John Favicchia here

[Tama Player]

He is one of my favorite fusion/jazzy/Latin drummers around. His music with his band (Dharma Allstars) is excellent, I just can't get enough!! I did his website (johnfav.com and be warned Mozilla users, your version is not done yet, lol) and talked to him on the phone and he is very relaxed person to talk to and is just great in general. Here is his bio [hint hint Bernhard, ; ) ].

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

One of todays top players, New York-based John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Lonnie Plaxico, John Benitez, Harvie Swartz, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown,Chris Geith and Bob Malach. His band Dharma All Stars blends various styles into a powerful blast of fusion that spans the extremes of the dynamic range, Favicchia has been busy touring and recording as well as stepping up to the plate with his own solo releases. His debut, World Time, earned rave reviews and was a Top 10 Critics Pick of the Year in Jazziz Magazine. The latest, Dharma, offers an intriguing mix of melody, eclecticism, and tight ensemble playing with the likes of all-star guests including Khan, Brown, Swartz, Dave Mann, and Chieli Minucci. Favicchia is all about the mindful side of playing drums of making music from the mind, for the mind. Definitely, he says, Its all about the soul and the mind, but its very visceral as well. Im caressing the sounds out of my cymbals in one bar, but when the music takes off and I start to wail, I take no prisoners.
Increasingly in demand for drum clinics and festivals, John has recently played such major events as:

Cape Brenton Drum Fest Canada
Denver Music Institute Denver ,CO
Drummers Collective NYC
Quebec City Music, Canada
Just Drums, Toronto Canada
Slam Jam 05 New Jersey
East Coast Guitar Center Tour
Sam Ash Music US Tour
Long Island Drum Center

Said Mike Lomonaco, Just Drums, Toronto: John Favicchia is great. Hes a dynamic, very involved player who blew us all away with his great playing and personality. When he arrived to play his clinic not everyone knew who he was. He soon changed that! John Endorses: Yamaha Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Remo drum heads. L.P. Percussion, Hansenfutz practice pedals, Real Feel Pads, DrumFun and Samson Mics.

and a few vids ....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z6GnDjJcEsE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MRBB9SGPT8E
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ft_pzcuR1NU
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vwh9MAmZ18U
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pQML1unUWsA
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t-1TuUrRwis

some sound clips of his band...

"Coincidence" (http://members.aol.com/johnfavicchia/coincidence.mp3)
"Progression" (http://members.aol.com/dharmadrums/progressionlivequebec.mp3)
"Dharma" (http://members.aol.com/atfav/dharma.mp3)

Thats about it, enjoy!

Peace,
AGR

[jeffwj]

Yes. I'd love to take a lesson off of John one of these days. He is a very tasteful player with a great groove. If anyone doesn't know of him, check out his website - www.johnfav.com. There are sound and video files there as well.

Jeff

[DanBritt]

I met John from being in the same "east coast Dom circle", he's a terrific drummer - we are friends, and roomed together and hang out at NAMM/PASIC.

In fact, Bernard - I introduced you to John at the Marriot! Then we saw you in the elevator!

John has played with many great artists, and recorded last year (or 2006) with Tony Levin (Gabriel bassist)

He does great Latin Jazz drumming on his CDs

He is actually right now in California doing a store clinic series

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Everyone!! John Favicchia here---

All my drum buddies told me to stop by and post here. I must say this is an amazing site and forum. It is great to see all the great players up here.

I have been posting some new vids on youtube if you want to check them out.

video 1 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Keual4RivdI)

I also have a new website -Johnfav.com (http://www.johnfav.com)-all my gig dates and sounds clips are up there!

That is it for now.

Best

John

[Phil Maturano]

You old daaawwggg!!!!! Whatss uuppp!!!!! hahaaaaaaa
Man lets talk on the phone huh?

Nice to see you here!
Big hugs
pm

[mind_drummer]

Welcome on DrummerWorld forum John.

Make yourself DW forum a comfy home, have fun & enjoy your stay.

Nice clip there, I enjoyed that double-bass groove. The kit sound really nice.

Take care

A+

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Phil!!!!!

Great to see you on here. You in the States? Lets talk in real time for sure...Call any time..

Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Mind Drummer-

Thanks for checking the video out. Glad you enjoyed it..I worked hard on my drum sound. I think it is finally getting there!

Here is the rest of the youtube clips--videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=john+favicchia&search_type=)

[That Guy]

Welcome to Drummerworld John!

I'm really digging the sound of your kit. It's not your everyday sound. It has a nice street gig sound... definately making it your own.

[DanBritt]

John Fav!

