Check out my exclusive interview with Douglas G Le Febvre, the newest edition to the Steve Hester and DeJaVooDoo band!
1. When did you start playing?
I began to "play" at the drums when I was 14...a friend said I'd never play drums cause I lacked rhythm and timing
2. Which instrument besides drums do you play?
Similar to my early experiences with the drums, I have been "learning" guitar for three years.
3. Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?
I greatly admired Buddy Rich, Gene Kruppa, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubek...big band leaders....probably had something to do with dads jazz influence.
4. Tell me about your first drum teacher?
A young lady named, Elaine Vestal, she played drums in the high school jazz ensemble and could play very well, ergo when I decided to learn, I gravitated toward her. She taught me basic rudiments, some jazz licks, but mostly she encouraged me to play by feel.
5.Describe first instrument:
very first instrument was the sax/alto, followed by piano...folks did not feel it would add to home serenity to have me beating on drums, so attempted the others.
6. What is your most fond performance Memory?
Probably first time I played publicly, at a high school venue, where I got to sit in behind Elaine Vestal and do a brisk jazz piece...Louie Armstrong, " when the saints come marching in"...I was 16 or 17 at the time.
7. What are your favorite musicians/ albums/ groups?
Wow, so many to pick from...Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Pablo Cruise, a few others have been mentioned previously....Bon Jovi, Phil Collins, Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, Led Zeppelin, Paul Rogers, Chris Rhea.
8. Do you have any advice for beginners?
Wow, tough question...face this, you are going make mistakes, especially as you are starting out, nerves are going to be present, play your best, stay confident in your ability, especially on drums: there is so much going on at one time behind the drums that you got to stay focused on your instrument, know music, look for cues from other band members, they'll help you along, enjoy what you are doing: the drums are the driver of the band, ergo, remain calm and carry on.
9. What do you practice?
I do a bit of all of this: however, after awhile, there is nothing new under the sun, so I pay attention to dynamics, subtiles, breaks, different chops, nuances within the composition.
10. Why blues?
Blues are the heart and soul of most music, its soulful, moving, eclectic, sensual, fun, exciting, energetic
11. What was your most embarrassing musical moment?
I was playing with the Isley Brothers in a club in Hollywood, CA. and totally missed the lead in chops so their drummer ran up on stage, pulled the sticks from my hands and kicked me from behind the kit.
12. Tell me about the band you're paling with.
Steve Hester: DeJaVooDoo, out of Lonoke, Arkansas...been together for 10 years, with a few turn overs in the interim, point I am the fourth drummer they have been with: personnel include Steve Hester: bass/ lead vocals, Zach Hawkins: lead guitar/ vocals, Chip Goodwin: guitar, keyboards, dobro, myself. our music is southern rock, blues and originals, and we met thru a musicians referral ad on Facebook, though I'd had contact with Mr. Hester previously, as my Heat/ AC tech.
13.Tell me about the gear you use.
I play a Tama Rock Star kit, basic setup, I use Sabian cymbals, SpeedKing kick pedal, Tama hardware, etc.
14. Is there anything else you'd like to share with the fans?
Play on, have fun, enjoy what you are about; be an entertainer, stay enthusiastic, continue to learn your craft, be glad you are part of an exciting career/ life....to fans, come hear us play...we are dang good, and highly entertaining...put your dancin' shoes on, cuz if you aren't tapping your feet, moving your body to the beat, wanting to dance, you gotta be comatose.....
1. When did you start playing?
I began to "play" at the drums when I was 14...a friend said I'd never play drums cause I lacked rhythm and timing
2. Which instrument besides drums do you play?
Similar to my early experiences with the drums, I have been "learning" guitar for three years.
3. Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?
I greatly admired Buddy Rich, Gene Kruppa, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubek...big band leaders....probably had something to do with dads jazz influence.
4. Tell me about your first drum teacher?
A young lady named, Elaine Vestal, she played drums in the high school jazz ensemble and could play very well, ergo when I decided to learn, I gravitated toward her. She taught me basic rudiments, some jazz licks, but mostly she encouraged me to play by feel.
5.Describe first instrument:
very first instrument was the sax/alto, followed by piano...folks did not feel it would add to home serenity to have me beating on drums, so attempted the others.
6. What is your most fond performance Memory?
Probably first time I played publicly, at a high school venue, where I got to sit in behind Elaine Vestal and do a brisk jazz piece...Louie Armstrong, " when the saints come marching in"...I was 16 or 17 at the time.
7. What are your favorite musicians/ albums/ groups?
Wow, so many to pick from...Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Pablo Cruise, a few others have been mentioned previously....Bon Jovi, Phil Collins, Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, Led Zeppelin, Paul Rogers, Chris Rhea.
8. Do you have any advice for beginners?
Wow, tough question...face this, you are going make mistakes, especially as you are starting out, nerves are going to be present, play your best, stay confident in your ability, especially on drums: there is so much going on at one time behind the drums that you got to stay focused on your instrument, know music, look for cues from other band members, they'll help you along, enjoy what you are doing: the drums are the driver of the band, ergo, remain calm and carry on.
9. What do you practice?
I do a bit of all of this: however, after awhile, there is nothing new under the sun, so I pay attention to dynamics, subtiles, breaks, different chops, nuances within the composition.
10. Why blues?
Blues are the heart and soul of most music, its soulful, moving, eclectic, sensual, fun, exciting, energetic
11. What was your most embarrassing musical moment?
I was playing with the Isley Brothers in a club in Hollywood, CA. and totally missed the lead in chops so their drummer ran up on stage, pulled the sticks from my hands and kicked me from behind the kit.
12. Tell me about the band you're paling with.
Steve Hester: DeJaVooDoo, out of Lonoke, Arkansas...been together for 10 years, with a few turn overs in the interim, point I am the fourth drummer they have been with: personnel include Steve Hester: bass/ lead vocals, Zach Hawkins: lead guitar/ vocals, Chip Goodwin: guitar, keyboards, dobro, myself. our music is southern rock, blues and originals, and we met thru a musicians referral ad on Facebook, though I'd had contact with Mr. Hester previously, as my Heat/ AC tech.
13.Tell me about the gear you use.
I play a Tama Rock Star kit, basic setup, I use Sabian cymbals, SpeedKing kick pedal, Tama hardware, etc.
14. Is there anything else you'd like to share with the fans?
Play on, have fun, enjoy what you are about; be an entertainer, stay enthusiastic, continue to learn your craft, be glad you are part of an exciting career/ life....to fans, come hear us play...we are dang good, and highly entertaining...put your dancin' shoes on, cuz if you aren't tapping your feet, moving your body to the beat, wanting to dance, you gotta be comatose.....
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