the great music and drum goodies you've been waiting all year for. Enjoy your New Year and get out and catch some live music.
If you've been around Jason at all, you know he loves hand made Turkish cymbals. The first time he heard a Soultone cymbal was at Winter NAMM 2010 and after that, it's all he could talk about. We're really thrilled to announce that Jason is now playing Soultone Cymbals exclusively! That's right! He's joined the Soultone family of drummer/percussionists. Be on the lookout for his new cymbals at performances and on recordings in the near future.
Jason is now playing every Tues. night at Swampgrass Willy's as part of the house band that hosts open jam night weekly. He's seen it all at the jam from top notch national talent to first timers. Everyone has a blast and jammers get a 20% discount off their tabs. The action starts at 10pm and goes till 2am and is free for the 21 and up crowd.
With the holidays upon us, the Stander Family and everyone here at JasonStander.net wish you all very happy, healthy, and heart warming Holidays! We hope you get all the great music and drum goodies you've been waiting all year for. Enjoy your New Year and get out and catch some live music.
Playing with Billy martin's fang percussion, Todd Clouser(Royal Potato Family), and S. Florida Drum Clinic!
Jason will be headed up to ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 16th to perform as part of Billy Martin's Fang Percussion ensemble. The show starts at 9:30pm and is a must see for any percussionist or drummer. The ensemble will be playing from Billy's 'Stridulations for the Good Luck Feast' which is a suite of compositions released in Nov. 2011. We hope to see you there.
Todd Clouser has been tearing it up all over the world with his band 'A Love Electric'. His gift for creativity is wonderfully apparent and magnetic. So when he reached out to Jason about a series of gigs in south Florida, he jumped at the chance to work with him. They'll be at Guanabana's in Jupiter, Fl on Jan. 5th at 9pm and plan on announcing more performances in the near future so check back soon for more dates.
The Creative Rhythm Collective is a group that shares a deep passion for all things related to drumming, percussion, and rhythm in general. The first master class, drum clinic, and drummer hang will be held Nov. 24th at 4pm at CRC headquarters in Wellington, Fl. There will be food, beverages, and AMAZING GIVEAWAYS from our friends at Cyclone Drums! Seating is limited to 25 people so get there on time and get ready to have some fun with drums!
Todd Clouser has been tearing it up all over the world with his band 'A Love Electric'. His gift for creativity is wonderfully apparent and magnetic. So when he reached out to Jason about a series of gigs in south Florida, he jumped at the chance to work with him. They'll be at Guanabana's in Jupiter, Fl on Jan. 5th at 9pm and plan on announcing more performances in the near future so check back soon for more dates.
The Creative Rhythm Collective is a group that shares a deep passion for all things related to drumming, percussion, and rhythm in general. The first master class, drum clinic, and drummer hang will be held Nov. 24th at 4pm at CRC headquarters in Wellington, Fl. There will be food, beverages, and AMAZING GIVEAWAYS from our friends at Cyclone Drums! Seating is limited to 25 people so get there on time and get ready to have some fun with drums!
Camp MMW Review, New Project, New Cyclone Snare Drum!
Jason had the honor of attending this year's Camp MMW at Full Moon Resort in NY. The band behind the event(Medeski, Martin and Wood) has been a long time favorite of his. This was what he shared with me about the experience:
"Camp MMW! WOW! These guys have been my absolute favorite modern band since I first heard them back in 98'. They've been doing the camp for 5 years now and I've wanted to go BADLY every year. When Billy told me about the scholarship to go, I knew it would be the educational highlight of my life. I was right. There was so much information packed into the 4 days. It will take the rest of my life to fully absorb the knowledge they laid on me. The guests, John Scofield and Ned Rothenberg, added their own take on finding your own voice and were equally inspirational. They were all very personable and engaging, willing to spend time with me when I had a question about anything.
I had the pleasure of being in Chris Wood's ensemble! This was perfect for me. Out of the three of them, Chris has the most intense and structured approach. We took a field recording of a chain gang and put a James Brown feel to it, with a second part in which Chris directed the band. I got to play both the drum kit and percussion during the piece. One of the highlights for me was playing with Chris Wood as he taught the parts to the other students.
The students who I met throughout the week quickly became friends of mine. There were so many like-minded musicians there. Some of the jams were incredible! Both the Full Moon Resort staff and Team MMW were very helpful and equally engaging. I hope to stay in touch with many of these people throughout my life.
In the end, this experienced exceeded any notion I had about what it could have been. I would like to thank all of the people who made it happen including Kenny, Liz, Jennifer, and Jeb! And a HUGE thanks to John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood for sharing their ideas and perspectives so willingly. You've helped me embrace what it means to be an artist, and broadened my thoughts and ideas about creating music. Thank you so much!
_Jason Stander "
South Florida is proving to be a great place for drummers! Jason has had an overwhelming response to his presence in the area. He has joined forces with Psychedelic Zoo, a new trio consisting of Klaudiophile on electronics/samples/keys, Sammy Zuniga on bass/keys, and Jason on drums/percussion. Their first show together will be "Freedom Exposed," an art installation being held Oct. 20th at Iwan Tobethebubble in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. There are many shows in the works for this group so check back often for date announcements. Jason will also be playing Tues. Sept 11th in Coconut Grove,Fl at the Sandbar with Ramblin' Jennings as part of an improvisational blues/jazz performance.
Drummer Connection founder and CEO Eric Rosebrock called Jason and asked him to head out to DC headquarters to test out Evans' new Black Chrome drum heads. The result is a small demonstration video in which he plays each drum for a moment, followed by three videos of improvised linear solos. They had a great time doing the demo and jamming in the DC drum room. You can check it out in the Video section or HERE! In this video you can hear Jason's new 12x5" Cyclone Drums snare(w/snares off!) You can find pictures of this new snare, along with a brief description in the "Drums" section of this site. You'll get to hear it, snares and all, on the new double release he is working on! One disk of break beats and one of spontaneous compositions. Check back soon on a release date for those and some exciting information about Jason's Creative Rhythm Collective, including the first clinic event.
"Camp MMW! WOW! These guys have been my absolute favorite modern band since I first heard them back in 98'. They've been doing the camp for 5 years now and I've wanted to go BADLY every year. When Billy told me about the scholarship to go, I knew it would be the educational highlight of my life. I was right. There was so much information packed into the 4 days. It will take the rest of my life to fully absorb the knowledge they laid on me. The guests, John Scofield and Ned Rothenberg, added their own take on finding your own voice and were equally inspirational. They were all very personable and engaging, willing to spend time with me when I had a question about anything.
I had the pleasure of being in Chris Wood's ensemble! This was perfect for me. Out of the three of them, Chris has the most intense and structured approach. We took a field recording of a chain gang and put a James Brown feel to it, with a second part in which Chris directed the band. I got to play both the drum kit and percussion during the piece. One of the highlights for me was playing with Chris Wood as he taught the parts to the other students.
The students who I met throughout the week quickly became friends of mine. There were so many like-minded musicians there. Some of the jams were incredible! Both the Full Moon Resort staff and Team MMW were very helpful and equally engaging. I hope to stay in touch with many of these people throughout my life.
In the end, this experienced exceeded any notion I had about what it could have been. I would like to thank all of the people who made it happen including Kenny, Liz, Jennifer, and Jeb! And a HUGE thanks to John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood for sharing their ideas and perspectives so willingly. You've helped me embrace what it means to be an artist, and broadened my thoughts and ideas about creating music. Thank you so much!
_Jason Stander "
South Florida is proving to be a great place for drummers! Jason has had an overwhelming response to his presence in the area. He has joined forces with Psychedelic Zoo, a new trio consisting of Klaudiophile on electronics/samples/keys, Sammy Zuniga on bass/keys, and Jason on drums/percussion. Their first show together will be "Freedom Exposed," an art installation being held Oct. 20th at Iwan Tobethebubble in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. There are many shows in the works for this group so check back often for date announcements. Jason will also be playing Tues. Sept 11th in Coconut Grove,Fl at the Sandbar with Ramblin' Jennings as part of an improvisational blues/jazz performance.
