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Karl Sterling
- 50, Male
- Syracuse, NY & New York City
- United States
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- About Me:
- Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years. His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is also a talented pianist.
It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan Kenton Band. Karl and Peter have stayed in touch ever since.
Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied drums with Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito, Wilby Fletcher, Mick Lewander, and Peter Erskine.
Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss, Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, John Puma, and many others.
Also an avid bicyclist, two summers ago Karl and his son, Nick bicycled over 1,700 miles in 14 days to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check out the cool video of their arrival in Dallas along with trip photos below. You can also check out the trip site at: bicyclingforlife.org.
Arrival Video of Bike Ride from Syracuse, NY to Dallas, TX July, 2005
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- Drums Played
- I have an early 70's set of Slingerlands for most of my gigs. I LOVE those drums. I have a 6 piece set of the Sonor Hilite Series for some of the horn band/funk gigs. I use my Sonor snare drum for EVERY gig though. It's the best snare I've ever had and works in every situation.
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RIP Wilby Fletcher
Very sadly, the great drummer (and a great friend), Wilby Fletcher passed away last week. RIP Wilby - we miss you!
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Posted on October 20, 2009 at 9:34am
Only TWO DAYS until my marathon! We need your support!
It's only TWO DAYS until my fund-raising marathon. Can't believe it's almost here. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my cause. It is greatly appreciated. I'm $105 from my goal. If you wish to support, please visit: www.karlsterling.net
Thank you again!
Karl!
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 11:24pm
Dave CasT (Castiglione) homecoming gig with Ronnie France, Karl Sterling & Rick Balestra
David "CasT" CasTiglione brings his jazz home to Auburn for Nov. 21 show
AUBURN NY - These days everyone knows him as "CasT." You may have seen
him on PBS,or in the horn section with The Dave Matthews Band on "Live on The
Rocks" Cd or DVD, or on tour with George Clinton.
Auburn native and sax player David CasTiglione returns to his home town of Auburn
for a special appearance with his jazz quartet at Bear Bones Bar-B-Que, located
at 83 Wall Street… Continue
AUBURN NY - These days everyone knows him as "CasT." You may have seen
him on PBS,or in the horn section with The Dave Matthews Band on "Live on The
Rocks" Cd or DVD, or on tour with George Clinton.
Auburn native and sax player David CasTiglione returns to his home town of Auburn
for a special appearance with his jazz quartet at Bear Bones Bar-B-Que, located
at 83 Wall Street… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 4:22pm
RIP Dave Carpenter
Although many of you may have heard this already, I only became aware of Dave Carpenter's passing a couple of days ago. Sadly, Dave passed away in late June of this year. He was undoubtedly one of the finest bass players of our time. He will be greatly missed. The link below contains an article about Dave from the All About Jazz site:
Dave Carpenter Remembered
Dave Carpenter Remembered
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 6:22pm
SEAFLIGHT to perform at "Jazz in the Square" in Syracuse, NY, July 24th, 5pm and 10pm (CD RELEASE PARTY)
If you're in the Syracuse, NY area, please stop by Clinton Square for the first evening of "Jazz in the Square" jazz festival. SEAFLIGHT, led by guitarist/composer Jason Kessler, will open the series at 5:00pm followed by the Syracuse Symphony Pops Orchestra featuring vocalists Nancy Kelly and Ronnie Leigh. SEAFLIGHT will perform a second set at 10:00pm.
The evening will also serve as the official CD release party for the new… Continue
Posted on July 23, 2008 at 12:08am
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Glad you made it and welcome to my site!!!
i see you got you're page working cool......
I hope you enjoy the Drumnetwork! please spread the word that were here........
Peace
Poogie
All the best,
Vince
Peace
Mike
ciao, -janelle
thanx for the add...music sounds good! Much success to you.
Peace,
Doc Gibbs
are you in mala's album "always there"??
we've released the album in japan...
peace
pb
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