Boy Bands, Part 1: Jon and Richie

kim — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:46:00 +0000

Despite the fact that drums are his first love, Jbuddy does have great enthusiasm for his second instrument, which is the guitar. A few times this summer he came with us to our weekly worship band rehearsal (not usually an option b/c we get home so late). He and his friend, Richie* (*not his real name), joined the rehearsal with an energetic display of musicianship. The video shows their ‘duet’ prowess. We were unable to secure video of their participation with the larger band, as we were all, you know, playing. My favorite part is what they put on their music stands. I believe Mr. Sambora stops playing toward the end of the clip for a bathroom stop. Everyone knows the show must go on. Perhaps that’s when they hit rock bottom?

Boy Bands, Introduction

kim — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:42:00 +0000

So, our 4 year old son is into drums and guitars. Many kids go through a phase of setting up pots and pans and drumming on them. This has been a lifestyle for J-buddy (no…not his real name….sheesh). There are, at times, up to 5 drum ‘stations’ set up around the house made of whatever sounds cool when hit by a stick. And they’re not random. They are arranged. And woe to the parent (or sister) who moves any objects that have been set up in a drum kit formation. Recently, this has developed into a full-fledged band, involving Big Sis and neighbor kids. There is a drummer, a guitar player, a vocalist/keyboard player, and, of course, a cheerleader. They are all quite devoted…. more devoted than skilled, I would say. Video of this is forthcoming. To appreciate this development, a little background is helpful.

Two days after Christmas, 2004, this was the sight and sound–as you can imagine–that dominated an extended family gathering. J-bud was 2 years old. That’s a metal box he’s hitting. (uh, dude….your fly is…um…. flapping?)

Same occasion and setting. Better wardrobe. Expanded kit. What I love about this picture…. in the background… under the Christmas tree….. what he’s NOT playing with.

Summer, 2005, on stage at a camp that my husband directed for several years. There was not yet pedal capability, but J-bud had already figured out a basic cross-hand high hat/snare pattern. And had developed an affinity for o-v-e-r-s-i-z-e-d headphones. (pic taken, and drums owned, by our friend Justin)

If you come to our house ever, just know you will likely be greeted by rhythmic sounds of some sort. For a few years, I had trouble finding drummers for events I was leading at church, for camps, etc. Not anymore….. The story will continue.

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Boy Bands, Part 1: Jon and Richie

Boy Bands, Introduction