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Nick D'Virgilio
United States
Registrace 16. 08. 2006
Drummer - Singer - Multi Instrumentalist - Artist
On this channel you can watch videos from all different points in my career. From my latest solo endeavors to Big Big Train, Sweetwater, Spock's Beard, Tears For Fears, Kevin Gilbert, The Fringe, educational/lessons, Interviews, and more. Along with the main page I encourage you to check out the playlists. I've tried to organize videos for easy surfing.
On this channel you can watch videos from all different points in my career. From my latest solo endeavors to Big Big Train, Sweetwater, Spock's Beard, Tears For Fears, Kevin Gilbert, The Fringe, educational/lessons, Interviews, and more. Along with the main page I encourage you to check out the playlists. I've tried to organize videos for easy surfing.
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. # 7: Mark Daly & The Ravens
Hello everyone!
I’m thrilled to introduce my guest for this episode of the podcast: Mark Daly and his band, The Ravens. The Ravens are Jack Ross on bass, James Brown on lead guitar, Danny Laverde on drums, and Cillian Plummer on rhythm guitar. Earlier this year, Mark and the guys hit the road with Mr. Big, and I had the pleasure of catching their electrifying performances every night. Their shows were fantastic, and it was a privilege to get to know them.
Mark and the band were kind enough to sit down with me for an insightful chat about the musician’s life, just before one of their shows. I really appreciate their generosity in taking the time to share their experiences and perspectives.
Mark has been diligently crafting his career through relentless touring and record releases, continually building his brand. Witnessing their dedication and commitment to delivering top-notch performances was truly inspiring. This autumn, Mark and The Ravens will be hitting the road again, this time supporting Richie Kotzen across the USA. Check out the link below for tour dates-you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you for tuning in to the podcast. Cheers!
Mark Daly tour:
markdalyofficial.com/tour/
#nickdvirgilio #soyouwantotbeamusician #markdaly #theravens #rocknroll #tourlife #podcast
I’m thrilled to introduce my guest for this episode of the podcast: Mark Daly and his band, The Ravens. The Ravens are Jack Ross on bass, James Brown on lead guitar, Danny Laverde on drums, and Cillian Plummer on rhythm guitar. Earlier this year, Mark and the guys hit the road with Mr. Big, and I had the pleasure of catching their electrifying performances every night. Their shows were fantastic, and it was a privilege to get to know them.
Mark and the band were kind enough to sit down with me for an insightful chat about the musician’s life, just before one of their shows. I really appreciate their generosity in taking the time to share their experiences and perspectives.
Mark has been diligently crafting his career through relentless touring and record releases, continually building his brand. Witnessing their dedication and commitment to delivering top-notch performances was truly inspiring. This autumn, Mark and The Ravens will be hitting the road again, this time supporting Richie Kotzen across the USA. Check out the link below for tour dates-you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you for tuning in to the podcast. Cheers!
Mark Daly tour:
markdalyofficial.com/tour/
#nickdvirgilio #soyouwantotbeamusician #markdaly #theravens #rocknroll #tourlife #podcast
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Nick D’Virgilio - drums in a big tent, huge reverb!
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On August 18 Mr Big played at the Zeltfestival Ruhr in Bochum Germany and it was great fun. We were set up in a big tent and the reverb on the drums was glorious! Ha! 🤘 #bigdrums #mrbig #nickdvirgilio #dwdrums #sabiancymbals #evansdrumheads #promarkdrumsticks #touringlife
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #6: Casey Cooper
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Greetings everyone! Welcome to episode 6 of my podcast, where I’m thrilled to have Casey Cooper as my guest. Casey is an exceptional drummer who has taken the CZcams world by storm with his incredible talent and dedication. Known to his millions of followers as @COOP3RDRUMM3R, Casey has been creating captivating drum content for nearly 15 years, a journey he began during his college days at Ge...
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. # 5: Mike Portnoy
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This video marks the fifth episode of my podcast and features the incomparable Mike Portnoy. During our time on the Cruise to the Edge earlier this year, Mike graciously sat down with me to share profound insights into his remarkable journey in the music industry. Mike's career is nothing short of extraordinary. From the meteoric rise of his band Dream Theater to his involvement with numerous o...
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio’s - Ep. # 4: Jared James Nichols
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Greetings everyone! Episode 4 is about a gentleman who knows how to rock, Jared James Nichols. I've known Jared for several years and first met him while I worked at Sweetwater. He would come and do workshops, performances, video shoots, and recording sessions there. I could instantly tell that he has an old soul when it comes to his music and playing. He's a killer player and a fantastic perfo...
