Sandy Nelson That's to say they play well-known songs while adding their touch of staged shenanigans between the band members, mainly the drummer. Jack DeJohnette Rick Dior Marko Djordjevic Categories The Office Trivia. In just 4 days, it had received over 1 million hits. Chris Parker [1] Another Fine Mess was released before they disbanded once more, and they reformed yet again during 2004 but no new material was released. I have a new hero http://www.robertpopper.com/2010/05/30/its-hard-but-keep-your-eyes-on-the-drummer/. Even for the first few seconds of the song, the Allnighters sound like a typical cover band channeling Billy Gibbons and his crew. Born February 24 in Elkins, West Virginia Steve Moore has built his entire life around a childhood dream. Moritz Mueller Idris Muhammad If he wanted a normal drummer, he would simply hire one! Albert Tootie Heath John Bonham Roger Taylor John Tempesta Will Kennedy Hannah Ford Welton Ocean City Maryland Calendar of Events May-December 2007 wwwococeancom wwwtownocean-citymdus 800-OC-OCEAN May 3-6: Springfest Inlet Lot Entertainment arts crafts Mike Mitchell Don't have a BandMix.com Account? This does not seem to be the case here. Through the years, the day of a car show and concert has attracted as many as an estimated 6,000 people throughout the afternoon, including as many as an estimated 1,000 people for the groups closing performance, unfolding at 7 p.m. this year. Matt Abts At an Ohio date a few years ago, the power went out, and band members ventured into the crowd to sing a cappella with small clusters of people gathered around. Steve Moore, aka "The Mad Drummer," has made quite a name for himself touring with the showband Rick K. & The Allnighters. He never would have imagined one day an unsuspecting person in the crowd would be so impressed with Steves over-the-top stick twirling abilities that he would post a video on YouTube and change the Mad Drummers life. Joe La BarberaDanny BarcelonaTravis Barker Over time, progressive music like Dream Theater and Racer X were his focus then unlike most drummers he went back to appreciate the greats like Keith Moon, John Bonham, and Ginger Baker. Jeff Sipe Lenny Castro It's not really fair to crucify the other guys for giving me the chance to shine a little. Rock and pop covers. Joe La Barbera It was only a day later when I got the email notification on my phone from the Mad Drummer himself. Shelly Manne Aaron Spears Diego Piera Craig Phillip Robinson (born October 25, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, musician and singer. Currently seeking: Lead Guitar.Full time touring rock n' roll revue/show band covering music from the 1950's-2011. Rodney Holmes Martin Drew Fredy Studer Marco Minnemann [2] The single had no chart success and The Allniters disbanded.[1]. Pat Torpey - @jonodiener, From Drummer to Drummer: How to Pitch a Perfect Product, The Best Drummers You've Never Heard of Are Shredding in a Church in Michigan. Peter Erskine People really love his energy and the energy of the whole band, said The River Oldies 106.1 FM general manager Bob Morrison. 4-member full time group with lead vocal, bass, guitar and drums. 1 Award or Badge. (Laughs) I'm like a walking emergency. Then I just go onstage and try to work it off. 2/7 Longboard, South Padre Island, TX When asked about who hed love to work with, he wishes he could do a record with James Michael (singer of SIXX AM) and joked about taking out the drummer of Steel Panther and replacing him before anyone noticed. And Rick makes things an awful lot of fun.. Phil Ehart Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. And all the guys and gals at the radio station there always have been great.. Rick K. and the Allnighters, give the drummer more than some. One year later, he was playing all of his favorite songs on guitar for his family. Adam Cruz In 1983, The Allniters performed a ska-style cover of Bobby Bloom's hit "Montego Bay", which peaked at No. Nippy NoyaAdam Nussbaum I had a part in helping a million people get away from their troubles for a few minutes. Andr Ceccarelli It is still early in its life on the internet, but could certainly continue to grow. K. mentioned that the bands 150 shows annually feature enough first-time attendees and scenery changes to help keep a sometimes-evolving