NYC JUNE 22ND: Snap Drag Drum Duo at Experimental Music Series Da-Yin!

I’ll be tearing up the stage with amazing percussionist Jane Boxall (
http://www.janeboxall.com
/
) as Snap Drag Drum Duo at the monthly experimental music series entitled “Da-Yin” along with other amazing experimental music acts on June 22nd, 8 pm at Ran Tea House, 269 Kent Avenue. We’ve got The Black Page, Boxalls’ Particle Series, an original piece in the style of Amores by John Cage and some other goodies on tap. Info: 
http://snapdragdrumduo.wordpress.com/shows/

 

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Upcoming Gigs: June 2013!

I’ll be with Jane Boxall as part of our percussion duo: Snap Drag Drum Duo on June 22nd as part of an experimental music showcase, details link here:: Da-Yin Experimental Music Showcase

I’ll be with Lauren “Elle” Winston on June 29th at Ella Lounge, 9 Avenue A / Houston, as Elle performs her amazing r&b / soul influenced music. 10 pm.

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New Music / New Photos / New Video!

Happy Summer! I’m so excited to post a ton of new artistic goodies for your eyes and ears. Click on my audio page for new music with some amazing musicians I had the pleasure of working with (Luke Schwartz (guitar), Dimitri Moderbacher (bass) and Aaron Schragge (trumpet). On my photo page, you’ll find amazing photos by the wonderful photographer Anna Hovhannessian and on my video page, a rehearsal video with the icQk   Octet I had the pleasure of performing with in May. Check it all out and enjoy!

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Upcoming Gigs: May and June!

I’ll be at Somethin’ Else Jazz Club (212 E. 52nd Street, 3rd Floor) with Bobbie Crow’s Octet Jazz / R&B project on Monday, May 20th at 7 pm and with Lauren Winston on June 29th at Ellas Lounge on Avenue A in the East Village, more details TBA! 

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Multimedia Work from Percussionist Noah Demland!

Noah Demland is an percussionist out of Columbus, Ohio and has an amazing multimedia piece he worked on entitled “Secret Transmissions” from a series entitled “geographies #1″ Check out the link below and explore his website there as well!


http://thequietnorth.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/secret-transmissions/

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Mixtape: Hip Hop / Neo Soul

As a professional musician who has worked in this industry in various capacities (music journalist, educator, performer) I’m a music fanatic and there isn’t much that I don’t listen to. I make playlists of songs to play along to as well as just to listen to. To work on my hip hop / funk / soul grooves, the playlist below is full of some of my favorites to listen to as well as play along with. Check these out and enjoy:)

Away with Me-Jean Grae

The Hypnotic-The Roots

One Shine-The Roots

Down the Backstreets-Guru

Zen Zen-Break Mechanics

I’ve Heard About-D’Nell

Braid Your Hair-Jazmine Sullivan

Glory Box-Portishead

Let It Go-Morcheeba

Drink to Get Drunk-Sia

Possibly Maybe-Bjork 

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Interview with Virago Magazine!

Kristen Elizabeth from Virago Magazine was nice enough to interview me about drumming, practicing and longevity in the business. Check out the interview here: 
http://www.viragomag.com/spotlight-on-jessie-nelson-drummer-extraordinaire-brooklynite-music-lover/

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