Craviotto welcomes Ronnie Vannucci as new artist-endorsee!
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Ronnie Vannucci joins Craviotto Drum Company
Craviotto Drum Company is proud to announce Ronnie Vannucci has joined the company as a new artist-endorsee. Ronnie's solid and tasteful playing-skills have been a key ingredient in The Killers success over the last five years.
In the late '90s, Ronnie played in the melodic indie-rock group Expert On October with The Killers current touring backup guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist, Ted Sablay. Vannucci, then joined The Killers in 2002 with Mark Stoermer, Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning. The Killers first album "Hot Fuss", released June of 2004, was a breakthrough success. The album included multiple hits, including:"Somebody Told Me", "Mr. Brightside", "All The Things That I've Done", and "Smile Like You Mean It". "Hot Fuss" went on to win multiple awards and nominations throughout the music industry, including: MTV Video Music Awards 2005 - Best New Artist; MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 - Best Rock Group; and World Music Awards 2005 - World's Best Selling New Group.
The Killers second studio album "Sam's Town", released October of 2006, is continuing the bands ongoing success. The first single off the album "When You Were Young" debuted on radio stations in late July '06 and was an instant hit. "Sam's Town" went on to sell over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of its release. The Killers next single, "Bones" was the second video from the band, and was directed by Tim Burton. "Bones" went on to win the 2007 Shockwaves NME Award for Best Video. The Killers have announced that the band will be in the recording studio sometime in mid-2008 for their third album. To date, "Sam's Town" has produced four singles in the United Kingdom and United States: "When You Were Young", "Bones", "Read My Mind", and "For Reasons Unknown". The Killers were recently awarded the 2007 BRIT Award for Best International Album, as well as Best International Group. The Killers are currently on tour in Europe, promoting "Sam's Town".
Craviotto Drum Company is proud to have Ronnie Vannucci join the Craviotto family of artist-endorsees. We look forward to Ronnie's continued success, playing Craviotto's own handcrafted, solid shell drums - Made in the USA.
"Drumming up support for Kuumbwa Jazz Center"
 Drumming up support for Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Santa Cruz, CA. On Monday, August 13th 2007 - Johnny Craviotto met with Tim Jackson of Santa Cruz California's famed Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Craviotto Drum Company supplied the Jazz venue with a new Craviotto drum set, for all visiting drummer's to enjoy.This solid-ply maple, nine-piece drum set will grace Kuumbwa's stage, as musicians from all over the world visit Santa Cruz to perform in one of the west coast's most respected Jazz establishments. Kuumbwa Jazz Center opened its doors on May 27, 1977. The opening ceremonies continued for a week, featuring the best jazz performers in Santa Cruz.Those first few concerts featured Smith Dobson's group and the Hy-Tones, which boasted local heroes Paul Contos, Paul Nagel, Jim Baum and bassist Stan Poplin. Unlike most clubs, there was no bar, no cafe, no noise and no smoke. More than one musician commented that this space was more like a church than a jazz club. "One of the things that the musicians appreciated was the fact that this was a quiet place just to listen to music" recalls Jackson. This environment perfectly complimented the artistic philosophy that Kuumbwa has always adhered to; the center has always respected jazz as an art form and has given it a place to truly be heard. With a great stage, and close crowd interaction, Kuumbwa soon became a favorite-gig for touring Jazz musicians, local poetry troupes, and folk singers alike. Kuumbwa Jazz Center plays host to a large part of the culture that makes Santa Cruz, California what it is. Besides being a concert hall, the Kuumbwa hosts composer's workshops, jazz education classes and unscheduled, unmitigated and unlicensed jams. Johnny Craviotto, with his artistry and mastery for making the world's best drums, wanted to contribute to Kuumbwa. Craviotto is a native of the Santa Cruz area, and it was only fitting that one of the world's best Jazz venues - has the world's best drums. Craviotto drums hold a standard of excellence world-wide. The quality, craftsmanship, and unsurpassed tonality of Johnny's solid-ply drums are used by the music industry's top musicians. Craviotto Drum Company is proud to be associated with Kuumbwa Jazz Center of Santa Cruz. We look forward to having the industries best musicians & drummers, play Craviotto's handcrafted, solid-ply drums at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Check out Kuumbwa's upcoming shows, and visiting artists: KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER 320-2 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831)427-2227 kuumbwa@kuumbwajazz.org
Matt Chamberlain, now playing Craviotto!
 8.10.07
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Matt Chamberlain joins Craviotto Drum Company.
Matt Chamberlain has been a force in the drumming community for over two decades. Matt's drumming can be heard on countless albums, and he's provided the backbone for some of the music industries best artists.
Matt's drumming can be heard on some particularly innovative work, including tracks and albums with: Tori Amos, Morrissey, Fiona Apple, Stevie Nicks, Critters Buggin, Dido, Sean Lennon, Melissa Etheridge, Robert Fripp, Jon Brion, Martina McBride, David Torn, Indigo Girls, Weapon of Choice, Stone Gossard, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Pearl Jam, Tim and Neil Finn, David Bowie, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, The Wallflowers, Natalie Merchant, Bill Frisell, The Saturday Night Live Band, Robbie Williams, Kanye West, Garbage, Anika Moa, Shakira, John Mayer, Brad Mehldau, Keith Urban, Liz Phair, Chris Isaak, Dave Navarro, Kevin Max, Sam Phillips, Aaron Neville, The Corrs, Macy Gray, Dave Koz, Faith Hill, Natalie Merchant, Bruce Hornsby, Elisa, Danny Elfman, Sara Evans, Lifehouse, Christina Aguilera, Lisa Loeb and William Shatner.
In August 2007, Chamberlain will release the debut project Floratone with musician Bill Frisell. Matt, who has worked with Tori Amos for over ten years, will be featured during her upcoming US Tour, starting October 9th in New York.
Craviotto Drum Company is pleased to have Matt Chamberlain join our team of endorsees. We look forward to hearing Matt's continued artistry, behind Craviotto's own handcrafted, solid one-ply drums, made in the USA.
For more information, please contact:
Craviotto Drum Company
Http://www.craviottodrums.com(831) 763-0855 phone
(831) 763-0854 fax
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