Extraordinary Memphis drummer Clifford “PeeWee” Jackson performs with Michaelyn Oby at the River Arts Festival, 10/27/12
Drummers
Lake Providence High School Band in the Grambling Homecoming Parade 2012
The Lake Providence High School marching band performs in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
The Exo’s Drill Team and band in Grambling Homecoming Parade 2012
Neighborhood drill teams and drum squads are common in African-American communities throughout the United States, but entire community-based bands are quite rare indeed. One of the few is the Exo’s Drill Team and Band from Alexandria, Louisiana, who are frequently seen in the Grambling Homecoming Parade each year.
Peppermints Drill Team and Drum Squad, Grambling Homecoming 2012
The Peppermints are a drill team and drum squad from Shreveport, Louisiana that since 1973 has been providing a wholesome recreational opportunity for young people in the Shreveport community. They are frequent participants in the Grambling Homecoming Parade.
Byhalia High School Band in the Grambling Homecoming Parade 2012
The Byhalia High School Marching Band from Byhalia, Mississippi marches in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
Pure Soundz at Churchill Grounds, Atlanta
Atlanta neo-jazz ensemble Pure Soundz performs at the Churchill Grounds Jazz Club (@ChurchillJazz) in Midtown Atlanta, 10/04/12
Southern University Funk Factory cadence at Jackson State, 2012
#058 Southern University Funk Factory (by John Shaw)
The Funk Factory plays a cadence to march Southern University’s Human Jukebox out of the stadium to their buses, Jackson MS, 9/22/12
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Jackson State War & Thunder Drumline 2012
#056 Jackson State War & Thunder (by John Shaw)
Jackson State’s drumline plays a second cadence as Southern University’s band marches out of Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson MS, 9/22/12
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Southern University Human Jukebox at Jackson State 2012
The Southern University Human Jukebox marches through the crowd on their way back to their section after halftime, Jackson MS, 9/22/12
JSU War & Thunder Drumline at Mississippi Memorial Stadium, 2012
#013 Jackson State War & Thunder Drumline (by John Shaw)
The War & Thunder drumline of Jackson State plays a cadence in the stands at their game against Southern University in Jackson MS, 9/22/12
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)