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Title: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: k_denmark2 on July 09, 2009, 11:40:03 AM: This is from New Direction's CD Release Concert. They are playing "Mild Hysteria" by Dave Weckl in shouting music!

http://www.youtube.com/v/tEtYzGtxSwg&hl=en&fs=1&
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: diligent-hands on July 09, 2009, 12:13:19 PM: loved it..YES YES YES
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Post by: Jedi3 on July 09, 2009, 01:05:08 PM: Gadzooks!
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Post by: Natejam71 on July 09, 2009, 02:30:31 PM: Lawd have mercy....that was hot....nice post....Stay Blessed, Nate J.
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Post by: Hotsticks1 on July 10, 2009, 05:20:01 AM: Dude do you know how long musicians have been looking for Cal gettin busy on some shout music?!?!?!?! But then to throw in Lil' Scooter and Varo...this is truly a historic clip
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: fretai03 on July 10, 2009, 05:37:54 AM: So which one is Scooter & which one is Varo?
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Post by: stiksnmypocket on July 10, 2009, 07:02:47 AM: Calvin I think I hat you now..... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: LittleDrummerBoyy on July 10, 2009, 07:53:31 AM: keep telling y'all he aint human..

I Quit (lol)

stop playing so much c rod
lol lol
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: 2Trey on July 10, 2009, 10:01:28 AM: Quote from: fretai03 on July 10, 2009, 05:37:54 AM
So which one is Scooter & which one is Varo?

Varo sat down after Calvin and Scooter sat down last. This video really encouraged me to seek the Lord for more creativity and passion behind the set. Be Blessed Calvin, Varo and Scooter!!
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Post by: smarkland38 on July 10, 2009, 10:42:21 AM: Now that is how shout music is to be played
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Post by: MENDOZA on July 10, 2009, 10:57:22 AM: YEAH!!!!!! Nice playing on ALL ends. This is what I love about Calvin......he's different and he INTENDS what he wants to play. Very Wecklish, Vinnieish and Gavin Harrisonish!! Love it!! Hey Calvin, is that the Paul Leim snare?!!! If so, I found my next purchase LOL!! Love the body and crack of the snare. Take care and God Bless.

Carlito
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: GDrummaFan on July 10, 2009, 11:44:16 AM: Quote from: 2Trey on July 10, 2009, 10:01:28 AM
Varo sat down after Calvin and Scooter sat down last. This video really encouraged me to seek the Lord for more creativity and passion behind the set. Be Blessed Calvin, Varo and Scooter!!

THOUGH I COULD BE WRONG

but im jus 99.9% sure that Scooter is the one with that Fro and Varo was last.

I jus love the way these musicians get down ..
you can never go wrong with Weckl or Cal ..
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: fLaT-fIfTh on July 10, 2009, 12:15:38 PM: I think Calvin should be on GospelChops.

God bless ;D
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Post by: cdrums116 on July 10, 2009, 01:22:23 PM: Quote from: MENDOZA on July 10, 2009, 10:57:22 AM
YEAH!!!!!! Nice playing on ALL ends. This is what I love about Calvin......he's different and he INTENDS what he wants to play. Very Wecklish, Vinnieish and Gavin Harrisonish!! Love it!! Hey Calvin, is that the Paul Leim snare?!!! If so, I found my next purchase LOL!! Love the body and crack of the snare. Take care and God Bless.

