by Kevin Morton | Nov 29, 2016 | Articles, Inspiration
As I write this, I am about to start the second in a series of five gigs this weekend. I’ve got about ten minutes to start time, and I thought I’d write a little bit about a particular night many years ago that brought me to the point to where I am today....
by Kevin Morton | Nov 28, 2016 | Articles, Inspiration
Another great day in San Diego, and this Sunday afternoon I’m doing a fun gig at a park by the bay. One drummer (me), two percussionists, a steel drum player, and a saxophonist/flutist. Island music for a big picnic. After the first set, Ron, the steel pan...
by Kevin Morton | Nov 27, 2016 | Articles, Inspiration
Each drummer is unique, and it goes without saying that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. But if you’re at all serious about drumming, your goal should quite obviously be to minimize your weaknesses and have as many strengths as possible. If your...
by Kevin Morton | Nov 26, 2016 | Articles, Inspiration
A while back I was going through a box of rags to do some chores when I came across an old tee shirt I had bought on my honeymoon. My wife and I were on the island of Martinique (where the merengue dance originated) more than 25 years ago, when we came upon this...