John is a drum friend and we hang at PASIC, NAMM, etc!

What a player! I tell my students to check out John's playing and Latin/Jazz CD's.

John plays with world-class players including Gabriel's bassist, Tony Levin

Vic, Dom, John, Steph and I at PASIC -


http://www.dannybritt.com/VicDomCrew.JPG

[Phil Maturano]

Fav drop me a line and tell me when to call you.
I am back in NY now. Lets hook up mang!!!
PM

PS monday, keith at bitter end.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Phil-

Be around tomorrow during the day..Lets talk then..

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Teeg-

Thanks -glad you are digging my sound..Gets better every day!! Will posting some new stuff soon..

[Tama Player]

Hey Teeg-

Thanks -glad you are digging my sound..Gets better every day!! Will posting some new stuff soon..

My man John! Its Alex who did your site! Glad to see you around!

Alex R

[DanBritt]

My man John! Its Alex who did your site! Glad to see you around!

Alex R

By the way, Alex is great at all this tech stuff! ... We need people like you Alex, great work!!

As a funny side note, John lives in Long Island and I live in NJ.

But on March 27th, I'm doing a Sam Ash clinic in Long Island, and he's doing one in NJ (15 minutes from me) lol

I'm telling my students to go to his, and he's telling his crew to go to mine lol

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Not sure of the etiquette on forums but thought I would post my next clinic tour dates...


UPCOMING DATES

Mar 11 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Cherry Hill ,NJ
Mar 13 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Huntington, NY
Mar 18 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Edison ,New Jersey
Mar 20 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC King Of Prussia,PA
Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus ,New Jersey
April 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, NY
April 24 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC New York City

[Tama Player]

By the way, Alex is great at all this tech stuff! ... We need people like you Alex, great work!!

As a funny side note, John lives in Long Island and I live in NJ.

But on March 27th, I'm doing a Sam Ash clinic in Long Island, and he's doing one in NJ (15 minutes from me) lol

I'm telling my students to go to his, and he's telling his crew to go to mine lol

Hey Dan! Nice to see you as well!

Alex R

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Just posted a new video- hope everyone enjoys it.


New Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11UULHjBY8w)

[DanBritt]

Hey Dan! Nice to see you as well!

Alex R

Right back at ya! ... Huge ...

[jeffwj]

John,

Have you considered putting out a book or DVD. A lot of us dig your playing and would benefit from your insight.

Jeff

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Jeff-

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

I have a book that is coming out on my Elements concept. If anyone has seen one of my clinics this is the main topic I talk about. It is a method for bridging the gap between technique and application to drum set...

I have a few offers from publishers. I have some meetings set up to see were it all goes. I will keep you posted and thanks!!

[DanBritt]

Hey Jeff-

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

I have a book that is coming out on my Elements concept. If anyone has seen one of my clinics this is the main topic I talk about. It is a method for bridging the gap between technique and application to drum set...

I have a few offers from publishers. I have some meetings set up to see were it all goes. I will keep you posted and thanks!!

If John comes to your state/area for a clinic, go see it! ... It's a great clinic! And he shows the Elements concept.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks Dan-

. This is the clinic sheet I hand out at clinics. I thought I would share it with everyone..If you have any questions let me know.

John

[Disco Stu]

Groovy, man. Great to have you on board at the DW forum. Ever do clinics on the West Coast?

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey DS- just got done with a west coast clinic tour- Maybe see you next time!!??

Thanks for saying hello

John
http://www.johnfav.com

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Here is a Video that is a drum lesson on my Elements concept...http://youtube.com/watch?v=CkaMXT-6rXI

Let me know what you think!

JF

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

I hope to see you at one of my drum clinics this week!!!

March 11 Sam Ash Music -Cherry Hill NJ

March 13 Sam Ash Music-Huntington NY

NEW VIDS-http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc

[smoney22]

Hey just got back from one of your clinics at a Sam Ash, just wanted to say it was great! Gave me a chance to hear some great playing and give me some new ideas for things to practice and ways to approach things. Thanks for the great clinic!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Smoney-

Thanks for coming by the clinic-It was nice to meet you. Glad you enjoyed it!! If you have any questions on the hand out- or on anything let me know..

Keep in touch.

John

PS- There is some videos of my Elements concept on youtube.


http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc

[Deltadrummer]

John,

Thanks again for the great clinic. Great playing, lots of learning and lots of useful ideas. And I even won a prize!!! Thanks also to Lou and the guys at Sam Ash, Huntington. It was a great time.

