December 2005

Taking pictures with Collective Soul at the Kenneth Cole grand opening in Beverly Hills, CA.
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

December 2005
Will be featured with Collective Soul on NASCAR's annual "Craftsman Truck Series Championship Banquet". This event will be televised nationally on the Speed network sometime in December.

December 2005
Now appearing with Collective Soul on Direct TV's "Freeview". This broadcast will feature CS performing live from their hometown Atlanta, with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. This concert contains hits from their latest album, Youth, along with other fan favorites from the band's multiplatinum career. Watch Collective Soul in the month of December by tuning to channel 124 every day, at no extra charge to all TOTAL CHOICE(r) customers.

November 2005
Was featured with Collective Soul at Macy's 58th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Atlanta, GA on November 25th. This event will be televised thoughout the southeast US on local NBC affiliates.

November 2005
Collective Soul is back with big plans and a new perspective! Click here to read the article by the Houston Chronicle.

November 2005
Performed with Collective Soul on five live concert recordings by Instant Live. For anyone intested in these CD's, copies are available for purchase at Instant Live.com

November 2005
Will be featured with Collective Soul on yet another feature film! Nov. 11 marks the release of 20th Century Fox's feature film "Bee Season," starring Richard Gere and featuring Collective Soul's new single called "How Do You Love".

October 2005

On stage with Collective Soul in Las Vegas, NV.
(Photo courtesy of Jerry Gallegos)

Sept./Oct. 2005
Will continue touring with Collective Soul on yet another MAJOR COAST TO COAST CANADIAN ARENA TOUR!

September 2005
Will be featured with Collective Soul on yet another prime time TV show! On Sept. 27 at 9 PM, "Better Now" will be featured in the premiere episode of the UPN network's television show "Sex, Love & Secrets," starring Denise Richards.

September 2005
Added to the Paiste Cymbals artist roster. A big thank you to Rich Mangicaro!

September 2005
Added to the Pro-Mark Drumsticks artist roster. A big thank you to Kevin Radomski!

Aug./Sept. 2005
Will be featured with Collective Soul on Ford's "Fusion Flash Concerts" footage. There are 4 live videos from the concert in Dallas online! Click on the CS page...you'll need to register and log in to see this concert in case you haven't already.

July 2005

On stage with Collective Soul in Long Beach, CA.
(Photo courtesy of Jerry Gallegos)

July 2005
Interviewed by Collective Soul Blvd.com. Thanks Christine!

June 2005
Featured in DRUM! Magazine alongside Kenny Aronoff, John Popper, and Brendan Hill in a photo appearing in the June edition.

June 2005
Added to the Ludwig Drums artist roster. A big thank you to Todd Trent!

July 2005

On stage with Collective Soul in Beloit, WI.
(Photo courtesy of Jerry Gallegos)

May 2005
Will be touring with COLLECTIVE SOUL on a MAJOR COAST TO COAST CANADIAN TOUR! Warner Music Canada/El Music Group recording artists Collective Soul are set to hit the road this spring on a Canadian headlining tour, in support of their latest album, Youth. The tour is sponsored by RadioShack and will encompass 16 shows beginning May 3rd in Halifax, Nova Scotia and ending May 24th in Vancouver, British Columbia.

April 2005
Will play two shows with Collective Soul and the Atlanta Youth Symphony. These back to back concerts will take place April 23rd & 24th in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Center and will be shot in Hi-Def for an exclusive DVD to be released later this fall.

April 2005
Will record 12 new tracks with Sony/Tree recording artist Rob Giles.

April 2005
Will be appearing with Collective Soul on WB's prime time drama "Charmed" on Sunday April 17th at 7pm / 6pm central.

March 2005
Will shoot video for "Better Now" in Atlanta with Collective Soul on March 8th. “Better Now” is brand new single from Collective Soul's new album entitled "Youth". Click Here to check it out.

Feb. 2005
Performed "Better Now" on Tonight Show (Jay Leno) with Collective Soul. “Better Now” is the brand new single from Collective Soul's new album entitled "Youth"

Feb. 2005
Toured with Collective Soul on a sold out west coast run. Definitely some of the best times in my life. Thank you guys!

Jan. 2005
Will be performing with Collective Soul on WB's prime time drama "Charmed".

Jan. 2005
Performed "Better Now" on the Late Late Show with Collective Soul. “Better Now” is brand new single from Collective Soul's new album entitled"Youth" and will be featured as the end title track in the Wes Craven movie “Cursed".

Jan. 2005
Recorded 5 new tracks with Nettwerk recording artist Abigail Washburn. Her album is being produced by Bela Fleck and Reid Scelza. I had a great time working on this record and I can't wait to hear it when it comes out!

Jan. 2005
Recorded 5 new tracks with BNA recording artist Rachel Proctor. Go to "Listen" to hear two of the tracks.

Oct. 2003-Aug. 2004
Finally finished tracking drums and percussion on eight of the eleven tracks on the new album by Collective Soul entitled "Youth"! The first single should hit radio the first week of September. The album is set for release in October. For more information, go to: Collective Soul.com.