Muzickjunki91

I am still tripping but heres my entire day.

So I woke up around 11am and I call Derico Watson and we chat for a bit and made a few more calls to a friend of mine (who happens to be named Ian XD) to get him a ticket so he can come to the show.

Derico texts me back saying "Don't come until 3-4:00 nothing is set up yet" which left me plenty of time.

Ian arrives to my house around 3:45 and we leave around 4:00 and we arrive around 4:45 and I call Derico again to let him know whats up but I obviously called him during soundcheck so Ian and I got something to eat on the way there we saw Anthony Wellington (Vic's bassist and bass tech) chillin outside the venue talking to Dave Welsh (Another bassist in the show and he played trumpet too) they were REALLY REALLY nice people.

So after we talked to Anthony Wellington,Ian noticed one of Vic's drummers, JD Blair so I walked in nervously and introduced myself,told him how I really enjoyed his playing and it will be my first time seeing him play because the first 3 times I saw Victor, Derico was behind the drums playing for him but I knew if JD and Derico will be playing together things are gonna be crazy. JD is such a humble and comedic guy! Very positive energy. I also mentioned to him that I was invited by Derico as a guest because I won a recent competition by Vic firth and then he gets shocked and wants me to sit in on a song of his called "20/20". Now I'm nervous but I didn't believe him but I told him " I would be honored but don't get mad if I butcher your song" JD said, "Don't worry I've heard you play and it's all about teamwork" and he said it very genuinely and with a big smile which made me gain confidence in myself. So I thanked JD for his time and Ian and I looked for a restaurant.

We headed to a restaurant called "Stan and Jones Saloon" (Check it out here www.stanandjoessaloon.com/)

This is what I ate: A burger with Provalone Cheese and cheesestake bits on it with onions,lettuce and fries with old bay seasoning on it!


I COULDN'T EAT IT ALL but I ate most of it and it was FRIKKIN delicious!

We head back to the Venue and my friend/student Duncan comes out and we chat as I pick up the tickets I have reserved for Ian and I.


We just talked about the sound check and stuff and then Derico comes out we hug and we catch up,Steve and Dunan walk in and we start talking about life and music and whatnot.

Then Derico comes I got more calls but when we headed outside I saw 2 more familiar faces.

Lee Pearson (who is currently touring with Spyro Gyra) and Dennis Chambers (a legendary drummer who is currently working with Carlos Santana) were there outside the venue just chatting and they were super happy to see me. Dennis congratulated me on winning the competition and I'm just not used to this attention then Dennis asked Lee and I what we would like to drink. I was taken aback a bit because

1. a world famous drummer just asked me what I wanted to drink
2. I was just congratulated by someone who is world famous
3. WHAT?!

Lee just asked for an orange juice and I just asked for Cranberry juice and Dennis gave us some funny faces then Dennis asked "How old are you" and I told him "I just turned 21 this March" and he gave me this face practically saying "You sure you don't want anything to drink?" I said "I don't drink lololol" we conversate a bit more and he heads inside to get Lee and I our drinks and he joked and said "You might wanna smell that" knowing Dennis he could be serious but he's known to be a jokester when he's around people he knows.

I was having the time of my life and the JD Blair comes out again and we joke even more and then he mentions to Dennis that I'll be sitting in tonight and I get nervous all over again.


Then Victor Wooten comes out and lets us know the show is about to start so we head inside and sit down. I was in the front row sitting to the right behind Derico's drums so yeah I was taking notes all night.

I was having a blast! then during Steve Baily's bass solo JD taps me on the shoulder to let me know that I'll be sitting in on the next song so I'm nervous all over again because I was like "FUCK HE'S SERIOUS"

The next song starts and it's "Imagine this" from Vic's 2000 release "Yin-Yang" and then it heads into JD's song "20/20" (which isn't released yet) and he introduces me onto the stage and I jump on the kit and start playing.


I was soooooo nervous because I never heard this song before and they had a rhythmic break so anytime it happened I just let them play the break and I just came in on the 1 but when I got a solo I didn't play much but everybody apparently loved it!

