Chris Howard
@themusicpilgrim.bsky.social
Performing this Wednesday night with The Vlada Brofman Quartet.
Wednesday September 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Flair Maison Bar & Lounge
326 W. 37th St.
New York, NY 10018
929.226.7825
flairmaison.com
Wednesday September 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Flair Maison Bar & Lounge
326 W. 37th St.
New York, NY 10018
929.226.7825
flairmaison.com
September 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Performing this Wednesday night with The Vlada Brofman Quartet.
Wednesday September 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Flair Maison Bar & Lounge
326 W. 37th St.
New York, NY 10018
929.226.7825
flairmaison.com
Wednesday September 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Flair Maison Bar & Lounge
326 W. 37th St.
New York, NY 10018
929.226.7825
flairmaison.com
Bluesky Family,
This Friday morning October 2 from 10:00am-11:00am I'll be present at the Great Neck Community Education Open House to speak with prospective students regarding my inaugural 9-week course - "Introduction to Frame Drumming" - set to begin Monday October 19th.
This Friday morning October 2 from 10:00am-11:00am I'll be present at the Great Neck Community Education Open House to speak with prospective students regarding my inaugural 9-week course - "Introduction to Frame Drumming" - set to begin Monday October 19th.
September 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Bluesky Family,
This Friday morning October 2 from 10:00am-11:00am I'll be present at the Great Neck Community Education Open House to speak with prospective students regarding my inaugural 9-week course - "Introduction to Frame Drumming" - set to begin Monday October 19th.
This Friday morning October 2 from 10:00am-11:00am I'll be present at the Great Neck Community Education Open House to speak with prospective students regarding my inaugural 9-week course - "Introduction to Frame Drumming" - set to begin Monday October 19th.
youtu.be/AmfwDCqUyos?...
Pleased to share this behind-the- scenes glimpse of the quintet's in-studio session with Vlada Brofman.
"Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)"
Recorded 04-29-2026 at Studio 42 (Brooklyn, NY).
Pleased to share this behind-the- scenes glimpse of the quintet's in-studio session with Vlada Brofman.
"Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)"
Recorded 04-29-2026 at Studio 42 (Brooklyn, NY).
Volare (cover)
YouTube video by Vlada
youtu.be
September 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
youtu.be/AmfwDCqUyos?...
Pleased to share this behind-the- scenes glimpse of the quintet's in-studio session with Vlada Brofman.
"Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)"
Recorded 04-29-2026 at Studio 42 (Brooklyn, NY).
Pleased to share this behind-the- scenes glimpse of the quintet's in-studio session with Vlada Brofman.
"Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)"
Recorded 04-29-2026 at Studio 42 (Brooklyn, NY).
Bluesky Friends in the Long Island Area,
Great Neck Community Education Presents: Introduction to Frame Drumming
Beginning Monday October 19th from 10:00am - 11:00am, I will be presenting a 9-week introductory course in frame drumming.
Great Neck Community Education Presents: Introduction to Frame Drumming
Beginning Monday October 19th from 10:00am - 11:00am, I will be presenting a 9-week introductory course in frame drumming.
September 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Bluesky Friends in the Long Island Area,
Great Neck Community Education Presents: Introduction to Frame Drumming
Beginning Monday October 19th from 10:00am - 11:00am, I will be presenting a 9-week introductory course in frame drumming.
Great Neck Community Education Presents: Introduction to Frame Drumming
Beginning Monday October 19th from 10:00am - 11:00am, I will be presenting a 9-week introductory course in frame drumming.
Bluesky Family,
I am pleased to share the newest lyric video from Mister Roget - "Take It Slow (Hun)"
youtu.be/0nx4klVWZU8?...
I am pleased to share the newest lyric video from Mister Roget - "Take It Slow (Hun)"
youtu.be/0nx4klVWZU8?...
Take It Slow (Hun) Lyrical Visualiser
YouTube video by Mister Roget
youtu.be
August 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Bluesky Family,
I am pleased to share the newest lyric video from Mister Roget - "Take It Slow (Hun)"
youtu.be/0nx4klVWZU8?...
I am pleased to share the newest lyric video from Mister Roget - "Take It Slow (Hun)"
youtu.be/0nx4klVWZU8?...
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Bluesky Family,
Please enjoy "Rain on My Heart" - the newest lyric video from songwriter Sean Virag.