Drummer Connection founder and CEO Eric Rosebrock called Jason and asked him to head out to DC headquarters to test out Evans' new Black Chrome drum heads. The result is a small demonstration video in which he plays each drum for a moment, followed by three videos of improvised linear solos. They had a great time doing the demo and jamming in the DC drum room. You can check it out in the Video section or HERE! In this video you can hear Jason's new 12x5" Cyclone Drums snare(w/snares off!) You can find pictures of this new snare, along with a brief description in the "Drums" section of this site. You'll get to hear it, snares and all, on the new double release he is working on! One disk of break beats and one of spontaneous compositions. Check back soon on a release date for those and some exciting information about Jason's Creative Rhythm Collective, including the first clinic event.
OBJ 2012 recap, "Some Music We Made" released, Jason Wins Scholarship to Camp MMW, and more!
Orange Blossom Jamboree took place over 4 beautiful days from May 17th through the 20th, 2012. Jason played Fri night on the main stage with Green Sunshine to a large, energetic and engaged crowd. Sunday was no different as he took the stage with some of Florida's most well known regional artists in a secret band billed as "The Estimated Prophets." Joining him was Adam Lucas and Russ Bowers - Honey Henny Lime, Darryl Quesenberry - Funky Seeds, and Dave Gerulat and Dennis Stadleman - Cope. Jason enjoyed every minute of it as can be seen in some pics from the performance. You can find them in the photos section of this website.
We got some exciting news a few days ago - Jason has received a scholarship to go to Camp MMW this year! If you are not familiar with the camp, please check it out here. A huge thanks goes out to the people who have helped make this happen.
Jason will be relocating to South Florida in the next coming month! That's what I said. He's bringing that unmistakeable, gritty, from the soul drum sound that he has become so well known for to the Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale area. He will also be opening a drum school for artistic drummers/percussionists. Check back soon for more on this.
The album Jason recorded on with No End of Now entitled "Some Music We Made" has been released and is getting some great reviews. You can pick up a copy from CD Baby or the No End of Now web page. Here are a couple blurbs.
"No End of Now is a musical experience like no other. Their album Some Music We Made is an hour trip to a place of musical greatness that has no rival that will leave you hitting the replay button again and again. No End of Now’s Some Music We Made is absolutely phenomenal. This album is a work of art like the masterpieces that are stored in museums worldwide and, like them, should be studied, analyzed, and, most importantly, enjoyed for time to come. 5/5 stars"
_Brian Mckinnon, Muzikreviews.com
"...they reach deep into their unified creativity, interacting in a way that lifts the music up and raises the level of audience engagement at the same time."
_Matthew Warnock - Ariel Publicity
And last but not least, Green Sunshine is continuing to perform and write new music. They'll be in Union Point, Ga for this year's Impulse Music and Arts Festival. You have two chances to see them Thurs. June 14th! First at the Orpheum in Ybor City opening for Orgone, and then at Crowbar(also Ybor) with Lingo. Get out and dig into some live music.
We got some exciting news a few days ago - Jason has received a scholarship to go to Camp MMW this year! If you are not familiar with the camp, please check it out here. A huge thanks goes out to the people who have helped make this happen.
Jason will be relocating to South Florida in the next coming month! That's what I said. He's bringing that unmistakeable, gritty, from the soul drum sound that he has become so well known for to the Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale area. He will also be opening a drum school for artistic drummers/percussionists. Check back soon for more on this.
The album Jason recorded on with No End of Now entitled "Some Music We Made" has been released and is getting some great reviews. You can pick up a copy from CD Baby or the No End of Now web page. Here are a couple blurbs.
"No End of Now is a musical experience like no other. Their album Some Music We Made is an hour trip to a place of musical greatness that has no rival that will leave you hitting the replay button again and again. No End of Now’s Some Music We Made is absolutely phenomenal. This album is a work of art like the masterpieces that are stored in museums worldwide and, like them, should be studied, analyzed, and, most importantly, enjoyed for time to come. 5/5 stars"
_Brian Mckinnon, Muzikreviews.com
"...they reach deep into their unified creativity, interacting in a way that lifts the music up and raises the level of audience engagement at the same time."
_Matthew Warnock - Ariel Publicity
And last but not least, Green Sunshine is continuing to perform and write new music. They'll be in Union Point, Ga for this year's Impulse Music and Arts Festival. You have two chances to see them Thurs. June 14th! First at the Orpheum in Ybor City opening for Orgone, and then at Crowbar(also Ybor) with Lingo. Get out and dig into some live music.
Songs from "Some Music We Made" available to Stream Now! Jason Plays w/Aura All Stars!
Art by Danielle Shockley
Songs from the new release from No End of Now are now available to stream in the Music section. Songs 1,2,3,4,6, and 7 are all from the new album "Some Music We Made", recorded at Cleartrack Studios in Clearwater, Fl. A release date should be here in the next few days so check back soon. The band has a show May 1st at Tampa's legendary Skipper's Smokehouse. More shows to be announced in the near future.
Jason is excited to be a part of this year's Aura Music and Arts Festival in St. Cloud, Fl. And what better way to get ready than to team up with Blake Mobley(Damn Right!), Juan "Juanjamon" Montero(Cope), and Johnny Nichol(Green Sunshine) for an Aura Pre Party at Roosevelt 2.0! That's right, Wednesday night, March 7th at 9pm. DO NOT MISS THIS!
Green Sunshine has got a full day of St. Patty's Day fun lined up for you. First you can see them play at MacDinton's in St. Petersburg for an early set. Then they get up on the big Jannus Live stage for the afternoon/early evening. And finally , the Roosevelt 2.0 in Ybor City - Tampa to wrap it all up! Three chances on March 17th to see your favorite soul/funk, hip-hop 7 piece band. Check the Band Events Calender for show times.
Jason is excited to be a part of this year's Aura Music and Arts Festival in St. Cloud, Fl. And what better way to get ready than to team up with Blake Mobley(Damn Right!), Juan "Juanjamon" Montero(Cope), and Johnny Nichol(Green Sunshine) for an Aura Pre Party at Roosevelt 2.0! That's right, Wednesday night, March 7th at 9pm. DO NOT MISS THIS!
Green Sunshine has got a full day of St. Patty's Day fun lined up for you. First you can see them play at MacDinton's in St. Petersburg for an early set. Then they get up on the big Jannus Live stage for the afternoon/early evening. And finally , the Roosevelt 2.0 in Ybor City - Tampa to wrap it all up! Three chances on March 17th to see your favorite soul/funk, hip-hop 7 piece band. Check the Band Events Calender for show times.
No End of Now records an album! Green Sunshine's very own music festival!
@Cleartrack Studios w/No End of Now
Jason has been having a great time playing with No End of Now. He describes the chemistry between Rex, John, and himself as "unique" and "exciting". The band went to Cleatrack Studios in Clearwater, Fl to capture the new sound. Here's what Jason had to say:
"Mike, Spencer, Daniel, and everyone else at Clear Track Studios took world-class care of us, providing the ideal atmosphere to create and perform music. They went above and beyond to dial in the drums exactly how I like them to sound."
_Jason Stander
This material should be available as early as April. We'll keep you updated as the album develops. The band had a great time at Yeomen's on Davis Island and plan to announce more shows in the near future.
Green Sunshine will be hosting their first annual "Jammin' on the Green - 420 Music Festival" in Land O' Lakes, Fl. This will be a three day music festival with 8 hours of music per day, arts, crafts, and food vendors. Be sure to check back soon. The band line-up and ticket costs will be announced in the next week or so. And be sure to catch them this weekend and next in South Fl including Jam Fest 2012 at The Stage in Miami, Fl and Spring Break Reggae Fest in Ponce Inlet, Fl.
Jason will be getting some new goodies from his friends at Cyclone Drums and Gator Cases. There is a 12x5" Cyclone Drums snare in Gold Glass Glitter made to match his existing setup. He's picked a thin 8-ply Keller VSS maple shell so the little snare is as sonic as the rest of the setup. And there is a new hardware case and cymbal vault from Gator Cases on their way to keep his stands and cymbals from getting beat up by the road.
There are new pics in the multimedia section, a handful of new show announcements, and a few new lessons up. Look around, thanks for stopping by, and come back soon!
"Mike, Spencer, Daniel, and everyone else at Clear Track Studios took world-class care of us, providing the ideal atmosphere to create and perform music. They went above and beyond to dial in the drums exactly how I like them to sound."
_Jason Stander
This material should be available as early as April. We'll keep you updated as the album develops. The band had a great time at Yeomen's on Davis Island and plan to announce more shows in the near future.
