I have been playing drums professionally for about 30 years. In this time I have had the opportunity to play in many different musical styles.
I began playing in Montreal in local rock groups and cover bands in the late 70's, and in 1982 I started playing with Kate and Anna McGarrigle. During the 80's I played with different bands ranging in styles from funk, jazz/standards, to blues and rock. In 1988 I joined The Stephen Barry Band, a traditional blues and R&B group. I worked with this band for ten years, recording four CD’s, and performing with blues legends Buddy Guy, Big Mama Thornton, and Vann 'Piano Man' Walls. In 1987 I started playing with Michel Pagliaro, on a couple of albums and a tour of Quebec. In the late 80's and through the 90's I was playing in a lot of different groups, with a fair amount studio work happening at the same time. I did some gigs and recorded with Emmylou Harris, and on a session in L.A. featuring Richard Thompson. I have played on over 30 albums over the years. From 1999 to 2001 I was on tour with Jean Pierre Ferland, and performed on two CDs. My drumming influences are varied, and include Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, and Billy Cobham, as well as Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith and Stewart Copeland. i also love the drummers who played on all of the original, ground-breaking recordings in blues, jazz, R&B and funk.
I am presently performing in the Montreal area with various cover bands, including my new R&B band, “Vinyl Grooveâ€, and I still perform with the McGarrigle sisters. I’ve been teaching drums steadily for the last seven years, and am available for private lessons in Montreal. I have released my first book: “Groove and Techniqueâ€, which will be available at music stores throughout the country in October of 2007. I have also been doing clinics for Pearl Canada, at schools and music stores throughout Quebec.Come visit me at my web page: johnmccolgan.com
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