Roland Stories: Curtis Byrd—A Life of Rhythm
In this interview, Curtis Byrd recounts the effect drumming has had on his life and his desire to share that passion with others. Through his collective, Rhythm for Change, Byrd has curated a community committed to creating positive change through therapeutic drumming. “Having everyone drum together is a spiritual thing,” he emphasizes. “I’m facilitating and allowing people to play their energy, to go deeper, to drum up good vibrations for their life.” Join him on the twists and turns of his...
Roland Stories: Curtis Byrd—A Life of Rhythm
In this interview, Curtis Byrd recounts the effect drumming has had on his life and his desire to share that passion with others. Through his collective, Rhythm for Change, Byrd has curated a community committed to creating positive change through therapeutic drumming. “Having everyone drum... Watch video.
Roland Stories: DJ Skratch Bastid and RomeDigs–Redefining Live
In this video, Paul Murphy, aka DJ Skratch Bastid, and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs Reyes collaborate to capture the magic of Bastid BBQ’s live performances and connect with audiences both in-person and online.
The duo discusses the livestreaming shift during the pandemic and the associated learning... Watch video.
Roland x Ashton Miranda: Musical Mathematics with Ed Sheeran
Music director and keyboard player Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran's +–=÷x (Mathematics) World Tour. However, success didn't come without sacrifice. His journey from humble beginnings as a hairdresser to playing on the world's biggest stages took dedication and an unwavering... Watch video.
Roland Stories: The Power of Breath
Wind players Randal Fisher, Steve Brickman, and Hailey Niswanger use their breath to propel emotion from their chosen instruments. Each musician has spent years crafting their sound into something unique and personal. In this video, the LA-based artists reflect on the power of breath, the... Watch video.