Drum It With Brummet

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter Today I'd like to discuss the audio book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter - by Curtis Jackson https://youtu.be/zKEUKTxFomE To be perfectly honest, I've never been drawn to the hip hop or rap genre of music although a song or two from that genre have a place in the long list of music I've enjoyed.  I was browsing YouTube audio books for something interesting to listen to while I completed mundane chores around the office and studio... and found this incredible piece of work put out by Curtis Jackson.  Curtis - for those of you who don't know - made it in music as a rap megastar, known as 50 Cent, but also branched out into the corporate world investing in businesses and mentoring young music talent entering the stream.  I became addicted to listening to the man explain, in his own voice, his adventurous life from surviving in childhood, like everyone else in his world - by peddling drugs on the street. Through tenacity and talent alone he stro...

Rhapsody in Blue Such a fun video - a great rendition of Rhapsody in Blue  With Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili and a French orchestra filled with brilliant smiles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U-IXWaapx4 ~~~  Find us online here:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

 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 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   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 ou...

  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  ~~~ 

 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...