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Gary Weiss

About Me

Gary Weiss' dynamic drumming style has earned him the reputation of being one of the nation's finest and most respected musicians. He is a creative player who allows the sharp precision of his style to emerge without overshadowing the music. His energy and versatility intoxicate the listener.He has entertained audiences for over two decades in various clubs, as well as major venues, such as Madison Square Garden, Continental Airlines Arena (now the IZOD Center) and the PNC Bank Arts Center. His intensity at a young age earned him a first place victory in the Louis Bellson/Slingerland Regional Drum Contest in 1979.Gary is well versed in all genres of music and is a proficient chart reader. His talent, professionalism and reliabilty makes him number one on the list for any drumming situation.Gary has worked with music legends who include Dion---Gary US Bonds---Southside Johnny---Tiffany---Maxine Nightingale---Little Anthony and the Imperials---The Duprees---The Drifters---The Temptations---Percy Sledge---The Hollies---Thelma Houston---Bowser---Wolfman Jack---Tommy Roe---Freddy'BoomBoom Canon---The Chiffons---The Coasters---'Lightning' Lou Christie---Tavares---and the list goes on and on totalling approximately 100+ artists to date. Features of my One Minus Music CDDrummers: – Increase your drumming vocabulary by hearing a variety of musical genres. – Hear how fills and dynamics are applied to various rhythms. – No loops or machines; JUST LIVE DRUMS played in song form with no other instruments, so you're really able to hear what's being played. – Over seven minutes of drum solo ideas. – Audio comments and rhythms slowed down and discussed. –Link to website www.garyweissdrums.net to view transcriptions with explanations and suggestions of each track.Guitars, Keyboards, Bass: – Become aware of a variety of musical styles. – Broaden your musical knowledge and improve your skills. – Play along with a "live drummer" to styles such as Rock, Jazz, Latin, Motown, R&B, etc. – Put in the CD and practice your lessons with a drummer in song form and in metronomically correct time. No need to worry about what key you're in.One Minus Music is intended to help you hone your craft and make you more versatile.Gary Weiss proudly endorses and would like to thank everyone at Promark, Universal Percussion, Creation Drums and Murat Diril cymbals for their support!

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Member Since: 16/10/2007
Band Members: The Ridge Demo Video

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Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Rick Van Horn

A drumming friend of mine, Rick Van Horn ex-senior editor of Modern Drummer for 25 years got news of his wife of 38 years being diagnosed with Leukemia. He can use your help by saying many prayers as ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:13:00 GMT

YouTube

Check out Gary Weiss on YouTube performing with acts such as Dion DiMucci and The Duprees! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT9iuVhqNuEhttp://www.youtube .com/watch?v=H07QBdvE1rohttp://www.youtube.com/w...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:38:00 GMT

Drum Circle

I would like to get a Drum Cirlce started. I was hoping to gather a few of my friends as well as my friends friends and just get some hand drums etc and just jam! Anyone interested? Contact me and let...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:23:00 GMT