Here is a bit about me:

I am originally from Liverpool, NY, just outside of Syracuse. It's a good place to be from.

Here is how I got my start. 1972, I was 5. I have no idea who is on the drumhead.

Flash forward to 1984, first rock band Vantage Point, thanks Bob for the pic
and sweet version of Stone Cold by Rainbow!

Actually, Bob "Roz" Rozwod was the first guitarist I jammed with, 8th grade.
We played Dazed & Confused by Led Zeppelin.

A funny side note is that Bob played Big Brother & The Holding Company's Cheap Thrills for me,
who knew that I would end up touring with them 17 years later.

More photos

Education:

Graduate of Musician's Institute (P. I.T.), Hollywood, California, 3/92.

AS Degree in Business, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York, 5/87.

 

Tour & Stage Experience:

Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janis Joplin's original band)

European tour 2002 / Midwest tour winter 2001

Here are photos from my 2002 European tour with Big Brother & The Holding Company,

San Diego Repertory Theater- Love,Janis 2001, 2002

San Diego Repertory Theater-Working 2002

Countless bands, musicians, jam sessions.

 

Published Works:

"Beginning Independence for Rock and Alternative Drumming"

"Studies in Drum Set Independence Vol. 1 & 2"

published by Mel Bay Publications.

Modern Drummer Jan.09 and April 09:
Burning on Double Bass: Kick-Ass Exercises for your Feet Part 1 and 2.

Contributing writer for Drum! Magazine

Contributing writer for Cyberdrum

 

Studied under:

Ralph Humphrey: Odd Meter

Joe Porcaro: Studio work

Chuck Flores: Jazz concepts

Vinnie Ludovico: Improvisational concepts

Jim Ahearn/Matt Savage: Drum Corps Percussion

Endorsed by:

Paiste Cymbals

Promark Drumsticks

Evans Drumheads

Player and Fan of Pearl Drums for the last 24 years!

Teacher since 1985:
emphasis on double bass, odd meter, independence, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Blues, Rock.

Contact info:

vinny@anotherstateofmind.com