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alexander

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About Me

i live in Minneapolis. i play drums. i study with Steve Goold. Former teachers include JT Bates, Matt Novachis, Eric Strom, Dave Schmalenberger, Nick Zielinski, Dave Hanzel, Dave Stanoch and Marv Dahlgren. i am always looking for someone new with whom i can create so if you need a drummer for ANYTHING, let me know. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

Music, Reading, Art.

I'd like to meet:

You, at any of the events listed below:

Music:

This question is too hard. i could honestly fill the entire page with a list but what's the point? i like a lot.

Management:

Stephen Short- [email protected]
Manbir Sodhia- [email protected]

My Blog

alexander young: junior recital

i'll be playing drums for several people in a recital format.This event will feature compositions by Charlie Parker, Reid Anderson, Jacques Thollot, Michael Lewis, and more.These are mostly jazz compo...
Posted by alexander on Wed, 21 May 2008 09:27:00 PST

Here’s an idea...

How’s about you all come to this: Jupiter In January (CD release)GrayshotWeaver At The LoomThis World Fair Not necessarily in that order. Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MNThursday, March 27, 200...
Posted by alexander on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:58:00 PST

San Francisco named a finalist in ISC!!!

Hello friends! Thought i'd share this with you all.  This World Fair's song San Francisco has been announced as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.  This is a HUGE hono...
Posted by alexander on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:00:00 PST

Thank You Nashville!

Hello Friends!This past weekend TWF ventured down to good ole Nashville, Tennessee for a show at a place called The Rutledge - a totally happening venue in downtown Nash.  We co-headlined with an...
Posted by alexander on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:37:00 PST

Michael Brecker

i was just informed through Do The Math that Michael Brecker passed away yesterday (01.13.07) after battling the blood disorder myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS). Despite a widely-publicized worldwid...
Posted by alexander on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:09:00 PST

R.I.P. Godfather of Soul

James Joseph Brown, Jr. (May 3, 1933  December 25, 2006) The guy had over 50 top ten singles in 30 years.  If that's not legendary, i don't know what is....
Posted by alexander on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:32:00 PST

Absolutely amazing

Here is a (b)log of two of the most unbelievable things i have ever encountered.  i witnessed both within a 24 hour span so, naturally, i'm still trying to catch my breath and dry up a littl...
Posted by alexander on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:40:00 PST

Giving Thanks

Here's a big "thank you" to everyone i've been seeing at shows.  i know i probably thanked you all in person for showing up but i don't feel like it's enough.  It means a lot to me and ...
Posted by alexander on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:40:00 PST

Cedar Cultural Center

My first (we)BLOG ever.  Historic. Not really a (b)log of any specific events - just some news. The Jake Rowan Band will be playing at the Cedar Cultural Center on October 26th.  More inform...
Posted by alexander on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:11:00 PST