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Jeff Glidden

About Me

Jeff Glidden has been a professional drummer since the age of 12 and has played virtually every genre of music, from eclectic jazz to new country. In his career, Jeff has had the pleasure of playing some great venues around the country, including The Grand Ol' Opry, The Wildhorse Saloon, and 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN, The Knitting Factory and CBGB's in NYC, and The Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA. He's also had the pleasure of opening for/sharing the stage with/jamming with/recording with some amazing talent: Michael McDonald (Steely Dan, Doobie Bros.), Willie Nelson & Family, Donna Jean Godchaux, Vince Welnick, and Tom Constanten of The Grateful Dead, JGB, members of The Allman Bros. Band, Jim Weider's Project Percolator, Charlie Daniels, members of Phil Lesh & Friends, Keith Urban, Jon Fishman of Phish, Rodney Holmes of Santana/Steve Kimock Band fame, members of Blues Traveler, Gov't Mule, Barbara Mandrell, Karl Denson, members of The Steve Kimock Band...the list goes on and on. Jeff's currently endorsed by Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, Sonor drums, ButtKicker low-frequency transducers, K&K triggers/mics, and tour support through Remo drumheads/Tour Supply, Co. Jeff also teaches drum lessons at The prestigious Hyde School in Bath, Maine. Available for private instruction/performance/recording. Additional info at: www.jeffglidden.comJeff recently worked on the CD "Night Blooming Cereus," by The Sumner McKane Group. 'ECHOES,' National Public Radio's highly acclaimed music program, placed the CD in their Top 25 Listeners' Poll for 2006 (www.echoes.org) and placed it at number four in their Essential CDs of 2006.Jeff can currently be seen playing with a slew of New England's top entertainers including :The Nightrockers-one of New England's busiest bar bands, The Tammy Jackson Band-one of the top country acts in New England,Jenny Paquette-New England/Nashville-based country music sensation,Matt Newberg -Maine's answer to Wilco, featuring Phoenix Vocalist of The Year winner Matt Newberg,Lazy Lightning-New England's Jam Band All-Stars,Jazz guitarist Doug Emery,Keyboardist Jeff Merrow-Keyboardist for Moon Boot Lover,Hoboe-experimental rock driven by rock oboeist Ben Meiklejohn,The Rock-'em Sock-'em Robots-New England reggae/ska mainstays, and rockin' blues powerhouse Tommy O'Connell & The Juke Joint Devils.

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Member Since: 04/10/2006
Band Website: www.jeffglidden.com
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Influences: Influences too numerous to mention but include Jeff Sipe, Mickey Hart, Billy Cobham, The Allman Bros. Band, Rodney Holmes, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, The Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, & Jeff Beck
Sounds Like: Jeff Glidden w/Jenny Paquette, Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, TN

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Professional Drummer Available

Hi, Folks-Trying to fill some holes in my schedule.  If you or somone that you know needs a drummer, please steer them my way.  Thanks in advance.Drummer Jeff Glidden is currently available for perfor...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Phoenix Review of New Matt Newberg CD

Just saw this on Matt Newberg's site and since I played on it, I thought that I'd post it up here.-jg http://thephoenix.com/Portland/Music/63812-MATT-NEWBERG/
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Cellphone Meltdown!! Need Numbers!!!!!

Long and short of it...major cellphone meltdown the other day and I need to re-enter people's numbers, info, etc., etc. Thanks for the help.   jg
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:46:00 GMT

Jeff on new Matt Newberg CD

Hi, All-Just a quick note to let you know that I'm on the new Matt Newberg CD, "Back From The Trail Of Tears."  It's a great new CD of tunes written and produced by my good friend and extraordina...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:38:00 GMT

Modern Drummer Magazine...June 2007 issue...page 26!!

Hi, Everybody-Hope that this blog finds everyone high (at least in spirits) and dry after this latest "storm of the century."  I wonder how many more we'll have this year...erh...century.  I...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:32:00 GMT

Modern Drummer magazine mention

Hi, Everyone-Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be mentioned in an upcoming issue of Modern Drummer magazine.  It will talk about my playing on The Sumner McKane Group CD, "Night B...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:56:00 GMT

If you don't know how to go out, THEN STAY HOME!!!!

Greetings, all-I had an extremely interesting thing happen to me at a gig a couple of weeks ago and just had to tell you all about it.  I'll say in advance that if a similar thing has happened to...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:14:00 GMT

The Sumner McKane Group places in National Public Radio's ECHOES Polls

Howdy, Y'all-This is my first blog entry and it's a great one to start with.  I'll try to keep it short. "Night Blooming Cereus," the CD that I recorded with The Sumner McKane Group earlier ...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:07:00 GMT