After I was finished performing everybody just gave me so much love….something I am NOT used to especially coming from musicians. Everybody was giving me high fives and "Great job" and I was like "WOW I DID IT"

After the band finished their last song JD dragged me to the band's changing room and I was introduced to Vic again,Dave Welsh,Steve Bailey (who is the head bass instructor at Berklee School of Music CONGRATS TO HIM) and everybody and they just gave me more love and encouragement which was something I really need I'm still trying to figure out how this happened.

after the show I couldn't leave the venue people were telling me how much they enjoyed my playing it was just an AMAZING show and a day I'll never forget….SOOOO OVERWHELMING!

BTW I have a feeling I might be working with Dave Welsh soon!!! I passed out sooo many business cards yesterday!!! YEAHHHHH!!!! X3

Yesterday! I WON THE VIC FIRTH COMPETITION YESTERDAY!!!!!! I was up since yesterday morning whoring myself basically to get as many votes as possible!

I wouldn't have been able to win if it weren't for you guys....how I feel right now?

I feel....I feel....like this

youtu.be/n_w4oSCJIQk



This is what I won thanks to you guys who voted for me!

A personal congratulations from Keith and a video feature on VICFIRTH.COM
Limited Edition 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride from Zildjian, autographed by Keith
Gretsch Brooklyn chrome over brass snare drum (5 × 14)
6 pairs of the new Keith Carlock signature stick
Vic Firth backpack with detachable stick bag
Vic Firth practice pad
Vic Firth Stick Caddy
Exclusive Keith Carlock performance DVD
LP Rock Cowbell, autographed by Keith
LP 8" Micro-Snare
LP twist shakers

For those who DO NOT know who Keith Carlock is....he has played for

Sting
John Mayer
James Taylor
Rudder
Steely Dan
Donald Fagen
Walter Becker
Chris Botti
Diana Ross
Paula Abdul
Wayne Krantz
The Blues Brothers
Lou Marini
Faith Hill
Rascal Flatts
The Blues Brothers
Grover Washington Jr.
Harry Belafonte
David Johansen
Betty
Carman
Freddy Cole
Michael Harris
Jimmy Tunnell
Heads Up Super Band
Joe McBride
Gerald Veasley
Kenny Blake
Will Lee
Richard Bona
Pamela Williams
Jack Ingram
Bette Midler
Leni Stern
Rhett Tyler
David Binney


GO TO www.vicfirth.com and check out the video!

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I entered a Play along drum contest a few weeks ago and almost a half a week ago I got word I made it into the top final 6 of the competition!!!!

NOW MORE THAN EVER I NEED YOUR VOTES!!!!!! PLEASE CLICK THESE 2 LINKS AND VOTE FOR ME!!!


apps.facebook.com/vicfirthcont…


if you don't have facebook YOU CAN VOTE HERE! promoshq.wildfireapp.com/websi…

Vote for "Teddy Grant"

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR GETTING ME INTO THE FINALS!!! I normally don't have the best luck on winning anything but you guys have helped me in a major way to get here and I can't thank you enough for that!!!

PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO YOUR FRIENDS AS WELL!!!! I NEED EVERY VOTE I CAN GET!

BTW prizes are

Grand Prize is:

A personal congratulations from Keith and a video feature on VICFIRTH.COM
Limited Edition 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride from Zildjian, autographed by Keith
Gretsch Brooklyn chrome over brass snare drum (5 × 14)
6 pairs of the new Keith Carlock signature stick
Vic Firth backpack with detachable stick bag
Vic Firth practice pad
Vic Firth Stick Caddy
Exclusive Keith Carlock performance DVD
LP Rock Cowbell, autographed by Keith
LP 8" Micro-Snare
LP twist shakers


Second Place is:

Limited Edition 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride from Zildjian, autographed by Keith
Gretsch Full Range snare drum (5 × 12)
6 pairs of the new Keith Carlock signature stick
Vic Firth essentials stick bag
Exclusive Keith Carlock performance DVD
LP Black Beauty Cowbell
LP Jingle Qube
LP medium pitch Jam Block

My first guess is that this person is one of those intelligent trolls that thinks they have an opinion.


