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Aside from Adam’s band, are there any side projects you’d like to talk about? I’ve been doing some songwriting, melodic but drum-heavy songs. Once I’m happy with them, a mate of mine, Alf Pisanelli, a composer and mix engineer, will work on the production. It’s a bit of fun, but if we’re happy with the results, it could go further. As for bands, I’m always interested in potentially new band projects, especially so if the music excites me. What tips do you have to improve drum independence? I don’t think there’s any easy way unless you’re a child prodigy like Tony Williams or Elvin Jones. You have to practice hard or play plenty of live gigs. Listen to as many different styles of music as possible. If you’re trying to work out a part from a song and it sounds complicated, strip it down to basics, perhaps starting from the bass drum pattern, then once you’ve worked that out, add the snare part, and so on. When you’re learning to play a new rhythm or piece, it’s crucial to play very slowly to start with. It’s boring, but give your brains a chance to figure out what your hands and feet are trying to do. Then you can pick up the speed gradually. How long does it take to learn a new song? The basic arrangement of a new song doesn’t take long to learn. It’s the finetuning that takes a bit of time. Who puts together your fabulously sparkling costumes? Does that atmosphere of secrecy wearing masks annoy you when performing? Some of the costumes I put together myself. Then there are those that are specially made for me by either Naomi Gibbs or Caroline Wildman, both very talented and hard-working. Naomi is a theatrical costume designer, and Caroline runs Cathouse Clothing, which specializes in latex and PVC designs. I will draw a simple sketch of an idea I have for a costume, together with colors and the type of fabric or material I’d like to use. I then forward this to either Caroline or Naomi. They then do the difficult part and turn my sketch into a reality. If a detail I’ve asked for isn’t practicable, they advise on how to make it work or suggest another option that will produce a similar visual effect. They have a great understanding of design and know how to guide the basic idea into something workable. It’s always a thrill seeing the finished costumes. I can’t praise these two highly enough. [And] no, wearing masks isn’t annoying. Once you’ve played in a porcupine costume, wearing a mask is a stroll in the park. But you’re right about the secrecy, as once the mask is on, it’s as though I’m looking out at the world through a spyhole or peering through some curtains. What kit do you use? I have a Gretsch New Classic with 10- and 12-inch rack toms, 14- and 18-inch floor toms and a 22-inch bass drum. My snare is a 1970s Gretsch snare that I kept from a previous Gretsch kit that I had to part with due to lack of storage space. It was a stunning 1970s walnut Gretsch with a 24-inch bass drum. I hated parting with that kit, so much so that I held on to that snare as a keepsake. I use Paiste and Sabian cymbals. All my skins are Evans Calftone, apart from an Evans Hydraulic that I use for the 18- inch floor tom. They’re brilliant: a deep, boomy sound that’s sound engineer friendly. A revelation! PHOTO BY ADAM DE VILLE adamdevilleart.com
Most memorable show? The Anthems tour we just recently finished in the States with the excellent Glam Skanks, followed by the Kings tour in New Zealand and Australia, were both cracking tours. A very enthusiastic reception, and the reaction to both tours was brilliant. It was our first visit to New Zealand too, and it’s a fascinating country. But I have to say that the show we did at the Greek Theatre was something else. What a setting, like a Roman amphitheatre. The atmosphere was electric, and the audience really went for it. L7 played a cracking set too. They have a powerful, grimy guitar sound. I had a chat with Donita after the show, very stylish and down to earth. I hope we catch up with them again. We also saw our old mates Prima Donna, the fantastic L.A. band who supported Adam in the States in 2013. Definitely one for the memoirs. Now that the Anthems and Kings tours are finished, when are you next performing with Adam? We’re playing the final U.K. date of the Anthems tour at the Roundhouse on December 21, <strong>2017</strong>. That’s sold out, so I reckon it’ll be a wild night. Then we kick off 2018 with a return to the States. We’re playing an all-day festival with Boy George and a big lineup of bands at the Honda Center, Anaheim, on January 26. Then we return to Florida to complete the tour dates that were postponed this year because of Hurricane Irma. I love being in the U.S., so a return visit will be a most welcome start to the New Year. Joladrums.com Instagram: @Joladrums adam-ant.com Caroline Wildman: cathouseclothing.com Naomi Gibbs: societybelle.co.uk Pete Cater: facebook.com/Pete-Cater-Music-34683842826/ Paul Elliott: paulelliottdrums.com Alf Pisanelli: apamusica.wixsite.com/apamusica Adam De Ville: adamdevilleart.com Susan Phelps: susanphelps.co.uk Carbie Warbie: carbiewarbie.com PHOTO CREDIT: www.joladrums.com Instagram: @joladrums
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