Links to purchase tracks from the album appear below. Your support is appreciated.
Bluesky Family,
Please enjoy "Rain on My Heart" - the newest lyric video from songwriter Sean Virag.
Links to purchase tracks from the album appear below. Your support is appreciated.
Facebook
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August 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Bluesky Family,
Please enjoy "Rain on My Heart" - the newest lyric video from songwriter Sean Virag.
Links to purchase tracks from the album appear below. Your support is appreciated.
Bluesky Family,
Please enjoy "Rain on My Heart" - the newest lyric video from songwriter Sean Virag.
Links to purchase tracks from the album appear below. Your support is appreciated.
Bluesky Family,
If you or someone you know is interested in beginning their studies of drumset or world hand percussion, please get in touch as my current summer teaching agenda is ripe with additional scheduling opportunities.
#drumlessons #druminstruction #handpercussionlessons #tutelage
If you or someone you know is interested in beginning their studies of drumset or world hand percussion, please get in touch as my current summer teaching agenda is ripe with additional scheduling opportunities.
#drumlessons #druminstruction #handpercussionlessons #tutelage
July 24, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Bluesky Family,
If you or someone you know is interested in beginning their studies of drumset or world hand percussion, please get in touch as my current summer teaching agenda is ripe with additional scheduling opportunities.
#drumlessons #druminstruction #handpercussionlessons #tutelage
If you or someone you know is interested in beginning their studies of drumset or world hand percussion, please get in touch as my current summer teaching agenda is ripe with additional scheduling opportunities.
#drumlessons #druminstruction #handpercussionlessons #tutelage
youtu.be/vySaIA0UzAY?...
Bluesky Family,
I'm pleased to announce the re-release of Mr. Roget's "Take It Slow" - the first single from songwriter Tamau Roget's upcoming full length release.
Enjoy!
Bluesky Family,
I'm pleased to announce the re-release of Mr. Roget's "Take It Slow" - the first single from songwriter Tamau Roget's upcoming full length release.
Enjoy!
Take It Slow (Hun)
YouTube video by Mister Roget - Topic
youtu.be
July 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM
youtu.be/vySaIA0UzAY?...
Bluesky Family,
I'm pleased to announce the re-release of Mr. Roget's "Take It Slow" - the first single from songwriter Tamau Roget's upcoming full length release.
Enjoy!
Bluesky Family,
I'm pleased to announce the re-release of Mr. Roget's "Take It Slow" - the first single from songwriter Tamau Roget's upcoming full length release.
Enjoy!
BlueSky Family,
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has released its third recording from their June session - "Naked the Eye".
youtu.be/ChqTqqt6bfI?...
Additional background about the origins of the song from its composer Porter Smith appears below:
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has released its third recording from their June session - "Naked the Eye".
youtu.be/ChqTqqt6bfI?...
Additional background about the origins of the song from its composer Porter Smith appears below:
NAKED THE EYE by Porter Smith (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Cakewood Creative Arts
youtu.be
July 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
BlueSky Family,
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has released its third recording from their June session - "Naked the Eye".
youtu.be/ChqTqqt6bfI?...
Additional background about the origins of the song from its composer Porter Smith appears below:
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has released its third recording from their June session - "Naked the Eye".
youtu.be/ChqTqqt6bfI?...
Additional background about the origins of the song from its composer Porter Smith appears below:
Today marks the second release from The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio.
"As" begs the questions, "What will you take with you on your next journey? And what will you leave behind as you cross into another realm of possibility?"
youtu.be/il_Me7vI4Mo?...
"As" begs the questions, "What will you take with you on your next journey? And what will you leave behind as you cross into another realm of possibility?"
youtu.be/il_Me7vI4Mo?...
youtu.be
July 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Today marks the second release from The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio.
"As" begs the questions, "What will you take with you on your next journey? And what will you leave behind as you cross into another realm of possibility?"
youtu.be/il_Me7vI4Mo?...
"As" begs the questions, "What will you take with you on your next journey? And what will you leave behind as you cross into another realm of possibility?"
youtu.be/il_Me7vI4Mo?...
