• Chris Sutherland Clinic - Saturday, May 31st - 1:00 pm

  Growing up in a musical household, listening to every style imaginable, lets Chris be comfortable in any situation. Pop, rock, country, metal, jazz, progressive rock, zydeco, Broadway musical, and bluegrass, all appear in his resume.
  
  Recently returning from 42 sold out shows in Europe, Chris was the drummer for classic rock legends SAGA on their 30th Anniversary tour. Look for the DVD of the final show in Munich to be released soon!
  
  Chris has performed with Canadian Rock Legend Kim Mitchell since 1999. They are currently touring to support the new CD "Ain't Life Amazing".
  
  In 2006 Chris recorded Doc Walker's self titled CD in Nashville with producer Justin Neibank. They spent early 2007 on the "Locked and Loaded" with Dierks Bentley touring North America. The CD has spawned three top ten hits and two number one videos with "Trying To Get Back To You" and "Driving With The Brakes On".
  
  From 2003 to 2005 Chris was the principal drummer for the Toronto production of the hit musical Mamma Mia. Based on the music of ABBA, it is one of the most popular musicals of all time.
  
  As a freelance musician, Chris has performed and recorded with Deric Ruttan, Sass Jordan, Amanda Falk, Michelle Wright, Jason McCoy, The Wilkinsons, Randy Bachman, Streetheart, Willie Mack, At The Door, Burton Cummings, Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Daniel Lavoie, and many more. As a session player Chris has recorded commercials for Coke, Tim Hortons, NFL, NHL, Coors Light, Budweiser, CFL, The Toronto Blue Jays, and hundreds more. He has also recorded television and film work for MTV, Teletoon, YTV, CTV, CBC, and many feature films. He has co written music for producer Ridley Scott's short "Nightfish".
  
  He studied at PIT with instructors Steve Houghton, Joe Porcaro, Casey Scheurell, and Ralph Humphrey. He has also studied privately with Ed Soph, Jim Chapin, and Gregg Bissonette.
  
  Chris endorses Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vater Drumsticks, Cool Claws, Converse Shoes and Chip and Pepper.

  Working Drummer's Boot Camp

  Do you know what it takes to get the big calls for sessions and gigs?
  
  Do you have all the tools to stay working?
  
  When you get the call, will you survive?
  
  A very different and intense master class.
  
  Designed to get every drummer in shape to face any freelancing challenge.
  
  A complete run through of almost anything you might encounter in the music business. Live skills, studio skills, networking skills, and getting every possible aspect of your drumming ready for anything.
  
  It's a tough business, learn how a pro stays impossibly busy, gets called over and over, and can tackle any call with confidence.
  
  Get the calls… nail the gigs… be ready for anything!

Clinic Details

• Saturday, May 31st at 1:00 pm



• MacKay Hall
  Buckley's Music's Education Centre
  Halifax, NS
  


• Tickets $5.00
  Tickets are on sale at Buckleys or at the door.
  Free admission for students in our Education Centre.
• Clinic poster

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What is a Drum Clinic?

A drum clinic is a opportunity to hear and see a great musician demonstrate their craft. The artist usually plays to a backing track and demonstrates their technique and playing styles.

The artist shares great stories about life on the road, in the studio, and about just what they were thinking when they laid down that track you love!

A question and answer session is always included as well as great giveaways from the clinic sponsors. Clinics usually last 1 ½ to 2 hours.