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The place to find new posts and new Groovecast episodes month to month.

The Dream Drums
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The Dream Drums

There’s been some wonderful additions in the gear dept recently. Here’s a few stories about the dream kit and snare that i’ve been using lately!

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What’s in the Stick Bag?
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What’s in the Stick Bag?

This blog came as a request from a few fellow drummers, talking about those essentials you want with you at all times on a gig, and what you carry in your stick bag. Personally I love a stick bag with lots of pockets and pouches for storing tidbits and spares that I wouldn’t want to be without on stage.

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Theatre Life
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Theatre Life

Well, its a moment i’ve been waiting for for over 18 months now, but I can finally say i’ve been back in a theatre again!

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New Showreel Released
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New Showreel Released

I’m really proud to share the showreel i’ve put together for my final degree project at ACM London. It’s targeted at Musical Theatre work and showcasing drum and percussion play throughs of 3 show tunes.

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Getting your Gear Gig Ready
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Getting your Gear Gig Ready

For many musicians, their gigging gear has been permanently cased up for a year now, so it’s about time to give it some much needed TLC, so here’s a few top tips and some of my recommendations, to make that first gig back the best it can possibly be.

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Hello Craviotto
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Hello Craviotto

So, another pandemic blog post here, not a great deal happening aside from the teaching and home studio work, but a perfect time for a new addition to the family!

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