Ken

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Ken-

Thanks for the nice words regarding my clinic. It was great to see you . I enjoyed the clinic. It was great to have some many drummers be part of the conversation and hopefully leave with some helpful info. I thought I played well and Lou does a great job there at Sam Ash Huntington. If you get a chance send a note to Vic Firth & Sabian. Thanks!! info@vicfirth.com info@sabian.com

Just posted a New drum lesson vid on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc)

Keep in touch!!

John

www.johnfav.com

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

New Vids (http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc) are now up. Hope you enjoy!!!

[Garvin]

Nice stuff, I just linked to one of your videos on another thread. Great sounding drums!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Garvin-

Thanks for checking it out!!! Nice cymbal set up. Like were you put them-!!

[Darmikalus]

excellent playing! what kind of snare drum is that? it sounds awesome, kind of sound im looking for

[JeffIndyke]

Had the great pleasure to catch John Favicchia.

The thing that struck me that was very very lovely was John said, "I'm gonna sit down and practice for you guys." He proceeded to play along with these great tracks. Styles of latin, jazz, fusion, funk. 5 or 6 tracks atleast.

I didnt know this at the time but John later told me that he wrote these. I was extremely impressed with his writing abilities. His compositions were really fantastic. He reminded me a bit of a modern day Lenny White. Certain tinge to what he did.

Some really great odd-times, he writes phenomenal odd-times. Phenomenal tutti-style playing. There was one composition (dont know which one), where John did this amazing tutti thing, and the thing that blew me away was he played to it so perfectly. I was flawed by the perfect execution of his ability to play along with the track.

He also too did some soloing, which blew me away. He's an amazing soloist. Very very very loose. (Got me a little jealous haha). After the performance, John asked the audience about some of their favorite drummers. I thought that was really cool.

There was a sheet that he had that had very very practical patterns, and I enjoyed the way he spoke about the sheet. (Though I have trouble viewing it, sorry). I'm sorry I didnt get a chance to speak with him about his studies with Al Miller, our common bond. He conducted a short question and answer and it was very cool.

John emphasized practicing on a practice pad. I like that a lot. I thought this was really a great thing. He said he been through something like 20 practice pads, pretty wild. John was hanging at the end talking to everybody, which was reall cool. He talked of the structure and basis of the clave beat and how it intertwined in to his rhythms, very cool. John emphasized playing to music. For me personally, this is something I am starting to get back too, so I'm really glad he emphasized that. So important.

Definite guy to look out for when he's in your town - you really walk away learning a lot.

Special special special thanks to Lou Gervey for a wonderful drum event!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks!! The snare is a custon drum I had made.. 13 x 5 1/2 brass

I love the drum...Really has a nice sound and feel!!

[smoney22]

Hey I was there for that! Great stuff, I need to get my hands on some Oak Customs.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Smoney

What Vid were you at? The one with the should check??

[Deltadrummer]

No problem John.

I'm getting my clave going:) I kind of scribbled down those Afro-Cuban books you recommended. Could you tell me what they were again?

I'm looking forward to seeing the band when you guys come to Piccolo's in Huntington on the 26th of March.

[Deltadrummer]

Jeff,

I couldn't believe the list when John said he was at the LIDC back in the day with Jim Chapin, Al Miller, Frank Bellucci, Bobby Rondinelli and Dom Famularo. I was thinking, that's not a faculty, that's a drum summit.

Ken

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

HI Ken-

The books are

1-Frank Malabe-Afro cuban rythms for drum set

2-drummers collective series on cuban drumming by Memo Aceveda

3-Horacio Hernandez-conversations in clave

But I would also try my Elements like I showed you at the clinic!!!!

Here is a video example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPnUEC23rA)of clave with my group....

[gusty]

Very cool, really tight sound. I like it.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks Gusty!!

this is my youtube channel (http://youtube.com/user/drummernyc)-I keep posting all my vids on there. I am currenty on a East Coast Tour and will be posting all the vids from that as well...

[smoney22]

Yes the sound check at the Cherry Hill Sam Ash.

[Deltadrummer]

thanks John,

You know, when I first saw your grid, it took me back to HS trig and combinations. So the total number of combinations possible from the grid in 4/4 time would be 2 to the 16th power , if I am correct, 0's and I's, if each 16th note is on or off. If you take just the rhythmic ideas created by the potential of the grid, you can multiple that by accented v unaccented notes and the number of drums you have, which should begin to give you a good idea of the number of possibilities the grid creates.

2 to the 16th power X ( 2 ) X the number of drums you have to that power. (if you have 6 drums it is 6 to the 6th power, add cymbals the number could easily be 15-20.)

then on to thirty second notes . :)

and then onto poly-rhythm . . .