Latin Percussion Cowbells
Left to Right: Tito Puente Signature Cowbell - 7-1/2" (Model LP322) & Salsa Cha-Cha Cowbell - 5" (Model ES-12)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
#latinpercussion #cowbell #antiquebrass #brushedsteel #percussion
Left to Right: Tito Puente Signature Cowbell - 7-1/2" (Model LP322) & Salsa Cha-Cha Cowbell - 5" (Model ES-12)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
#latinpercussion #cowbell #antiquebrass #brushedsteel #percussion
July 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Latin Percussion Cowbells
Left to Right: Tito Puente Signature Cowbell - 7-1/2" (Model LP322) & Salsa Cha-Cha Cowbell - 5" (Model ES-12)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
#latinpercussion #cowbell #antiquebrass #brushedsteel #percussion
Left to Right: Tito Puente Signature Cowbell - 7-1/2" (Model LP322) & Salsa Cha-Cha Cowbell - 5" (Model ES-12)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
#latinpercussion #cowbell #antiquebrass #brushedsteel #percussion
Contemporânea Pandeiro Luthieria Leo Rodriguez - 10" (Model 27C LL)
@contemporaneateam
contemporaneamusical.com.br
#contemporanea #pandeiro #framedrum #goatskin #percussion
@contemporaneateam
contemporaneamusical.com.br
#contemporanea #pandeiro #framedrum #goatskin #percussion
July 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Contemporânea Pandeiro Luthieria Leo Rodriguez - 10" (Model 27C LL)
@contemporaneateam
contemporaneamusical.com.br
#contemporanea #pandeiro #framedrum #goatskin #percussion
@contemporaneateam
contemporaneamusical.com.br
#contemporanea #pandeiro #framedrum #goatskin #percussion
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has just released its first single, "Tell It to a Flag" - a 12-tone international anthem sung from the perspective of a flag.
We hope you enjoy it!
youtu.be/80xtKcX-aZw?...
We hope you enjoy it!
youtu.be/80xtKcX-aZw?...
TELL IT TO A FLAG by Porter Smith (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Cakewood Creative Arts
youtu.be
June 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The Porter Smith Revolutionary 12-Tone Trio has just released its first single, "Tell It to a Flag" - a 12-tone international anthem sung from the perspective of a flag.
We hope you enjoy it!
youtu.be/80xtKcX-aZw?...
We hope you enjoy it!
youtu.be/80xtKcX-aZw?...
seanvsyndicate.bandcamp.com/album/endure
The latest full length-release from Long Island-based songwriter Sean Virag is now available for purchase.
The latest full length-release from Long Island-based songwriter Sean Virag is now available for purchase.
Endure, by Sean V Syndicate
11 track album
seanvsyndicate.bandcamp.com
June 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
seanvsyndicate.bandcamp.com/album/endure
The latest full length-release from Long Island-based songwriter Sean Virag is now available for purchase.
The latest full length-release from Long Island-based songwriter Sean Virag is now available for purchase.
Putting some post-production shine on new audio/video recordings with engineer Mark Gaide at ChromeOrange Music - Ronkonkoma, NY (06-11-2026).
June 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Putting some post-production shine on new audio/video recordings with engineer Mark Gaide at ChromeOrange Music - Ronkonkoma, NY (06-11-2026).
Recording with Porter Smith and Pete Donovan at Pencil Factory Recording Studio - Brooklyn, NY (06-04-2026).
June 7, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Recording with Porter Smith and Pete Donovan at Pencil Factory Recording Studio - Brooklyn, NY (06-04-2026).
Latin Percussion Cowbells
Left to Right: Salsa 7-3/4" Downtown (Model ES-7) & 4" Tapon (Model LP575)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
Left to Right: Salsa 7-3/4" Downtown (Model ES-7) & 4" Tapon (Model LP575)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
April 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Latin Percussion Cowbells
Left to Right: Salsa 7-3/4" Downtown (Model ES-7) & 4" Tapon (Model LP575)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
Left to Right: Salsa 7-3/4" Downtown (Model ES-7) & 4" Tapon (Model LP575)
@lpmusicofficial
lpmusic.com
Contemporânea Tamborims
Bottom Left: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Clamp (Model 1TC)
Bottom Right:
6" Wood Tamborim with Double Tuning Hardware (Model 205C, Circa 1990 - 2000)
Top Center: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Mesh Drumhead (Model 203C)
Bottom Left: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Clamp (Model 1TC)
Bottom Right:
6" Wood Tamborim with Double Tuning Hardware (Model 205C, Circa 1990 - 2000)
Top Center: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Mesh Drumhead (Model 203C)
February 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Contemporânea Tamborims
Bottom Left: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Clamp (Model 1TC)
Bottom Right:
6" Wood Tamborim with Double Tuning Hardware (Model 205C, Circa 1990 - 2000)
Top Center: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Mesh Drumhead (Model 203C)
Bottom Left: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Clamp (Model 1TC)
Bottom Right:
6" Wood Tamborim with Double Tuning Hardware (Model 205C, Circa 1990 - 2000)
Top Center: 6" Aluminum Tamborim with Mesh Drumhead (Model 203C)
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Introducing, "Distant Song" by Brooklyn-based songwriter Renée Catrine and her 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission. Accompanied by Alexander Leicht (guitar) and myself.
