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Percussionist & vocalist known as “The Djembabe". Hair model.
Artist: @vaterdrumsticks @gonbopsofficial @remopercussion @64audio @sabiancymbals @bose

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Very much looking forward to tonight’s concert Knoxville TN. Gots some good friends coming.

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Eric Erdman accompanied by Donny Brewer, Ryan Balthrop, Cory Young, Kitty Steadman & Melanie Howe with his song If Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right.

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Something exciting this way comes! #singersongwriter #jazzsinger #jazz #gulfcoastmusic

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August and September. It’s finally not feeling like the sun is two inches from the earth! To continue my cataloging of memories… Bestie and I added to our collection and now we have evidence no matter which arm we are cheersing with. Concerts with my babes, Rom Zombie, Caskets, Black Veil Brides, and The Haunt, and other random shenanigans.

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Ayyy Key West, we’re on our way to ya! 🌴
All week at Hogsbreath Saloon 8:30-12:30. Come see us or party on the HogCam. Bonus points if you call Bates by his new name: Havana Mike. 🪇

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Incredible to work with the best of the best. I can’t believe I had the opportunity in my life to be Gary Pierce’s dance partner AND drummer! Never could have I imagined I would be writing this little number with you; and traveling to three cities to rehearse it! The attitude shows our dynamic (and the act) perfectly. 💜✨
Gary, congrats on winning the Larry Dean Award tonight- no one is more deserving! And don’t worry, I’ll call ya back when I can 🙃
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📸: @grace_anne_pierce

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Sneak peek of tomorrow’s pants/dress/show outfit. 🔮
Haven’t worn anything like this in so long. It’s been over 15 years since I’ve been involved in the dance world. ✨

I decided to try on my old competition dresses before I came up here just for fun. Swipe to see those. 🫶🏽

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Life updates and music schedule coming at ya soon. I’ve been so busy bouncing between performances, recordings, gatherings, and all the good things in life! For now, here is where you can find me this weekend:
Friday: @blackhorsebrews 7PM with Rebel Railroad
Saturday: @rogersbarknoxville 3-6 with Howe Jellis, followed by 7PM with Rebel Railroad
Sunday: @nautikriverside 11AM for Judy’s Lunch & Launch (limited tickets available) followed by the NK Fam Jam hosted by Tommie John and yers truly.

*more info on Judy’s L&L on a previous post and in the comments. Be sure to call for tickets in advance.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend and chatting up all my recent adventures.
Don’t forget to watch ESPN Sept 15 for the @truesouthtv segment on Muscle Shoals!

@rebel.railroad @jellismusic @tommiejohnmusic

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Life has been feeling like a fully charged wireless mic, a good monitor mix, a clear stage to run around on, and a packed house lately. 🤝🏽🎤✨

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*EDIT* we are moving our paddle adventure to next weekend for safety. Labor Day Weekend is high traffic and we want everyone to feel safe. That being said, the jam will move as well. See y’all September 13. 🫶🏽

Y’all ready for Sunday??
Stoked and honored to be hosting the first ever “Judy’s Lunch & Launch”. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to OCRA (Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance) in memory of legend Judy Long.
We will hit the water at 11am Sunday from Nauti K’s/Volunteer Cove Marina for a 5 mile paddle with pit stop. Bring a SUP or Kayak (a few loaners are available, so please reach out to Nauti K’s or myself for information). We will follow our paddle with lunch from Nauti K’s and live music from the Fam Jam hosted by Tommie John and myself. 🤙🏽🩵

*Note: only 30 spots are available for the paddle event. Life jackets are recommended on the craft, but are not required to be worn while paddling. Please hydrate or bring a water bottle with you since we are still in the heat of summer. Waterproof bags are recommended for keys/phone/personal items, but you can lock up and leave keys safely with the Nauti K’s staff. ✨

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Meine Familie und ich machen gerade viel durch. Richtig hart und was keiner braucht. Aber da gibt es ein paar denen ich einfach danke sagen möchte. Das sie so sind wie sie sind. Es sind diese Art Menschen die dich tief berühren. Mit manchen habe ich auf dem Tailgatefestival kaum mehr als ein paar Sätze getauscht. Aber das reichte. Genauso Leute aus meinem Alltag. Es braucht nicht immer viele Worte, sie verstehen dich auch so! Danke schön und nicht vergessen: Lächeln!
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My family and I are going through a really tough time right now—the kind of situation no one needs. But there are a few people I simply want to thank for being exactly who they are. They’re the kind of people who touch you deeply. With some of them, I barely exchanged more than a few sentences at the Tailgate Festival, but that was enough. The same goes for people in my everyday life. It doesn’t always take a lot of words; they understand you anyway! Thank you—and don’t forget to smile!

@ryan_yunker @matchbox13 @mein.wunschnickname @der.w.1978 @moeller_photography

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