The drums are so easy to play. Once you get four part independence, you add the musicality of dynamics and the drums or cymbals you are on and you see quickly that it goes far beyond your four limbs and the potential becomes quite staggering.

[DanBritt]

Jeff,

I couldn't believe the list when John said he was at the LIDC back in the day with Jim Chapin, Al Miller, Frank Bellucci, Bobby Rondinelli and Dom Famularo. I was thinking, that's not a faculty, that's a drum summit.

Ken

What a lineup. I believe John was the youngest teacher on staff there.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hi Jeff-

Thanks for the nice words and review of my clinic!!!

Al Miller really helped me with reading but most of all he helped me understand how to read and apply drum rolls!!!

Hey Ken-It was a summit!!!!!!! LOL

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Cool stuff!!!

[Bart Elliott]

Congratulations on a great clinic John!
Nice write-up Jeff.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Bart-

Thanks!! Nice to hear from you. It has been a while. What is up??? Hope all is well..

JF

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Got ya Smoney-

I am on a East Coast Drum Clinic Tour right now and will be videoing it. So, check back from more Vids soon!!!

JF

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

THIS WEEKS CLINICS

Mar 18 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Edison, New Jersey

Mar 20 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC King Of Prussia, PA

Hope to see you!!

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Mar 18 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Edison, New Jersey

Mar 20 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC King Of Prussia, PA

Mar 26 2008 9:00PM DHARMA ALLSTARS @ PICCOLO Huntington,New York

Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Apr 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, New York

Apr 24 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC New York, New York

[Trip McNealy]

Hey John!! See you in Paramus, NJ!!

How did it go down in Edison?

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Trip-

See you in Paramus. Edson went great!!! Last night in King Of Prussia PA went really well as well. Please come up and say hello-Look forward to meeting you.

John

[DanBritt]

Mar 18 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Edison, New Jersey

Mar 20 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC King Of Prussia, PA

Mar 26 2008 9:00PM DHARMA ALLSTARS @ PICCOLO Huntington,New York

Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Apr 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, New York

Apr 24 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC New York, New York

Huge ... Figures the day you are in Paramus (10 min from me), I am going into your area Sam Ash lol ...

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Dan-

Yeah-Crazy. So all you players in the NY area check out Dan !!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

THIS WEEKS CLINIC---

Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Also check out Dan Britt's Clinic the same day in the Hintington Sam Ash!!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

THIS WEEKS CLINIC---

Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Also check out Dan Britt's Clinic the same day in the Hintington Sam Ash!!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Check back soon for many new videos from my East Coast Drum Clinic Tour..Should have them up this week!!

Also

THIS WEEKS CLINIC---
Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Also check out Dan Britt's Clinic the same day in the Hintington Sam Ash!!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Got some new Video up from the clinic tour I am on-

Video 1 (Got some new Video up from the clinic tour I am on-)

Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq9IfTbnBUY)


Check Back for Many more.Hope you enjoy!!!

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Got some new Video up from the clinic tour I am on-

Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyRRlvOyXY0)

Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq9IfTbnBUY)


Check Back for Many more.Hope you enjoy!!!

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Got some new Vids up. Hope you enjoy!!!

Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq9IfTbnBUY)

Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyRRlvOyXY0)

John

[aydee]

Hey John, thats a sick, sick groove on vid 1! awesome playing! Loved # 2 too.. the legato, behind the beat feel, the solo,, wow...

[Deltadrummer]

Great vids John, see you later in Huntington w/ the Dharma All-Stars.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Ken-

Thanks for coming by the gig last night...

Sorry we did not talk much-The place packed and hard to keep everything running smooth..I thought the band sound real nice the secound set!!!! I enjoyed playing all though it was a tough room. sound wise...

What did you think/

JF

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks!!! Yeah- the feel thing/behind the beat thing is important for the groove. For me it is about just trying to improvise and let things happen. Not to worry about making eveything perfect. All though I do like to play things right one. So I guess it is a combo of things-Relax-let if flow and some concentration....

Thanks for cheching them out. I have alot more to post. So check back!!

JF

[Deltadrummer]

I actually enjoyed the first set as well. I like that soft dinner jazz. There was one point where you guys just got into such a great groove and you guys did some covers that were familiar and fun. Second set was great. Nice and hot. I could see how it would be a rough room but it's a cozy place and refreshing that the owner has the ingenuity to do events like this. He's a big Dharma All-Stars fan , huh? The food smelt really great, and though I only sat at the bar. I left with a big appetite. I did not want to eat that late though. Next time I'll try the baked ziti.

