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Gwen Frederick
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  • NoVa outside of DC
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Fired from My Band
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alice de Buhr Aug 8.

 

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Country:
USA
City:
NoVa outside of DC
How long have you been drumming?
20 years
What is your drumming history:
Gwen Frederick has over 30 years of musical experience, covering a variety of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, country, rock, gospel, and blues.
I have completed studies at the Nashville Jazz Institute, the National Guitar Summer Workshop, has performed solo and with several bands.
Describe Your Drum Kit:
Yamaha Tour Custom 5pc set with Zildjian cymbals and DW5002 Accelerator double-kick pedal and hardware. Vic Firth and Pro-mark sticks and Remo heads. Ludwig practice kit with PDP and Yamaha hardware, Evans heads.
Favorite Drummer(s):
Gadd, Peart, Colaiuta,Dejohnette, Allison Miller,Alice De Buhr, Bill Maxwell, Carter Beauford, Todd Sucherman
Favourite Bands/Musicians:
Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett,FANNY, Rush, Motown, Earl Klugh, Andrae Crouch, Tommy Emmanuel, Herbie Hancock, Phil Keaggy

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At 11:33am on November 26, 2009, Jessica G. said…
Hi Gwen!-I really enjoyed your drumming on all your videos. You really nailed the Journey song and the medley. I like your style! Wicked Jezabel looks like a blast! Does it get hectic being in two bands? Keep those videos coming, and Take Care!-Jessica G.
At 10:41pm on November 17, 2009, Tracy Graham said…
Hi Gwen, I enjoyed all your videos, especially the Wicked Jezabel medleys! Your drumming sounds great. Tracy
At 11:12am on October 4, 2009, Tracy Graham said…
Hi Gwen, thanks for the friend invite, you sound like you have alot of drumming experience, that's cool, keep up the good work! Tracy
At 2:19pm on September 22, 2009, jeri fouhy said…
Damn I wish you lived near NJ! We have a drummer, but she is dying to get on lead Guitar (One of those "Muti-instrumentalists"- oy!)...she's drummed for years and is actually sick of it! Go figure! I guess every one likes to be up front now and then. We need someone like you, whom has alot of experience under the belt. Hey, you know you should just start your own band, then You call the shots and know that you are on the same wave length with the members up front. Then again, people always seem to change! lol! If you ever hit NJ or NYC, you have an open invitation for a try out! Rock on!
At 5:20pm on August 25, 2009, Jessica G. said…
Hi Gwen! Thanks for the friend invite. I'd heard of Paula some time ago. What was she like as an instructor? She seems like she'd be an awesome mentor! Take Care!-Jessica G.
At 9:40pm on August 23, 2009, Cindi Hunt said…
Gwen,
Now I truly know how you feel. I just got kicked out of my band - which I started. In my case it's more understandable, because I'm a fairly inexperienced drummer. But it doesn't hurt any less. I've been playing with some really experienced folks and we started playing out when we recruited a singer. Originally she just wanted to sing and gig out occasionally - now music is her life again and she wants to move fast and of course that is only possible with an experienced drummer (who I suspect will be her brother - hmm convenient, no?). So she is on my backstabber list but I can't fault the rest of the band because they deserve to play in some really good places. But, that said, it feels like I've been punched in the heart and I don't feel like I'm 100% me without a band now. Weird huh? So have you learned anything positive from your experience that you can share? Even "this too shall pass" would work.
Thanks
Cindi H.
At 8:51pm on July 26, 2009, Jessica G. said…
Hi Gwen-I'm fairly new to my band, and am not experienced at drumming as yet, so I always keep in mind that they may want to find someone more experienced. You, on the other hand, have a lot of playing under your belt. Maybe this is just a little lull, and a time to reflect on what you want to do next. That doesn't take away the hurt you might feel at being asked to leave. I see you like Allison Miller too. She's great! Take Care.-Jessica G.
At 8:22pm on July 26, 2009, Cindi Hunt said…
I just saw your page here after I posted a reply to your blog. You do have a wide variety of music genres to pick from, don't you? Wow! Lot of opportunity - maybe moving on to another band is what you're meant to do and you wouldn't have done it without being boosted out of the band you were in. Keep your eyes open, girlfriend, and see where you're meant to be next.
At 6:48pm on July 21, 2009, Jaye said…
saw your msg. and i say F@*K 'em! :) You know music is your heart and never let one band make you think you can't still accomplish your goals. We've all heard the stories of the drummers always getting the boot first.
At 11:22am on July 21, 2008, Alice de Buhr said…
It's only rock & roll, and I LIKE it!! A
 
 

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