Green Sunshine will be hosting their first annual "Jammin' on the Green - 420 Music Festival" in Land O' Lakes, Fl. This will be a three day music festival with 8 hours of music per day, arts, crafts, and food vendors. Be sure to check back soon. The band line-up and ticket costs will be announced in the next week or so. And be sure to catch them this weekend and next in South Fl including Jam Fest 2012 at The Stage in Miami, Fl and Spring Break Reggae Fest in Ponce Inlet, Fl.
Jason will be getting some new goodies from his friends at Cyclone Drums and Gator Cases. There is a 12x5" Cyclone Drums snare in Gold Glass Glitter made to match his existing setup. He's picked a thin 8-ply Keller VSS maple shell so the little snare is as sonic as the rest of the setup. And there is a new hardware case and cymbal vault from Gator Cases on their way to keep his stands and cymbals from getting beat up by the road.
There are new pics in the multimedia section, a handful of new show announcements, and a few new lessons up. Look around, thanks for stopping by, and come back soon!
No End of Now and New Videos!
Photo by Tasia
Jason is very excited to join forces with Rex Shepherd(guitar) and John Tschirhart(electric upright bass) for the very unique and creative collaboration "No End of Now". You can check out the band on the "Current Projects" page of this website. This group embraces both written form and spontaneous composition in a way that is one of a kind. All of the energy, love, happiness, and thought provoking realness of life can be heard pouring out of them at any given performance. An album from the trio is being recorded and shows will be announced soon. Keep an eye on this project.
There are a few new videos in the video section including Jason's solo from JannusLive, only this time through the eyes of Jannus Live TV! The song "Money Tree" can be seen from the same performance. You can check them out New Year's Eve weekend at Bond-Fire Fest with acts like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, and the New Mastersounds! Also be sure to catch them at Aura Music Fest 2012, and the ever-so popular Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012. There are more shows including South Florida dates, so check out the "Band Events Calender".
And last but certainly not least, Jason and his beautiful wife Kathleen are happy to announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, "Violet May Stander"! She joins brother James Anthony, 4, as part of their happy and blessed family.
From all of us here at JasonStander.net:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
There are a few new videos in the video section including Jason's solo from JannusLive, only this time through the eyes of Jannus Live TV! The song "Money Tree" can be seen from the same performance. You can check them out New Year's Eve weekend at Bond-Fire Fest with acts like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, and the New Mastersounds! Also be sure to catch them at Aura Music Fest 2012, and the ever-so popular Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012. There are more shows including South Florida dates, so check out the "Band Events Calender".
And last but certainly not least, Jason and his beautiful wife Kathleen are happy to announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, "Violet May Stander"! She joins brother James Anthony, 4, as part of their happy and blessed family.
From all of us here at JasonStander.net:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Bear Creek and WMNF Appearance reviews, Green Sunshine announced for Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012
Setup @ WMNF Studios!
Jason had an "epic" time at this year's annual Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival. The 5 day event was packed with an unimaginable amount of the best music makers in the jam band scene today. Green Sunshine performed on Sat. to an energetic, rump shaking crowd of festival goers, laying down the infectious soul-funk inspired hip hop they're so known for. A video of the song "99 bottles" can be found here. Jason and the rest of GS would like to thank Paul Levine and everyone else at Big 4 productions for making them a part of such a special event. This weekend they'll be performing at the Jam in The Hammock 3 in Palm Coast, Fl. And don't forget the upcoming Bond-Fire Festival on New Year's Eve weekend. With headliners like George Clinton, Soulive, and New Mastersounds, it shouldn't be hard to choose where you'll be this New year. Get a ticket if you haven't already. GS has also been announced for next year's Orange Blossom Jamboree in Brooksville, Fl! If you've attended previous OBJ's, you know this festival is not to be missed. For more dates please check out the Band Events Calender.
Green Sunshine performed live on WMNF 88.5fm as part of the program "Center Stage". A great time was had by all. The band would like to thank host "RJ" for having them on, as well as Alastair St.Hill for doing such an excellent job engineering the whole thing. A copy of this performance should be available in the future. That's all I can remember right now. Thanks again for supporting these live musicians we all rely on to inspire us in life.
Green Sunshine performed live on WMNF 88.5fm as part of the program "Center Stage". A great time was had by all. The band would like to thank host "RJ" for having them on, as well as Alastair St.Hill for doing such an excellent job engineering the whole thing. A copy of this performance should be available in the future. That's all I can remember right now. Thanks again for supporting these live musicians we all rely on to inspire us in life.
Back From Space 2011, Green Sunshine Album Drops Oct. 14th, Plus WMNF Appearance!
Worldwide Zoo celebrated it's 5 year long career with the "Back From Space Tour". Ten cities in eleven nights with stops in Louisiana, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi. Highlights include the ever so amazing Squeaky Lizard in Ocean Springs MS, both the 12 BAR and the historical Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans LA, and The Blind Tiger in Greensboro NC. A huge thanks goes out to Gator Cases and Cyclone drums for dependable gear that took the beating like a champ. Jason had a great time and looks forward to keeping in touch with all the great people he met on the road. This was the bands last adventure together as keyboardist Mike Z heads west in search of greener pastures. The rest of the band wishes him the best.
Green Sunshine recently hit the road and headed out to North and South Carolina for a weekend of music. They had a great time playing to some great people and look forward to heading back to the region in the Spring. Their new album "From a Planet with a Green Sun" is all dirtied up and ready for release on Oct. 14th! A CD Release party is scheduled that day at Crowbar in Ybor City-Tampa with special guests 3rd Stone, The Funky Seeds, and Legacy and the Heard. Doors are at 8pm with Legacy and the Heard going on at 9pm. CD's will be available through Amazon, Itunes, CD Baby, and of course on this and the band's web site. GS will also be going into the WMNF studio for "Center Stage" , a show that focuses on live performances. It starts Tuesday at Midnight(Wed.) and goes till 1am. They are pumped and ready to deliver a great show. The Fall Festival Season is upon us, as the year winds down toward Winter. Highlights will include this weekend's Burning Mushroom Festival and Earth Dance Peace Jam, the upcoming Bear Creek Festival in Nov, and the Bond-Fire Fest on New Year's weekend! GS has been announced for next year's Aura Fest and will be performing on the Brotherly Love Productions stage. Check back for more on that. Jason has some new openings in his teaching schedule. If you would like to discuss lessons with him, please use the contact form on the home page of this site. That's all for now. Go out and soak in some LIVE MUSIC!
Green Sunshine recently hit the road and headed out to North and South Carolina for a weekend of music. They had a great time playing to some great people and look forward to heading back to the region in the Spring. Their new album "From a Planet with a Green Sun" is all dirtied up and ready for release on Oct. 14th! A CD Release party is scheduled that day at Crowbar in Ybor City-Tampa with special guests 3rd Stone, The Funky Seeds, and Legacy and the Heard. Doors are at 8pm with Legacy and the Heard going on at 9pm. CD's will be available through Amazon, Itunes, CD Baby, and of course on this and the band's web site. GS will also be going into the WMNF studio for "Center Stage" , a show that focuses on live performances. It starts Tuesday at Midnight(Wed.) and goes till 1am. They are pumped and ready to deliver a great show. The Fall Festival Season is upon us, as the year winds down toward Winter. Highlights will include this weekend's Burning Mushroom Festival and Earth Dance Peace Jam, the upcoming Bear Creek Festival in Nov, and the Bond-Fire Fest on New Year's weekend! GS has been announced for next year's Aura Fest and will be performing on the Brotherly Love Productions stage. Check back for more on that. Jason has some new openings in his teaching schedule. If you would like to discuss lessons with him, please use the contact form on the home page of this site. That's all for now. Go out and soak in some LIVE MUSIC!
More From The Road, Show Announcements, and More!
Dragon's Den had Zoo fever!
Worldwide Zoo went back to New Orleans for a couple performances and stopped at the Squeaky Lizard in Ocean Springs, MS in between nights. First up was the Den at Howlin' Wolf Saloon where they had a blast with the Cliff Hines Quintet. The night was recorded by Steve Richardson of Music from Last Night. A copy of the show should be available on Worldwide Zoo's website soon, so make sure to look for that. After that it was off to Ocean Springs, MS for a night of ruckus and rump shakin' at The Squeaky Lizard. They shared the bill with Tweed Strings and Enjoy the Weather. Both bands were awesome and kept the people dancing with their high energy sets. Then back to NOLA for an evening with a very engaging audience at the Dragon's Den. The Zoo felt the love and returned it with a mixture of improvisations and new tunes that kept the party going. We could not say enough about how great the management and staff were at both The Squeaky Lizard and the Dragon's Den. Worldwide Zoo will be returning to the region as part of their "Back From Space" 2011 tour. They'll be at the Lizard on Fri. Aug 12th and will be playing both the Louisiana Music Factory and 12 Bar in New Orleans Aug 13th. With a handful of other dates scheduled for the tour, please check out the Band Events Calender for more dates. Jason also picked up a new crash/ride while in New Orleans that is a new favorite. Check out the Cymbals page for a gander. Also check out the new pics from the Zoo's performance at Local 662 with J2K, shot by Clint Bliss of SeeBliss Photography.