[jeffwj]

I actually enjoyed the first set as well. I like that soft dinner jazz. There was one point where you guys just got into such a great groove and you guys did some covers that were familiar and fun. Second set was great. Nice and hot. I could see how it would be a rough room but it's a cozy place and refreshing that the owner has the ingenuity to do events like this. He's a big Dharma All-Stars fan , huh? The food smelt really great, and though I only sat at the bar. I left with a big appetite. I did not want to eat that late though. Next time I'll try the baked ziti.

Where was the gig?

Jeff

[LinearDrummer]

I checked out your site and I really liked some of your playing especially the Dharma solo.....love those blushdas and your latin flavor....

Hope to see you in the L.A. area sometime....
Keep us West Coasters posted for your next clinic trip :)

[Deltadrummer]

Where was the gig?

Jeff

John and the band don't get to play that much because they are all so busy. But when they get together it is a wonderful musical experience. They usually play in NYC. But I got a chance to see them nearer to my home in a dinner club in Huntington, right near the Long Island Sound. They had to be a little more subdued than usual, esp for the first set. They are all primo musicians; and I think they really worked the room well. John demonstrated that you can still play the heck out of a drum kit without being too loud.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Posted some new video. This is from my last clinic in PA. Two very interesting tunes with alot of meter changes. Hope you enjoy


New Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

New Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

HI Ken-

Thanks again for coming to that gig. Yes it was a fun gig but I agree with you. We really had to tone it down in there. But that is fine. The place was jammed and people were very close to the band. I know the people enjoyed the band and we had a great night playing. I think we played around a 6.5 out of 10. So hopefully you can come see us again when we can let it rip!!! LOL

Talk soon-

J Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

I checked out your site and I really liked some of your playing especially the Dharma solo.....love those blushdas and your latin flavor....

Hope to see you in the L.A. area sometime....
Keep us West Coasters posted for your next clinic trip :)

Thanks LD!!!

I play LA at least 2 x's a year. I will keep you posted.

Thanks again and keep in touch.

J Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Where was the gig?

Jeff

Hey Jeff-

My booking agent should talk to Richmond Music today. Will keep you posted!!!

Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Also---Posted some new video. This is from my last clinic in PA. Two very interesting tunes with alot of meter changes. Hope you enjoy


New Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

New Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Posted some new video. This is from my last clinic in PA. Two very interesting tunes with alot of meter changes. Hope you enjoy


New Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

New Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

[tak22thegoat]

Check back soon for many new videos from my East Coast Drum Clinic Tour..Should have them up this week!!

Also

THIS WEEKS CLINIC---
Mar 27 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC Paramus, New Jersey

Also check out Dan Britt's Clinic the same day in the Hintington Sam Ash!!!

OMG! I used to live like 5 minutes away from the Sam Ash in Paramus! I wish I still lived there!!

[Guillermo]

Very, very good my friend... excellent control of the instrument, stroke technique on the solo... on the element groove video I could watch, very useful and clear... excellent, thank you!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks!!! Have a few more vids up-HERE (http://www.youtube.com/user/drummernyc)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Wanted to let you know there is more video up from my clinic tour.--HERE (http://www.youtube.com/user/drummernyc)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hi -

Wanted to let you know of my next drum clinic-This Thursday- Hope to see some of you!!!

Apr 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, New York

Also-I posted some new vids-HERE (http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Wanted to let you know of my next drum clinic-This Thursday- Hope to see some of you!!!

Apr 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, New York

Also-I posted some new vids-HERE (http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wanted to let you know of my next drum clinic-This Thursday- Hope to see some of you!!!

Apr 10 2008 7:00PM DRUM CLINIC @ SAM ASH MUSIC White Plains, New York

Also-I posted some new vids-HERE (http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks to everyone who came to my clinic last night in White Plains NY- It was a real nice night and I thought the clinic went very well..I will be posting some video soon.

Thanks again-

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks to everyone who came to my clinic last night in White Plains NY- It was a real nice night and I thought the clinic went very well..I will be posting some video soon.

Thanks again-

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey-

I have a clinic this Thursday April 24 7:00PM at The Sam Ash Drum Shop on 48th St. in NYC. Hope to see some of you!!!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

I have a clinic this Thursday April 24 7:00PM at The Sam Ash Drum Shop on 48th St. in NYC. Hope to see some of you!!!!

[Bobrovsky]

Posted some new video. This is from my last clinic in PA. Two very interesting tunes with alot of meter changes. Hope you enjoy


New Video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

New Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo)

Amazing playing! Nice video!
(But both links lead to the one the same video.)

