Performance Spotlight: Keith Carlock

Exclusive Vic Firth performance clip featuring Keith Carlock!

We recently spent the day with KEITH CARLOCK (Sting, Steely Dan, John Mayer, etc) in the studio recording several grooves and solos in preparation for his upcoming clinic tour!

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[Kelavmeister]

It's so cool watching him play. His grip makes him appear to have like no control, because of how relaxed and open his grip is, but he has the MOST insane control. So articulate. Amazing.

[Dozadoesit]

10 years later and this video is still VERY relevant of what the sauce is all about.

[vinnyvidivici]

I’m a drummer of 30ish years. Weckl, Novak, Rich, Chambers, you name it. I know music.

Why did I just accidentally stumble on this guy a week ago? I was watching a bass cover of a Wayne Krantz song, checked out Wayne a little bit, then came across KC.
I’ve been rejuvenated! I didn’t know I could have that new feeling of discovery like when you first hear the greats.
This guys is on my short list of faves. Technical + creativity 🥰🥰

[pierrekid]

I've watched this a 1000 times, and will watch again. Porcaro, Gadd, Bonham, ....and IMHO Carlock is in that group.... Freakin guy is sick.... just sick

[handidrummed]

Going to see him May 2nd at Drum Center of Portsmouth NH. Can't wait!

[twogranolabarsandabeer]

As a guitar player I’ve been down the YouTube drums rabbit hole, this man is a monster, absolute beast on the drum kit

[kbconsul]

Carlock kills it, and that bass drum sound is to die for.

[UpdoggWhattt]

Now THAT was a performance worth spotlighting! Jesus, that man ripped it!

[IncessantWake]

Drummers like these make listeners like me appreciate the subtle sounds of drumming. He hits with such certainty and feel.

[roromoho]

The perfect combination of jazz and rock drumming with a unique touch...Great, great drummer

[stevenaball]

I’m not a drummer, I’m not even a musician but I sure do appreciate something done well and that was something special. Had to watch it three times and yes I’ll be back for more, soooo good!

[AvogadroTechnologies]

This is probably the best drum videos I've ever seen. He is...ridiculous, really. The swing on the ride togheter with that snare and bass drum groove is amazing. It seems he deeply respect the drum set

[tryggviorskarpheinsson]

One of my favourite and most inspirational video.
Such stick control, wow.

[RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

The groove is beyond words!! I could listen to his solos all day!!!...and that's the nastiest way to "tune" drums!

[bobayersquebec]

Probally the best drumming discovery i see in 10 years !

[redcpt]

Just found this video. I think feel, groove and a touch like this is what every drummer hopes to achieve. Phenomenal

[cwatson]

Awesome left hand stick control and what a great groove.

[johnhunterdrummer]

I always get the feeling I'm watching someone 'paint' a solo when I watch Keith play. His unique approach to the instrument is so refreshing in a world saturated with drummers that play more or less the same way - even if they are still incredibly talented.

[JezUK]

I'm rarely moved by drummers, I've seen many great, great drummers - and sometimes kid myself I've seen it and then I witness something else, something so fresh, so right, yet also so 'obvious'. Still it blows me away. Even if you're not a drummer that solo will still touch you - because it's *musical*. For me, I still can't get over how HIGH he lifts his drumsticks during play. Simply amazing, and another to master to follow.

[taggline]

My new warm up exercise! Man, this kid smokes! Who the hell would give this a thumbs down...Ed Soph must be so freakin' proud of this lad. LOVE the ruffs at the end.