Headliners have been announced for Bonfire Festival 2011 and include George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, New Mastersounds, and many more. Green Sunshine is excited to be a part of this New Year's Eve music fest. Their is a new face in the GS line up. They would like to welcome Kevin Rothbeind on bass. Kevin's huge ears and endless chops make him an excellent addition to the rhythm section. They have announced dates in NC, SC, Al, and multiple FL shows including this year's Burning Mushroom Festival in Land O'Lakes, Fl! This weekend you can catch them at West End Trading Co. in Sanford, Fl on Fri, The Sand Bar in Cocoa Beach on Sat., and Sun. at Hurricane Bar and Grill in Delray Beach, Fl. There are a lot of chances to catch Jason around the Southeast. If you haven't seen him play or if it's just been awhile, get to a show and check it out!
Headliners have been announced for Bonfire Festival 2011 and include George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, New Mastersounds, and many more. Green Sunshine is excited to be a part of this New Year's Eve music fest. Their is a new face in the GS line up. They would like to welcome Kevin Rothbeind on bass. Kevin's huge ears and endless chops make him an excellent addition to the rhythm section. They have announced dates in NC, SC, Al, and multiple FL shows including this year's Burning Mushroom Festival in Land O'Lakes, Fl! This weekend you can catch them at West End Trading Co. in Sanford, Fl on Fri, The Sand Bar in Cocoa Beach on Sat., and Sun. at Hurricane Bar and Grill in Delray Beach, Fl. There are a lot of chances to catch Jason around the Southeast. If you haven't seen him play or if it's just been awhile, get to a show and check it out!
Recap of the Road, Lot's of Show Announcements!
The Saint was jumpin!
Both Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo have been on the road these past couple weeks. GS went up to The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ to play for a packed house that danced so hard it felt the building was jumping! A HUGE thanks to all in attendance for making the night a success. On the way there they play for a packed house at H2O in Virginia Beach, Va and a more "intimate" crowd in Tennessee at Liquid Smoke. A local show worth noting was the Blueberry Patch in Gulfport, Fl. The crowd was amazing as was the artistic "festi"-like atmosphere. It is definitely a place worth checking out. Worldwide Zoo went up to Athens, GA and played an evening of music at Amici Cafe. Athens was an awesome town with tons of people out having a great time. They will be back in Aug. at Rye Bar for more GA fun! The Zoo has also been announced for the annual St. Petersburg Oktoberfest and the 2012 Chili Cook-off in the Grand Central district. Both bands are scheduled to play this year's Big Jammalama Art Cram and Hop Slam in Lakeland Fl. This one is looking good with a solid line up of regional bands. GS has been announced for The Bond-Fire Music Festival in DeLand, Fl along with many national and regional bands. The final line-up announcement will be on July 1st so check back for full details. And GS will be getting down at this year's Jambando in the Park at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park AND Earth Dance Music Fest in Lake Worth, Fl! I'm sure I forgot something so check out the Band Events Calender.
OBJ 2011 and Jannus Live Recap, More Fests and Shows!
Crowd at Jannus Live.
Both Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo had a blast at Orange Blossom Jamboree this year! They would like to thank the entire staff of the event for putting(and keeping) together another great festival. Next year's OBJ is already in the works and is promising to be better than ever. Green Sunshine would also like to thank everyone who attended the First Friday Fandango. It was the best "send off" they could've hoped for. A video is being produced of the night and should be popping up in the next 2-3weeks. They've also been added to the line up for this year's Big Jammalamma in Lakeland, Fl in Oct, and will be on the road to New Jersey for the next few days. Please check the calender for all the details.
Worldwide Zoo has announced more dates on their "Back From Space Tour" including a couple more New Orleans shows. The Zoo LOVES NOLA and is excited to go back. Be sure to catch them while they're in your town!
Worldwide Zoo has announced more dates on their "Back From Space Tour" including a couple more New Orleans shows. The Zoo LOVES NOLA and is excited to go back. Be sure to catch them while they're in your town!
Worldwide Zoo & Green Sunshine on the Road!
@ The Five Spot-Atlanta, Ga
Green Sunshine will be "Funkin' Up the Road" in early June. They'll be headed up to the Saint in Asbury Park, NJ with stops in Murfreesboro, Tn, and Virginia Beach, Va! You can come and wish them a safe trip at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Fri. Jan 3rd for FREE. We've also got the first two tracks off the new album on the music page for you to dig into. And Cameron Willinger is now playing trumpet with Green Sunshine. He will debut with the band at Orange Blossom Jamboree(which both GS and WZ are playing).
Worldwide Zoo is announcing dates all over the Southeast including The Howlin' Wolf Den and Dragon's Den in New Orleans, LA, The Squeaky Lizard - Ocean Springs, MS, Amici Cafe and the Rye Bar in Athens, GA, and the Village Tavern - Mt. Pleasant, SC with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Please be sure to check out the "Band Events Calender" to stay up to date on appearances and events.
There is a video of Jason warming up on his new Cyclone Drums on the Video page. We've received many requests for some sort of AV sample and shot this for the drum gear guys/gals. A high quality video is in the works. Check back often and get out to see some LIVE MUSIC!
Worldwide Zoo is announcing dates all over the Southeast including The Howlin' Wolf Den and Dragon's Den in New Orleans, LA, The Squeaky Lizard - Ocean Springs, MS, Amici Cafe and the Rye Bar in Athens, GA, and the Village Tavern - Mt. Pleasant, SC with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Please be sure to check out the "Band Events Calender" to stay up to date on appearances and events.
There is a video of Jason warming up on his new Cyclone Drums on the Video page. We've received many requests for some sort of AV sample and shot this for the drum gear guys/gals. A high quality video is in the works. Check back often and get out to see some LIVE MUSIC!
Jason's Coming to Georgia, New Band, and Studying with Billy Martin!
Green Sunshine will be spreading their brand of stank all over Georgia for two weeks! This weekend in Columbus at Soho Bar and Grill on Sat., then Atlanta at the Legendary Five Spot for Sun. After that GS will head up to Dahlonega for DO DA JAM music and arts festival. They'll play Fri. and Sat. night on the Happy Meadows Stage. They've also announced more shows including dates in Mobile, Also be sure to stay updated by clicking on the Band Events Calender tab. Jason is always looking to expand his musical horizons and has started playing drums with Th3 Produkt. The line up includes Lyle Griffith-Keys/Synths, Brandon DiLullo-Bass, DJ MP-Turntables, and Jason on drums. Their first gig will be Thurs. April 21st at Skid's Tavern at 9pm. And last, Jason would like to thank Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin, and Wood for the private lessons while here in town.
"Billy,
Your approach to teaching is the best I've yet to encounter. The advice, practices, and principles you shared with me will stay in my playing forever. Your ability to recognize my weak points and offer ways to correct them shows a deep understanding of the education process. I couldn't thank you enough. I look forward to the next time we can do it.
_Jason"
"Billy,
Your approach to teaching is the best I've yet to encounter. The advice, practices, and principles you shared with me will stay in my playing forever. Your ability to recognize my weak points and offer ways to correct them shows a deep understanding of the education process. I couldn't thank you enough. I look forward to the next time we can do it.
_Jason"
New Drums and Cases arrive! Mardi Gras in Pensacola! NEW Worldwide Zoo release!
The new Cyclone Drums-Jason Stander sig. kit has arrived and it is more AMAZING than we could have ever thought. Stop by the Drums page for a brief description and be on the lookout for a review in the future. The Protechtor Cases by Gator have come in as well. We feel good knowing Jason's new drums he loves so much are protected by the ultimate cases! Both new additions will have their first official night out this weekend in Pensacola with Green Sunshine opening up for Big Sam's Funky Nation! Green Sunshine has also just been announced for this year's Do Da Jam Festival in North Georgia along with a handful of additional shows. Please check out the band events calender for a more complete schedule. And Worldwide Zoo has just released "Live On The Air", which is their performance recorded during an appearance on WMNF back in 2010. It has been released as a FREE DOWNLOAD and is available on the Music page or at worldwidezoo.net. That's it for now. Get out and catch some live music!
