Category Archives: Bands

Gostrosta – “Proof that the drummer does not have to stand behind”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Yves

I was recently contacted by Rita Aniolowska from Soundrive about a new percussive band called Gostrosta. I always enjoy seeing how other drummers move to music. How they phrase their playing… how it all moves and becomes as much a … Continue reading →

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Bessy’s Blues – Kavorka Jam

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Yves

In preparation for a gig, my Jazz/Fusion band Kavorka got together to run through some set lists. One standard that we do is a version of Bessy’s Blues by John Coltrane. I should also note that previous to this jam… we hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Dave Mustaine interview on the Endgame album

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Yves

I must say that Endgame is a great album. Megadeth has been a major influence on me both as a person and as a musician. I started listening to Megadeth in late 1986 when Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying first … Continue reading →

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New jazz/funk project – Kavorka

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Yves

Recently, I’ve had the pleasure to team up with a couple of friends, Marcel Arsenault on guitar and Stéphane Bouchard on bass, to form a new jazz/funk band. We’ve called ourselves Kavorka. After jamming once we played a 1 hour … Continue reading →

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Avenged Sevenfold drummer found dead

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Yves

This is the kind of news I never expect to hear. The Rev (James Owen Sullivan) was found dead in his home. He was only 28 years old and initial reports say he died of natural causes. Avenged Sevenfold wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Vinnie Colaiuta – Night Sprite

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Yves

Love this video. This video of elite musicians shows a bit of the rehearsal they had in putting this song together for the “American Drummers Achievement Awards”. Vinnie Colaiuta is on drums.

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Playin’ with Seventh Stone – Wish I was

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Yves

Here’s another clip taken when I played with Seventh Stone. Recorded at Hunter’s Ale House in Charlottetown PEI on June 29th 2007. The quality of these videos isn’t always top notch quality… but overall it’s not too bad. This is … Continue reading →

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Playin’ live with Seventh Stone back in 2007

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Yves

I thought I’d start by posting a short video clip. I played with a local band called Seventh Stone for a couple of years. We were an all original band playing some funky rock kinda stuff. Lot’s of fun. I … Continue reading →

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