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Drumageddon – A Drum Set Clinic
March 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Discover the explosive world of drumming with this beginner-friendly Drum Set Clinic – no experience required! Learn essential beats and techniques on full pro kits, guided by expert instructors in a high-energy session packed with fun and insider tips to get you rocking in just one session. Perfect for curious newbies, aspiring bandmates, or anyone looking for that adrenaline-pumping rhythm rush. Limited spots – sign up NOW for DRUMAGEDDON and find your inner drummer!
About the Instructors
Dave Taub began playing drums at age 10 and went on to study music at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. His mentors included Vic Firth, Michael Shrieve (of Santana), Gary Chafee, Alan Dawson and Charles Perry. In 1980, Dave returned to New York to play with John Lennon’s band. After John’s untimely death later that year, Dave stayed in New York to become a session drummer and sideman. Dave has worked with, or performed with, greats including Chaka Khan, Little Feat, Mountain, Leon Russell, James Brown, The Outlaws, Paul Butterfield, Bonnie Raitt, Levon Helm, Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings, Steve Young, James Montgomery Blues Band, Sad Cafe, Papa John Creach, Nik Kershaw, Kenny White, The Talking Heads and others. Dave is a founding member of The Power Section.
Jason “Shakes” West has been playing drums for over 25 years. He started playing at 11 years old. He’s played with Sebastian Bach, Murder Dolls, Wednesday 13 and more. He currently plays with Evil United, Athanasia, Union Underground, Down Generation and Thunderhorse. Jason has been a touring drummer for the last 15 years and toured both the United States and overseas.
Joseph Briones hails from San Benito, Texas, and has over 30 years of experience as a drummer. Joseph began playing drums at 8 as a self-taught player learning by ear. He later joined a middle school band and studied percussion techniques through high school and beyond. Joseph is the founding member and songwriter of San Antonio’s punk and thrash band Violent Practice, and the indie and alternative rock band RMRS. He has also toured in several music festivals and national and regional music tours as a drummer, most notably, the Vans Warped Tour.