Recorded 01-30-2026 at Dream Recording Studios (Bellmore, NY).
Introducing, "Distant Song" by Brooklyn-based songwriter Renée Catrine and her 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission. Accompanied by Alexander Leicht (guitar) and myself.
Recorded 01-30-2026 at Dream Recording Studios (Bellmore, NY).
Renée Catrine. Distant Song. 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry.
YouTube video by Renée Catrine
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
youtu.be/TOrkffDU5eo?...
Introducing, "Distant Song" by Brooklyn-based songwriter Renée Catrine and her 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission. Accompanied by Alexander Leicht (guitar) and myself.
Recorded 01-30-2026 at Dream Recording Studios (Bellmore, NY).
Introducing, "Distant Song" by Brooklyn-based songwriter Renée Catrine and her 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission. Accompanied by Alexander Leicht (guitar) and myself.
Recorded 01-30-2026 at Dream Recording Studios (Bellmore, NY).
youtube.com/watch?v=P3XO...
Please enjoy Vlada Brofman's 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission, "Lullaby for an Unborn Baby" - featuring Kazuko Stratmann (flute) and myself.
Recorded 01-26-2026 at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY).
Please enjoy Vlada Brofman's 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission, "Lullaby for an Unborn Baby" - featuring Kazuko Stratmann (flute) and myself.
Recorded 01-26-2026 at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY).
Lullaby for an unborn baby - original song by Vlada Brofman (c) 2026
YouTube video by Vlada
youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=P3XO...
Please enjoy Vlada Brofman's 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission, "Lullaby for an Unborn Baby" - featuring Kazuko Stratmann (flute) and myself.
Recorded 01-26-2026 at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY).
Please enjoy Vlada Brofman's 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest video submission, "Lullaby for an Unborn Baby" - featuring Kazuko Stratmann (flute) and myself.
Recorded 01-26-2026 at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY).
Come join Wendi Weng and myself at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library next Saturday afternoon as we trace the dance, rhythms and cultures along the Silk Road.
Saturday February 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
120 Main St., Setauket, NY 11733
Saturday February 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
120 Main St., Setauket, NY 11733
February 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Come join Wendi Weng and myself at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library next Saturday afternoon as we trace the dance, rhythms and cultures along the Silk Road.
Saturday February 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
120 Main St., Setauket, NY 11733
Saturday February 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
120 Main St., Setauket, NY 11733
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A short video clip from last evening's kirtan circle at Mindful Turtle Yoga with Darren Marc Levene.
A short video clip from last evening's kirtan circle at Mindful Turtle Yoga with Darren Marc Levene.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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A short video clip from last evening's kirtan circle at Mindful Turtle Yoga with Darren Marc Levene.
A short video clip from last evening's kirtan circle at Mindful Turtle Yoga with Darren Marc Levene.
Recording at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY) with Vlada Brofman and Kazuko Stratmann (01-26-2026)
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Recording at Seawall Sessions (Brooklyn, NY) with Vlada Brofman and Kazuko Stratmann (01-26-2026)
In performance with Jerome Paduano & Friends at Faust Harrison Pianos (Melville, NY) - 12.06.2025
Photo: Alan Asuncion
@coopermanframedrum.bsky.social
Photo: Alan Asuncion
@coopermanframedrum.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
In performance with Jerome Paduano & Friends at Faust Harrison Pianos (Melville, NY) - 12.06.2025
Photo: Alan Asuncion
@coopermanframedrum.bsky.social
Photo: Alan Asuncion
@coopermanframedrum.bsky.social