Jose Maldonado, Author at Jose Juan Maldonado

Jun 25 2015

Drummer Tribute – Billy Cobham

When I was a kid I bought a cassette at Thrifty’s because it had Drumsticks on Velvet.

That album is “The Best of Billy Cobham” and had the song’s; Pleasant Pheasant, Stratus, Red Baron, and such incredible drumming, truly inspirational.

Here is my old band playing my arrangement of “Red Baron and Stratus”

*Recorded on a Boombox Cassette with Bandana Filter 😉

even though the quality is not high, I just love the interaction with the musicians,

Red Baron and Stratus by Billy Cobham

Jose Maldonado – Drums, Arrangement, Boombox Recording

Pete Pisatoro – Bass

Emiko Nishida – Keyboards

Mike Bamford – Guitar

Recorded at Johnny’s Surf Club in Mission Beach around 2000

Jun 22 2015

Communication is Key

In this world of Text Messages and Emails it is too easy to be misunderstood.
The smallest error can spiral you out of control and the momentum can carry you further than you can possibly see (Think Jet or Spacecraft 🙂
My tips for better communication are:
#1. Be Clear and Direct in your Statements.
Emotions and Speculation can be mistaken for “Why did you do this to me”, or “Why is this happening to me?”, Neither one is helping to remedy the situation and can distract you too the point of frustration.
Like a Doctor or a Tech, I prefer to know what are the symptoms, errors and or desired result is.
This way I can make a proper diagnoses and/or recommendation

Funny?,
Not really, I have seen it so so many times I had to write about it.

*message

Be careful of your actions because Momentum can carry further then you can possibly see

Jun 22 2015

The Unlimited Potential of the World Wide Internet

There has never been a time where communication is open between people from all around the world.
How do we benefit from this ?
Learn something from someone is another country.
Music, Language, Love, PenPal, Technology, New’s, Information, Movies, TV Show’s,

Sell Something
Music Downloads, Video Tutorials, Audio Books, Clothing, Sporting Goods, Electronics, Hydroponics, Toys, Food, Knowledge, Hardware, Auto Parts, Supplies for Business, Supplies for Home
Give away stuff
Advertise your Business
Give away stuff
Make Friends
Give Advice
Become a Celebrity
Change the World

Apr 09 2015

Cardinal Jennings and Tribal Roots

Tribal Roots was a Reggae Roots band in the mid 90’s fronted by Cardinal Jenning’s

Enjoy an original song written and performed by Cardinal Jennings with Tribal Roots*

The Captain — Tribal Roots frontman Cardinal Jennings

Cardinal was the lyricist, vocalist, and main songwriter, for “Tribal Roots”

He was also my Reggae Drum Teacher and all around awesome guy.

Cardinal passed away in the 90’s.

I miss you Cardinal!

Rest in Peace Captain

*Drums and recording (via boombox cassette!): Jose Juan Maldonado