Modern drummers

It would be hard to overstate how much of a thrill it was to speak at length with one of my musical heroes, Bill Bruford, or to be in the room while Dave Grohl and Ringo Starr — two icons I admire hugely — conversed for an hour-plus about drums and life. I hope you enjoy the results!

Vultures in flight

Here's my review of Them Crooked Vultures' NYC debut at Roseland last night. Awesome pics, such as the one above, come courtesy of Laal Shams. I thought the show killed and I'm extremely psyched for the record. (As a bonus track, here's my preview of the event.)