Recording day w/Cannon's North

My first 2 days off in almost a year.................
So what am I doing?
Recording drumz with Cannon's North!
http://www.cannonsnorth.com
We are heading to the studio
http://www.signaturetonerecording.com/
to record our debut album over the next few days.
I'm super excited to be working with this project,
and Adam Tucker again.
I'll have some updates (pics/vid/music ) on site soon.
Do I really get to just play drumz for 2 days.......................
Later,
Brandon

Cannon's North to hit studio!

Hey all,
Cannons North will be hitting Signature Tone studios starting April 20-22 to record our debut album.
I do not have a release date as of yet,
but I will keep you updated as soon as I know.
Also check out the show page
to catch Cannon's North in Minneapolis this April.
Thanxs for checkin in!
And thanxs for the support!!!
TTYS,
Brandon

2012 (almost spring update)

Hey Everyone!
Hows the new year so far?
Its been a busy one for me!
There are a alot of recording projects going on this summer,
and I'm excited about everyone of them!!!

First,
I have a new project that I'm involved with-
Stevie Renner And The Rennegades.
steverenner.net/home.html
Its a Blues/Rock -N- Roll type band,and it ROCKS!
Very reminiscent of the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan.
We have a couple of album's worth of material,
so right now we are rehearsing and getting all the material tight for recording.
We are also putting together the pieces of the studio for recording as well.

Secondly,
I'm getting ready to record our debut album with
Cannon's North and Adam Tucker @ www.signaturetonerecording.com/ in April.
We have been rehearsing,and sorting through all the material
that will be on the new cd.
Cannon's North also has a new website-
www.cannonsnorth.com/
Check it out!
There is no release date as of yet.

And lastly,
I will be working with an old friend,and former bassist from Countach early days............
Mark "M-Bag" Antinozzi.
Mark's project will consist of original material and lots of other great featured musicians,
with a percentage being donated to The Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota.
I will have more details on this project in the next couple of days.

I have been very busy with my drum studies
and taking class's in music theory,ear training and keyboard lessons
@ www.mcnallysmith.edu/
in pursuit of a performance degree in music.
I will continue to expand my drum vocabulary and challenge myself as a musician
in different areas to help me become a better player and teacher in the future.
I have had the pleasure of studying with Marvin Dahlgren,as well as many other great musicians/teachers.
Right now I am working out of 4 of Marvin's books,
its amazing how much studying can be done with just 1 page of the book!!!
I am working to develop and expanded 4 way coordination,working with accents and stick control.
It will take some time for me to incorporate some of the ideas into my playing.
Eventually they will work themselves in a natural progression.

I'm very grateful to have all these amazing teachers to help guide me in my path.

I will have some photo's with all these great projects,
as well as some video and tracks for download.

I will keep you all updated,
and thanxs so much for your support!

Talk to you soon............
Brandon

Holidaze

On this Eve before whatever it is you may celebrate,
Hold dear to your heart, this moment.............
Celebrate,remember family...............
Forgive,accept all for what it is..............
Happiness does not exist in the external world.
I am grateful to have each and every one of you in my life.
Thank you for your support through out these years.
Wishing you all the best!

XOXO

New NIN Remix up!

Hey everyone,
here is a remix from NIN Ive been working on.
The remix is from "The Perfect Drug" by NIN
Drop me a line,
and I'll give ya exclusive access to a FREE download for a limited time!
Thanxs for your support!
Brandon
www.reverbnation.com/play_now/11206787


Thanxs

"Thanxs"
It shouldn't be just for 1 day,
I put together a gratitude list awhile back.
I have a second chance and I am blessed.
Just be grateful for sumthin tomorrow........
My list is loooooooooong.
Can you think of 1 thing?
Wishin ya all the best!

Demo Tunes From Cannons North

Hey all,
I put a link up for some of the demo tunes I've been working on.
There is still more to come.
These are just one takes with stereo drums.
I'll have some more up as we record.............
See ya soon.
Brandon
www.reverbnation.com/cannonsnorth

Back In The Studio!

Hey guys,
I just wanted to give you a quick update.
I was back in the studio yesterday recording 4 tracks for one of my latest projects
"Cannon's North".
Its a country/rock mix,
with many possibilities............
Some Minneapolis show dates are in the works.
I will have audio tracks to check out soon.
Also,there should be some photo's/updates on C.N. facebook page
www.reverbnation.com/cannonsnorth

I will keep ya posted.

Thanxs for your support
Later,
Brandon

New addition to Media page

Hey all,
I've added a new video to the media page.
Its from the Fast Lane Addiction tour w/Shannon Curfman.
Hope you enjoy!
Stay tuned for more new pics/videos.
Brandon

11/14/06 Ringtones/Wallpaper

Get em here!
Ringtones/Wallpaper

Available 11/1/11

Ready to gig!

New Projects

Hey guys,
Just wanted to give you some info on two of my new projects.
Cannon's North is a project based out of Minneapolis.
www.reverbnation.com/cannonsnorth
I'm workin with my good friend Bucky(Countach)again,
and a great bass player named Jason Larsen.
The music is country/rock/blues based influences,
with originals and some classic cover songs.
I'll have some tracks for you,photo's
and some show dates soon.
Also,I'm looking forward to recording some tracks for another great friend,
Lydell Arboleda, from Ride The Sun-based out of San Diego.
www.myspace.com/ridethesun
HEAVY riff based rock.
Reminds me of Foo Fighters on super adrenaline!
Hopefully have some tracks for you soon W/possible shows on West coast?........................
I'll keep you updated.
Keep The Faith
Later,
Brandon

Time To Drum Once Again..............

Well,today I'm going to get back in the studio!
I'm super exited...............
My good friend Bucky has rented a space,and we are gonna rock out!
I have to open up the drum vault,and select a kit to bring with.
I think I'm gonna go with the TAMA sunburst finish kit.
check out the kit here(bottom picture)
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21511

Smooth,soft maple tones with DW hardware.
Also,I'm going to start a new practice routine.
Its been a while,and I'm a little rusty.
I will have some new videos,and pictures available soon.
I will keep you updated on the progress.........
Keep Rockin!
Later,
Brandon

BACK ONLINE!

Stay tuned for site updates,
photo's,videos and more.................
Please sign the guestbook to stay in touch.
See ya soon!
Brandon

To Everyone

I want to thank everyone for their support in 2007!
I have had some of the best times and had the chance to meet some of the greatest people,and make some new friends along the way. I am blessed to have all you in my life.
I look forward to more tours,tunes,and music projects in 2008, and I cant wait to get back on the road to see you all! 2008 will have some challenges for me, but I look forward to another test of my faith. I will have some great things coming up,new pics/vids and other fun stuff. Make sure you stop by my site from time to time, or sign up for my mailing list to stay up to speed!
I wish you all the best in 2008! I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!

Keep in touch, and tell me your thoughts and dreams........... Sincerely, Brandon XoXo

Countach Music Debuts on Oxygen Network Show



The Bad Girls Are Back!

Bad is back on Oxygen with the second season of the hit reality series from the producers of The Real World. This season takes ‘bad behavior’ to the next level with a cast of young women who are powerfully bold, outrageously funny and endlessly entertaining. The Bad Girls Club brings seven self-proclaimed ‘bad girls’ together in a beautiful Los Angeles mansion. The cast, who range in age from 21 to 26, recognize that their outrageous behavior has hindered their relationships, careers and lives. These women have issues with anger, trust and control, and claim they want to change. Will living together help them move forward and turn their lives around – or will chaos rule?

Tues- 10pm/9c @ Oh!Oygen Network

Tune in tonight to check out the 2nd season, And Jam On Some Tunes From "As The Crow Flies"
The New Album From COUNTACH


Get The New Album HERE!



A Special Thank you

tour dates

Hey guys,
Tour is going great!
I'm having a great time on the road.
I wanna thank all the venues and all the cool people I have had the pleasure to meet so far.
I will have new photos and video up soon,I promise!
Gotta get back on the road,
so check back for more updates.
I hope you all are having as much fun as me this summer!
Take care
Later,
Brandon
09/08/2007 09:00 PM - Bayou Restaurant    
580 Gramatan Avenue,Mount Vernon, New York 10552 - $15
21+ www.bayourestaurantny.com Phone: (914) 668-2634

09/11/2007 08:00 PM - The Saint 18+!!!!    
601 Main Street, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712 - $12 adv-$14 at the door
www.thesaintnj.com (732) 775-9144

09/12/2007 09:45 PM - Cutting Room    
19 W. 24th St., New York City, New York10010 - $15
(212 691-4065 www.thecuttingroomnyc.com

09/13/2007 08:00 PM - Sellersville Theater w/ Lee Roy Parnell    
24 W. Temple Avenue, Sellersville, Pennsylvania18960 - $21.50
Lee Roy Parnell w/ special guest Shannon Curfman 8:00pm www.st94.com

09/15/2007 08:00 PM - Rams Head Tavern    
33 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland  21401 - $18.50 + 10% amusement tax
Tickets available online or from our box office. Call 410-268-4545 or go to http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/ All seats are reserved. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. You must be 21 to purchase tickets.

09/17/2007 07:00 PM - Sweet Caroline’s    
29 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 - $20.00
www.sweetcarolines.net 540.723.8805

10/05/2007 11:00 PM - Rider’s Lounge    
6 Target Road, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928 - Free

10/06/2007 08:00 PM - Sebastian Beach Inn    
7035 S. Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 - TBA
www.sebastianbeachinn.com

10/12/2007 08:00 PM - The Chesterfield    
1225 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101 - $8 adv - $10 at the door
21+ www.chesterfieldlive.com (712) 255-5658

10/13/2007 08:00 PM - Shank Hall    
1434 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 - $15
www.shankhall.com 21+ (414) 276-7288

10/14/2007 07:30 AM - Oneida Bingo and Casino    
2020 Airport Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin- FREE!
21+ www.oneidabingoandcasino.net (920) 429-3255

10/15/2007 07:30 AM - Oneida Bingo and Casino    
2020 Airport Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin- FREE!
21+ www.oneidabingoandcasino.net (920) 429-3255

10/16/2007 07:30 AM - Oneida Bingo and Casino    
2020 Airport Drive,Green Bay, Wisconsin- FREE!
21+ www.oneidabingoandcasino.net (920) 429-3255

10/19/2007 10:00 PM - Detroit -TBA    
  Detroit, Michigan-

10/23/2007 08:00 PM - Clark Place    
1009 Clark Place, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 - TBA

www.clarkplace.com 715.343.1530 or 800.660.5020
10/26/2007 08:00 PM - Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO)    
1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, Illinois 61201 - TBA

21+ www.ribco.com (309) 793-1999
10/27/2007 09:00 PM - The Blue Shop    
320 N. 4th Street, Burlington, Iowa 56201 - $15.00adv $18.00dos
319-758-9553 www.theblueshop.com

New Video

New Vid on media page. Nothing special,
just some stick tricks I'm workin on.
I'll be adding more as I progress......
Hopefully I get better!
Hope ya enjoy!
XoXo
Brandon

Show Updates

Hey All,
I have a few more dates added on Schedule/Tour Dates Page.
Check Em' out to see if I'm coming to your town!
Hope you are all having a great summer!
You ROCK!
XoXo
Brandon

Summer Tour

Hitting the road this summer W/Shannon Curfman
Make sure ya check out her site:
www.shannoncurfman.com
Come on out when I'm in your town!
Dates are posted on scheduling/dates page.
New dates/cities being updated as we speak,
so check back often!
Thanxs
Take care
XoXo
Brandon

New COUNTACH NOW AVAILABLE!!!


Click on banner


3/8/07
Latest news from Rock Mafia Records.........

Its here!
"As The Crow Flies"...........
The new album from COUNTACH



Just click the album cover to pick up a copy today!

Also in COUNTACH news.........
The COUNTACH website has been updated, So swing on over and check out all thats new.
Also, COUNTACH CD release show has been set. 4/21/07 in Minneapolis.
The UPTOWN BAR
With special guest: Bastard Saint Bullets For Baby and Red Desert

RMR news........
New Distro for RMR is in the works, coming this spring. New RMR merchandise, as well as COUNTACH merch. coming to the RMR store soon.

Stay tuned for more from ROCK MAFIA RECORDS! Thanxs for everyones support so far! You all ROCK!!! ROCK MAFIA RECORDS............. Bringing Northern Rock, To The Masses!

Shows

Some new 2007 spring dates in the works.
A few confirmed.
I will be playin with COUNTACH to support New album:
"As The Crow Flies"
I'll get em up ASAP.
Thanxs

First Single From COUNTACH's "As The Crow Flies"

Rock Mafia Records NEWS

RMR News 2/16/07:


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2/16/07
Latest news from Rock Mafia Records.........

COUNTACH NEWS:
COUNTACH has completed post production on their new album.
The new album As The Crows Flies, will feature 10 new tracks. "As The Crow Flies" street date TBA soon. And a cd release show date in Minneapolis,with venue and guest bands TBA. Rock Mafia Records will release the bands first single: "I Will" on 2/20/07. So make sure ya keep your ears opened, all over the net! Rock Mafia Records News: Rock Mafia Records has established there very own cyber entity........... ROCK MAFIA RECORDS.COM is in full swing! The new COUNTACH album is headed out for distribution, with details about distro's and affiliates TBA. With distribution in place, RMR is ready to launch. New RMR and COUNTACH merchandise will be available soon at the RMR store. A pre sale for "As The Crow Flies" will also be available soon. Northern Rock at its best! Make sure you stop by RMR and stay up to speed with all the latest news from RMR. Make sure you check out: COUNTACH.COM for more on the band. Rock Mafia Records........
Bringing Northern Rock To The Masses!

New Countach vids up

Ya can check out some Countach videos here: Countach vids

1/15/07 Countach In The News...........


Just click on the Chic!


Stay tuned to Rock Mafia Records for updates!
Thanxs

1/14/07 RMR News


Time to get up to speed with the latest RMR news.........
COUNTACH has finished recording their new CD
"As The Crow Flies".......
The CD will include 10 new tracks.
COUNTACH spent about 2 month's in pre-production, and set the table for a proficient and speedy recording process, which totaled 6 days to complete.
With a huge thanxs to the technical and masterful precision of Minneapolis based engineer, Adam Tucker........
The new CD should be a promising step, and a huge move for the the band in 07!!!

Rock Mafia Records has been finely tuning its presence, and will be ready for a full on production and an all out media assault for the band. With strong distribution,marketing and a clear direction in sight, Rock Mafia Records will be a force to reckon with, and a formidable alliance for the band.

As the tide turns to post production, the mixing and mastering process will be handled by Adam Tucker,with the help of the Countach.
With an estimated 2 weeks of fine tuning...........
"As the Crow Flies" should be ready to hand off for duplication by the end of January.
Artwork,song order and all the finishing touches will be determined by the band, as the post-production process continues.
With the first ever spring time release for the band, it should be an inspiring rejuvenation, and a hell of a way to leave the cold remnants of winter behind!
A CD release show date/venue to be announced at a later time, as well as 07" tour dates.
Stay tuned for a pre-release listening of tracks off the new CD/ in studio video clips and more!!!

Rock Mafia Records appreciates ya support, stay tuned for more in 07" from RMR.
Check out Official COUNTACH site to find out more!

Thanxs for ya time.......

The RMR crew

1/12/07 Rock Mafia Records Update

Here is some RMR info:


Rock Mafia Records
p.o. box 11963
Mpls,Mn.55412

rockmafiarecords@gmail.com

1/11/07 Official COUNTACH Press Release




Official COUNTACH press release: 1/10/07

From the land that's known for it's 10,000 lakes.............
it's time to shift some gears,and lay claim to 10,000 riffs!

COUNTACH is currently recording their 4th album @(Blackwall studio's) in Minneapolis Mn.
COUNTACH has teamed up with Minneapolis based engineer, Adam Tucker for the recording of the bands new album.

This unique "Northern Rock" blend from the midwest,
"As The Crow Flies" will feature 10 new track's from this Minneapolis based band.

COUNTACH has parted ways with their former label...........
MUSHROOM CLOUD RECORDS, which featured the bands MCR 2006 debut: "Frozen Waters".

COUNTACH has since formed their own indie label for 2007.
ROCK MAFIA RECORDS, will release the new COUNTACH album early this spring.
Along with spring/summer, US tours/dates to be announced at a later time,

"We are trying to put together some of the colors
we as individual musicians have been working on...........
and combine them collectively, to expand on COUNTACH's Northern Rock sound."
Says drummer Brandon Laliberte.

The current COUNTACH lineup is as follows:
Dan Arboleda-vocals/guitar
Bucky Jaszewski-guitars/vocals
Dante Kester-bass
and Brandon Laliberte on drums.

"As The Crow Flies" The new album from COUNTACH,
will be available spring of 2007 on ©Rock Mafia Records.

You can check out: www.countachrocks.com
for more updates/news and more.

©2007 Rock Mafia Records

1/09/07 Rock Mafia Records

RMR info and details coming soon.

1/08/07 Countach update

Countach is in studio workin on new cd.
Drum tracks are complete.
Official COUNTACH press/updates/news to follow.

12/13/06 Drummerworld!

Check out more here: Drummerworld

11/14/06 Small Stone Records



SMALL STONE

Small Stone Records just released a very limited version of their Sucking The 70's - Back in the Saddle Again cd. This version is chalk full of extras! The packaging is super rad, and a must have for any Small Stone fan! Back in the Saddle Again, is a compilation of Small Stone bands, as well as many other killer bands, playing only the finest 70's rock on the planet! You will not find these songs on any other albums. They are all exclusive to this compilation. Look for yourself! Here is the unbelievable lineup!! Sasquatch “Are You Ready” Puny Human “Crazy Horses” Clutch & Five Horse Johnson “Red Hot Mama” Dixie Witch “Rock Candy” The Brought Low “Don’t Lie To Me” Novadriver “Sin City” Colour Haze “One Way Or Another” Alabama Thunderpussy “Man On The Silver Mountain” Dozer “Mongoloid” Acid King “The Stake” Halfway To Gone “Honky Cat” Antler “Those Shoes” Brad Davis (Fu Manchu) “Outlaw Man” Gideon Smith & The Dixie Damned “Season Of The Witch” Whitey Morgan and The Waycross Georgia Farmboys “Running With The Devil” Throttlerod “I Just Wanna Make Love To You” Red Giant “Saturday Night Special” A Thousand Knives Of Fire “Bonie Maronie” The Glasspack “Rock n Roll Singer” Roadsaw “When The Levee Breaks” Greatdayforup “Super Stupid” Fireball Ministry “Turn to Stone” Los Natas “Born To Be Wild” Scott Reeder “Two Of Us” Orange Goblin “New Rose” Mos Generator “Garden Road” Honky “Snortin’ Whiskey” The Muggs “I Don’t Need No Doctor” Amplified Heat “Neighbor, Neighbor” RPG “Parchment Farm” Valis “Dreamweaver”

10/10/06 Chicago

Taking a journey to the windy city
19th-23rd

10/02/06 COUNTACH

COUNTACH is in pre production.
It is the third album I have been involved in with COUNTACH
A spring release is anticipated.

All images ©2011 Rock Mafia Records/Brandon Laliberte