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LDG EP#043 Kevin Offitzer - Stick Figure
When I learned that Stick Figure would be headlining with Slightly Stoopid and Pepper this summer at the Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, FL I knew I had to meet up with them and catch their show.
Kevin Offitzer is here today. He is the drummer with Stick Figure. If you're not familiar with Stick Figure, it was formed by frontman Scott Woodruff, a native from Duxbury, Massachusetts who has been portrayed as a one-man-band. Scott began recording a series of albums under the moniker of Stick Figure, he would sell tens of thousands of copies of each of his self-produced releases exclusively by word of mouth and social media, all tracks of which were recorded solo with Woodruff laying down the tracks one by one. The current live band line-up features Kevin Offitzer on drums, Tommy Suliman on bass, Kevin Bong (K-Bong) on keyboards and Johnny Cosmic on Guitar.
The band has toured with Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Collie Buddz, The Green and Tribal Seeds.
Their album Set in Stone Vinyl Edition is a double album set and has special features with
On November 13, 2015, the group released their sixth studio album, Set in Stone. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and spent 78 weeks there. The 14-track album includes collaborations with Eric Rahmany of Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, Kbong and Collie Buddz.
Kevin's Drum Set Up:
DW Collectors Series Maple Kit with a custom finish by Scott Walker. 22k/10/12/14/16 toms, a 6.5x14 Mapex Black Panther Snare, 14" LP Brass Timbale, Zildjian Cymbals K Series, Vic Firth Sticks 55A and Remo Drumheads.
Kevin also discusses:
- His first job.
- What he would do if he wasn't a professional drummer.
- How he's played in over 50 bands.
- The opportunities he had as an in-house studio drummer.
- How he stays healthy and fit while on tour and so much more.
Our interview takes place live at the Vinoy Park right after their sound check. So get out your headphones, turn off the distractions and enjoy the interview.
If you would like to check out some Stick Figure tunes, you can check them out here Stick Figure Music be sure to pick up the collectors item on Vinyl. It's still the best way to listen to music.
And, be sure to stay in touch with Kevin and Stick Figure:
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Be sure to stop at www.lildrummergirl.com for the live in-person video of his interview and a clip from the show.
Rock On & Rock Out!
Dawn-Marie Mutell
XO
