The Drummers Club is honored to welcome Peter 'Maz' Maslen, this April Tuesday the 27th. Peter has had a remarkable career as witnessed by some of his playing credits below. We are in for a treat as Peter discusses life as a recording artist and just what is required to be a successful studio drummer. This is a must see for anyone who harbours thoughts/dreams of recording with a band or actually being a session musician. I expect to see you all there. This is an unbelievable opportunity to learn from someone who's CV speaks for itself.

Peter 'Maz' Maslen
Born in Cairns in 1959, I started playing a drum kit around 12 years old because my cousins were also musical and played in bands.

My seminal influence, is music from the late 60's and into the 70's.

I moved to Australia's music capital Melbourne at 19.

In the house I was living, there was a small recording studio and this is where I learnt the craft of recording.
My housemate and studio owner, was keen to one day own and run a major recording studio.
This studio, is today known as Sing Sing Studios in Richmond, Melbourne.


In 1984, I met the other members of Boom Crash Opera. We made 6 studio albums, toured incessantly and travelled the world.


During that and after those years, I was consistently hired as a recording and touring drummer, having played on some 35+ albums and toured the world.

The list below contains the names of some of the artists I have worked with in the last 30 years.

Peter 'Maz' Maslen has recorded drums and/or has played live drums for the following artists:
(in no specific order)


Colin Hay
Braindead Lovers
Caroline Kennedy
The Seekers
Icehouse
Eddie Rayner
Nikki Webster
Men at Work
Belinda Emmett
Jimmy Barnes
Diesel
Natalie Imbruglia
James Reyne
Beki and the Bullets
Rob Mills
Mark Seymour
Ollie Olsen
Bodyrockers
Delta Goodrem
Tripod
Candice Hillibrand
Mr Jigga
Irwin Thomas
Boom Crash Opera
Felicity Hunter
David Franj
Kylie Minogue
The Fizzpops
Vika and Linda
Shannon Noll
Archie Roach
Nick Barker
Lisa Bade
Shellie Morris
Diana Anaid
Bachelor Girl
Mudhead
The Chantoozies
Blx
Prey (movie)
Merril Bainbridge
One Hand Clapping
Sean Kelly
Jimmy Little
Alyce Platt
Rezzalp
Mark Callaghan
Selena Cross
Deborah Conway
Venetta Fields
Cicada Luge
Richard Pleasance
Kids in the Kitchen
Rey Thomas (Swiss Rock Star)
Fiona Horne
Andrew De Silva (CDB)




Producers:
Tim Palmer (U2, David Bowie, Pearl Jam)
Rick Will (Incubus, Superheist)
Jimmy Iovine (U2, John Lennon, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen)
Steve Brown (The Cult, Alison Moyet)
Keith Forsey (Billy Idol, Simple Minds)
Nick Launay (P.I.L, INXS, Midnight Oil)
Don Gehman (Hootie & the Blowfish, Jimmy Barnes)
Alex Sadkin (Grace Jones, Duran Duran, Robbie Neville, Simply Red)
Steve Hagler (Fuel)
Mark Opitz (Models. Kiss INXS, Cold Chisel)
Ian Stanley (Tears for Fears. Tori Amos)
Phil Thornally (The Cure, Natalie Imbruglia, Brian Adams)
Thom Panunzio (Joan Jett)
Tom Lord Alge (Live, The Verve Pipe, Owsley)
Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Ben Folds Five, Silverchair, Jeff Buckley, The Living
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This March 30th @ 7pm the Drummers Club warmly welcomes an industry veteran and still going strong, Darren Danielson who will go over his playing career (which covers recording albums and touring with Roxus 1988 – 1992 Chocolate Starfish 1993 – 1997 Psuedo Echo 1998 – 2008) and FUR Records and Management 2003 – current, which manage such artists as Boom Crash Opera , Skybombers, Jason Singh, Ed Patrick, what is involved in managing artists on a day to day basis.... Also positioning yourself as an artist to get recognised within the industry.

Come and learn from someone who has truly made a successful living out of the music industry.

Tuesday Mar 30th @ Revolver Drums 7 - 8pm

Remember all funds raised on the evening go to The Prahran Mission, supporting those less fortunate than ourselves

Darren Danielson is a successful music executive who presently co-owns and runs the FUR Group – a management, label and events company.
The company is renowned for discovering and developing musical talent, plus the management and touring responsibilities of established artists such as Boom Crash Opera, The Models, Taxiride, Pseudo Echo and others.
In 2009, Darren entered the international touring sector by successfully touring overseas artists Jeff Martin (The Tea Party) and Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde) in Australia.
He also successfully promoted The Countdown Musical at Crown Casino among other events at that particular venue.  He has had a detailed first hand experience of concert touring and its nuances as a member of multi-platinum recording artists Chocolate Starfish, Pseudo Echo and Roxus

 This Feb to open up the Drummers Club for 2010 we are very happy to welcome our very own Rod Gilbert who will be discussing all things jazz - this is a first for us. Rod will be discussing, Jazz Independence, Comping, Solo concepts (drums as a improvisational instrument) and the many genres of jazz..

Rod Gilbert has been a well known drummer and singer on the Australian Jazz Swing Circuit for the past 10 years since founding the Premier 4-piece Swing Band, The Shuffle Club in 1999.

Performing live since the age of 16, Rod has performed with an array of accomplished jazz musicians from both Australia and overseas, covering many different genres, giving him a vast understanding of all the many jazz styles.

At the age of 32 he is firmly established as one of the most sought-after front men of Swing as well as a force to be reckoned with when behind a drum kit.  He is a familiar figure as part of the Shuffle Club in jazz, arts and cabaret festivals throughout Australia, Japan and the UK with critics comparing his sound to the likes of Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones and Max Roach. 

This man has a unique ability to make every member of an audience feel that they are experiencing a truly personal performance.

This will be one not to miss and what a way to open up the new season of the Drummers Club!

Remember all funds raised on the evening go to The Prahran Mission, supporting those less fortunate than ourselves

Here is a snippet of stuff from the Daniel Glass clinic held tuesday December 15th by Revolver Drums at the Revolver Night Club.

I got a ton of great feedback across the board for all three clinics, but the evening in Melbourne was truly special. Wonderful vibe, wonderful crowd - and I'd have to chalk it all up to the fellow who so generously brought me in!...Daniel Glass

I went down to Daniel’s clinic at Revolver Drums in Melbourne here last night and it was fantastic, full house and all. Daniel’s clinic style and wealth of knowledge re: the history of drums / drumming and in particular, the creation of swing / rockabilly etc, was incredible. It was really refreshing to see a drum clinic about something a little different rather than focusing on speed or technique like many do......Justin Malseed AR Vic Firth Australia

hi pass this on to daniel glass. gr8 work shop educational,and inspirational..not the typical double bass drum play as mega fast as you can ..geez look at me im impressive b/s....hope to see more of the band in australia..john perri  

This was i have to say and i think all in attendance would agree one of the best drum clininic's we have witnessed in many many years. Daniel could play and had the chops but this was no chop out fest it was just plain bloody inspirational and oh so enlightening and very educational. Plus we raised a fair bit more dosh for The Prahran Mission on the night. Thanks to all those who support our efforts.