Above is my setup for “Shrek! The Musical,” in which I performed percussion during the Port Washington Summer Theatre Production. This performance was very fun because it was a newer musical. These newer parts tend to have a lot of genres mixed together, hence the many different percussion instruments in my setup. I love playing djembe, so having those grooves to play (with a foot pedal tambourine) was probably the highlight of this setup/music.
Earlier in the month of July I did perform at an Art Gallery in Port Washington, WI as well. This was for Gallery 224 for their photography show to start off the year. I was playing background music and taking requests as well. Many Beatles tunes, Jazz standards, originals, and improvisations.
While there, I had the pleasure of meeting Dale Van Minsel – who then helped me set up my marimba as well as took some great photos of it! Please check out Dale’s work!
I LOVE PLAYING BACKGROUND MUSIC GIGS! 
Lastly, for this post: I have started to work the the Cudahy Marching Band and acted as the Summer Drumline Coach! We participated in the Cudahy Fourth of July Parade as well as the South Shore Frolic Parade. Parades are fun! They bring me back. The Cudahy students have taught me a lot and I look forward to working more with them!
See you next post. 🙂
Mike
