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Rhett Frazier Inc: An open letter to JT

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:17:01 +0000

Rhett and I are faster than the Millennium Falcon when we correspond w/ our pen pal Mr. Timberlake:

RFI Modern Drummer Blog

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:08:54 +0000

Hey there…Please check my Modern Drummer blog - featuring the Rhett Frazier Inc scoop and spaceship:(click on the MD logo)

Rockerrazzi 98.7 RFI

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:36:12 +0000

Here is Rhett Frazier Inc’s latest interview for your super-duper-cool Rockerrazzi 98.7

Rhett Frazier Inc: NYC

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:11:39 +0000

RFI performs “Everyday is Saturday” during a soundcheck for Joe’s Pub NYC

Donny discusses the new Yamaha DTX Series

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:12:25 +0000

Donny is featured within the new Yamaha DTX Videos along w/ Teddy Campbell and Gordon Campbell. Dig DG’s vid below:

Out Now: Rhett Frazier Inc - Escape From Dee-Troyt

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:59:40 +0000

Ever wonder what Al Green would sound like with techno beats and loops along with fuzzed-out guitars to back him up? With the recent release of Escape from Dee-troyt, Los Angeles duo Rhett Frazier Inc. displays a rare mix of classic soul and funk alongside modern synths and the occasional loud guitar. Frazier’s main co-conspirator is drummer/producer is Inc - aka: Donny Gruendler. Like Frazier, he’s a multi-tasker, with the liner notes crediting him with drums, synths, production and mangled beats. The juxtaposition of Frazier’s retro voice and Gruendler’s futuristic production give the music its teeth. Get addicted to it here first:

Grab it on iTunes - Or a Hard Copy @ Dusty Groove

Rhett Frazier Inc - RockWired & New Tune

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:58:31 +0000

Dig the latest interview and brand new tune here:

New Myspace Page

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:45:15 +0000

Well, I know that Facebook is hipper than Myspace (and that Google buzz is the new Facebook); but I still felt the need to give my Myspace page a 2010 overhaul. Check out the new design and content:

My Hudson Music Videos are available now: Seeing Sounds & Private Lessons

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:01:48 +0000

Hey Everybody, I am so proud that my Hudson Videos are finally available! The first, Seeing Sounds is a 3-part lesson series — and a comprehensive study on how to achieve a professional sound within Rock, Funk and Jazz. I clearly demonstrate each drum and cymbal size’s application, the appropriate microphone and mic placement for each sound and the proper drumset articulations for each musical style. This series will help you take control of your sound and attain your favorite drum sounds on the stage and studio. You can view excerpts on my media-video page

My Private Lesson series of video and pdf based lessons will provide today’s student drummer with a series of performance suggestions, tips and tricks that they can use immediately with their band, playalong texts and performance opportunities. You can download and view excerpts on my media-video page

The Nation

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:05:28 +0000