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Wally Gator Watson
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Join, Wally Gator Watson at his new time slot on the GROOVE MASTER"S Show, Saturdays at 5pm EST. on Time Warner 37, Cablevision 67, and online at www.bcat.tv!
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- About Me:
- Wally Gator Watson is a powerhouse when it comes to playing the drums. This talent has lead his client list to include names such as Whitney Houston, Ashford & Simpson, and the wicked Wilson Pickett. His years as the driving force behind the Lionel Hampton Big Band, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Count Basie Band, and the Cab Calloway Orchestra have made him one of the front runners of Big Band drumming. Having entered the professional entertainment field at age 15, Gator is celebrating more than 30 years in the business. His experience as a drummer and a clinician has touched upon every aspect of the business - from the famed New York City nightclub scene, to the Broadway Theater venues. His career spans radio, TV, and film (both as a player and an air personality), to the most famed concert halls and arenas in the world - all while touring with some of the most well known and respected names in music. Gator has recorded a tribute album to Hamp, "Together in Spirit," with A Trio of Four, and has recently finished another CD with his new group, NuQ-Leus. Gator is also the C.E.O. of the nonprofit organization, E.E. M.C.D., Inc., through which he presents drum clinics and motivational seminars to students and teachers around the world (www.eemcd.org). He is also on staff at "York" College and is an Artist in Residents at Medgar Evers college in New York. Check back for the air date of Wally's new New York area TV show, "GROOVE MASTERS", slated for production in May of 2008.
Email: groovemastersTV@wally-gator-watson.com
Endorsements:
SONOR DRUMS
SABIAN CYMBALS
PRO-MARK STICKS
REMO DRUMHEADS
SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES (Microphones and PA systems)
RHYTHM TECH PERCUSSION
FACTORY METAL PERCUSSION
THE E-PAD
HANS AND FUTZ Practice Pedals
T-DRUM Drum Triggers (Triggerhead.com)
XL-PROTECTOR Drum Cases
- Website:
- http://www.wallygatorwatson.com
- Drums Played
- Sonor "S" Class, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, Pro-Mark Sticks
Wally Gator Watson's 2008 Tour Schedule
Tour Dates:
August:
20th - 24th Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
27th - 31st Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
September:
3-7 Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
9th With NuQ-Leus at Club Cachaca, Bleeker Street, New York City.
10-14th Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
16th With NuQ-Leus at the Mobay Club, 12 w. 125 Street, Harlem, NY
17-21st Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
24th-28th Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
October:
1-3rd With the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Birmingham, Alabama
4th Musical director/drummer for the musical "Hattie...what I need you to know" at the National Black Theater, Harlem New York.
November:
21-22nd With the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, New Orleans, LA.
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GROOVE MASTERS TV
My fellow musicians!, the Groove Masters TV show officially went into Pre production mode last night. We are looking to go into full production the second week of April, a month earlier than first planned. So, please get your questions in to me ASAP, because all shows are going to be pre-recorded. Our pilot show has Liberty Divitto, Will Calhoun, and drummer/personal trainer George Gray, who will be giving us tips on PT as it applies to your instruments. We will include your name and location (i… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 11:30am —
The Groove Masters TV Show!!!!
Hi guys, this goes out to everyone on the Drum Network. This summer, I am going to be producing and hosting a talk show called "Groove Masters". It is going to be both entertaining and educational. We will be having guest artist like Liberty Devitto, Will Calhoun, and yes, Poogie Bell. We will also hope to have a fitness segment with drummer/certified trainer George Gray and nutrition tips from bassist Stanley Banks. Our initial broadcast area will be in Brooklyn, New York. We have already gotte… Continue
Posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:00am — 4 Comments
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Happy New Year, wishing you all the best.
Eddie Brown
347 451 8996
Come to our open House. I see you are local so stop by.
We are Creation Drum Company. We are having an Open House
on October 1st.
This is a chance for local drummers and press to get to sit down and try our custom kits and get "The Story of Creation". It will be a fun event and a great setting to try our kits.
October 1st. 4:00 -9:00 PM
Jam Studios
86 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 221
W. Paterson, NJ 07424
973-256-3936
www.jamrecordingstudios.com
Thanks
Greg Abrom
myspace.com/creationdrumcompany
www. creationdrums.com.
You probally don"t remember me, we met through Ron Anderson. I knew Wesley Landers very well, he called me to sub for him on many gigs that he couldn't do.
Great playing with you the other night with Onaje. Hope we get to do it again sometime!
Peace,
Gary
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