
Can You Copyright a Drumbeat?
Copyright a Drumbeat In light of the many high profile plagiarism cases making headlines in the music business over the last few years (Lana Del Rey, Led Zeppelin, Robin Thicke,

OBS Plays to 5000 Screaming Hometown Fans
Last night I was led to the stage by my son. I was going to play for 5000 screaming hometown friends. I think it was the greatest feeling in the

JUNO Winners – The Dead South!!
In case anyone didn’t know, Saskatchewan makes the best music in the world. The world is starting to realize it too. HUGE congrats to my good friends and clients The

My First Drum Clinic!
I never attended drum clinics. It’s probably because I was too shy or scared or didn’t have the money. So that’s why this – my first ever drum clinic –

Three Billboards Gets Seven Oscar Nominations!
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri I am absolutely HONOURED to be involved in this film in a SMALL way. I was negotiating the placement of my good friend Colter Wall’s

The Lana Del Rey and Radiohead Plagiarism Case: What You Need To Know
Your newsfeeds might be buzzing with the news that Radiohead are suing Lana Del Rey over her song “Get Free,” which they say plagiarizes their 1993 hit “Creep.” Lana Del

KD Custom Drumsticks
KD Custom Drum Sticks Words I never thought I’d say: I now have my very own line of signature custom drumsticks!!! thank you to my friends at Pro Mark for

Do Musicians Need a Record Label?
Record Label I get asked this all the time. Do I need a record label to help my career? It used to be that a record deal was the holy

Should You Sign a Music Publishing Deal?
If you write your own songs, at some point in your career you will want to consider whether signing with a music publishing company makes sense. Music publishers are sort