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I got to chat with one of my favorite drummers, Russ Lawton, at Solarfest this weekend. I've been playing along with him since Trey Anastasio's 2002 self-titled release.
Russ has one of the greatest pockets out there! He also co-wrote some of the grooviest staples in the Phish catalog -- First Tube, Sand, and Gotta Jibboo. It's always a pleasure to hear him play and talk DRUMS!
I was treated to VIP tickets to Bowlive last night from Jambase. Of all the Bowlives this year, this was the one I really wanted to hit, as it featured Soule Monde as the opener. The band is Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski, the drummer and keyboardist from the Trey Anastasio Band. Holy smokes those guys groove! I got to speak to Russ after the show and he was the most humble drummer I've ever met!
Soulive killed it as usual. They were joined by Chris Robinson of Black Crowes fame. He is truly a rock star! I really loved the three Dead tunes they played together.
Ashley Baier is a NYC-based drummer and percussionist.