Carlito

That's the Paul Leim. I have it in both 5.5x14 and 6.5x14
My favorites right now
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: cdrums116 on July 10, 2009, 01:33:46 PM: Man, Lil Jeral is a monster and so is Varo. Be looking out for them dudes....you bout to see them a whole lot more!!
Be blessed LGM
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Post by: fretai03 on July 10, 2009, 04:46:03 PM: Hmmm... I keep getting to 4:31 and then the vid won't carry on.
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Post by: SneakerHead on July 10, 2009, 06:33:26 PM: That DW is where it's at.
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Post by: j_kay on July 11, 2009, 09:47:31 AM: Great playing and awesome timekeeping with the MPC!
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Post by: trixx on July 11, 2009, 10:44:15 AM: Quote from: fLaT-fIfTh on July 10, 2009, 12:15:38 PM
I think Calvin should be on GospelChops.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA VERY SMART CALVIN. NO RESPNONCE... LOL.. SO HALARIOUSE.. GERALD ANSWER YOUR PHONE SOME TIME MAN. YOU CANT BE THAT BUSY. CAUSE YOUR ALWAYS ON LGM.
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: cdrums116 on July 12, 2009, 04:47:39 PM: Oh nah, I wasn't ignoring the GospelChops remark! For the record, I have not been invited to GospelChops. Hopefully one day, I'll get an invite, and my schedule will permit to me to d sum'n with Gerald. To end all speculation, I have no grude, dislike or beef with Gerald and GospelChops. I strongly agree that without GospelChops, MD would've never have given the platform to the guys they did at their festival. If we all would support my mans, we wouldn't need that festival!
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: trixx on July 12, 2009, 05:01:19 PM: Well Look a there folks. I think its going down. Calvin Rodgers on Shed Sessions Vol. 3

I would love to see that. Gerald make that happen. Man Calvin whats up with your bands CD. I heard you have a project soon to drop. I just want you to know your approach to drumming is really fresh and exciting in gospel music and any music you play. I really believe its the life and anointing you bring to the kit and your humble attitude off the kit thats makes you so great and lets god keep elevating you to greater plato.....
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Post by: sabian juice on July 13, 2009, 02:29:17 AM: Quote from: trixx on July 12, 2009, 05:01:19 PM
Well Look a there folks. I think its going down. Calvin Rodgers on Shed Sessions Vol. 3

I would love to see that. Gerald make that happen. Man Calvin whats up with your bands CD. I heard you have a project soon to drop. I just want you to know your approach to drumming is really fresh and exciting in gospel music and any music you play. I really believe its the life and anointing you bring to the kit and your humble attitude off the kit thats makes you so great and lets god keep elevating you to greater plato.....

I remember playing with that stuff in kindergarten! ;) ;D
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Post by: j_kay on July 13, 2009, 07:54:35 AM: Plateau.

Plato: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Plato-raphael.jpg/100px-Plato-raphael.jpg)
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 13, 2009, 09:07:51 AM: Quote from: GDrummaFan on July 10, 2009, 11:44:16 AM
THOUGH I COULD BE WRONG

but im jus 99.9% sure that Scooter is the one with that Fro and Varo was last.

*Co-Sign*

Video was hot though, Cal...i dont know where you get that energy from homie!!!!1
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Post by: soul_drummer on July 13, 2009, 11:47:58 AM: varo is the last one
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Post by: fLaT-fIfTh on July 13, 2009, 12:52:06 PM: Quote from: cdrums116 on July 12, 2009, 04:47:39 PM
Oh nah, I wasn't ignoring the GospelChops remark! For the record, I have not been invited to GospelChops. Hopefully one day, I'll get an invite, and my schedule will permit to me to d sum'n with Gerald. To end all speculation, I have no grude, dislike or beef with Gerald and GospelChops. I strongly agree that without GospelChops, MD would've never have given the platform to the guys they did at their festival. If we all would support my mans, we wouldn't need that festival!

Thank you for this kind and gracious post. I realize that you didn't have to do it and I also realize that you just crushed the devil's dome. Amen, somebody??? There is no beef here. Those who would try to suggest such a thing simply end up looking foolish.... again.
IMO, Calvin Rodgers is and has been THEE CAT in gospel drumming. Many others have crossed over to secular music while Calvin continues to build his legacy of RECORDED WORKS within the gospel community.
We shall give you your flowers while you can smell them, my brother.

We have not because we.... standby....

God bless 8)
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Post by: Audiocr381ve on July 13, 2009, 04:21:44 PM: Quote from: j_kay on July 13, 2009, 07:54:35 AM
Plateau.

Plato: ([url]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Plato-raphael.jpg/100px-Plato-raphael.jpg[/url])

=Made my day.

