DRUM Clinic with Mark Kelso - Various Locations
Join us for this Yamaha- and Paiste-sponsored series of drum clinics!
Originally hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mark Kelso has made Toronto, Canada his home for quite some time. Not only is he a skilled musician who plays drums and an assortment of percussion, but he is also a talented singer, producer and composer.
Mark’s ability to play a wide variety of musical styles has helped him become one of Canada’s most sought after drummers. An all around player, Mark has worked with Pete Townsend, Michael Bublé, Holly Cole, John Scofield, Amy Sky, Gordie Sampson, Shania Twain and more.
Aside from playing many TV and radio jingles and movie soundtracks, Mark has also been featured in “Drums, ETC,” “Canadian Musician” and “Modern Drummer” magazines. He has also been a featured clinician at the Montreal Drumfest and Cape Breton Drum Festival.
Currently, Mark is Head of the Percussion Department at Humber College’s School of Music in Toronto.
CLINIC DATES:
- Monday, May 6 | 7pm – Halifax, NS
St. Antonio's Hall (formerly St. Matthias Hall), 6131 Chebucto Rd
Clinic and ticket information: 902-496-6900 or by email
FREE
- Tuesday, May 7 – Charlottetown, PEI
Long & McQuade (104 Capital Dr | 902-368-3237)
Clinic information: 902-368-3237 or by email
FREE
- Thursday, May 9 | 7:30pm – St.John’s, NL
Long & McQuade (447 Kenmount Rd | 709-753-1885)
Clinic information: 709-753-1885 or by email
FREE (donation to the Music Therapy Program at The Janeway welcome)
