>>>> The previously published beginning rock kit method, "Building Blocks of Rock" (MB97756BCD) is also still available through Mel Bay Publications and you can also find it online at www.drawbridgemusic.com.

>>>>Here’s a description of Fill Workbook:
The purpose of "Fill Workbook" is to expand the players’ fill vocabulary by helping drummers create short fills. This is a flexible workbook that can be used by beginning and intermediate students and the more advanced drummer. Most playing situations are more about performing songs than solos, and usually this consists of not only playing grooves, but also of cuing the band into the various sections as they change. This is a tool to help the drummer break away from the "old favorites" and find new ways of playing short fills. The examples in "Fill Workbook" are meant to by used as a starting point to initiate ideas and are written for a basic drum kit set-up. The book can be easily modified by the teacher or player to suit the individual drummers’ level and to suit varying drum kit set ups. The accompanying CD contains 35 examples of 1/ 2 beat, 1 beat and 2 beat fills. The first 2 sections of the book are demonstrated as written. "Fill Workbook" (MB99966BCD) is available from music retailers or via phone from Mel Bay. Mel Bay is on the web at www.melbay.com

>>>>CD – "Unexpected" Erika Luckett
The CD by Erika Luckett, "Unexpected" features Dawn Richardson playing and programming drums and percussion is available on Birdfish Records. Her music was recorded at Fantasy Studios and produced by Jeffery Wood www.jefferywood.com. Erika’s CD release gig at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley was well attended. Dawn joined Erika along with Paul Olguin on bass, Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion and Julie Wolf on keys & all sorts of other stuff (www.juliewolf.com) for a groovin’ show February 25.

Erika’s music defies easy categorization and captures a delicious blend of cultures. Part blues, part funk, part latin, part folkpop...this is intelligent music that reaches the heart. Born in Mexico and raised in Venezuela and Brazil - crossing boundaries comes easily to Erika. As a teenager she made her way to France, playing in the subways where her own concoction of Folk/Latin/Jazz/Pop echoed in the underground. After France, the multi-lingual Luckett made her way to the Berklee School of Music where she earned a degree in film scoring. In 1999 she leapt into the world of solo singer/songwriters and has since established her presence across the country, performing over 150 shows a year and releasing three albums previously which have earned awards and wide spread accolades. "Unexpected" is available through www.erikaluckett.com or www.cdbaby.com

>>>>"School of Rock" Day Camp - 2005
In addition to teaching privately summer of 2005, I was also be at the Blue Bear School of Music for selected "School of Rock" camp sessions. The camp director is Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and Bay Area resident Bonnie Hayes (www.bonniehayes.com). There are camp sessions for pre-teens and teens and a girl’s camp. You can get more information at www.bluebearmusic.org or by calling (415) 673-3600. Last year was the first year and it was really fun. Each camp session we work on a set of music during the week and put on a show that Friday night! Cool!

>>>>Bits and pieces:
Big Drum Show #2 will be back due to popular demand this year – tentatively the end of August/beginning of September….more details to come……

Dawn has some NEW drum tips on the Pacific Drum website – check out the "playback" section: www.pacificdrums.com

You can buy the drum books "Building Blocks of Rock" (MB97756BCD) and the brand spankin’ new "Fill Workbook" (MB99966BCD) by calling 1-800-8-MEL BAY

The drummergirl interview from a while back is now cataloged – if you wanna know way too much about me look for it here – or just check out this site because it’s kinda cool: www.drummergirl.com

Dawn programmed the drums on Blame Sally’s most recent C.D. that came out in 2004 they’re at: www.blamesally.com

Dawn played on 3 tracks of the Lillix debut C.D. "Falling Uphill" (Maverick) they’re at: www.lillix.com

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