Jason joins the Gator Cases family!
Jason is proud to have been added to the Gator Cases roster of artists! He has always considered Gator Cases to be the best cases available and is anxiously awaiting his Classic Series Protechtor's. Each rotationally molded case is made to order right here in the U.S.A. More on this including pictures when they arrive in a couple weeks. There is a link on the "Links" page.
Last Minute Show Announcement! Back at Cyclone Drums Headquarters.
THE GREEN PARTY! Green Sunshine and Greenhouse Lounge are getting together for a Kind Bud Thursdays Special Performance! This FREE show will be at Beach Bar - Clearwater on Thurs. Feb 24th. Doors are at 9pm and the show starts at 10pm.
The final specs on the new Jason Stander-Cyclone Drums drum set are here. Jason went back out to Cyclone Drums headquarters and had a chance to see his kit prior to assembly. The 8ply maple shells produced an amazing tone when struck on the side. The Gold Glass Glitter wrap was equally stunning and the tube lugs and chrome hardware tied it all together. This kit should be on the road in the next few weeks.
Once again Jason would like to thank Cyclone Drums for the beautiful sounding drums and all of the artist support:
"Incredible tone, master craftsmanship, and workhorse durability are all things that make Cyclone Drums my top choice. I am proud to be a part of the family and play such high quality drums. Thanks for all your hard work and support.
_Jason"
The final specs on the new Jason Stander-Cyclone Drums drum set are here. Jason went back out to Cyclone Drums headquarters and had a chance to see his kit prior to assembly. The 8ply maple shells produced an amazing tone when struck on the side. The Gold Glass Glitter wrap was equally stunning and the tube lugs and chrome hardware tied it all together. This kit should be on the road in the next few weeks.
Once again Jason would like to thank Cyclone Drums for the beautiful sounding drums and all of the artist support:
"Incredible tone, master craftsmanship, and workhorse durability are all things that make Cyclone Drums my top choice. I am proud to be a part of the family and play such high quality drums. Thanks for all your hard work and support.
_Jason"
Green Sunshine performing at Bear Creek 2011! A new Cyclone Drums kit on it's way!
After an amazing 3 night run in S. Florida, Green Sunshine came home to the news of their spot in the 2011 Bear Creek line-up! They will join bands the likes of The Funky Meters, Dumpstafunk, Medeski Martin and Wood, John Scofield, and many more. Time slot announcements will come soon. Cyclone Drums founder and CEO Brian Bernard has begun work on Jason's first kit. He went with modern jazz/jungle sizes: 18x16" BD, 10x7"RT, 14x14"FT. The finish is Gold Glass Glitter and it will be outfitted with a bass drum mounted "rail" style tom holder and rock maple tom drum hoops! And Worldwide Zoo will be back at Ella's on Friday Feb. 25th at 10pm. Any time the Zoo plays this Seminole Heights hot spot it's something unforgettable.
Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo tracks coming in and tons of show announcements!
The tracks are starting to get turned in for the upcoming releases from both Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine. Jason's 1971 Ludwig set and Cyclone Drums snare drum were used on both recordings. Check back soon for a release date on BOTH albums. Also shows are being announced weekly with Green Sunshine performances in AL, GA, VA, N.C., NJ, TN, and of course their own home state of FL! Worldwide Zoo has been invited to play Cigar City Brewing Co's annual Hunahpu Imperial Ale release party. This is a huge event going from 12pm to 12am. Worldwide Zoo will play an early afternoon set. Check back for more on that. Jason has two new affiliations in the drumming world. He would like to thank Jen G. over at Earth Tones Percussion for the handmade djembe from Senegal. Be on the lookout for more hand crafted world percussion in Jason's setup. And Path 19 Entertainment will now be helping out with booking, and scheduling appearances and lessons. 2011 is already looking like an exciting year!
Worldwide Zoo records their second album! New Orleans Show Summary....
Worldwide Zoo headed out to the DrummerConnection Media Studio and recorded their second full length album. Eric Rosebrock was the recording engineer for this one and the sound is superb. A release date will be announced in the next coming weeks. BOTH Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine hit the road and headed for New Orleans last week. Green Sunshine played four dates total with performances at Backstage Lounge - Gainesville, Hopjack's - Pensacola, Checkpoint Charlie's - New Orleans, and The Engine Room - Tallahassee! Both bands would like to thank all the great people that made the whole thing a success. Take a look at the Photos page for pictures from Worldwide Zoo's recording session and the trip to NOLA. And check out the Band Calender page for a list of future dates.
Green Sunshine records an album, Drumming for Cancer recap, and Worldwide Zoo back at Drummer Connection!
Green Sunshine went into Red Room Studios on Sun. Nov 7th and laid down 11 tracks of funky goodness. A release date will be announced in the following days. They will Also be playing Skipper's Smokehouse this Sun. Nov. 14th at 6pm. The Vans Drumming "12 hours for Breast Cancer" event took place on Sat. Nov. 6th at All Pro Percussion. Jason sat down next to Randy and helped him on his way to raising $4000.00 for Breast Cancer Research. Jason would like to congratulate Randy on his inspiring achievement. Worldwide Zoo will be headed back to the DrummerConnection Media Studios Sat. Nov. 20th for more live webcast fun. Just head over to drummerconnection.com and click on the "Broadcasting Live" banner to stream it. This webcast will be open to the public.
Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine announced for OBJ 2011!
Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine are BOTH scheduled to play the Orange Blossom Jamboree 2011 at Sertoma Youth Ranch in beautiful Brookesville, FL. Anyone who was at last year's OBJ knows that it was an epic Fest and this year promises to be even better. Green Sunshine will be headed into Red Room Studios to record their new album on Nov. 7th 2010. They would also like to extend a thanks to Kevin Hopkins at Intrepid Artists for helping out with the booking chores. Worldwide Zoo had a great time in Alabama at Bayfest and Moe's BBQ and look forward to returning to the area for more good times. Be sure to catch them at their weekly open jam session at Cafe Alma and bring your instrument to get down Zoo style. They also plan on getting back out to DrummerConnection.com in the month of Nov. for more LIVE webcast fun! CHECK OUT THE EVENTS SECTION and get out and enjoy some live music. It's good nutrition for the soul.
Worldwide Zoo's Drummerconnection.com Appearance!
The Zoo made it out to the DrummerConnection Media Studios for what turned out to be an incredible multimedia event! Eric Rosebrock worked the behind the scenes magic, while Worldwide Zoo threw down an anomaly of improvisation and your favorite Zoo tracks. If you missed the original broadcast, you can re-stream it here or here. Also be on the lookout for Green Sunshine videos from Jambando In The Park 2010 and Filthy McNasty's.
Worldwide Zoo on Drummerconnection.com and more...
Oh Yeah! Jason will be returning to drummerconnection.com. Only this time WORLDWIDE ZOO will be joining him! It's slated to go down Sept. 18th at the drummerconnection.com recording studio in Kissimmee, Fl. Their host and recording engineer will be Eric Rosebrock, founder and owner of Drummerconnection. THIS WILL BE WEBCAST LIVE for your listening(and viewing) enjoyment. Copies of Worldwide Zoo's live WMNF appearance will be available soon both as a digital download and CD. If you had a chance to hear it, you know they had a unique and wonderful session. BE ON THE LOOKOUT for that. Green Sunshine is excited to welcome Rodg Deep on electric bass to the family. His debut appearance will be at the Big and Hearty Music Festival in Gainesville, Fl. As always be sure to check out the Band Events calender to stay up to date on shows and appearances. And last, Jason would like to thank Stanton Moore for the private instruction:
"Stanton,
The time we spent last week was as fun as it was helpful! I now have a firm grasp on the New Orleans grooves I love to play so much. I look forward to doing it again in Oct. Stay safe on the road.
_Jason Stander"
Of course this would not have been possible without help from Jason's good friends Dave and Bill over at ALL PRO PERCUSSION in Brandon, Fl. These guys really go the extra mile for drummers. If you haven't been to the store, or plan on being in the Tampa Bay area, you owe it to yourself to stop in and see their awesome drum shop! Check them out by following the link in the "links" section.