:D
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 13, 2009, 06:06:33 PM: Calvin Rogers, Kevin Hayden on GC vol..3 oh yes yes yes
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 13, 2009, 06:33:07 PM: sorry but this just came to me..gospelchops vol 3..

Calvin Rogers
Nissan Stewart
Jerome Flood
Chris Dave
Kevin Hayden
Marcus Thomas...just to name a few...
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Post by: Natejam71 on July 13, 2009, 07:56:50 PM: Yo Flat..in the future make sure you include a seasoned veteran dvd which may include the gospel great drummers of the likes of Jeff "Lo" Davis, Terry Baker, Calvin "Coon" Naper, Ledell Abrahms, Joel Smith, Jeff Leslie (nuff respect solid pocket and too many hit albums with Hezekiah Walker), I know I a missing a few more...help me out brothers..Stay Blessed, Nate J.
Title: Re: Calvin Rodgers, Lil' Scooter and Varo
Post by: k_denmark2 on July 14, 2009, 12:48:20 AM: Quote from: GDrummaFan on July 10, 2009, 11:44:16 AM
THOUGH I COULD BE WRONG

but im jus 99.9% sure that Scooter is the one with that Fro and Varo was last.

I jus love the way these musicians get down ..
you can never go wrong with Weckl or Cal ..

True..... Scooter is 2nd and Varo is last
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 08:32:40 AM: Quote from: diligent-hands on July 13, 2009, 06:33:07 PM
sorry but this just came to me..gospelchops vol 3..

Calvin Rogers
Nissan Stewart
Jerome Flood
Chris Dave
Kevin Hayden
Marcus Thomas...just to name a few...

?/? ?/? ?/? ?/?

No drama dude....but Marcus???? I dont know...what am I missing????
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Post by: teflonminds88 on July 14, 2009, 09:45:20 AM: Quote from: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 08:32:40 AM
?/? ?/? ?/? ?/?

No drama dude....but Marcus???? I dont know...what am I missing????

Hey I was going to say the same about Nisan ?/? I enjoy his playing, but just not in a shed situation :-\
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 11:13:48 AM: Quote from: teflonminds88 on July 14, 2009, 09:45:20 AM
Hey I was going to say the same about Nisan ?/? I enjoy his playing, but just not in a shed situation :-\

Yeah...I feel ya. I dont know Marcus is just so one dimensional to me, he has a ton of videos on youtube, and its just he's so predictable. Nisan too...not in a shed sessionz. Hey...but my boy lil Dave from Coopers Temple would be nice. Ask C-Rodgers about him!!!
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 11:26:31 AM: man lil dave is good, but he rely to much on tracks...but dont get me wrong dude is nice...

ayo DRUMMA see if u would of came to the MUSICAL AT MY CHURCH, when Doobie asked me to get some local cats to play the offering...i told Marcus to hop on the set...and once he did,it was a WRAP!!!...but n e ways..in a SHED SESSION not to many Cats wanna see mr.Thomas...
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 11:32:11 AM: trust me on GOSPELCHOPS he will hold it down..but to each his own

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB93qI5jN5M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB93qI5jN5M)
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 11:46:43 AM: Quote from: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 11:32:11 AM
trust me on GOSPELCHOPS he will hold it down..but to each his own

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB93qI5jN5M[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB93qI5jN5M[/url])

Probaly so....Alot people say Marcus is a beast, but just me personally havent seen it yet. Oh...and check out the Drummers Gone Wild clip on youtube, with him, calvin, and I forget the other. Also he has clips with his jazz ensemble too, so even though Marc Cooper nem like to play with tracks Dave can truly hold it down without em'. Check em out on youtube "Dave Chiverton" ....oh and call me dude 727-386-4566
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 12:32:10 PM: dude trust me i seen the dude play live..i know he's nice..and i seen that utube vid also..plus im getting sick of u changing ur phone too..lol i got you chief..
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 02:58:39 PM: Quote from: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 12:32:10 PM
dude trust me i seen the dude play live..i know he's nice..and i seen that utube vid also..plus im getting sick of u changing ur phone too..lol i got you chief..

