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Working Drummer’s Boot Camp

HALIFAX MAY 31!!

About Me

THE WORKING DRUMMER’S BOOT CAMP
FEATURING CHRIS SUTHERLAND
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THE BIG CALLS FOR SESSIONS AND GIGS?
DO YOU HAVE ALL THE TOOLS TO STAY WORKING?
WHEN YOU GET THE CALL, WILL YOU SURVIVE?
A very different and intense MASTER CLASS.
Designed to get every drummer in shape to face ANY freelancing challenge.
A complete run through of almost anything you might encounter in the music business. Live skills, studio skills, networking skills, and getting every possible aspect of your drumming ready for anything.
- Live performances by Chris Sutherland
- Student playing and class interaction.
It’s a tough business, learn how a pro stays impossibly busy, gets called over and over, and can tackle ANY call with confidence.
GET THE CALLS… NAIL THE GIGS… BE READY FOR ANYTHING!
To book Chris for a Boot Camp at your music school or store email us at [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/28/2007
Band Members: Master Class by Chris Sutherland.

Growing up in a musical household, listening to every style imaginable, lets Chris be comfortable in any situation. Pop, rock, country, metal, jazz, progressive rock, zydeco, broadway musical, and bluegrass, all appear in his resume.

Chris recently finished the 30th Anniversary tour with classic rock legends SAGA. The sold out tour of Europe was captured on DVD and will be in stores soon.

Chris has performed with Canadian Rock Legend Kim Mitchell since 1999. They are currently touring to support the new CD "Ain't Life Amazing".

In 2006 Chris recorded Doc Walker's self titled cd in Nashville with producer Justin Neibank. They spent early 2007 on the "Locked and Loaded" with Dierks Bentley touring North America. The cd has spawned three top ten hits and two number one videos with "Trying To Get Back To You" and "Driving With The Brakes On".

From 2003 to 2005 Chris was the principal drummer for the Toronto production of the hit musical Mamma Mia. Based on the music of ABBA, It is one of the most popular musicals of all time.

As a freelance musician, Chris has performed and recorded with Sass Jordan, Amanda Falk, Michelle Wright, The Wilkinsons, Randy Bachman, Streetheart, Willie Mack, At The Door, Burton Cummings, Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Daniel Lavoie, and many more.

As a session player Chris has recorded commercials for Coke, Tim Hortons, NFL, NHL, Coors Light, Budweiser, CFL, The Toronto Blue Jays, and hundreds more. He has also recorded televison and film work for MTV, Teletoon, YTV, CTV, CBC, and many feature films. He has co written music for producer Ridley Scott's short "Nightfish".

He studied at PIT with instructors Steve Houghton, Joe Porcaro, Casey Scheurell, and Ralph Humphrey. He has also studied privately with Ed Soph, Jim Chapin, and Gregg Bissonette.

Chris Endorses Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Converse Shoes and Chip and Pepper.

Kim Mitchell Band 2007

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

HALIFAX MAY 31

HALIFAX!!Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pmLocation Buckley's Music - Mackay Hall $ 5.00Street: 6208 Quinpool Rd.City/Town:Halifax, NS Contact InfoPhone: 9024295588Email: dmackay@buck...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Fri, 16 May 2008 11:11:00 PST

Deric Ruttan Tour!

I will be touring western Canada with Deric Ruttan from April 16th to May 2nd.www.dericruttan.netGo check out Deric’s site for dates and locations!...AND MAKE SURE YOU COME AND SAY HI IF YOU MAK...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:09:00 PST

Music Cellar Winnipeg

Thank you to The Music Cellar and David Schneider for the TWO successful boot camps on March 2nd.The classes were crammed full into the class room 20+ at a time. And a special thank you to all the stu...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:19:00 PST

ALBUM OF THE YEAR for Doc Walker!

Doc Walker won ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards. Thanks to the guys in the band and producer Justin Neibank. It was an experience I will never forget. I really enjoyed play...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:10:00 PST

Drums ETC cover feature interview.

Chris Sutherland is the featured cover story in the May / June issue of DRUMS ETC magazine. Here is the interview by Gerard Gannon. I first heard about Chris Sutherland while browsing the links on Can...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:22:00 PST

Old 2006 Black Page Interview.

Thanks to Sean Mitchell and The Black Page for this interview. October 2006This months issue of The Black Page takes on a local flavor. Brandon's own Chris Sutherland has been the groove monster behin...
Posted by Working Drummers Boot Camp on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:54:00 PST