ANYWAYS....Remember that bittersweet disease journal (READ HERE muzickjunki91.deviantart.com/j…)

Well I posted my thoughts on youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKGVAX…

Now it was just my opinion and I would've defended her if she would've properly handled the situation. Now there is a comment from a user named "Kittysnowene" this person somehow has a chip on their shoulder behind the computer screen thinking their opinion will change their way of someone's thinking when they don't have any videos of their own.

NOW....What started all of this was me responding to this person [Kittysnowene] on the original flying lotus video that caused the whole uproar and I was the only one going against the grain.

This person sent me a personal message on youtube saying "I'm going to assume you're not an artist and probably don't know a single thing about the controversy about dA artists and Youtube vids."

I COULD NOT respond to her becuase I was not "A friend" on her youtube page...which is a form of bitchassness.

Then she left comments on my video saying:

"but you DO NOT have a clue how many musicians come to other artists saying "I'm here because (insert artist)
That number is very little lol."

I responded "Really now? A LOT of musicians come to other artists due to sampling. Most of the time it's other artists or just the listeners plain and simple.
Just recently Frank Ocean covered a Coldplay song called Strawberry Swing at Coachella
SOOO many people were bought to cold play because of Frank Ocean.
I have NO clue on who you are but for the fact for you to be so condencending to think your view is the only correct view is quite hilarious."


Then Snowy says "The ignorance that you show is hurting me psychically.
How do you know that the people brought to Coldplay was a big number? (It's obvious she didn't watch the coldplay video that clearly says in the comments "Frank ocean bought me here")
You ARE aware that comparing Frank Ocean to BitterSweet disease is irrelevant right? And you are aware of why internet artists despise seeing their works on YouTube?
I'm going to assume you haven't draw anything have you?"

I responded: "Whatever. To answer your question if you check out the video of Strawberry swing you'll see a lot of comments saying "Frank Ocean bought me here" .
And NO I was using Frank Ocean as an example to respond to YOUR comment not to talk about BSD.I am done talking this is appearantly going anywhere ALSO  I talked to Bittersweet and the reason why I was definding that uploader because of how BSD reacted to this.

and CONTINUED: No I don't draw I do photography and I've been on DA for 5 years plus I've met my share of professional artists.
I appreciate the art and when I see people using art I know where it's from and they claim it as their own I contact the original artist but if the person doesn't know any better on "artists rights" I will let the uploader know that they should credit the artist and ask for permission as well."

after that I blocked kittysnowene but I swear if I do find out who this kittysnowene is....I'll put this person on blast on youtube.

Is Kittysnowene even on DA?

I entered a contest created by Keith Carlock and VicFirth

HERE IS THE LINK! www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Hknq…

PLEASE PASS IT ALONG TO YOUR FRIENDS!!!! I really want to win this!

Grand Prize is:

A personal congratulations from Keith and a video feature on VICFIRTH.COM
Limited Edition 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride from Zildjian, autographed by Keith
Gretsch Brooklyn chrome over brass snare drum (5 × 14)
6 pairs of the new Keith Carlock signature stick
Vic Firth backpack with detachable stick bag
Vic Firth practice pad
Vic Firth Stick Caddy
Exclusive Keith Carlock performance DVD
LP Rock Cowbell, autographed by Keith
LP 8" Micro-Snare
LP twist shakers


Second Place is:

Limited Edition 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride from Zildjian, autographed by Keith
Gretsch Full Range snare drum (5 × 12)
6 pairs of the new Keith Carlock signature stick
Vic Firth essentials stick bag
Exclusive Keith Carlock performance DVD
LP Black Beauty Cowbell
LP Jingle Qube
LP medium pitch Jam Block


ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CLICK LIKE!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Hknq…