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Inspiring Home Made Instruments

 Inspiring Home Made Instruments Have you had a chance to see Nicolas Bras  and his inspiring home made instruments? This musician has a great deal of fun building unique home made instruments and then sharing them in his videos. Find him on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/musiquesdenullepart Check out his Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/user/musiquesdenullepart ~~~   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Recommended Resource

Recommended Resource Jumpstart Foundation is a project supported by Music BC which provides on-demand videos helping musicians "leverage your artist brand to build an audience". Join for free...   foundations.musicbc.org You will find a series of videos sharing how artists and creative entrepreneurs in the music industry can think outside the box with their brand in order to find and grow their audience.  The instructors will outline several branding strategies that can be replicated by artists at any career level to grow their reach, as well as explore innovative ways artists can leverage creative partnerships, brand campaigns and alike to build and sustain their core audience – and ultimately help create revenue and influence in the music market.  Visit: foundations.musicbc.org ~~~   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Buy Local Films Us !

Buy Local   https://www.facebook.com/buylocalcreston/videos/1527874404302277 Buy Local Creston  (a non-profit project run through Kootenay Employment Services and other orgs) has done a series of videos promoting local businesses. We are so lucky as it was our turn!  Dave's  Angle Hill Studio   offers drum repair, servicing and lessons. He also has a little gift shop in the studio, where you can get gift certificates too Here is the video 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/buylocalcreston/videos/1527874404302277 It was super nice, that Amy took the time to mention our cookbook which has been received very well locally. " From One Small Garden - Over 300 Delicious Recipes " will be available in Hardcover format in Pealow's Independent grocery store by the first week of December!  Dave Brummet will be appearing there for book signings events too, so watch for announcements about that!  You can also find it on  Amazon  of course, along with all our books in their various format

BC's Music Programs, got a boost

  BC's Music Programs Got  A Boost in 2022 “As we emerge from the pandemic, our government recognizes that it is essential to strengthen B.C.’s music industry and to expand opportunities for people who work in this sector,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “Our government is committed to supporting British Columbians wanting to pursue a flourishing and sustainable career in music, because when artists succeed, we all shine.” Access the full press release about this fantastic support for musicians HERE : https://www.creativebc.com/2022/05/province-of-bc-supports-the-recovery-of-b-c-s-music-sector-with-a-2-5-million-boost-to-the-amplify-bc-program For information on Creative BC and its programs and services, visit: www.creativebc.com Connect with the Province of B.C. at: news.gov.bc.ca/connect  ~~ Find us online via this landing page:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Dave Answers Your Q's

 Answering Your Q's Q:  Dave - How long have you been working in the music industry? A: I have been working as a professional drummer since the mid 80’s playing both drum kit and percussion in "top 40" and "classic rock" cover bands, a Grateful Dead tribute band, and a few original bands. My world really opened up when I got involved in hand drums and added multi-percussion to my list of skills.   Over the years I have enjoyed playing in many different genres from the blues, salsa, R&B, reggae to country and original projects too.  On the stage, I have had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the best musicians around! Working with recording studios as a freelance percussionist balanced out the times when the bands were not getting bookings. When we had relocated to a smaller town that had fewer gig opportunities, the bands I played in were more challenging to maintain and it meant there was more travel on my part to get to the out-of-town gigs. My teac

Rainbow In The Dark

Audio Book Review If you have not had a chance yet, we absolutely recommend that you check out Ronnie James Dio's FREE audio book on: Youtube:   Rainbow In The Dark :    https://youtu.be/i-rueiCf4KU     You can also obtain it in hardcover, e-book or paperback formats on Amazon: Rainbow In The Dark   It is a memoir of his earliest music memories as a child playing a horned instrument and how this lead to developing the strength he needed later on as a singer. I learned so much about this "New York guy" living in Los Angeles with a close affinity to the British and a passion for the medieval era. Ronnie tells about the early band experiences and then delves right into his  experiences working with world-famous bands - Rainbow , Black Sabbath and his own band Dio. He speaks about the incredible, life-long drive to write amazing songs, to sing with his best voice, to give his fans memorable experiences... mentoring young musicians. "To be in one world-famous band is a