"Stanton,
The time we spent last week was as fun as it was helpful! I now have a firm grasp on the New Orleans grooves I love to play so much. I look forward to doing it again in Oct. Stay safe on the road.
_Jason Stander"
Of course this would not have been possible without help from Jason's good friends Dave and Bill over at ALL PRO PERCUSSION in Brandon, Fl. These guys really go the extra mile for drummers. If you haven't been to the store, or plan on being in the Tampa Bay area, you owe it to yourself to stop in and see their awesome drum shop! Check them out by following the link in the "links" section.
Festivals and Appearances in AL/LA
Worldwide Zoo is wrapping up their Summer Road Trip this weekend with the HUGE "Psychedelic Summer Jam". Green Sunshine is on the bill as well along with Aquaphonics and headliner 3rd Stone. The Zoo is announcing shows in Alabama and Louisiana including Bayfest 2010, Moe's BBQ-Daphne, and Checkpoint Charlie's in the French Quarter-NOLA! Green Sunshine has been added to Jambando in the Park-Live Oak, Fl and is doing a string of "Kind Bud Thurs." at Beach Bar-Clearwater. CHECK THE BAND EVENTS CALENDER FOR ALL THE DETAILS! Jason will be returning to the Drummerconnection.com drum room. This time he'll have Worldwide Zoo with him. They're planning for late Sept. Please check back for more on this. And last, we've started a discussion forum with topics ranging from vintage drums and cymbals to technique and career development. It may take a while to get up and running so be patient with us please.
Worldwide Zoo's WMNF performance!
Worldwide Zoo appeared live on WMNF 88.5 FM's "In The Groove" show on 07/20/2010. Host Thor Bendickson and the Zoo crew talked about the band's new CD and all the upcoming shows on their Summer Road Trip. They performed in true Zoo style, mingling improvisations with original material. Jason's setup on this one was the 3 piece version of the '70 OBP Ludwig's, his Cyclone Drums snare, Bosphorus 21' MSV ride, 19" Zildjian Beautiful Baby ride, and 14" K Zildjian hi-hat's. You can stream it till next Tues. here(Windows Media) or here(Itunes). PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!
Worldwide Zoo's Summer Fl Road Trip Begins!
That's right the MADNESS has begun! The Zoo is gonna be doing a whole slew of shows in some of their favorite Florida stops from Hudson to Key Largo. They have a July 20th ON AIR performance scheduled as part of "In The Groove" LIVE on 88.5 wmnf July 20th from 10-11pm. In The Groove airs Tuesday nights from 9-11pm and is hosted by jamband music guru Thor Bendickson. BE SURE TO TUNE IN! Worldwide Zoo is also this month's "Featured Artist" in Miami Life Magazine. Check out the love here. And be on the lookout for a new set of band photos by photographer Rachel Voll. A few of these can be seen in the photos section. Both the Zoo and Green Sunshine have been announcing even more shows so check out the new "Band Event Calender" section for a quick rundown of gigs, or the usual "Upcoming Events" for more detailed info and show posters. Green Sunshine has some new videos from the beginning of the night at Crowbar 06/25/2010 up on Youtube. Be sure to check them out. And lastly, the GS crew would like to welcome Joseph Wheeler to the band on bass.
More Worldwide Zoo/Green Sunshine updates!
Both bands have got some serious show announcements. Worldwide Zoo has a three night stretch Aug. 22nd-24th at some of Tampa's hottest venues. Friday Aug. 23rd they will be opening for legendary bassist of the Meters, George Porter Jr. and his Runnin' Pardners at Tampa's famous Skipper's Smokehouse! Green Sunshine has been added to the Big and Hearty Music Festival in Gainesville, Fl. Each band has announced more shows across the state. Check Upcoming Events for more details. Worldwide Zoo's debut release is now available on amazon.com and itunes making it easier to put a little Zoo in your life. And finally(I'm sure I forgot something), Jason is now playing with "Call us Watcha Like". They have a show coming up and should have a profile in Current Projects soon. Please CHECK OUT SOME LIVE MUSIC!
Worldwide Zoo NEWS and more......
Worldwide Zoo is announcing shows for the end of summer fast, some even sooner. There's a NEW JAM NIGHT hosted by Worldwide Zoo at Cafe Alma in Downtown St. Petersburg! Anyone who has ever been to a Zoo Jam knows the kind of musical mischief that goes on. This will occur Friday nights starting June 11th. The doors will open at 10pm and music will start at 11. Also the Zoo is headed to Miami for an Aug. 7th appearance at the Legendary Tobacco Road! You can now pick up the new self titled Worldwide Zoo CD at CDBaby.com in both hard copy and digital formats. Now you can enjoy a little Zoo anywhere in the world. Green Sunshine has knocked out two of it's Summer Festival Trifecta with their sights set on Buzz Fest to finish. Catch them in Gainesville at the Backstage Lounge with Legacy or in Tampa at Crowbar with Spam All Stars! CHECK THE UPCOMING SHOWS SECTION FOR SHOW DETAILS! And lastly, Jason has posted the first of many quick exercises in the "online lessons" section for you to enjoy.
New Shows! More Press.......
Green Sunshine has been featured on tbt magazine's "Soundcheck". Check it out here and leave a comment to let the band know you love em'. They also had a feature with the Dunedin Free Press that can be found here and covers some of their shows. Show announcements for Green Sunshine include June 25th at Crowbar with Spam All Stars, a late show June 26th at St. Pete. Beach Theater, July 30th at Brew Garden - Clearwater, and Aug. 14th at State Theater with 3rd Stone! Worldwide Zoo will be coming back to the Hub in downtown Tampa Sunday August 1st. If you haven't heard Worldwide Zoo's new album, you now have the chance to listen at Allmusic.com.
Worldwide Zoo & Green Sunshine happenings
Worldwide Zoo has been mentioned in a TBO.com article entitled "The Short List: Best Local Musicians" by Curtis Ross, Tampa Tribune's pop music critic. You can find it here. Also, Creative Loafing Magazine put together a Youtube video of the highlights from sensory overload 5. The song "Seven" can be heard while watching clips shot during their performance. Green Sunshine has been featured on BayBuzz.org in this months "meet the band" series. Learn more about what makes them tick at the BayBuzz.org. They have also started recording a new Demo featuring the new band. This should be ready by the end of the month so keep checking back for updates.
Statewide Show Announcements and more...
Green Sunshine has quite a few great shows coming up with chances to see them across the state. Newly added are shows in Lake Worth, Fl with Solillaquists of Sound at Propaganda, and at Backstage Lounge in Gainesville, Fl. Also a performance at Green Sunshine's home away from home, Dunedin Brewery.
Jason will be performing with a special band headed by Dwayne White for a Memorial Concert in honor of Don Capone. Don was the man who introduced Jason to the jazz scene and the brush techniques of Elvin Jones, Al Dawson, and Charlie Perry, whom were his mentors. Be sure to check the upcoming shows page for more details on all appearances.
Jason will be performing with a special band headed by Dwayne White for a Memorial Concert in honor of Don Capone. Don was the man who introduced Jason to the jazz scene and the brush techniques of Elvin Jones, Al Dawson, and Charlie Perry, whom were his mentors. Be sure to check the upcoming shows page for more details on all appearances.
NEW SHOWS, PICS, and GREEN SUNSHINE in the studio....
We've got some photos up in the gallery from the Cigar City, Sensory Overload 5, and CD release party shows! Green Sunshine is announcing shows in Miami and St. Petersburg, so be sure to get the details on the upcoming events page. Also, Green Sunshine will be headed into the studio to record tracks in the next couple weeks. Check back soon for more on that.
NEW VIDEO plus show cancellations.....
Green Sunshine will not be performing St. Patty's at MacKenzies as a whole band. Instead you will have Justin Boza, Mc Reason, and Motown Tee helping you get your Irish on!
Jason is also now accepting 3 more students. If you would like to take private lessons from him, please use the contact form on the home page. There is a new video up on "videos" page with him doing some warm-ups on both brushes and sticks. It should be posted in the next 24hrs. He would also like to thank all the great drummers including John Blackwell and Albert Warren for stopping by the Cyclone Drums booth at Spring Bash 2010. More clinics and appearances are in the works.