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio’s - Ep. # 3: Paul Gilbert
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Greetings everyone! I am happy to bring you episode 3 of my podcast and my guest is the incredible @paulgilbertrock . While on the road with the guys, it made it a bit easier to sit down before a soundcheck and record and yes, Eric will be a guest on the show as well. Everyone has such interesting ways to answer some of the same questions, which I love. I hope you do too. Paul Gilbert is trul...
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio’s - Ep. # 2: Billy Sheehan
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Greetings everyone! I am excited to bring you episode 2 of this podcast because we now get started talking to guests and in this episode, I sit down with a legend in rock and roll, Billy Sheehan. It helps that I am in the band Mr. Big because I get to hang out with Billy almost every day on the road and finding a time to record this podcast was not too difficult. Billy has done just about every...
"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio’s - Ep. # 1: NDV
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Greetings everyone! I am very excited to bring you this podcast. Episode number 1 is me...NDV. The reason for this is to set up what the podcast is all about. It will also give you an idea of what kinds of questions and topics I will be bringing up with the artists that join me, and give you my take on those topics. I have been blessed to have had a long career in the music business and I have ...
Nick D'Virgilio - "So...You Want To Be A Musician" - podcast teaser
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Greetings everyone! My podcast "So...You Want To Be A Musician?" is premiering on Tuesday, June 4th, and new episodes will be available every two weeks after that. I am so excited to bring this fantastic content your way! In this podcast, I dive deep with successful professionals from every music genre to uncover what it truly means to dedicate their lives to music. It may seem glamorous and am...
Nick D'Virgilio and the UTK Thumb Brace Heating Pad
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Greetings everyone! The good folks at UTK reached out to me to see if I would be interested in one of their products. They make Far Infrared heating pads for just about every part of the body. I have been dealing with carpal tunnel in my left hand for a very long time. Playing drums for so many years has definitely taken its toll. I have had heating therapy used in sessions with physical therap...
Nick D’Virgilio - Mr. Big Live Snippets
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A few snippets from my perspective at the @MrBig1989 soundcheck and gig in Quito Ecuador 🇪🇨 #nickdvirgilio #ndv #mrbig #dwdrums #sabiancymbals #promarkdrumsticks #evansdrumheads #quitoecuador🇪🇨
Nick D'Virgilio - Mr Big UK/EU Tour - March/April 2024 - Roundup
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Greetings one and all! I have been traveling like crazy playing shows with Mr. Big all throughout the UK and Europe and now I am in South America ready to rock with Mr. Big for all of the folks down here. This video is a sort of round-up of the 19 shows in 13 countries Mr. Big just completed (March/April 2024) and it has a couple very cool things going for it. Number 1: the audio (it is recorde...
Nick D’Virgilio and Telefunken Microphones On Tour
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Nick D’Virgilio and Telefunken Microphones On Tour
Nick D'Virgilio - sitting in with Jared James Nichols - "War Pigs"
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Nick D'Virgilio - sitting in with Jared James Nichols - "War Pigs"
Nick D'Virgilio - Mr. Big Pre Show Selfie, Bow, and Audience Pics - USA Tour #1
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Nick D'Virgilio - Mr. Big Pre Show Selfie, Bow, and Audience Pics - USA Tour #1
Nick D'Virgilio - Gator Frameworks Two Tier Snare Drum Rack Build
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Nick D'Virgilio - Gator Frameworks Two Tier Snare Drum Rack Build
Nick D'Virgilio - Pre-Soundcheck Jam with Billy Sheehan
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Nick D'Virgilio - Pre-Soundcheck Jam with Billy Sheehan
Nick D'Virgilio - Big Big Train Shout Out - New Record Coming Soon and Live Shows
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Nick D'Virgilio - Big Big Train Shout Out - New Record Coming Soon and Live Shows
Nick D'Virgilio - Tribute to our dog Mabel
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Nick D'Virgilio - Tribute to our dog Mabel
Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour With Mr. Big (Vlog US Tour #1)
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour With Mr. Big (Vlog US Tour #1)
Nick D’Virgilio - My Practice Kit While On The Road
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Nick D’Virgilio - My Practice Kit While On The Road
Nick D'Virgilio - Rig Rundown For Mr. Big US Tour 2024
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Nick D'Virgilio - Rig Rundown For Mr. Big US Tour 2024
Nick D’Virgilio - a little pre soundcheck drum jam - Mr Big “The Big Finish” tour
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Nick D’Virgilio - a little pre soundcheck drum jam - Mr Big “The Big Finish” tour
Nick D'Virgilio - Big Big Train's "Oblivion" (Talk & Play-Through)
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Nick D'Virgilio - Big Big Train's "Oblivion" (Talk & Play-Through)
Nick D'Virgilio - The Drums I Played For The Mr Big Sessions
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Nick D'Virgilio - The Drums I Played For The Mr Big Sessions
Nick D'Virgilio - Spock's Beard's "Onomatopoeia" Play-Through
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Nick D'Virgilio - Spock's Beard's "Onomatopoeia" Play-Through
Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 3 - Seoul and Hong Kong
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 3 - Seoul and Hong Kong
NDV unboxing the 20th anniversary vinyl of Spock's Beard Feel Euphoria
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NDV unboxing the 20th anniversary vinyl of Spock's Beard Feel Euphoria
Nick thank you for this. One of the best interviews ever. You ask all the right questions. And the fact you know these guys they seem to open up more with you. Thank you for this. I appreciate the work you do!!
