News Archive

Jan. 23, 2014 –  I will be at The NAMM Show this weekend.. Always a great time!

May 26, 2012  –  Hello All…   As summer approaches,  I am getting geared up and ready for another very busy summer of Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels concerts as well as countless local gigs with various killer bands all over the place!   In addition,  I am working on a new solo and duo acoustic show (vocals/acoustic guitars) that I hope to debut soon and last but not least… I am planning to resurrect my cover band, UNIVERSE!

New video footage coming soon, a few drum clinic dates and much much more…  Stay tuned!     :-)

 October 28, 2005 – Hello Friends, I know it’s been a while.  I am finally off the road with U.K. for the most part and getting ready to write and record some new music.  There are several recording projects in the works so stay tuned for all the info.  Also there will be some new pages added to this site very, very soon.
June 2, 2005 – Gearing up for a summer full of Uncle Kracker shows including three stadium dates with Kenny Chesney.  Check http://www.pollstar.com for all tour details.
March 21, 2005 – Currently on tour with Uncle Kracker, March 23 – May 15 opening for Kenny Chesney on the “Somewhere in the Sun Tour” (Spring leg only).  Check http://www.pollstar.com for all tour dates.
March 4, 2005 – The MGM motion picture, “Be Cool” starring John Travolta is released in theaters today which will have my drumming on the song “Lady Marmalade” in a performance scene.  Keep your ears open for it!
 It has been a very  busy year so far, currently in Uncle Kracker band rehearsals for the upcoming Kenny Chesney “Somewhere in the Sun Tour”.  UK will take the opening slot followed by Gretchen Wilson and Kenny.  The tour kicks off in Green Bay, WI on March 23, 2005.  Check http://www.pollstar.com  or http://www.kennychesney.com for all tour dates.
March 2, 2005 – Three new photos added in the 2002 – 2003 gallery section.  Two of the pictures were taken at an after-show party in Dallas with Collective Soul.
February 10, 2005 – I will be performing with Sara Celina twice throughout Friday Feb. 11th.  Sara will be the musical guest on the nationally syndicated Mitch Albom Show on AM radio from 3 to 6 pm EST.  Afterwards, we will do a full set of her songs at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI.  For more on Sara Celina, check out http://www.saracelina.com.
January 25, 2005 – Los Angeles weekend, recorded new tracks for Uncle Kracker and Josh Kelly (Hollywood Records).
NAMM convention photos coming soon in my gallery section.  Thanks to Todd Trent at Ludwig, Marco Soccoli at Vic Firth and Michelle Jacoby at Remo.  A special thanks to my buddy, Kenny Aronoff.
January 2, 2005 – Happy New Year!  I wish everyone good health and happiness for 2005 and beyond.  I have many exciting new projects for the year including recording, clinics, touring and also private lessons that are now available in the Detroit metro area.  For drum lesson info, please e-mail at the link at bottom of homepage.)  More news soon…
November 1, 2004 – Finally home.  Uncle Kracker is officially off the road until March of 2005.  A long month of clubs in October, but all in all, a great 5 months of touring.  We were everywhere!  Favorite towns?  I say Memphis, TN for the vibrant music and Portland, Maine for its great restaurants, pubs and all around vibe.
September 12, 2004 – Good Times… I just completed the summer tour with Uncle Kracker on Kenny Chesney’s “Guitars, Tiki Bars and A Whole Lotta Love Tour 2004.”   We are heading back out in two weeks.
May 25, 2004 – Time to hit the road.  Uncle Kracker will be touring most of the year kicking it off in Little Rock, AK with Collective Soul then the summer leg of the Kenny Chesney tour June 3 – Sept. 11 followed by a club tour for the month of October.
March 10, 2004 – What’s up people, I know it’s been a while since my last update, so let’s get to it. Last month I recorded more tracks for the Uncle Kracker album making it a total of Six that will have my drumming. Here are some words I feel describes the upcoming Uncle Kracker record… feel-good pop songs with deep emotion and a little rock edge too. Something for everybody.  I don’t want to give too much away, but I think you all will be pleasantly surprised.  Here’s a picture of us in the studio recently. Click to enlarge, if you like. I have also recorded for the sequel movie “Get Shorty” (John Travolta) called “Be Cool.”  I played drums and percussion for the song “Lady Marmalade,” where it will be the backing track for a karaoke scene. That’s all for now, my updates will be monthly, Peace!
January 26, 2004 – Greetings! I have been in the studio with Uncle Kracker.  His new material is incredible and due out in the Spring, so be sure to check it out.  I am on three tracks. FYI country music fans:  Uncle Kracker, Rascal Flatts & Kenny Chesney will be on tour together this summer, June through September.  Check http://www.pollstar.com for details on when we will be in your town.  Hope to see ya’ll at a show, yee-haw!
January 12, 2004 – Hello everyone, Finally, my official website is up!  Uncle Kracker is off the road for a while and working on a new record, so that gives me time to focus on some of my other projects, like recording for other artists, and my songwriting.  2004 is here and I’m ready for another rousing year of rhythmic annihilation!!
December 20, 2003 – I have been recording with a local up and coming Detroit band called SKIN.  Their sound is dark and melodic alternative rock with definite radio quality.  We cut three tracks and it was great fun!