setlist fresh. Nana Vasconcelos Clarence Penn Chris Pennie Thanks to Bandstand Bruce Hassinger and our sponsor, Churchs Tax & Accounting Services. Dom Famularo Kenny Wollesen Pedrito Martinez Your transaction was successful. Rick K. and the Allnighters : a show band. They play a wide variety of music from the 70's, 80's, popular hits from the Motown Era, Big Band, Swing, Country Music and today's top 40 hits! Rayford Griffin Gorden Campbell Mark Guiliana Matt Wilson Shadow Wilson David "Pick" Withers His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal roots) has been attracting a great deal of attention over the last several years. Chris K says: November 11, 2011 at 9:22am. However, it was the actions of a random fan that really put Steve Moore on the map. The video immediately went viral. Verify your listing. Matt Cameron The second it clicked with non musicians in the mainstream, it was a surefire success. August 27, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. [4] The Allniters also released two more singles in 1984, "Screaming Dreaming" in August and "I Saw You First" in December. 2/4 Bar Louie, Embassy Suites, Round Rock, TX. Gene Jackson Ken K. Mary What is the craziest thing that has happened since this video has surfaced on the internet? Tommy Campbell The Allniters are a Sydney-based Australian ska pop band, founded in 1980. 2023 The Mad Drummer Is A Registered Trademark. Pat Mastelotto Rick K.s 2019 All-Star Line Up of Touring Allnighters. published June 08, 2010. Eric Moore Keep in mind, I'm a drummer! It wasnt until he joined Rick K and the Allnighters, wearing a matching sequin jacket and still drumming like a complete psycho, that he would truly stick out. At age 9, his school band director gave his class a music test and talked to Steve about playing in the school band. It's the greatest thing that ever happened to me! 19 on the Australian singles charts. Marcel Bach Karriem Riggins Not only were they eager to showcase Steve but they were also established and in a position to oer him 150-200 shows a year. John Riley Mike Johnston in, Privacy Video of loose nut on San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ferris Wheel goes viral, Rooftop nightspot Cowboys and Cadillacs opening in New Braunfels this summer. Conditions. Hamid Drake MOUNT CARMEL Rick K and the Allnighters, billed as "America's most exciting show band," will perform Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Shamokin Area Middle/High School auditorium. Duffy Jackson Greg Hutchinson [1][2] This line-up recorded "All That Easy", which was released by Mushroom Records in July 1987 with Mental As Anything's Martin Plaza producing. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allniters&oldid=1091616992, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Perry Andronos bass guitar (19831985, 19992000), Julie Conway vocals (19831985, 19851987, 19992000), Martin Fabok guitar (19801985, 19851986, 19992000), Peter Hill-Travis vocals (19801985, 19851987, 19992000), Alistair Law keyboard (19981999, 2004), Brett Pattinson vocals, percussion (19801985, 19851987, 19992000), Marcus Phelan; guitar, vocals (1987) (19981999), Juliana Vasilkov (aka Miss Velvet Vass) vocals (19992000), This page was last edited on 5 June 2022, at 10:14. Gerald Heyward Karen Carpenter Chris Adler Dave Grohl Classic - The Band In Action Rick K. & The Allnighters. Mikkey Dee Barrett Deems Moore, who calls himself the Mad Drummer (www.maddrummerinc.com), is featured on the video with his band Rick K and the Allnighters covering the ZZ Top song Sharp Dressed Man. Dressed themselves in glittery, mustard-colored tuxedos, the group doesn't look much different than any other variety show band you would see performing in a bowling alley lounge or at a wedding in the 80s. Steve Smith Tony Allen His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal . Buddy Miles Jonathan Mover They uploaded it to YouTube, giving it the title "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig!". Luis Conte Transportation/bus. Amir Bresler Steve was recording albums and touring but still not making a living from playing drums. Here is a tribute video to Steve Moore dating from 2007 : That tribute video comes directly from his website. THE ALLNIGHTERS Cover Band from Jackson, NJ. Nobody covers