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Hilpert Squares
Its refreshing looking at world class musicians talk about the human side of things!
Fantastic podcast, really enjoyed hearing about Casey’s different perspective
Nick do you prefer different brands/models of cymbals to play different styles of music?
Ok Louie! 😜
That's not reverb, THATS AN ECHO CHAMBER THAT DELAY HAS TO BE MORE THAN A SECOND! Did the delay slow down when the room filled that concrete floor????????
Is nick singing the lower pitch voices or the the high pitch notes ?
Thx a lot for this episode… Watched it together with some of my bandmates (we’re a bluesrock/metal big band of 19 people) and I can tell you: we never listened to something so closely !!! We learned a lot!!
two of my awsome drummers that love
Saw these guys 3x within 6months - Geoff Tate/MR. BIG#1 & MR. BIG#2. They rock.... EVERY single time! ☺❤❤🤘
😊 Mike P...love the t-shirt! ❤
"Music is what emotions sound like". Gold nugget of wisdom right there, Daniel.
Mark Daly nailed it. Music isn't necessary for happiness, but without it... you just feel lost. It truly does bring a piece of magic that can enhance the beauty of life around us, which I believe art in general has the capacity to do for us.
👍
Sounds great!
Well Nick, you have earned the compliments from Casey at the end of the interview. You are a very nice guy and an unbelievably good drummer, one of the best in the world! And yet you are modest and you respect everyone, whatever level they’re playing. I really love that.
B_I_G_ ❣
Reverb is really awesome!!! When I played a contest with my big band drums had great reverb too but this is next level
When the reverb joins the next bar...🎶🤘✊🖖
Have a killer show Nick 🤘🏽
I was amazed when I saw Nick playing 'A guy named Sid: Same old story' and he easily became one of my favourite drummers
Been watching his videos for years. He’s a flashy drummer for sure. whereas some try to play a particular song technically perfect, he’s more about the fun aspect of it. I think he mentioned that. ….not that it’s a bad thing, but if you looked for instructional drum covers, his may not be the first one you go to. At least a lot of his earlier ones. I’ve never heard him interviewed, so I appreciate this. He sounds like he’s down to earth and has his head on his shoulders right…..Good for him. Hope he keeps succeeding.
Another great interview, Nick! Thanks for adding in Casey, that brought in different angles to your questions, very interesting to listen to.
'The bass and drums lock' - Boom - right there!
Thx a lot for this podcast!! And thx for a. unbelievable show in Frankfurt (and for the drumstick I catched)
What a great Podcast! Thanks a lot!
Keep it coming! Great content! 👍🏻
Canadian judges give the new lid Nick, a 9.5!... Great interview, Love this series Nick👍
I love how real he is after all those years in this rough business! And I find it very impressive that his wife is still with him. That's true love!
Oh, your wife buys 10 new plants every time you buy a new snare? Me too!
Je suis la carrière de 2 des meilleurs batteurs actuels dans leurs différentes formations. Que du bonheur ! Merci de partager ces moments avec nous NDV et MP.
Really happy you asked "do you need to play music to be happy" honestly. I get discouraged from playing because I just don't have the time to "get pro" with my career and all, but it's like a fundamental need. Even if it ends up as scratchy garbage, it's like a kind of release. Loved the interview Nick!
