Lombardi Live! featuring Nick D'Virgilio (Episode 21)
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In this exciting new episode of Lombardi Live!, Nick D'Virgilio gives Don an in-depth look into his career playing with Tears for Fears, Cirque Du Soleil and his current gig as the house drummer for the world-renowned music retailer Sweetwater. Join us every Tuesday at 5PM PT for a new episode of Lombardi Live!
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Nick D'Virgilio has been a musician since the age of five. His father got sick of him hitting the pots and pans and brought home a set of 1965 blue sparkle Ludwig drums and he never looked back. The music bug had taken hold and was not going to let go.
Nick was a self-taught musician until he attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California at the age of 17. From that point forward, Nick's professional career has been in full swing.
In 1994, Nick met the late Kevin Gilbert (Toy Matinee, Giraffe) and from that chance meeting at a ski resort nightclub, his career took off to the next level. Nick joined the UK pop group, Tears For Fears, in 1995 and played with them until 2008. In 1996, Nick replaced Phil Collins in Genesis and recorded on the album Calling All Stations. Nick has also played and recorded for such artists as Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow, Mike Keneally, Eric Burden and the Animals, and many others.
Founded in the early 1990s, Nick's original band, Spock's Beard, was simultaneously climbing the ranks in the Prog-Rock world. During his 20 years with Spock's Beard, Nick was part of ten studio releases, live DVDs, and many tours of the United States and Europe. Later in his tenure with Spock's Beard, Nick also took over the role of lead singer as well as holding the drum chair for studio recordings.
Building on the exposure and the opportunities that arose from these recording and touring credits, Nick became a busy teacher and clinician for Paiste Cymbals, Alesis, Sonic Reality, IK Multimedia, Meinl Cymbals and Percussion, Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Aquarian Drumheads. He performed and taught master classes at drum festivals, music schools, and music conventions all over the world.
In 2010, Nick joined the company Cirque Du Soleil. He was part of their touring show, TOTEM, for 4-1/2 years as drummer, lead singer, and assistant bandleader.
Nick joined Sweetwater Sound in August 2014, where he creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews. He also teaches music and pro audio classes and serves as the Sweetwater Studios' first-call session drummer.
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I had the honor, no, the PRIVILEGE of meeting Mr. D’Virgilio at Sweetwater last year!!! It was awesome!!!! And he gave me a signed vinyl record copy of Invisible, his latest album, and I only have 3 words to say about it: Best. Record. Ever.
Wow! Thank you David
@@NDVirgilio Mr. D’Virgilio!!!!!! Forgive me for being a fanboy, but it’s an honor!!! You’re record Invisible is amazing!!!! I’m so glad we met you!!!!
It’s great to see a former student of mine become successful! All the best to you Nick!
TOM!!! SO great to see you here and thank you for the nice comment. I remember well all of those lessons in your apartment. You were ( I imagine you still are ) a great teacher. You taught me a lot of things that I still use to this day. Thank YOU for sharing your knowledge with me. All the best to you as well!
@@NDVirgilio Yes, I am teaching. I never stopped and will never stop. I enjoyed your poly demonstration with your voice. It reminded me of the Rhythm Course applications we did together. I am also happy to hear you married and have two beautiful children. Wonderful. Keep prospering. Life is good.
Nick, you are the man!...I love all your drum videos with Sweetwater. Greetings from Mexico. We 🌮 U!
Gracias Enrique!
Mr. D’Virgilio has become a favorite of mine in recent years. His work with Big Big Train is impeccable. Hoping BBT continues to push for US exposure.
BBT will be in the US. Plans are being made. Thank you!
I'd luv to buy Nick a coffee and talk....one of my fav drummers n killer singer....
Let's do it Brant. I dig a good cup o joe. Thank you!
@@NDVirgilio I can attest to that. I bumped into Nick in line at a coffee shop at one of the Morsefests and we talked a bit about Kevin Gilbert. Nick couldn't have been a nicer guy! And what an amazing musician. Seeing Snow live and At the End of the Day were highlights of my concert-going life! Extra special surprise to see UniKuE live.
If you can’t get along with Nick D then you might need an attitude adjustment.
