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Jim Riley

www.jimrileymusic.com

About Me

Hey everybody. My name is Jim Riley and I am the drummer and bandleader for Rascal Flatts. I'm getting ready to start my 9th season on the road with these guys and we are still having a great time.------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ -------I am currently accepting drum students of all ability levels at my new percussion studio,"Drum Dojo." Classes are also available for students ages 12-17. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------I perform several Drum clinics throughout the year and I'm also keeping busy as a freelance music producer.

My Interests

I love sports. Basketball,Football, Baseball...

I'd like to meet:

Musicians, fans,and new friends

Music:

I try to listen to a wide variety of music.Vertical Horizon, Brian Setzer,Van Halen,Nat King Cole,Igor Stravinsky,Led Zepplin,Take 6, Maroon 5,Red Hot Chili Peppers,Ray Charles,The Beatles,Rage Against the Machine,Fishbone.

Movies:

I Love any great movie. I am a total movie junkie

Television:

South Park

Heroes:

Firefighters

My Blog

Md readers poll/ April fools!!

First things first, Thank you to all who voted for me in the Modern Drummer readers poll. the magazine is not out yet, but the info was leaked that I placed second in the voting for best country drumm...
Posted by Jim Riley on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:29:00 PST

Long time no blog/ N.Y.C.

   It has been a while. We just got back to work and it feels great. First things first. After 4 years with the band, Howard has decided to stay home and focus on his studio career. We will ...
Posted by Jim Riley on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:49:00 PST

Welcome to the big show./Clinic Tour

Well we just finished our second weekend on the road and I must say...Our crew kicked ass!! We have 20 big rig trucks on the road and our crew gets it up and down all in one day. What they do is amazi...
Posted by Jim Riley on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:18:00 PST

New tour...

Man it is great to be playing shows again. I must say, the show is shaping up to be our best one yet. The production is great and there is a LOT of music. We just finished production rehersals and our...
Posted by Jim Riley on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:15:00 PST

This is important.

First of all I'm sorry I have not been Blogging...I will get back on that.  I wanted to let you know about a cool charitible oppertunity. My sister, Tricia, is running a triathalon to benifi...
Posted by Jim Riley on Thu, 10 May 2007 09:19:00 PST

Back in the Saddle/Grammys

Let me tell you...I love being home, but I did miss the road. It is good to be back out here doing shows. Last weekend was great. the show in West Virginia was our first live show in 3 months! I thoug...
Posted by Jim Riley on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:23:00 PST

Off time?/Patriots

   You would think that I would have a lot more free time since we have been off the road. That has not been the case.I have been slammed! so first things first......    Times Squa...
Posted by Jim Riley on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 01:33:00 PST

Who's your favorite drummer??

cast your vote at http://moderndrummer.com/contest.php?id=800000011   ; Jim Riley would be eligible in the "country" category. If you do not have an opinion on the rest, them please leave them...
Posted by Jim Riley on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:58:00 PST

Christmas.

   For Christmas my wife and I went up to Boston to see my family. On Thursday we took a drive to Newport,  RI and toured the mansions. The size of these places was off the charts....
Posted by Jim Riley on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:59:00 PST

Life outside of touring.

   Well as many of you know, Rascal Flatts is off the road untill febuary. What, you may ask, am I doing with my Time. Let me first get you caught up.    The AMA's are cool b...
Posted by Jim Riley on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST