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Marty Knepp

About Me

I have been playing the drums since I was 6 years old. I started playing Big Band while at Arundel High School and I cant get enough of the style. I have fallen in love with Latin music and can't get enough of it. I went To Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. I had the opportunity to play all the time. I am currently working on a Big Band drum book. Over the years I have learned a couple things about playing Big Band drums. The thing that has help me the most is, leading a couple of big bands.I am also teaching at AACC, I direct the Jazz band. These has given me much insight about how a big band is supposed to play. I am also working on some type of online lessons or podcast about big band., Stay tuned.. I created my layout at KillerKiwi.net

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 03/01/2007
Band Website: www.bigbandcaliente.com www.bigbanddrumming.com
Band Members: Projects: Big Band Caliente, Set Theory, Clem Ehoff Trio, Miche fambro, Blue Moon Big Band,Gail Marten, Annapolis Christian Big Band
Influences: Jeff Hamilton, Mark Walker, Gary Burton, Phil Butts, Andy Narrell,
Record Label: Caliente Jazz
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Big Band Caliente

The band is back in playing again. What a pleasure it is to have al these players willing to come out and read and play together. We are looking forward to many concerts and gigs in 2008. Thanks to a...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:56:00 GMT

Musical Happenings

What a great time for me as a drummer. I have just come off a great concert with my big band. The band sounded great. To top that Miche Fambro opened the concert in a way that I can only say I was sp...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:09:00 GMT

Miche fambro , Mark Foster

I  had a chance to play with these 2 guys today what a blast. Miche is one of the most happening  performers I have ever played with . Mark Foster is simply one the best bass playe...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:22:00 GMT

Big Band Caliente Live

The band played in Rehoboth Beach on June 16th. The band played their ass off. The grooves were out of control. , people were dancing in the streets.  They will be paying in Crofton this Sunday J...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:32:00 GMT

Website up and running

My Big Band Drumming website is now working Check it out. More hip things to come www.bigbanddrumming.com  
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:16:00 GMT

Big Band Drumming Website

I have decided to start a Big Band Drumming website. I plan on offering tips and online lessons for playing big band music. I would also like to have pod casts  for lessons.  Some ...
Posted by on Thu, 31 May 2007 08:29:00 GMT

Big Band Caliente

Back to it tonight , the band is getting ready for 2 upcmoing concerts, Rehoboth and Crofton. The band will be on fire. Check us out if you can
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 08:02:00 GMT

She is finally here

On Saturday a cool thing happened, Aubry Michelle Knepp was born at 12:19pm. Everyone is doing well. What a cool thing to happen
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:10:00 GMT

Frank Cramblitt,Thanks for the idea

Thanks to my Friend Frank Cramblitt, I am now working on a article about how to change grooves. I am putting together my thoughts on how to do this without screwing the groove or just changing in the ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:12:00 GMT

Blue Moon Big band

Blue moon  made  it's way into the recording studio. The band was in Rockville Md at Omega studios. It was a rough start to our recording but I am sure the band will rebound and produce a to...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:46:00 GMT