Ha! Thank you :)
I'm curious what band Nick turned down for the Sweetwater job?
Love your playing since the Kindness of Strangers album and absolutely love the Big big train albums!
Nick always looks like playing drums is the best thing you can do. While he playes advanced rythms, and it sounds absolutely wonderfull. I am fan.
Thank you Niels!
Such a nice person mr D'virgilio. Listening his music since Kevin gilbert era. Great musician
Jon Lovitz never disappoints, didn't realize he played drums though.
ACTING!
@@budokaiboy that’s funny!
yes yes...very funny...I've never heard that one before....yeah, that's the ticket!
Nick D'Virgilio is absolutely amazing 💪🏼🥁🎶
Thank you!
Great video
Thank you!
Nick, UBG on Lankershim is still there lol, my friend's got a show there this Friday lol.
That is funny Mikai. That place has lasted a really long time. They must be doing something right. Thank you and take care.
So great to hear About his story. Great Singing drummers are in demand, playing drums and doing the seven way independence is nearly super human. I became one out of necessity. I can tell you their is nothing more Beautiful than performing music and creating Georgous vocal harmony with the other musicians. 🙏😇🎼🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🥁🎤
Thank you Benjamin!
Nick is such a cool... laid back guy. Talented, light-hearted. I had no idea his CV was so stacked with awesome gigs.
Good chops + GREAT attitude will get you far in life. Nick has this in spades.
Thank you Drum Channel for presenting such "artists of inspiration" to those who play at many levels, and ages as well.
Oh, as a Canadian I need to clarify Nick's comment of Montreal, QC being a 'frozen wasteland'. Maybe the case in winter, but hot (30c +) and humid in summer (so says my wife who grew up there).
Much respect from Vancouver Island, BC (Western Canada)... like north of Seattle, right!
; )
Thank you!
@@NDVirgilio As a drummer who sings, one takeaway I took is your 5/4 vocal exercise. I'm going to head over to the Sweetwater site for your online tutorial series.
And your BBT site as well. 😉👍
All the best...
Take good care...
Be well,
Austin
Man, i love this dude!
Love you too!
Excellent vid. Mr DVG is a special talent.
Thanks Chris!
Nick you are truly blessed! I never knew about your background and accomplishments, but I could sense that you are a very specially talented Drummer and I always enjoy watching your performances and reviews for Sweetwater. Nick, you are Top Shelf all the way!
I love Nick's drumming on the early Spock's Beard albums, great stuff! Mike Portnoy and Gavin Harrison eat your heart out!
Great show thank you..
Thank you!
what is it about Italian's and drumming--
Is Nick lookalike Jon Lovitz or is it just me that sees that?
Nick is the best! I took 20 years off of playing and recently watched hours of Nick breaking down various drum kits and cymbals which helped me so much when buying my new set-up from Sweetwater. Thank you!!!
I truly enjoy Nick, his energy, knowledge and whole vibe he brings to the industry and our wonderful drumming community. As a drum teacher and performer in South Africa 🇿🇦, we get exposed to many African and Caribbean music. Yet the power of the internet gets us to see all kinds of musicians and Nick D'Virgilio is one of those inspirational humans that makes a person want to work harder. Oh and yes, I'm a dad too. So I can relate with what he said in this interview. Thank you to Don for this wonderful drumming channel. Just love it.
That's an incredible life adventure he had. What an incredible opportunity to play with Cirque de Soliel. Sounds like a really down to earth guy
Has anyone told you how awesome you are today Nick??? Don't sell yourself short man, you deserve all the work you got!!
Nick is such a down to earth guy! He deserves every bit of success that comes his way. I like that he reminded us to have fun. Sometimes we can get so concerned with perfection that we forget to enjoy it. Thanks, Nick, for all your great music and all the awesome Sweetwater videos!
It’s not only “who you know”, but how you play, and Nick you play well,, and you are awesome.
👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🤗🤗🤗
Awesome interview. Never knew he had such an interesting career.
Nice Interview Nick, Love to hear the stories
That’s a lesson I’d be interested in
Nick!!!
Man, who knew Jon Lovitz was such a good drummer
They look nothing alike. Thank god
Benhonest with yourself... they look a little alike.