Continental Drifter was written in the cold, snowy winter of 2010. Its pretty easy to lock ourselves in the studio during the winter months and write. This song contains an eclectic mix of sounds that we felt could be considered native to specific parts of the world, hence the name “Continental Drifter”. Enjoy!
Author Archives: Jon Ardito
A Blast From the Past
Soulfatronic is a hip hop/jazz/rock group I used to play with. The blend of sounds we created made for some pretty interesting songs. The most unique aspect of the band is that we all had very different tastes in music. At times this created some pretty serious conflicts but at the end of the day,Continue reading “A Blast From the Past”
Anthony Baker – Roxx Hard
Last night, I had the pleasure of competing with some of the areas best drummers in a Best in Drums Competition that is being hosted at Sam Ash locations around the country. While I believe I gave it a good shot, there was no denying that this man stole the show… Anthony Baker is theContinue reading “Anthony Baker – Roxx Hard”
10 Most Significant DEAD Rock Drummers (1-5)
Following a competitive 10-6 countdown, we have narrowed down a list of the top 5 dead rock drummers. Plain and simple, music would have gone in a different direction without the contribution of these innovators… 5. Randy Castillo: A heavy-hitter with warp speed double-bass attack; A showman with limitless charisma and boundless energy… Randy CastilloContinue reading “10 Most Significant DEAD Rock Drummers (1-5)”
10 Most Significant DEAD Rock Drummers (6-10)
“Top 10” lists are difficult to narrow down in the talent-infested drumming community. None the less, some just stand out. This ranking focuses on drummers who serve as golden standards of achievement. Although they are no longer with us, we continue to acknowledge their contribution and implement their practices. Whether its talent, ambition, innovation, orContinue reading “10 Most Significant DEAD Rock Drummers (6-10)”