Julian's Blog

They Walk Among Us

2011-08-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

There I was, sitting on an SQL course and an email comes through on the Blackberry. Quick peek and a mail has arrived from top Cardiff Rock band They Walk Among Us (@THEYWALKAMONGUS) looking for a drummer to step in at short notice to play a gig at the Surface Festival, Cardiff Students Union.

I returned the message saying that I would gladly step in. That evening I received the MP3s are started through each of them writing some guide charts. Two days later - rehearsal and gig. Performing tracks from the third album "Monkey in a Chicken Pen" and the new EP "Outside the Campfire Circle", the set flew by and was over in no time. These are available at iTunes here - click to go the download page

Another gig lined up with the band on Thursday 25th August at Undertone, Cardiff and then the Surface Festival moves to the Coal Exchange, Cardiff on Saturday 10th September.

Hope to see you there!

New Website

2011-07-14T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hey!
My new(ish) website has gone live. I say "New(ish)" because at first it doesnt look any different! But there's a whole new section on there about Online Sessions, Drum Tracks and Loops.This is a service that I now offer for musicians and artists worldwide.

More information can be found at my website which you can reach at the address www.julianrudall.com

Go look - see what you think - tell me!!

Cheers
J
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2011-07-11T07:04:00.000-07:00

I really love finding new music and in the last 2 weeks I've found some really great stuff. "Black Country Communion" and "Buckcherry" are the subjects in question.

Yes, yes, I may be behind the times, but these 2 bands really know how to rock it up. Driving drums. Thumping power chords. Harmonious guitar melodies. Ripping solos.

Turn the stereo up to "11" - go listen and enjoy!!

2011-07-08T04:32:00.000-07:00

Its been a little while since my last post on this blog. I wont go in to the reasons why......

My website it getting a bit of an update and there is a new project arriving very soon which I am SO excited about. I'm not going to say any more than that at this point as I want to keep it for the big reveal.

Just keep checking my website (www.julianrudall.com) and you'll see the new arrival very soon - I sound like an expectant father there, but then I suppose it is something that I'm nuturing!!!

J
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2009-10-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

Today I had news that I am now an official endorser of Baskey Drum products.
A huge thank you to Mike and all the team at Baskey for all their support.

Julian

2009-10-14T10:36:00.000-07:00

Theres lots of bits and bobs been happening since my last blog.

I've been busy with teaching and doing some session gigs with the dance band. I'm also playing a promo gig in Corsham on Friday 16 October.

Must dash now - lots to do :-)

Speak soon

2009-07-15T03:13:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I took part in the Stick It To MS event held in the Birmingham NIA.The event was two fold - to raise loads and loads of money for the Multiple Sclerosis Charity and also to break the world record for the "Largest Drum Kit Ensemble". Both happened - loads and loads of money was raised through sponsorship and 582 drummers played a 5 minute groove at the same time. And it was very very LOUD!!!!!!The day started early with load-in starting at 8:00am. Once setup breakfast was on the cards. Load-in and registration continued to run until 12:45pm - there were an awful lot of people and an awful lot of equipment to get into the arena.At 1:00pm the event started. John Thomson made the introductions and Robin Guy and Jason Bittner started performing a drum duet. Jojo Mayer then took to the stage and performed a fantastic solo and finally Karl Brazil performed before leading the masses in the record attempt.
The record was broken!!!! Following which the load-out started. Leaving the arena at 5:30pm I headed home South along the glorious M5 feeling rather proud that I had been part of this wonderful event.

2009-06-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

Not much to update :-(
Another few Dance gigs done and a few more in the diary too.

Now, when is that big break gonna come????

J

2009-06-06T05:52:00.000-07:00

Had a great time in Spain last week. It was blinking hot too :-)
I even managed to squeeze in a scuba dive in the time that I had. I had been to the dive site a number of times before, but on this occassion it was so clear. There was loads to see too which is always a bonus :-)

I've entered into the Stick it to MS event that is taking part after DrumFest in Birmingham on Mon 13th July. 600 drummers all playing at the same time - best make sure i remember to take my ear plugs!!!!! Its all in aid of a great cause and will be fab day to boot.

I'll update again soon.

J

2009-05-19T05:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
Sadly I've not been up to much as I injured my back - the physio has sorted that out for me now though :-)
Had a couple of Dance Band gigs over the last couple weeks. These were great fun - I've certainly had to make sure that my jazz has been up-to-scratch :-)

Off to Spain next week for some sun - this British weather is really miserable.

Ta-ra for now

J

2009-05-07T05:37:00.000-07:00

My new design website has gone live :-) Please check it out at www.julianrudall.com and let me know what you think.

Cheers for now

J

2009-05-05T05:48:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was a successful day in the studio. Drums, guitars and keys were all recorded but bass had to be added later since our bass player was taken ill. Waiting now to get back in so that all the vox can be done. Another 4 tracks and we'll have this album complete.

Went to see OMA at the CIA on Saturday night too - what a great gig that was :-)

Til next time

J

2009-05-02T05:57:00.000-07:00

Well this blog entry is a week late but last Saturday was recording day - will update more later. Off to OMAs gig tonight :-)

J