Chris McHugh joins the Innovative Percussion Artist Family Innovative Percussion is proud to welcome one of today’s most sought after session drummers, Chris McHugh. With over 400 album credits, McHugh has been one of Nashville’s A-list session drummers since the mid-1980s. His drumming has been heard on albums from such artists as Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Michael Bolton, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Reba McIntire, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Jars of Clay, Peter Cetera, Trace Adkins, Jewel, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton-John, and countless others.
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MTSU Band of Blue Club Hall of Fame Inductees Since 1980, the Band of Blue Alumni Club has recognized individuals who have contributed and influenced the growth of the MTSU Band of Blue. On April 30th, the Middle Tennessee State University BOBAC held its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Among this year’s inductees were Erik T. Johnson, Lalo Davila, and Tony Cox.
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IP Welcomes Shannon Forrest! Chances are if you turn on any Country radio station, you're likely to hear drummer Shannon Forrest. In his twenty-plus years as one of Nashville’s top session drummers, he's constantly been in demand for practically every top artist that town produces. The list includes mega stars Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Sugarland, Tracy Lawrence, LeAnn Rimes, The Chieftains, Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Alabama, Art Garfunkel, Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Gretchen Wilson, Merle Haggard, Trace Adkins…and on and on.
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IP WELCOMES LUIS MIGUEL PERCUSSIONIST, TOMMY AROS! Since 1995, Tommy Aros has toured the world with Latin Superstar Luis Miguel, playing to literally hundreds of thousands of fans. Aros has appeared on seven Miguel recordings, resulting in a total of 6 Grammy awards. Tommy Aros is also a founding member of the renowned Jazz group, Fattburger and has released 15 albums…all charting in the Billboard top-ten, as well as #1 listings on both the NAC and MAC charts.
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IP Welcomes Drummer/Percussionist Kevin Winard! Raised in a musical family, Kevin Winard recorded his first album at age 17 with the Matt Catingub Big Band. He was just twenty years old when he began working with The Captain & Tennille, touring and recording with them for over ten years. In 1991, Kevin traveled the world playing with Pop icon Paul Anka. Needless to say, he’s enjoyed success ever since he picked up a pair of sticks.
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IP Welcomes Peter Michael Escovedo Two-time Emmy nominated Producer and Musical Director Peter Michael Escovedo III has earned recognition not only as a percussionist, but also as a producer, singer, songwriter and television personality. Named after his father, percussionist and original member of Santana - Pete Escovedo, Peter Michael has contributed in countless world tours, recordings and television productions.
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