Category Archives: Music

Random Thought for the Day #1

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

When I think of all the hours I’ve spent playing music, and I count up all the money I’ve made doing it, I’m basically the Indian call center operator of the music industry. Or possibly the Nike Indonesian shoe factory worker … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Marketing

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

… and not a bad song either.

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The Avenue: First Track Released!

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

Alright so some time ago I went into the studio and cranked out the drums on 11 tracks in one day for a band called The Avenue. Today Paul released a preview of the first single from the album and … Continue reading →

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Daughtry

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

I thought I was going to miss this show. Michelle and I have been pinching pennies while she looks for a job and I figured since I had already seen Daughtry a few years ago we’d just pass on this … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

As I sit here all full of enchiladas (yes I had enchiladas for Easter and they were outstanding) I’m just really in a euphoric mood. It’s been an incredible weekend, and with the week leading up to it being so … Continue reading →

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Metalli-jazz

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

This is the coolest video I’ve seen in ages. Not only is the soundtrack impeccable (who on earth could re-record Enter Sandman in a convincing jazz style?), the video is perfectly synchronized. Bravo intertubes mystery video guy. Bravo.

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Sevendust in Las Vegas!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

Everyone who knows me knows I’m a heavy rock guy. My very first album was Kiss Alive! and I learned to play the drums listening to bands like Loudness, Kiss, Metallica, Dio, Stryper, and Megadeth. My favorite music is heavy, … Continue reading →

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New OK Go Video

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

This video is just flat out amazing.

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Recording a New Album: Day 1!

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Dana Pellerin

Some time ago Paul Haugen and I, along with several other musicians started fleshing out songs for an album Paul had envisioned. It’s a long process to write an album. Just the scheduling of musicians alone is enough to kill … Continue reading →

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Kelly Clarkson

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Dana Pellerin

What do a 40 year old rocker and a 17 year old eclectic have in common? Well,we’re related for one thing, but we also went to the Kelly Clarkson show together last night. Yeah, Kelly Clarkson. Now obviously this is … Continue reading →

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