i change numbers every season....so look out for the fall!!!! ;) j/k Hit me up!!!
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 08:02:53 PM: Lil' Dave is very dope!!! Watch out yall!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z24jng88Krw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z24jng88Krw)
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 14, 2009, 08:07:55 PM: You know I had to make a come back off your Marcus vid!!!! Lol!!!
I wouldnt be me if I didnt!! :D
Its all in love....my brother from another mother!!
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Post by: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 11:54:45 PM: we are talking about gospelCHOPS right..??? ok well this vid is for u DRUMMA...espicially the 1;20 mark..lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVhzGKnmcl8&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVhzGKnmcl8&feature=related)
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Post by: hallchamp on July 15, 2009, 12:20:49 PM: Yo Nate I would love to see that seasoned gospel DVD...what about jeremey haynes (i made have messed up the spelling) to that list of drummers...
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Post by: Natejam71 on July 15, 2009, 01:02:36 PM: Quote from: hallchamp on July 15, 2009, 12:20:49 PM
Yo Nate I would love to see that seasoned gospel DVD...what about jeremey haynes (i made have messed up the spelling) to that list of drummers...

Yeah definitely cant forget Jeremy Haynes..no doubt...He is a definite...Stay Blessed, nate j.
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Post by: Da_Drumma on July 16, 2009, 10:22:18 AM: Quote from: diligent-hands on July 14, 2009, 11:54:45 PM
we are talking about gospelCHOPS right..??? ok well this vid is for u DRUMMA...espicially the 1;20 mark..lol

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVhzGKnmcl8&feature=related[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVhzGKnmcl8&feature=related[/url])

Oh come on Diligent....I tell you what, the only one I will truly say I enjoyed was the one with the Rain On Us solos. It was pretty tight, great ideas, and showed us a little something different. Although he was just fiddling around. I think maybe if he took on a better approach of drumming, he would be way better than he is. I definately dont like his playing w/ Cepeda McKay. It might not be him even, but probaly the music Cepeda writes....idk. Im going to come check him out again though. I will post the Rain On Us vid of him when I get home.
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Post by: GDrummaFan on July 20, 2009, 10:53:57 AM: Well since yall talking bout who yall would like to see in GCSSV3,
i thought i might put my idea in and say i would like to see people that brings different tastes in drumming. Like each one of them have their own type of vibe. like i wouldnt wanna see Spanky and Chris Dave..Eric Moore and Skeeter in the same DVD cuz they are more alike in my ears.

[sidenote] I AM NOT KNOCKING DOWN ANY OF THOSE DRUMMERS! I ENJOY TO WATCH THEM ALL!

Somebody mentioned Calvin R. and Jeremy Haynes and ill add in Spanky cuz those three are amazing and they all bring something different.

then, of course have somebody like Aaron Spears to go over that bar line lol
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Post by: D-Nice on July 27, 2009, 08:31:10 PM: BLAZIN...

Yo, If Gospelchops puts on a drum festival everybody iz goin to that, best believe. Thats good idea! I 've never been to a drum workshop, or festival..anything like that, but if gospelchops put one on....u can't miss that!

gerald ill design the logo 4 free if u do it
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Post by: drumzalicious on July 28, 2009, 10:58:27 AM: For some reason Calvin dont look right on DW lol he's been behind to many Yamaha's

Everyone sounds good tho it was my first time seeing Lil Scooter and Varo.

Oh and C-Rod on Shed Sessions 3? interesting

Is Justin Tyson on it as well? i thought i heard wind of that. ;D
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Post by: fLaT-fIfTh on July 28, 2009, 02:00:40 PM: Just to add some clarity to this thread... The roster for SSV3 has been established and it does not include C-Rod. However, you never know what the future holds.
Additionally, if there are particular musicians that you would like to see on a GC project, I would advise you to seek out those cats and encourage them make themselves available. However, you must note that successful sheds are not made by any individual. Projects of this sort MUST have a certain atmosphere to achieve the goal. Although skill levels may be high individually, every musician is not a good "fit" with every other musician.

God bless ;)