After using the RhythmTech Active Snare System for 20+ years, I finally switched to Puresound's Custom Pro 24 strand steel snare wires. I can already hear an improvement with my 8"x14" Yamaha Recording Custom snare!

One of New England's most popular and influential bands of the 80's and 90's is reuniting to perform a limited 5 shows during May 2011.

TOUR DATES:

- May 20 - Higher Ground Ballroom - South Burlington, VT (7:30 pm)(tickets: http://www.highergroundmusic.com/2010/12/8084/)

- May 21 - The Legion - White River Junction, VT - (8:00 pm)(advance tickets: call (802-295-2886}

- May 25 - The Chill Zone - St. Johnsbury, VT (8:00 pm)(advance tickets: call 802-751-1115 or 802-535-4460)

- May 27 - The Chalet - Berlin, NH (8:00 pm)(advance tickets: call (603) 752-5517 or (603) 723-4020 )

- May 28 - Mount Anthony Union High School Auditorium - Bennington, VT (8:00 pm)
--- (advance tickets: call MAU at 802-447-7511 - ask for Christina Gabrus - or by email - cgabrus@svsu.org )

I'm so excited to have finally replace my old cracked 3000 Sound Edge Hats with these beautiful new 14" Paiste Signature Sound Edge Hi-Hats...heaven!!

To quote the folks from Paiste, "Bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, focused mix. Responsive feel. Bright, aggressive open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Excellent for articulate playing."

They are all of the above and then some!

The "Rando" Tour...

We are halfway through the Randy Smith/8084 mini-tour and are having a blast! It's great to shar the stage with my old 8084 band mates. It's also been great seeing so many faces from the past and I want to thank everyone so much for coming out to the shows!

Rock On!
Gary

Gary to record and tour with ex-8084 singer Randy Smith!

I recorded drums tracks this week for my former 8084 band mate, Randy Smith. As you know, Randy left 8084 in the summer of 2006 to head south to a warmer climate. He's been working on his first solo CD and has asked me to play drums on this release.

Two nights were spent at West Street Digital in Fairfiled, VT with Andre Maquera at the board. We spent a lot of time getting it all "just right" and the tracks are "in the can"!

Also, dates for an August mini-tour of New England are firming up. Looks for shows in Burlington and White River Jct., VT as well as Boston and Shelburne Falls, MA (Randy's home town) with a guest appearnce by Elizabeth Perkins, one of Randy's classmates from high school as well as New England drummer and producer Hirsh Gardner.

Stayed tuned for more info on the upcoming show dates...

Rock On!
Gary

Seeking Gigs...

Due to "artistic differences, I am no longer drumming for Rumble Doll.

I am currently seeking full time/fill in work. I am also available for studio work.

For reference please contact Andre at West Street Digital.

I can be heard on the CD "Out Of The Blue" by Carol Ann Jones. Also on Ben Patton's "Because The Heart", The Unquiet And Apart" and the soon to be released "Kaboom".

I can also be heard on all of Keeghan Nolan's recordings from 2005 to date, Willard Way's "I Tried" and "Like I Never Loved You".

And of course can be heard on most of the 8084 recordings...

Rock On!
Spud

GarySpaulding.com Website Updates!

Updated the Discography Page adding the new release from Carol Ann Jones. I'm on all 14 tracks so pick up your copy today!

Also updated the Home Page and the Gear pages have been seperated in the navigation.

Hope you all have a safe and very Merry Christmas!

Rock On!
Gary