- 8/8 Michael Dubin is now available for private music instruction in
my home studio: Master drum, guitar, and percussion instruction. I
will show you how to unlock the music that lives inside your head then
put it into your ears and hands. Rates are $60.00 per hour. E-mail
me at michaeldubin@soulcoolrecords.com
- 5/13 The hills are alive! Back to work with The Pickering Street
Players a children's theater group run by East of Doheny. This
is my 9th production playing drums and percussion for PSP & the
Super Cool Musical Director Paul Cady. Bassist Evan Calbi and
pianist Kayla Chon round out our ensemble. Our current
production of The Sound of Music includes four shows May 24
& 25 at the Pico Playhouse (for tickets click here).
- 4/13/08 I am currently wearing some really cool hand made silk
scarfs from Coast Mountain Crafts. You can check out this
California based company by clicking on the link above! Thanks
CMC!
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- 3/08 I have just released five new instrumental songs on my
SNOCAP Store: Mr. Land, Park Time, Angel's in Orbit, Hamsa
the Healer, and Wake Up I Luv U. These songs were recorded in
my home studio DUBES with me playing nearly all the instruments.
They are very much inspired by The Zawinul Syndicate and Miles
Davis. Angel Lebron of El Sabor Latino plays congas and
shekere on Angel's in Orbit and Park Time respectivly. I am very
proud of these tracks check them out.
- 8/31 Michael has released Just A Memory, a new song with lyrics
by Jennifer Jacobson Hamrick. It's about reconnecting with old
friends and is now available to download for $0.99 at Micahel's
SNOCAP music store. Listen to Just A Memory on Michael's My
Space page.
- 10/6 Michael's second collaboration with Jennifer Jacobson
Hamrick, The Beauty In You is now available for download on
Michael's SNOCAP store. You can now hear this wonderful new
song on Michael's My Space page. - Michael is also currently jamming at his private rehearsal space
DUBES w/Sam Riney, DJ Bonebrake, Michael Fortunato, Erik
Krogh, Wayne-O Mills, Amir Efrat, Ravi Kynpstra, and BJ
Dubin - Michael is headed to Chicago to play with The Old 88's. Rick
Ness, and Steve Uppling. Band mates from 1983 reformed to
perform at a special one night only gig at The Glenview House in
Glenview Illinois October 18th, 2008. For info see GIGS!
- 1/16/ 2009 - Off to a good musical start in '09. Been jammin at
DUBES my home studio with a variety of great musicians. Just got
a new camcorder so expect some great home music video's, one of
which I've posted on my re-arranged. Keep an eye open for my
latest video coming in Febuary '09. Catch you soon.
- 1/29/09 Here it is the debut of my latest video: BUTTERFLY BABY
shot at various locations all over Los Angeles. Matt Magnolia -
Director, Jamie Schuler - Co-Director, Kevin Johnson - Director Of
Photography, Luke Avery - Editor, Fortunato Frattasio - Pool Man,
and Edgar & Junior BMX. Check it out!!! You can now download
the song Butterfly Baby on iTUNES!!!
| This is a link to a really cool slide show that features my band 226 South Wabash at The Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2007. You can see Uncle Wayne-O playing harp and talking in the intro. And my brother BJ Dubin playing his Buddy Guy Strat with the sounds of my intro lick to Sweet Home Chicago! http://extras.montereyherald.com/slideshows/blues0624/index.html |
| Monterey Bay Blues Festival slide show see if you can find me and BJ. BJ is playing keys in front of the 226 South Wabash sign. http://www.bluessource.com/slideshows/MontereyBay_2007/index.htm |
- 4/12/09 I am proud to launch my LIVE ONLINE WEB CAM GUITAR
LESSONS via SKYPE. Check out my Lessons Page. Also been
jamming with some great players at my home studio DUBES. Oran
Ben-Avi Sax, Lior Ron Trumpet, Amir Efrat Keys, Greg Raymond
Keys, Shin Kawasaki Guitar, and Michael Fortunato Trumpet/Guitar.
Also, Franz Mehrfert & Evan Calbi Bass. And some great singers:
Michelle Coltrane, Elvira Barjau, and Richard Tunumi.
- I am available for private and group Drum Lessons. These lessons
are intended for all levels. Also, students on the Professional Level
who are serious and interested in lessons regarding the teachings of
Freddie Gruber, Phil Stanger, the History of Franks Drum Shop, Jazz
Drumming Studies, and advanced concepts in time keeping please
contact me through my e-mail. LIVE ONLINE DRUM LESSONS &
DRUM CONSULTING COMING SOON!
- 10/1/09 Ah, an update finally! I am proud to announce that I am now
teaching drums and guitar at Giannelli Square in Northridge, CA.
This is a top notch facility with very professional top level teachers.
We teach all ages all levels welcome!!! You can also still take private
lessons in my home studio DUBES and online via Skype!!! - I am also proud to announce my new partnership with
Song Placements. They will be representing my original work for
use in TV, Film, Gaming, and other exciting media! - Also, working on new music w/Jennifer Jacobsen Hammrick and still
jammin weekley at DUBES!!! Ciao for now! MD
- Happy New Years! Check out my You Tube Channel. I've
uploaded four new videos of The Michael Fortunato and Friends
Concert last month at True Yoga in Thousand Oaks, CA. There are
three original pieces that we performed from Shea and Michael. And
the John Coltrane/Rodgers and Hammerstein classic My Favorite
Things featuring Michelle Coltrane singing!!!
- My good friend Evan Calbi has just released Kufu (Chili, This One
is for You) a musical tribute to the late Chili Charles. I play drums
and percussion on Tracks 4 & 6 Drumology and On Stream. This
Album is available for FREE DOWNLOAD. - Evan has also uploaded two cut's from our weekly jam session at
DUBES! Check them out: LISTEN HERE!!!
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