CHAPMAN STICK ALL-STARS

Thu, Aug 14

Bob Culbertson is an influential touch soloist blending Celtic, Spanish, Eastern, Classical and Blues styles. Bob began playing the Stick shortly after its 1974 release. Bob has shared the stage with Robben Ford, Eric Martin, Tuck and Patti, Steve Morse, Allan Holdsworth, Dave Mason, Alex De Grassi and Tommy Emanual, among others. Don Schiff moved to Las Vegas in the ‘70s and became house bassist for the Hilton Showroom, playing for Elvis, Tina Turner, Frankie Avalon, Ann-Margret and others. He then moved to LA, adding the Chapman Stick and, later, the NS/Stick, to his arsenal, working with Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Cheryl Crow and Herbie Hancock, as well as proggers Rocket Scientists and Unitopia. Jim Meyer has been composing, performing and teaching on the Chapman Stick for over 25 years. His blend of original instrumentals and instrumental overs ranges from gentle to driving. Mike Michalkow is a first-call drummer and clinician in the music and drumming scene. Mike is the author of The Total Rock Drummer.