Seattle's Doug McGrew plays Purple Rain!
Doug McGrew, a Northwest native, is one of the most sought after session players, playing full time in the Seattle area and across the nation . His extensive list of credits include touring with Geoff Tate(Queensryche), drumming for Charlie Huhn(who played with Foghat, Humble Pie, and Ted Nugent), touring with Supersuckers, Albritton McClain (Bridge of Souls), Michael Manring (Independent), Roger Fisher (Heart), Chris Degarmo, Mike Wilton (Queensryche), Frank Hannon (Tesla), Joe Shikany (Paul Rodgers Band), Lynn Sorensen (Paul Rodgers Band) and Michael Powers, John Raymond( Kenny G) ....and many other bands. Doug studied drums at Cornish College of Arts in Seattle.
Groovemaster Tony "TC" Coleman plays "Purple Rain"
Our good friend Tony "TC" Coleman has been a staple here at WoodStick for many years. We appreciate Tony's passion and dedication to the instrument as well as being an awesome huanbeing. Tony has an upbeat attitude and his tasteful playing makes you want to go and "work on that shuffle!" :) - Dawnde Styephenson
Tony Coleman has had an illustrious career touring the world with B.B. King, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Albert Collins, Etta James, James Cotton, Katie Webster, Z.Z. Hill, O.V. Wright and Buddy Guy.
His early aspirations led to his meeting soul singer Otis Clay. He quickly joined Clay’s band and toured with him for a couple years, recording a live album in Tokyo, Japan. Out of touring and recording with Otis Clay came opportunities to work with other major R&B and blues artists. After a jam session in a Chicago club called The High Chaparral, B.B. King jammed with Otis Clay’s rhythm section. B.B. King liked the rhythm section so much that he asked them to join him as his touring band. So Tony Coleman, Russell Jackson and Leonard Gill became B.B. King’s rhythm section. As fate would have it, Tony was only with B.B. for a few months when B.B.’s ex-drummer returned.
Tony Coleman returned to Chicago and rejoined Otis Clay’s band for another tour in Japan. From Otis Clay, Tony moved to Dallas, Texas in 1980 to play drums for Johnnie Taylor. Tony toured with Johnnie for a couple of years and was then asked to join Bobby Blue Bland, with whom he worked for a few years. In the middle of a combined B.B. King/Bobby Blue Bland tour, B.B. needed a drummer and Tony ended up playing drums for both artists for the remainder of that tour, playing two shows a night. At that point, Tony rejoined B.B. King and has since been touring with Mr. King’s organization, performing blues music around the globe.
Tony Coleman’s first CD “Out in the Open” featured guest artists Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal and Frankie Lee, and received great reviews. His second album, “Travelin’ Man”, was released in the U.S. in February 2002 with special guests the Earth, Wind & Fire horn section, Lucky Peterson and other great names from the Blues.
Most recently TC can be found in the Jamey Johnson band on drums and percussion.
(Source: https://drummerworld.com/drummers/Tony_Coleman.html)
The amazing Gregg Bissonett Plays Purple Rain.
Gregg has been to WoodStick a few times and he never dissapoints. You may have seen his video on the "Blushda" or may even recognize his playing with Ringo and or David Leee Roth! - Dawnde Stephenson
Family and music go hand in hand for Gregg, growing up in Detroit, Michigan with his bassist brother Matt & band leader Dad.
Gregg went on to study at North Texas State where he was featured in the famed "One O'clock Jazz Band." After college he soon joined Matt in the Maynard Ferguson Big Band.
By the early `80's Gregg had relocated to Los Angeles where his ability to seamlessly fit into a wide variety of musical situations rapidly established him as a session legend.
Gregg has performed and recorded with an amazing variety of artists including Santana, Joe Satriani, Don Henley, Hans Zimmer, Keiku Matsui, Gino Vannelli, Tania Maria, Brian Wilson, Frank Gambale, Carole King, Robin Zander, Yarborough and Peoples, Andy Summers, Linda Rondstat, Steve Lukather, The Mustard Seeds, David Garfield, Enrique Iglesias, Larry Carlton, Pat Boone's Heavy Metal Big Band, Toto, David Lee Roth, Tribute to Jeff Porcaro, Celine Dion, Steve Vai, and many others.
One of the highlights of his career was being invited to perform with the Buddy Rich Big Band on the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert video/CD project. Gregg has recently cultivated his own solo career with his albums, Gregg Bissonette and Submarine.
Gregg Bissonette's trademark is his powerful, and inspirational drumming, whether as a soloist, sideman, or a band leader.
(Source: https://drummerworld.com/drummers/Gregg_Bissonette.html)
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Dawnde Stephenson's FaceBook Live Stream (1 of 3) at the WoodStick 20th Annual Celebration at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, WA on Sunday November 5, 2023.
Dawnde Stephenson's FaceBook Live Stream (2 of 3) at the WoodStick 20th Annual Celebration at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, WA on Sunday November 5, 2023.
Dawnde Stephenson's FaceBook Live Stream (1 of 3) at the WoodStick 20th Annual Celebration at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, WA on Sunday November 5, 2023.
Elijah's Drummer Journey plays "Purple Rain" at the WoodStick 20th Annual Celebration at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, WA on Sunday November 5, 2023. (Video Credit Maria Wallace)
Featured Drummers & Music at the WoodStick 20th Annual Celebration at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, WA on Sunday November 5, 2023. (Video Credit Bill Ray)