"The longer I live the more convinced I become
that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we
respond to it." 2.15.09 
Drum Fill Fanatics, my gift to you...Essential Drumset Fills-The Component Rhythm System About 6 years ago I was asked to teach a class on Drum Fills at Musicians Institute. I've had so much fun writing for and teaching the class that I decided to compile, develop, enhance and exhaust the subject into book form. Drum Fills are highly overlooked in the academic drumming world which is another reason why I wanted to have something out there for all you who seek to be a "complete" drum freak! Hundreds of examples/exercises and 4 challenging but yet understandable play-alongs will satisfy any drummer's fill palette! Buy one for each member of your family. You should hear my grandma rip on 16th Note Triplet Double Bass Fills phrased as Fives....killin'! Also, "The Guitar Generation" tour, which is Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen, and George Lynch, will be playing a few dates in Southern California, come check out the sweet little ditties we'll be performing. I will be playing for Paul, George and the proverbial jam! Now, go have yourself a nice bowl of Steel Cut Oats...your body deserves it!
1.10.09 
Konnichiwa my friends! For all those who desire the best sushi in the world and some peaceful live music, please join Paul and Emi Gilbert, Freddie Nelson, Mike Szuter and myself as we share some magnificent melodies and rejuvenating rhythms with the great country of Japan in these amazing cities; but first the Ibanez Party at NAMM.
9.4.08  Hear ye, hear ye! Let the melting of faces begin! Next month, Operation European Saturation will be in full effect. We will be playing in Scotland, and Greece, and everywhere in between...on the side, above, below, ahead, behind, and any other preposition you can think of. Come out and enjoy the blistering display of grown adults manhandling musical instruments purely for your satisfaction. We do it for the kids. SEPTEMBER:
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5.16.08
So seeing that this UK tour is half way over I figured it would be a good time to post the dates! For those of you who are unaware of this one, we (Paul Gilbert Band) are supporting Joe Satriani on the UK part of his European tour. Then once when we finish with this, we fly directly to Japan for the Hoshino 100 year anniversary bash which we will be jamming with Marty Friedman, Steve Vai, Andy Timmons, Larry Mitchell, and a host of other incredible musicians! May 2008
2.15.08 Greetings madcap metal head maniacs! Time for an update so here we go...
I've also been working lately with my bro Space. We will be playing SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 13 and 15. Check out Space's MySpace to hear some of his nuggets of musical goodness. My new instructional book/CD package "Essential Drum Set Fills - The Component Fill System" is in its final editing stages by Hal Leonard Publications. I'll keep you posted on the release date as soon as I get it. And finally...if you want to see pseudoserious Jeff talking about some cool new drums from Tama, go here. These new "Hyperdrive Drums" are fantastic. Make sure to hit these guys if you ever get the opportunity. FYI I do post more news and gig updates on the MySpace, if this doesn't completely quench your Jeff Bowders thirst. Have a fist-pumping day! Your "brother in metal" -JB.
7.2.07
Also, check out Tama.com for a smashing interview with some dude named Jeff Bowders. I found it pretty entertaining myself.
ROOOOOOOOOOOCK!!!!
4.30.07
I want to thank all the bands, crews, and fans that made the G3 tour one of the most enjoyable tours I've done. I'm truly blessed. I want to thank all the amazing companies that make my life playing drums that much more fun: Tama Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vater Drumsticks, Evans Drumheads, and E-Pad Practice Pads. I'm honored to be a part of your families. Hope to see some familiar faces in Europe!
3.11.07
I'll be playing on the G3 '07 tour with Paul Gilbert. Come down and check out the insanity. I've wanted to do this tour since I saw the first one back in '96! ROOOOOOOOCK!!!!!!!!!!
01.02.07
On the gear front, last month I signed with Tama Drums, WOO HOO!! I'm very excited and honored to be a part of this amazing company. I'll be posting pics of the new kit very soon. Stay tuned...in a balloon...at the temple of doom...then, off to the moon...sorry, I'll stop now. Cheers! 10.26.06
The latest issue of Modern Drummer magazine (December '06) has a pretty cool review of my DVD Double Bass Drumming Workshop. Check it out and see what kind of rating a crispy $50 will get ya! Also, I'll be in southern Europe with guitarist Damir Simic for the instrumental assault of insanity. See ya there! November 6: Tuzla, Bosnia 9.14.06
Paul Gilbert's new album Get Out Of My Yard, which I played drums on, has been officially released. Go check out the madness! I will also be posting some live dates in the near future. Stay tuned... My band, Nine Times Bodyweight (formerly ether), have finished our demo which is posted on our new MySpace page. Speaking of MySpace, after a knock-down, drag-out fight with my own psyche, I have succumbed and posted my own MySpace page. Clips from Paul's new album and Michael Elsner's new album Stained Voodoo are there for your listening enjoyment. Send me a comment and let me know what your favorite brand of granola is! 7.20.06
Last month I tracked drums for the new Paul Gilbert instrumental record at Oceanway Studios in Hollywood. It was an honor to work with such great individuals; Paul, Tom, Mike, you rule! My band, Ether, is just now finishing up our demo which will be posted soon at www.myspace.com/etherrocks. And lastly, I'm currently in pre-production for the new Damir Simic album, with whom I will be touring southern Europe this fall. Stay tuned for updates regarding live performances with all of the above. Thank you to all for sending the kind e-mails regarding the book and DVD. Keep the questions coming! 3.7.2006
11.26.2005
10.10.2005
Began teaching at Musicians Institute last week. Being in the company of brave new artists seeking to develop their craft is always inspiring; this shall be a great time. I'm headed off to Athens, Greece next week for the grand opening of Modern Music School. Dom Famularo, Thomas Lang, and myself will be conducting clinics and workshops; lots'o'drums!! Posted another lesson for you to solidify your chances of never having a day off of practice. Enjoy! 08.25.2005
We're about 95% done with the Double Bass Drumming Workshop DVD. In the meantime, jump on over to the Store and buy the book, if you don't have one already. Even if you do, buy it for your mom; she'll love it. 06.13.2005
To get you up to speed, I finished laying drum tracks on the new Michael Elsner CD which should be out later this year. Almost all of the edits have been approved for my upcoming DVD Double Bass Drumming Workshop which is slated to come out this fall from Hal Leonard Publishing! And the coolest piece of news: I’m going out on the road this summer with guitar guru Paul Gilbert! It’s mainly all overseas, but I’ll keep you posted on any US dates. The first leg of the tour is Japan/Asia:
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Well hootie-hydee-hoo! I'm eating flapjacks
(not the pancake) in the UK...and slowly becoming addicted!
The
new Paul Gilbert album "Silence Followed
By A Deafening Roar" was released in Japan last month, and will
be released everywhere else in the next two months. I posted a few
songs
on the 
Hope you're all having a splendid summer full of slip'n'slides,
Guten
Tag! Wie geht's? Sorry, that's all the German I know for now. Hopefully
after this 
Alrighty,
get ready for some notes!
Happy July 20 everyone! I hope you are all having
a spamtastic summer! A lot of very exciting music projects have been
occupying my time these past few months and I thought ya might dig
it.
Well,
I hope you're all stuffed with turkey (pun intended). 
Top
of the mornin' to ya!
Hooty-hoo
creation! just a quick update on some shows in South America with 
Greetings once again
beautiful people! The brand spankin’ new site is almost complete.
We still have a couple additions but this is pretty much it.
Have
you tried the new oatmeal raisin walnut Clif Bar? It’s
FANTASTIC!!!
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