I normally use this forum to share information about drum stuff, online music or events. Since I enjoy drumming AND cycling I'd like to share some information about how my two hobbies recently collided.
Last week I was in a cycling accident and I sustained a broken left hand and other assorted bruises. It's no secret that great drummers need all their arms and legs to perform so this is a HUGE issue for me right now.
I suppose I could polish my cymbals and stuff like that to kill time. By the way, my left hand is in a splint so typing on a computer is also "out" as an activity. The good news is that I'm going to be okay in about four weeks. Three to go!!!
Soooo... for the next few weeks I wont be playing or practicing ANYWHERE, which is very unusual for me. Fortunately, my band-mates have been kind enough to get subs to fill in for me during this month for my gigs. I'll certainly let everyone know when I'm 100% recovered and ready to play again. Until that time comes I'll share a few things from my last few playing experiences. I was always too busy to do that before now. This is a GoPro video of our COVID Band session from last week playing 500 Miles High, written by Chick Corea in 1972: https://youtu.be/9s1ZIWXVa5k . Sorry about the audio quality.
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For those who want to know a bit more about my cycling accident, I have included a few pictures below. My helmet, which was cracked, saved my life:
Even though I crashed going over 25 mph, I still believe cycling is a safe sport and an incredible hobby/activity. There are times when I have learned an entire set list of songs on a long bike ride. You can also truly get a sense of solitude and freedom on longer solo rides. It feels sort of like flying, only on the ground (...technically I guess that would not be considered flying) LOL. Just like drums, I miss cycling and my bike buddies tremendously too.
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So for now, I'll have to exist for the next few weeks and figure things out without riding or playing drums on my road to recovery... Look out!
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