Jason is also now accepting 3 more students. If you would like to take private lessons from him, please use the contact form on the home page. There is a new video up on "videos" page with him doing some warm-ups on both brushes and sticks. It should be posted in the next 24hrs. He would also like to thank all the great drummers including John Blackwell and Albert Warren for stopping by the Cyclone Drums booth at Spring Bash 2010. More clinics and appearances are in the works.
Drummerconnection.com re-broadcast link!
click pic for link
Eric Rosebrock, founder of Drummerconnection.com and Jason get down on some DC play-along tracks. Jason even plays along with the Worlwide Zoo track "Take the Z train" from the new Album. Kevin B joins him for an oh so elevator version of Girl From Ipanema. There are so many great features and learning tools on drummerconnection.com. Jason believes any drummer can benefit from becoming a member and being active in this web based drummer community. Click the pic to the left to go to the re-broadcast!
"I'd like to extend a huge thanks to Eric over at drummerconnection.com for having me out at the studio for some fun time. I hope all drummers learn to take advantage of this valuable and FREE resource!"
-Jason
"I'd like to extend a huge thanks to Eric over at drummerconnection.com for having me out at the studio for some fun time. I hope all drummers learn to take advantage of this valuable and FREE resource!"
-Jason
TBO.com podcast now up and NEW SHOW announcements!!!!
That's right! The link to the What Goes On#14 TBO.com podcast featuring Worldwide Zoo is here. You can also download it as an mp3. Plus the Zoo will be performing at 2 events on March 27th 2010. First at the Cigar City Brewery as part of the Whole Planet Foundation - Cask Tasting Fund Raiser from 4-7pm. And then at Roosevelt in Ybor as part of Creative Loafing Magazine's Sensory Overload 5.
WORLDWIDE ZOO CD NOW AVAILABLE! and more...
SR+JS @WZ CD Release
The Worldwide Zoo debut album has arrived. It looks amazing, sounds gorgeous, and is available now at www.worldwidezoo.net for only $12 shipped to your door! The CD release party was a blast and the Zoo would like to thank all the incredible people who sat in 30* weather(that's cold to Floridians) and hung out. Also a special thanks goes out to DJ MP and DJ Lungfish for keeping things hot while the band setup and took breaks. Worldwide Zoo will be featured on the March TBO.COM podcast with Tampa Tribune pop music critic Curtis Ross and TBO Extra editor Rommie Johnson. It will be available for download and will be posted here when the link becomes available.
JS4 will not be at Lenny's Latin Cafe again till 03/10/2010. The guys have various projects and vacations planned. And we're all anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the all new Cheese Shop Theater and Comedy Club where JS4 will resume the Jazz on 56th St series. These guys are making some great jazz so be sure to catch them.
Green Sunshine now has t-shirts. They look snazzy, fit nice, and show what great taste you have in music. GO GET ONE NOW. www.greensunshineband.com or www.myspace.com/herbandlegends. And last but not least, Jason will visit the drummerconnection.com studio for a live webcast from the drum room Sat. at 7pm.
JS4 will not be at Lenny's Latin Cafe again till 03/10/2010. The guys have various projects and vacations planned. And we're all anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the all new Cheese Shop Theater and Comedy Club where JS4 will resume the Jazz on 56th St series. These guys are making some great jazz so be sure to catch them.
Green Sunshine now has t-shirts. They look snazzy, fit nice, and show what great taste you have in music. GO GET ONE NOW. www.greensunshineband.com or www.myspace.com/herbandlegends. And last but not least, Jason will visit the drummerconnection.com studio for a live webcast from the drum room Sat. at 7pm.
Lot's of last minute shows....
We've got Green Sunshine doing a night at the Dunedin Brewery on Thursday Feb. 11th at 9pm. These guys have had two incredible shows at the Brewery and plan to top those. Get out early and get a seat. GS recommends the fish tacos.
Also Jason will be joining Dwayne White and Dan Harrison at Cafe Kili on Mon. Feb. 8th at 7pm. These gentlemen have been mingling in local jam sessions for awhile now and are excited to join one another.
Also Jason will be joining Dwayne White and Dan Harrison at Cafe Kili on Mon. Feb. 8th at 7pm. These gentlemen have been mingling in local jam sessions for awhile now and are excited to join one another.
A little over 2 weeks till the WORLDWIDE ZOO debut release!!!
That's right, only 16 days left till the release of the ever-so-anticipated Worldwide Zoo full length album. Artwork is coming in and the guys wanted to give you a sneak peek. They turned to artist and long time friend Craig Kaths to handle the job, and the result exceeded their expectations.
And, JS4 will not be performing at Old World Cheese Shop for the next 2 weeks. The guys over at the Cheese Shop are moving locations and are hoping to be ready by then. You can still catch them every Wednesday night at Lenny's Latin Cafe on 56th in Temple Terrace.
And, JS4 will not be performing at Old World Cheese Shop for the next 2 weeks. The guys over at the Cheese Shop are moving locations and are hoping to be ready by then. You can still catch them every Wednesday night at Lenny's Latin Cafe on 56th in Temple Terrace.
Pics from NAMM 2010 and last minute show announcement...
Jason and Hasan Ozdimir, maker of his 21' MSV
Jason had the time of his life in Annaheim, Ca for the 2010 winter NAMM convention. He had a chance to hang out with some of his favorite drummers including Jeff Hamilton, Ralph Peterson, Stanton Moore, Lenny White, Cindy Blackman, and many more.
From Jason:
"I would like to extend a special thank you to Ibrahim Yakici, Hasan Ozdimir, and Michael and Kevin Vosbein from Bosphorus for all their hospitality. Also Paul Francis from Zildjian for his great insight of the cymbal industry, Cindy Blackman for being such a sweetheart, Ralph Peterson for the 3 over 4 to 6 over 4 demonstration and just being a cool guy, Dom Famularo for his kind words of motivation, and Stanton Moore for kicking it old school with me. My gratitude is never ending."
Also, WORLDWIDE ZOO will be playing on Sun. Jan 23rd at The Hub in downtown Tampa from 11pm to 1:30am. We hope to see you all out in enjoying yourselves in downtown Tampa on Sunday!
From Jason:
"I would like to extend a special thank you to Ibrahim Yakici, Hasan Ozdimir, and Michael and Kevin Vosbein from Bosphorus for all their hospitality. Also Paul Francis from Zildjian for his great insight of the cymbal industry, Cindy Blackman for being such a sweetheart, Ralph Peterson for the 3 over 4 to 6 over 4 demonstration and just being a cool guy, Dom Famularo for his kind words of motivation, and Stanton Moore for kicking it old school with me. My gratitude is never ending."
Also, WORLDWIDE ZOO will be playing on Sun. Jan 23rd at The Hub in downtown Tampa from 11pm to 1:30am. We hope to see you all out in enjoying yourselves in downtown Tampa on Sunday!
Worldwide Zoo@Robot Love 2.0 and Southeast Tour 2010...
Worldwide Zoo has been asked to kick off Robot Love 2.0. "Robot Love is a 9-day, 18,000 sq. ft. indoor art and music festival. Live music and performances every night! Roam the massive art gallery and graffiti playground... plus so much more!" The Zoo will be there Fri. 6-9pm.
WZ is also announcing some of the cities on the spring 2010 Southeast Tour. Cities to expect to see the Zoo include Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, Knoxville/Nashville TN, St. Louis MO, Little Rock AR, and New Orleans LA! And be on the look out for the upcoming debut album from Worldwide Zoo, coming soon...
The New Year is here and JS4 is back and ready to cook up some jazz for you. Wednesday Night Jazz-Tampa
at Lennny's Latin Cafe', and Jazz on 56th St at The Old World Cheese Shop are both great ways to see these guys. Check out the Upcoming Events page for more details.
WZ is also announcing some of the cities on the spring 2010 Southeast Tour. Cities to expect to see the Zoo include Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, Knoxville/Nashville TN, St. Louis MO, Little Rock AR, and New Orleans LA! And be on the look out for the upcoming debut album from Worldwide Zoo, coming soon...
The New Year is here and JS4 is back and ready to cook up some jazz for you. Wednesday Night Jazz-Tampa
at Lennny's Latin Cafe', and Jazz on 56th St at The Old World Cheese Shop are both great ways to see these guys. Check out the Upcoming Events page for more details.
JS4 video posted on Lenny's Facebook page and Jason now on Facebook!
Lenny's Latin Cafe is host to "Wednesday night Jazz" with hosts JS4 featuring Paul Keesling. Recently a video of the quartet has been posted on Lenny's Facebook page with a group of special guests including Dwayne White. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=216086880828&ref=mf Check us out this Wednesday. Jason is also on Facebook now so be sure to add him to keep updated on all happenings.
