June 13, 2010

Lou Vecchio Vita Chambers XD-5B Wood
Leah Shaprio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 2B Wood
Nik Hughes Emily Osment 5A Wood / 7A Wood
Dante Roberson Independent Fusion Wood
Dan Johnson Brian "Head" Welch 3A Nylon
Ryan Gose This Century 5B Wood
Rob Chianelli We Are The In Crowd 5B Wood
Jessica Rodriguez CoCoMaMa/Independent Tito De Gracia Model
Nick Pizzolato Moving Mountains 5B Wood
Jazz Robertson Jazz Roberston Trio & Quintet/Yvonne Aubert Trio Matrix/Lil John Roberts' Philly Style
Alberto Vargas New Wine/El Rey Jesus Gospel Series Fusion
Travis Roundtree The Ready Set 3A Wood
Ron Allen Independent 8A / Matrix
Eric See Just Kait Power House

April 5, 2010

Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston

Independent/mikeslessons.com

Sugar Maple Fusion Wood

Vater Percussion Welcomes Mike Johnston to Artist & Education Roster

Mike Johnston began studying the drums at the age of 5. He spent the next 15 years studying privately with some of the greatest educator/drummers of our time including Pete Magadini, Steve Ferrone, and Aaron Smith.

At the age of 21 Mike received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says (Hollywood Records) and spent the next 5 years touring the world. He received a gold record for his contributions to the Varsity Blues soundtrack and has appeared on The Late Show with Dave Letterman as well as on MTV's Fashionably Loud. Mike has also toured with Warner Bothers Recording artists FILTER.

Mike currently runs the educational website www.mikeslessons.com where he offers pre-recorded video drum lessons as well as 36 "LIVE" online drum lessons monthly. Additionally, Mike also runs monthly one-week drum camps at his facility and teaches privately.



March 23rd, 2010

Greg Garrity Anarbor 5A Wood
Ray Levier Independent Sugar Maple Fusion Wood
Aaron Flora Hellogoodbye 3A Wood
Nate Smith Dave Holland Cymbal Stick Teardrop
Nicky Bomba John Butler Trio Lil' John Roberts' Philly Style
Joanna Dabrowska Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble, Baltimore MD
Danny Taylor Legally Blonde Tour Rock Wood
Bretton Hunter Wicked Tour 5B Wood
Kelsey Harelson Deas Vail 5A Wood
Denny Agosto Oceana Power 5B Wood
Chris Powell Love and Theft The Stewart Copeland Standard / Splashstick
Jay Weinberg Madball 5B Nylon
William Goldsmith Sunny Day Real Estate Power 5A Wood / Grip Tape
Eran Asias Julian Lennon/Patty Smyth Fusion Wood
Marlon Lewis Independent Matrix
Taylor Gordon Independent Matrix
Justin Tyson Independent 7A Wood/Fusion Wood
Steve Nistor Independent Powerhouse / Sugar Maple Blazer Wood

February 3, 2010

Beau McKee Closure in Moscow Universal

January 27, 2010

Darius Fentress

Darius Fentress

Fred Hammond

Karl Perrazo's Drumbale

Vater Welcomes Darius Fentress to the Artist Family

A percussion staple in the gospel entertainment industry, Darius Fentress started performing with Grammy Award Winning Gospel artist, Fred Hammond at the age of eighteen.

Darius has worked since 1998 as a live percussionist as well as a studio musician for artists such as Fred Hammond, Kenny Latimore, Chante' Moore-Latimore, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, and Commissioned, just to name a few. Darius has also been a part of traveling stage plays, multi-media productions and films.

Darius is a multi-talented musician who has also evolved into a recording engineer. He has recorded numerous records including the Grammy Award-Winning album, Free To Worship where he earned credits as an engineer and also being noted for his skillful percussion work.


December 22nd, 2009


Chris Tyrell Love and Theft 5B Wood
Nate Smith Dave Holland Recording Wood
Garry "Gman" Sullivan T.M. Stevens/NNEKA 5B Wood
Robbie Smith Roger Cicero 5B Wood

December 11th, 2009


Will Denton LeAnn Rimes 5B Wood
Tommy Benedetti John Brown's Body 5A Wood
Eric Ballard Bernard Allison 8A/The Matrix
Mike Emmons The Fold Power 5B Wood
Demian Arriaga Independent 5A Wood
Nick Price Meg and Dia Josh Freese's H-220
Chad LaRoy Cavo Rock Nylon
Adam Silverman 33 Miles Fusion Wood
Ryan Leger Every Time I Die Nude Power 5B Wood
Jeral "Scooter" Gray Keisha Cole 5B Wood
Jess Bowen The Summer Set Universal
Derek Davis Big D and the Kids Table Josh Freese's H-220
Andrew Wetzel Attack Attack 5B Wood
Johnny Stubblefield Parachute 3A Wood

June 25th, 2009

Pat Petrillo

Pat Petrillo

Drummers Collective

Power 5A Nylon

Vater welcomes Educator Pat Petrillo to the Artist Family

One of today’s most respected drummers, and a world class clinician, Pat Petrillo is widely known for his deep groove, stylistic versatility, and uncanny technical ability. Pat brings it all together with the musicality and finesse of a seasoned pro.

Hailing from New Jersey, Pat’s musical influences were vast, from R&B/Soul, to Pop/Rock, & Funk/Fusion. Perhaps this is why he has been called upon to play with a wide variety of artists in numerous genres, from R&B legends Gloria Gaynor and Patti LaBelle, to Pop/Rock artists Glen Burtnik and Patty Smyth, to his latest project, “Groovallegiance”, featuring bassist Gary Grainger, guitarist Chieli Minucci, and keyboardist David Cook, with a debut CD will be released in 2009. He has also played numerous Broadway shows, including the original Broadway productions of "A Chorus Line", "Grease", and "Footloose", as well as a national tour of "Dreamgirls".

A faculty member at Drummers Collective in NYC, Pat is one of the most sought after educators and clinicians in the business. He has conducted many clinic tours around the globe. Pat’s DVD/Book from Hudson Music, “Hands, Grooves, & Fills” has gained international acclaim from numerous publications, placing in both the Modern Drummer Readers Poll and DRUM magazines Drummie Awards in 2008. He is also a featured artist on drummerworld.com, as well as on the Ludwig 100th Anniversary DVD.

For more on Pat, including Video clips, On Line Lessons, and Products, visit:
www.patpetrillo.com
www.myspace.com/patpetrillo
www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Pat_Petrillo.html


May 8th, 2009

Ari

Yoron Israel

Assistant Chair of Percussion Dept: Berklee College of Music / Independent

New Orleans Jazz / Chico Hamilton Model


Larry Herwig Pelican 5B Wood
Andy Selway KMFDM / The Dwarves Eternal Black Warrior Wood
Franklin "Third" Richardson Warren Hill / Eric Darius / Independent Fusion Wood / Matrix
Tyrel McCoy Independent 7A Wood
Damien Schmitt Independent Fusion Wood
John Lawson Kanye West 8A Wood
Keith McKrae Ryan Leslie / Ryan Shaw XD-5A Wood
Ryland Steen Reel Big Fish Jimmy Cobb Model / Josh Freese's H-220

March 1st, 2009

Felix "D-Kat" Pollard
Sunny Jain
Eddie Heyward
Brent Easton J.Moss
Neil Beaton The Veer Union
Keenan Ephriam Lil Wayne
Drew Steen Demi Lovato
Eli Logothetis David Archuleta
Jeremy Carlstedt Independent

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