[Derek Roddy]

GREAT!!!!
Keep em' coming Johnny!!!!!
Cheers.
D.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hope to see you tonight at this clinic. Just a note-The clinic starts at 6PM NOT 7 like the previous post says. :)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Just posted this new Video -This is a Latin tune . Hope you enjoy it ..!!!

Latin Track (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXohOs91M5M)

[groovydrummer616]

awesome vids!!!! Great playing. is that a sabian chopper i see?

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks!! Yes- That is the Chopper. Great sounds from that one!!

Here is a Vid that features it -HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyRRlvOyXY0)

Hope you enjoy

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Wanted to let you know that a video of mine can now be seen on youtube in high quality. The drum mix on this one never sounded as good on youtube before but now it is much closer to my vision.

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZf8eK8Ka_o) is it. Let me know what you think!!

Thanks-

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

This one is now in high quality- here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKrpN41cLAA)

Hope you enjoy-

J

[xopethx]

very nice playing, John!!

i wasn't sure if you know, but if you add "&fmt=18", without quotes, to the end of any YouTube link, it plays in much higher quality with stereo sound!

for instance, the last link you posted -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKrpN41cLAA

would become
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKrpN41cLAA&fmt=18

check out the difference :)

[fusssion]

Hey I was there for that! Great stuff, I need to get my hands on some Oak Customs.

WOW!!! Oak Customs? They dont' look like Oak Customs? What color?

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hi Fussion--

MOst of the videos are Maple or Birtch custom absolutes..Some of them are with Oak Customs...The red ones are Oak!!


Also-thx for the info regarding HQ vids

[fusssion]

Hi Fussion--

MOst of the videos are Maple or Birtch custom absolutes..Some of them are with Oak Customs...The red ones are Oak!!


Also-thx for the info regarding HQ vids


Thanks John ...wow, why does Yamaha ALWAYS SOUND SO GOOD!!! ALWAYS!

BTW...what size drums do you use? I think I see a 10 and a 16 but not sure on tom #2...

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Jeff-

My main set up is

Maple Customs Absolutes

22x18 BD

13 x 51/2 SD brass

Toms

10x8
12x9
14x14
16x16

[dea]

I hadn't checked out all of your vids, but did enjoy two of them.

I've been playing a long long long time and I still chuckle with admiration when I see a drummer who has such control of what they are doing. Your feel is impeccible. Your execution is flawless. Wow!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey dea-

Thanks for the nice words. Feels good to get positive feedback!!

:)

JF

[LinearDrummer]

Great stuff!

I can only dream of having your level of control someday :)

Did you mention you have a DVD in the works?
Looking forward to it.....

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Great stuff!

I can only dream of having your level of control someday :)

Did you mention you have a DVD in the works?
Looking forward to it.....

Thanks Linear-

I have a book coming out on Wizdom/Alfred called ELEMENTS. Should be out in Jan. 09

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Odd Meter Fusion Track (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8z-eLOPpDo).


Latin Track.. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvNxLnV8PNk&feature=user)


Hope you enjoy!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

JUNE 11TH
8:45PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY NY

$10 cover










--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

GIG PROMO VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEYyqyr2-8)

JOHN FAVICCHIA & THE DHARMA ALLSTARS

LIVE

JUNE 11
8:45PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY NY

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

GIG PROMO VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEYyqyr2-8)

JOHN FAVICCHIA & THE DHARMA ALLSTARS

LIVE

JUNE 11
8:45PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY NY

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

For those of you that have seen the band before- we added some new tunes as well as have the A players on this one!!!

Hope to see you..'

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hope to see you tomorrow night!!!

It is a rare event to get all these top players intown at the same time. Don't miss it!!!!!


JUNE 11
8:45PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY NY

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hope to see you tomorrow night!!!

It is a rare event to get all these top players intown at the same time. Don't miss it!!!!!
GIG PROMO VIDEO

JUNE 11
8:45PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY NY

[Rodaquino]

great drumming & sound john!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

great drumming & sound john!

THANKS!!!!!!

Got some nice video from last nights gig..Will post soon.

JF

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

DRUM SOLO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDUjF8vLluM)

This is a new video from a recent gig-Hope you enjoy!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Some more new vids from past gig.

Cool feel/groove tune (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hn0rnP_Ngg)

Fusion tune (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uxj62DalEw)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hi everyone-

wanted to let you know about a clinic I have on August 7th at Drummers Collective in NYC.

I always enjoy playing the Collective. They do a great job there!!! Hope to see you there!!!

John Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

JOHN FAVICCHIA'S DHARMA ALLSTARS
JULY 24TH 845PM
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY, N.Y.11590
516.404.6490


JOHN FAVICCHIA DRUM CLINIC
DRUMMERS COLLECTIVE NYC
AUG. 7 2008


JOHN FAVICCHIA DRUM CLINIC-
AUG. 21 2008
6:30 PM @ SAM ASH HUNTINGTON NY






--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Did something change with these boards? I noticed that under my user name it no longer says my name..Anyone know??

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

JOHN FAVICCHIA'S DHARMA ALLSTARS
JULY 24TH 845PM
@
MIRELLES
170 POST AVE
WESTBURY, N.Y.11590
516.404.6490

CHIELI MINUCCI-GTR
BILL HELLER -KEYS
CARL FISCHER-TRP
BILL HARRIS-SX
MIKE NUNNO-BASS
JOHN FAV-DRMS




WWW.JOHNFAV.COM
www.myspace.com/johnfavicchia
http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Just a reminder- Hope to see some of you at my Clinic at Drummers Collective this Thursday night 7PM!!

John

[Derek Roddy]

Wish I could be there....
Had fun while I was there a few weeks ago.
Tell Tony and all at the collective hello for me.

D.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Wish I could be there....
Had fun while I was there a few weeks ago.
Tell Tony and all at the collective hello for me.

D.

Hey D-

Thanks Bro- The clinic went GREAT! Packed house and my chops were on!! :)

It was a great hang in NYC with you a few weeks back. Let's hang when you are up for MD Fest..

[Derek Roddy]

I recognize that mixer! Haha.
Glad it went well John.
I'll shout at you this week....you be around?
D.

[Phil Maturano]

Hey D-

Thanks Bro- The clinic went GREAT! Packed house and my chops were on!! :)

It was a great hang in NYC with you a few weeks back. Let's hang when you are up for MD Fest..

And you didnt call me!!????? ohhh booo!
Hahahaha
Hugs
PM

[JeffIndyke]

Hi John and all,

I have a pic of now of me and John!!

http://www.jeffindyke.com/pics.htm

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Great shot! Thanks Jeff!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Have some gigs with my group in the NY area. Hope to see some of your there!!!


DHARMA ALLSTARS

SEP 7 2008 @5PM
LONG BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL

http://www.longbeachjazzfest.com/

CHIELI MINUCCI-GTR
BILL HELLER-KEYS
BILL HARRIS-SAX
CARL FISCHER-TRP
MIKE POPE-BASS
JOHN FAVICCHIA-DRUMS




SEP 11 2008 @8:45PM
Mirelle's
170 Post Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
Tel: (516)338-4933


CHIELI MINUCCI-GTR
CARL FISCHER-TRP
BILL HELLER-KEYS
BILL HARRIS-SAX
MIKE NUNNO-BASS
JOHN FAVICCHIA-DRUMS


SEP 14 2008 4:00PM
The All American Music Festival
Rte. 25A and W. Broadway
Port Jefferson, New York 11777

(631)331.0808

CHIELI MINUCCI-GTR
CARL FISCHER-TRP
BILL HARRIS-SAX
JACK KNIGHT-BASS
JOHN FAVICCHIA-DRUMS

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hope to see some of you at this upcoming gig!!!


JOHN FAVICCHIA & THE DHARMA ALLSTARS

CHIELI MINUCCI-GTR
CARL FISCHER-TRP
BILL HELLER-KEYS
BILL HARRIS-SAX
MIKE NUNNO-BASS
JOHN FAVICCHIA-DRUMS


SEP 11 2008 @8:45PM
Mirelle's
170 Post Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
Tel: (516)338-4933






WWW.JOHNFAV.COM
www.myspace.com/johnfavicchia
http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thought I would share this video of my band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilBXh7Ykbik

This is a compilation of a some gig highlights. The booking agent is using it for bookings. I thought I would let you see my playing outside the clinic world! :)

-Hope you enjoy!

[Derek Roddy]

John...was great to see you!! Wish I wasn't being pulled 15 different directions through out the weekend though. Would have liked to hang a bit more.

I'll shout at you this week. Hope you made it home safe!!!!

Cheers.
D.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

John...was great to see you!! Wish I wasn't being pulled 15 different directions through out the weekend though. Would have liked to hang a bit more.

I'll shout at you this week. Hope you made it home safe!!!!

Cheers.
D.

Hey D-

It was great to see you rip it up at MD Fest!! Give a call anytime...I am sure we will hang in Austin!!

Fav

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWeBm6oKgFU

Here is a new one for those of you who like music for the sake of music not just chops...

Let me know what you think..

