Howdie! After having an all out multiple eargasm last night at the Matt Starr drum clinic at Dynamic Percussion in Manchester, CT I am recovering nicely and ready to hit the blog train running.
First stop, review of the Matt Starr drum clinic. I signed myself and the daughter, Dylan, up for the clinic as Dylan has just joined a new band (yet to be named) and I knew she'd love the clinic. I have known Matt for many years and he is an excellent performer and so I knew the clinic would be great. Right off the bat there was a line of folks primed up and talking drums. Kids and parents and drummers alike, the energy of the crowd was upbeat and excited. Once we entered the clinic space, a great room downstairs at Dynamic Percussion, the glow of some sweet 1970's amber shell drums caught everyone's eye. They were on loan to Matt from the drummer of Physical Graffiti.
When Matt appeared he was greeted with warm generous applause from the crowd and after suggesting ear plugs for the first few rows, settled right into the kit and beat the shit out of those amber beauties.Firts song of the night was "Gimme a Feelin" off the new Ace Frehley album.
Matt then treated the crowd to a new song from the upcoming Ace Frehley release, due out in August. The tune rips. I have to say, I have seen Matt play the drums in various bands through the years and his style was evident last night, hard, heavy, tight, and on point. he's got a little finesse in his right wrist that is uncompromising in its might. I love that finesse.
It was great to hear Matt tell his story about how he came to be playing with Ace Frehley and he stressed the ever important humility and networking throughout the night. Matt's genuine love of what he does was evident and had the crowd hanging on his every word. he is not only a phenomonal drummer, singer and songwriter, he is a great story teller, truly passionate about what he does and loves sharing his talents and his story.
I have TONS more to say about last night and I will be interviewing Matt soon so I don't want to give away too many details right now but I will tell you this, Matt is not only a great rock drummer, he is a genuine person, an excellent teacher, and I can't wait for you all to learn more about Matt Starr!
The drums are Johnny Macs 70's Vistalite Ludwigs. SPLENDID