You got to love Billy. Saw him live just once in May 2011, in Madrid Spain. With Mr Big when "What If ..." came out. For sure I would have loved to see him with Niacin.... I still remember the day I discovered "High Bias" and heard his solos on the track "Montuno", specifically the second solo in the tune... For Crom and Odin sake... such a great solo :)
He is one of a kind for sure!
Awesome ! Could you please tell me how long is the gooseneck for your mic ? and are you happy with this mic in comparison to a Shure Beta 56 A ? many thanks !
I think the length is 19”? It is the longer of the two options. The Beta 56 is a great mic but it’s very bright which is not great with drum bleed. The Telefunken has a nice clear tone and the bleed is pleasant. Hope that helps. Cheers!
@@NDVirgilio That helps a lot ! Thanks
Very insightful talk!👍🏻 Far too short though...
Yeah. I go with my gut on these interviews and some feel like going longer and some feel right being short and sweet. Take care
I'm 47 and many times I think "I 'm too old for that kind of life" 😅 I think that the secret is don't losing the joy of playing despite all the terrible things that happen in our lives.
For sure! Don’t lose the joy and really you’re never too old. You can play in many different ways. Giant world tours are cool but you can find a ton to do locally. Get creative and you’ll find a path. Cheers
Hi Nick Congratulations first of all on your successful marriage. I really appreciate your candid and honest thoughts about your career and the music business. To answer your first question, I do need to play music to be happy. I’ve been at this for well over 40 years. I believe what you said about building relationships, being a good person, doing the job to the best of your abilities…all those things. I’m like you started, Music IS my drug. It’s not easy at times. Often compare it to a marriage…only with 4-5 or more people involved. I’ve had my share of sideline fill-in type gigs my. Some with smaller artists some with cover bands. Some I really liked, some I wasn’t as wide about, but I’ve feel I’ve always treated them the same. Good points Thank you for this. Oh and I guess I’m watching these backwards, cuz I watched #3, first then 2 with Billy now # 1 All great! ✌️❤️🥁
Watch them in any order :) Thank you!!!
This was short but an incredible interview with my favorite bass player and one of the nicest guys in the business. I’ve personally had the opportunity of playing a few songs with Billy (rock camp) as well as attending his bass clinics. As a fellow drummer like you he’s a joy to jam with and amazing to watch perform. Been following Billy since the early to mid 80’s I truly appreciate and admire his thoughts on the questions you asked him. So glad he never went down the road of drug abuse etc…. I know it’s not easy in this business. I was probably like him about that aspect. I too have seen the destruction it does to friends and fellow musicians. Billy is the nicest and most humble player you will ever meet. Like you said, he’s done this on the biggest stages all over the world for years, and he’s as humble as can be. I often says this, Billy probably thinks I’m a stalker, cuz I follow his career and events he does so much. lol He knows I love him. Keep up the great work Nicky D Enjoining theres. Billy if you’re reading this we gotta play together again. I’m not that far from Nashville. 😁🥁🎸✌️
Billy is great and thank you for taking the time to watch/listen. Cheers!
Awesome ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Nick looking like hes about to yell at me about my kids in the future.
Spotify wasnt working right. It's slowed down for me. This has been a recurring problem on spotify with playback speed. Great interview. Love these guys.
2 fabulous and inspiring guys. Love Mike's honesty and humility. Helps that NDV is a friend and so easy to talk to! ❤💜🎶🎶 Looking forward to seeing DT and BBT👍
Thank you!
I saw Billy with DLR, Mr. Big, & Niacin. Without a doubt, the BEST bassist ever!
He is amazing!
Mike is a great well educated and respected drummer. Had the opportunity of seeing him with Billy and WD’s a couple of years ago. And of course been following him since the early DT days. Great interview, straight and to the point. Congratulations to both of you on your successful marriages and musical careers.
Thank you!
Love your playing Nick!
Thank you!!!
You made that look WAY too easy.. incredible performance of THE Prog masterpiece.
Thank you!!!
Really enjoyed this a lot! You guys are most definitely two of my favorite drummers, DT and Spock’s Beard got me into the prog world and definitely changed my trajectory as a musician. Thank you both for this.
Awesome! Thank you!
Could you kindly do an episode talking about your time working with Kevin Gilbert, please???
It’s on the list. Cheers!