John

[BenTruthDrums]

I found this awesome footage of John Favicchia


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI

[JeffIndyke]

I dedicate this one to John Favicchia!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wco-j4oGe_I

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Jeff-

Thanks!! Great stuff-

Ben-

Very funny!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Came across this vid from 2006 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U84v_w06esM)-Hope you enjoy!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Came across this vid from 2006 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U84v_w06esM)-Hope you enjoy!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thought I would let everyone know of my new profile page on Sabian.com (http://sabian.com/EN/artists/John_Favicchia.cfm)

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

JOHN FAVICCHIA DRUM CLINIC-
NOV. 1 2008 2:00 PM
@ HOUSE OF GUITARS DRUM EXPO-ROCHESTER NY

JOHN FAVICCHIA DRUM CLINIC-
Nov. 5 2008 -7PM
@SAM ASH MUSIC -SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

JOHN FAVICCHIA DRUM CLINIC-
Nov. 5 2008 -7PM
@SAM ASH MUSIC -SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

Hope to see some of you there-

Also-I will also be a PASIC in Austin-Look forward to meeting some of you! Please say hello!

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

I have been recieving e-mails regarding my Elements concept that I teach at all my clinics. I thought I would post it here. Let me know if anyone has any questions.

[intheruff]

John
I checked out your elements and understand what they are, but am not sure how you suggest implimenting them. Any chance for a little clarity for some with dense skulls?

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

John
I checked out your elements and understand what they are, but am not sure how you suggest implimenting them. Any chance for a little clarity for some with dense skulls?

Elements is a way of connecting your thoughts with Technique. So I take the student through around 25 ways on each of the Elements. The 2nd example on the sheet that is posted here is playing low stroke 16th notes and then accenting each element as a full stroke. Once this feels locked in then move it onto the drums and start to voice the accents around the kit.

There is many ways of doing all these exercises. I hope with this small explaination it will help you to get started...

JF

[intheruff]

'1 bar fill with each element voiced around the drum set'

Thanks for the reply John.

Question 1... is the 'fill' composed of 16ths with the elements then accented? That's how I tried them and doing it that way will help me.

2. Because the elements use both r and l hands, why is there the left hand exercise (do you mean to reverse the 1 to the left hand instead of rt?)

3. The bd exercise I don't get. Are we playing the elements with the bd? If so, what about the hands?

Thanks John, I'm gong to work these over as I see them until you clarify my confusion.

[intheruff]

GOT IT! duh
I just spent over an hour on the elements and they are really fun. Thanks for posting these. I'll work em' as part of my daily practice from now on. Ths is what I needed to help tighten up the e + a accents, and I didn't have an exercise source. Now I'll take them from the pad to the drums. Very cool! I'm still confused on the bd exercise though.

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

GOT IT! duh
I just spent over an hour on the elements and they are really fun. Thanks for posting these. I'll work em' as part of my daily practice from now on. Ths is what I needed to help tighten up the e + a accents, and I didn't have an exercise source. Now I'll take them from the pad to the drums. Very cool! I'm still confused on the bd exercise though.


The 1st of many BD exercises with the elements is simple. Set up a groove and play each element on the BD. For example 1/8 note Ride, 2+4 on SD, left foot HH 1/4 notes. Now play each element with the right foot on the BD!

Make sense??

[intheruff]

'Make sense?? '

Yep! Yesterday I played 16ths on double pedals while accenting the elements. I can see that within a short time using the elements will improve greatly my bass speed and control, not to mention the hands. And, not only playing straight time with the hands as you suggest, but I imagine playing more complex rudiments around the set while playing the elements with the feet will also help with independant coordination. As basic as it is, of the zillions of exercizes and patterns I've read on the forum, this, for me, is by far the best. Thanks for the post.

[LinearDrummer]

I have been recieving e-mails regarding my Elements concept that I teach at all my clinics. I thought I would post it here. Let me know if anyone has any questions.


Thanks for posting that.....

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Thanks for posting that.....

Hope you get something from it...

Enjoy-

John

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Updated video channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/drummernyc)

[frankbriggs]

You sound great man.. as always
I hope to hook up at namm.
All the best
Frank

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Frank!!

Look forward to seeing you at NAMM...Give a call on my cell!

[Thetruth]

Hey John you sound great
Thanks for all vids
yours truly the old man from sam ash edison your clinic

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Thetruth-

Your welcome-It was nice to meet you at the Edison Clinic!!

[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Just thought I would share this photo of a fun night in Austin-

[Gavin Harrison]

Hi John,
yeah that was a blast wasn't it.

best wishes
Gavin

[bragiolu]

i love that quote from dave weckl it really make sense