Early in 2012 I had the privilege to work with singer/songwriter Mikey Wax. He filmed his music video for his single of his new album “Constant Motion”. This single is called “Counting On You” and I had the honor to play drums in the live band shots. VERY cold but such an amazing experience to work with him. The video has gotten such a large number of views and positive responses. Here it is, enjoy!
Mikey Wax – Counting On You (Official Music Video)
Back in the end of 2011, I was featured in DRUM! Magazines “New Blood” Column for their December issue. It is still such an honor and an amazing feeling to have that opportunity and I can’t thank everyone enough for all of the love and support. Really excited to see what this year has to offer!
AJW
It has already been one full year that this website has been up and what a year it has been. I don’t even know where to start. I released this last year and I kept updating it with new projects I was a part of and creative videos that I’ve done. I recently joined a band, Green or Blue. There are no words to express how happy I am to be a part of this band with Matt and Ben. I wrote a post about this already but in June they approached me to fill in for a show they had in NYC. It was an hour set, very intimate show, our friends and family were there, it was just a great night. We clicked at practices ever since then and they asked me to be the drummer of their band. I’m so excited to see what’s to come in our future in music and friendship. Another thing I have to update you on is that I will be featured in DRUM! Magazine’s “New Blood” column in their December issue. They sent me an email about it and I was so excited. I won’t get into detail about my reaction to the email to save the embarrassment, but lets say it was like Christmas morning haha. It will be in Barnes and Noble’s November 14th. I’ve been very busy trying to take my drumming to the next level and I’m so happy with where I am right now. Thank you to EVERYONE that has still supported everything I have done. I wish I can put into words and tell you how much it means to me.
Since my website has been up for one year I decided to do a sweet “celebration” video you can say. Its a drum video unlike my old videos. Took a lot of time and work to do this but it was so worth it and better yet, it’s a cover to my favorite band. Enjoy.
The Fray – Heartbeat (New single off their new, yet to be released album “Scars & Stories”)
Here’s a new drum cover I did. This band has inspired me so much with where I’m at with my music today. If the band ever sees this, thank you for all that you do.
Thrice – Anthology (Major/Minor)
Hey everyone, just giving you a little update. I’ve joined this band Green or Blue, and honestly, there is nothing more that could make me happier. Matt and Ben are such talented musicians and it means a lot to be part of this band with them. I can’t get the right words to write on here about how excited and happy I am about this. We had our first show July 1st, 2011 in New York City and I think we all realized that this is gonna be the start of something great. As of right now, we’re looking to record a new EP in August and take it from there. Heres a video we did last week. (Green or Blue – Boys of Summer (Cover) )
So excited for what’s to come in the future with this band!
http://www.facebook.com/greenorblue
AJW
Hey everyone! I recently did a new drum cover to There For Tomorrow’s “Hunt Hunt Hunt” I changed things up a bit and tried the drum cover in HD and shot it in my backyard and I’m so happy with how it came out! Hope you all like it, and I hope summer is going well for everyone!
AJW
Doing this drum video made me extremely grateful for doing what I am doing with music. This artist doesn’t only inspire me, he gives me a sense of hope that things will work out some day. I went up to the studio the past weekend to do this video and I am so happy and proud of how it came out. Thank you for taking the time out to read/watch this, and PLEASE check out Mikey Wax. www.mikeywax.com
Engineering: Mike Curley & Gaspard Murphy
Filming/Editing: Nicole Pizaro & Andrew Weber
Let me know what you guys think of it! Thanks for watching!
Hey everyone! I did a music video for one of my good friends Pete Nappi this past summer. He covered ‘All Night Long’ by Lionel Richie. He wanted to do a music video for it so, I jumped at the oppourtunity to help him out. It was such a fun time and I wish we could do it all over again. Here it is, enjoy! If you wanna check Pete’s music out, he is in a band ‘Royal’ check them out! www.weareallroyal.com
AJW
Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking a lot recently of something cool I could do to bring to you guys. I found this drummer Mike Johnston a few months ago, and if you don’t know who he is, Mike is a drummer who does online lessons for drummers. He is incredible and I LOVE what he does. I learn a lot from him in the lessons he teaches for each style or topic he reviews. I want to start a U-Stream or BlogTV channel. I have visions of a “Jam Night” once a week with anyone who wants to jam online. We can jam, write some cool drum beats, and learn from each other through different styles we all play. I think it would be really cool. I NEED your opinions on this because if you guys dig it, I’ll try my hardest and make it happen! Comment here, on my facebook, or twitter! I’d love to hear your feedback!
http://facebook.com/ajwdrums
http://twitter.com/ajwdrums
Thanks everyone!
AJW