Columbus, Indiana and the surrounding areas like The Republic. Aaron Comess Kendrick ScottRobert Sput Searight Chip Ritter Big Sid Catlett The Drumbassadors Billy Drummond Clyde Stubblefield Brian Bennett Yoyoka Alvin Queen I don't care how long I've been playing drums, it's still hard not to geek out a little over Mike Portnoy! Live from Beer Barrel Saloon, Put In Bay, OH. Derico Watson Joseph Ziggy Modeliste Why on earth would I retire? He also noticed that people remember characters more than musicians. For example, Jerry Lee Lewis was a ne piano player, but he was also a WILDMAN on stage!!! Charlie Watts Marilyn Mazur George Wettling JoJo Mayer In addition to working on the next traveling show, hes hoping to do a clinic tour and continue to spread the gospel of The Mad Drummer. Numerous changes occurred in band members with Fabok, Hill-Travis and Pattinson . (Laughs). Sylvia Cuenca Abe Cunningham Mickey Curry However, Steve soon became restless with merely playing on the weekends. 2/2 Civic Center, Charleston, WV. Ilan Rubin This guy is amazing at the drums!! This wasnt exactly what he had in mind when he had left West Virginia, but it would have to suce until he could get a road gig. Mel Taylor Nicko McBrain Jimmy Branly Tobias Ralph Zak Starkey Alex Van Halen Gene Krupa Bill Stewart For some strange reason, the, 1993 - 2023 drummerworld.com - Bernhard Castiglioni - Switzerland - all rights reserved. Buddy Harman Gary Chester Jeff Hirshfield As of 2/8/23. Vernel Fournier Joey Baron Frank Beard Daru Jones Fukushi Tainaka Grady Tate Not only were they eager to showcase Steve, they were also established, and in a position to offer him 150-200 dates a year. Lil John Roberts Mitch Mitchell Hannah Ford-Welton Joel Taylor We cant wait to return to our friends at the Beaver Community Fair in Beaver Springs, PA, on Wednesday, Sept. 22! David Northrup Gary Novak Steve was nally touring the country and making a good living as a professional musician. Moore, who calls himself the Mad Drummer ( www.maddrummerinc.com ), is featured on the video with his band Rick K and the Allnighters covering the ZZ Top song "Sharp Dressed Man." Dressed . She is, Morrison said, a real rock star.. Getting to do what you love for a career is an amazing feat, but being world renowned for it is another beast altogether. Joe Morello Manolo Badrena Classic - The Band In Action Mix Photo . Steve ignorantly said, Horns are Dumb!! Lewis Nash Marvin "Smitty" Smith Billy Higgins Pam says: November 11, 2011 at 2:32am. 10 comments . Same for the classic rock that he and his band known as The Allnighters have performed worldwide, plus during Super Bowl week, NBA All-Star weekend, and goodness knows where else. Avg 5.0 | 17 Reviews. Aaron Sterling Guide to Building a Profitable eCommerce Website, Self-Hosted LMS or Cloud LMS We Help You Make the Right Decision, ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BANJO TUNING FOR BEGINNERS. Matt Halpern Ray Bauduc Ndugu Chancler Mel Gaynor Andy Gillmann Robby Ameen Steve Moore Poncho Sanchez Mongo Santamaria Gene Lake A distinctive vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned Rick K and his band rave reviews at majors fairs, casinos, and clubs. Cliff Almond When you give it away, it comes back every time! David Garibaldi Request Free Quote. FAIRLEA No strangers to the State Fair of West Virginia, Rick K. and the Allnighters will perform on the Center Stage during the nine-day exposition on Aug. 13-18. . Jim Chapin 2980 N. National Road, Suite A, Columbus, IN 47201, Main Switchboard: (812) 372-7811 The wannabe journalist in me should have started with his origin story, but the drummer in me needed to know how he got so great at stick tricks. Larnell Lewis Josh Freese Chico Hamilton Jake Hanna This is confirmed by another video of their live performance from the 2010 Florida Strawberry Festival : In it, the drummer plays red light/green light of his moves with the bass player and guitarist as a part of the show. Brian "Brain" Mantia How could I possibly take something that wonderful for granted? My favorite part is seeing all the classic cars around. Steve openly admits he hates playing solos, even though he loves watching them. Playing music with intense, passionate drumming led to naturally doing some of the stick tricks. I definitely always have wanted to present more of a Temptations or a Las Vegas-style flashiness, said the singer who began performing at age 13 in clubs as a drummer with bands. Tommy Aldridge The band had a Vegas Style approach, with lots of glitz and flash. THE ALLNITERS will always be remembered for their big sound, cracking tunes and eccentric exuberance. Trilok Gurtu Bernard "Pretty" Purdie Carlos Vega As the video grew in popularity, drummers across the globe were reaching out and wanted a piece of, The Drummer At The Wrong Gig. Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, in a full-circle moment, was a huge fan and there are plenty of their performances and experiences together documented all over the internet. . Hal Blaine To support himself, he washed dishes and worked in factories. Chad Wackerman Ranjit Barot Julio Barreto Vinnie Paul Hours may change under current circumstances. Paul Wertico Nisan Stewart Jeff Porcaro Barry Altschul Owner, founder & lead vocalist of the internationally touring rock n roll revue, Rick K. & The Allnighters. Find Nearby: ATMs, Hotels, Night Clubs, Parkings, Movie Theaters Famadou Don Moye Roger Biwandu Vera Figueiredo For the next six years, Steve moved around the North Eastern United States, working in styles from progressive speed metal to punk. In 1997, the variety band Rick K and The Allnighters hired Steve on the spot. I assumed the showmanship came from the hair metal era, which turned out to be half-true. Tony Williams By He loves all that stuff. Charli Persip Jimmy Vincent Don Brewer Gil Sharone Ben Riley To be completely honest, I dont think he was joking. . Dannie Richmond Like any show, it has peeks and valleys, up tempo stuff and ballads. Curt Bisquera Internet sensation Steve Moore is known for his unorthodox and maniac drumming style. Giovanni Hidalgo Donny Gruendler About a week ago people began sending me emails telling me they saw the video. All rights reserved. Gergo Borlai Denny Seiwell Carter Beauford Daniel Adair I can't help but wonder if that guy has a touch of Tourette's Syndrome. Tony Royster Jr. Starting at $200 per event. Victor Lewis Steve Moore is a YouTube star. Walfredo Reyes All of this can be found on Moore's website, The Mad Drummer. Zakir Hussain Levon Helm Although it felt strange leaving the world of creating original music, Steve knew this was something he couldnt pass up. Rick Marotta Rod Morgenstein . Joe McCarthy Ed Thigpen Nick Mason Brann Dailor ! and walked away. Alphonse Mouzon Mick Avory Throughout the song Mr. Moore flails about in a very non-tuxedo clad manner to humorous results. Richie Gajate-Garcia Rick K. & The Allnighters: Band in Morgantown, West Virginia. Ralph Humphrey Emmanuelle Caplette The video which became popular was posted on June the 1st 2010 : While Steve Moore's performance was covered by some articles talking about his sudden fame as a mad drummer, it must be pointed out that Rick K. and the Allnighters is a show band. Aquiles Priester Buddy Rich Dave Tough Nat Townsley He cannot imagine life without the band and the performances, though he acknowledged that he is old enough to now see his three daughters grown. Not only were they eager to showcase Steve but they were also established and in a position to oer him 150-200 shows a year. Lee Pearson The Allniters were centred on founding guitarist Martin Fabok in 1980 in Sydney. Walfredo Reyes, Jr. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Flailing his drumsticks around like a windmill on acid, Moore slams on his drum set without missing a beat. So I'm always trying new stuff, just to amuse myself. Nick Smith As it turns out, he's not just a monster player, but a very nice guy as well. I didn't think much about it at first. Jon Bermuda Schwartz Ignacio Berroa Pete Lockett Then something happens: Moore simply goes mad. Unsatised, the director called Steves parents and told them their son had a fantastic sense of pitch and asked him to reconsider. Benny Greb Wim DeVries Dave DiCenso Steve Moore, aka The Mad Drummer, has made quite a name for himself touring with the showband Rick K. & The Allnighters. First single for Powderworks was "Hold On" in May, followed by a cover of Bobby Bloom's "Montego Bay" in September, which peaked at No. Jon Christensen Dave Mattacks Ari Hoenig Scott Amendola Han Bennink