Jason going to NAMM 2010, JS4 in the studio, and more....
Shaheed Darby and Jason
Jason and Friends(including JS4) went into the studio on Dec. 8th, 2009 to record a demo of standards. JS4 performed "Beatrice" for this session. Bill Bennet, Shaheed Darby, and Santiago Rodriguez also make appearances. Recording this session was our good friend Jonathan Leon and his crew. This should be available by March 2010.
Also Jason will be headed out to NAMM 2010 with Cyclone Drums in Annaheim, Ca. Jan 15-17th. He hopes to see some of the latest music gear and meet a few of the industry people he has not had a chance to, face to face. He'll be joined by Brian Bernard of Cyclone Drums. We hope to see you There!
A few more shows will be announced in the upcoming week for bands Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine, including dates at the famous Ella's in Seminole Heights(WZ), Dunedin Brewery(GS), and Pegasus Lounge(GS). And don't forget about "Jazz on 56th St." every Thurs. night at The Old World Cheese Shop. It is becoming a cozy little scene with laid back, smiling faces everywhere, enjoying great food and HOT JAZZ. WE WILL NOT BE BACK AT THE CHEESE SHOP TIL JAN. 8th 2010! Please join us then and see what the buzz is all about.
Also Jason will be headed out to NAMM 2010 with Cyclone Drums in Annaheim, Ca. Jan 15-17th. He hopes to see some of the latest music gear and meet a few of the industry people he has not had a chance to, face to face. He'll be joined by Brian Bernard of Cyclone Drums. We hope to see you There!
A few more shows will be announced in the upcoming week for bands Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine, including dates at the famous Ella's in Seminole Heights(WZ), Dunedin Brewery(GS), and Pegasus Lounge(GS). And don't forget about "Jazz on 56th St." every Thurs. night at The Old World Cheese Shop. It is becoming a cozy little scene with laid back, smiling faces everywhere, enjoying great food and HOT JAZZ. WE WILL NOT BE BACK AT THE CHEESE SHOP TIL JAN. 8th 2010! Please join us then and see what the buzz is all about.
The Fidora Trio featured on 83degreesmedia.com and more...
83 Degrees, a Tampa based news publication recently did an online slide show focused on Cafe Kili. The Fidora Trio was a large part of that slide show including a mellow version of Blue Bossa in the background and a sound bite from our very own Jason. The Trio would like to thank Dwayne White and Shaheed Darby for sitting in on the session. Check it out at www.83degreesmedia.com/features/java120109.aspx . A big thanks to Brad Stager for putting the whole thing together.
JS Quartet happenings...
The quartet will be going into the studios next week to cut some tracks with the help of recording engineer Jonathan Leon. This material should be available Mar. 2010 and will have some of Jason's good friends helping out like Shaheed Darby and Santiago Rodriguez. AND the guys will be featured along with The Old World Cheese Shop in an upcoming issue of the Tampa Tribune. Who knows, if you make it out tonight, you may even be snapped in a photo for the spread...... check back in the next couple days for more details.................
Also WORLDWIDE ZOO will be performing Feb.13th 2010 at New World Brewery in Ybor City-Tampa! This will be the OFFICIAL TAMPA CD RELEASE PARTY!!! More details as they come in....
And Jason has written a few words about his new Cyclone Drums snare drum. To read what he had to say, click on the picture of the snare in the "Drums" section.
And Jason has written a few words about his new Cyclone Drums snare drum. To read what he had to say, click on the picture of the snare in the "Drums" section.
No Lenny's or Olde World Cheese Shop this week, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Because of Thanksgiving this week, the Quartet will not be performing Wed. or Thurs. The guys will be spending time with their friends and family and being thankful. They will be back next week! Jason wishes all of you a happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to seeing you over the holiday season.
Please don't forget, Lenny's Wednesday nights is a great way to catch some hot food and even hotter jazz. Enjoy the "Jazz Special" which includes YOUR CHOICE of meat, 2 sides, and a fountain drink for $5.99. So, instead of that value meal at the drive thru, catch some good feelings in the form of great jazz and a homemade latin dinner.
AND Thurs. nights are "Jazz on 56th St" at The Olde World Cheese Shop! Featuring Jason's Quartet, an amazing evening menu, and $1.00 Drafts! The evening menu has it all from 2 of their famous sandwiches to delicious wings and chicken strips. Enjoy a glass of vino from their large selction of fine wines to compliment the food and jazz. SEE YOU THERE NEXT THURS.!!!!!
Please don't forget, Lenny's Wednesday nights is a great way to catch some hot food and even hotter jazz. Enjoy the "Jazz Special" which includes YOUR CHOICE of meat, 2 sides, and a fountain drink for $5.99. So, instead of that value meal at the drive thru, catch some good feelings in the form of great jazz and a homemade latin dinner.
AND Thurs. nights are "Jazz on 56th St" at The Olde World Cheese Shop! Featuring Jason's Quartet, an amazing evening menu, and $1.00 Drafts! The evening menu has it all from 2 of their famous sandwiches to delicious wings and chicken strips. Enjoy a glass of vino from their large selction of fine wines to compliment the food and jazz. SEE YOU THERE NEXT THURS.!!!!!
A NEW night of JAZZ, a NEW QUARTET!!!
That's right! Jason has been hard at work as usual and has cooked up a new quartet and a new weekly Thursday night event certain to be the hottest college night jazz session. The Old World Cheese Shoppe is located at 11001 N 56th St. Tampa, FL 33617 and is destined to be the next USF area hot spot. The food is amazing, the beer and wines are well priced with $1 drafts till 8pm for guys and ALL NIGHT for ladies, and there is TONS of FREE parking. Try the sweet and spicy wings, recommended by Jason.
Finished Studio Tracks are now Coming In!!!
Worldwide Zoo's brilliant Recording Engineer Jonathan Leon is now turning in the first Zoo tracks from their much anticipated freshman release. There is a sneak peek available in the Music section. I've never heard the band captured like this and I've heard them a lot. I think I'm more excited than Jason! He elected to take a small version of the 71' Duo Rock outfit, and of course the Cyclone snare drum. Have a listen. We'll have more on a release date as things shape up.
WORLDWIDE ZOO hits the studio and records an album!
Worldwide Zoo hit the studios on Thursday October 22, 2009 and recorded their official debut release. They had a great crew, amazing sound engineer, and deluxe studio accommodations. Recorded live with no tracking of any kind nor overdubs, the Zoo put their magic to the test. The result was a true picture of this bands musical brilliance, captured in the highest recording quality.
The NEW Cyclone Snare Drum has arrived!!!!
Jason is extra excited about his new custom Cyclone Drums snare drum. Check the drums page for details on build and materials. And, in the days to come he will be posting some of his own thoughts on this new instrument.
Jason joins the CYCLONE DRUMS family!!!
Cyclone Drums and it's Founder/Master Builder/CEO Brian Bernard have earned a well deserved reputation for superb sounding, master quality drums. Jason has played several snare drums and complete sets in different configurations, and considers them to be the best sounding drums money can buy. He is convinced Brian can help you realize any drum sound your taste calls for. A new Cyclone Drums snare drum is on it's way and Jason is losing sleep thinking about that "sweet Cyclone tone". More on Brian and Cyclone drums can be found at his website(click on the pic or go to links page). Below are some more pics of the Cyclone Drums tour.
Jason got to pick out his own shell and decided to go with a 8-ply maple shell that will be 14x6". He likes a thinner snare drum as he says they "sing more". These are high quality shells that produce a wonderful tone when struck on the side with your hand. Of course when working with Brian, he allows the drummer to fully customize size, shell thickness, bearing edge, lug type, rim type, throw- off style, strainer, finish(wrap/laquer), and more. He should have enough of this shell left for your snare.
Jason would like to thank Brian, wife Jennifer, and family for being such gracious hosts. They are truly wonderful people. Brian's joy of life spills over into his craftsmanship and the quality is undeniable. Jason is proud to be part of the Cyclone drums family!
Jason is now drumming with GREEN SUNSHINE!
We know Jason likes to keep busy and is always looking for exciting new groups to play with. This band has a sound that he just had to be a part of. All the things you'd expect from Jason: Funk, Breakbeat, Rock, and Jazz mixed up and boiled down. Check the "Current Projects" tab in the menu for more details.
