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Nick D’Virgilio Featured In The Front Cover of the DRUM Club Magazine

July 3, 2018 News

I made the front page cover of the Drum Club Magazine, in their July 2018 edition.  The article written by Patrizia Marinelli features an interview in which I spoke about the drumming recording sessions for the Spock’s Beard album “Noise Floor”. Check out the article in this link, and test your knowledge of the Italian language, or simply click on the picture below.

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"𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮" is the second i "𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮" is the second in a series of brand new tracks from my band @BigBigTrain. Having already released our album "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱" this year, we also recently unveiled another new track, "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻". Listen on streaming platforms (link in bio) and stay tuned for more! #BigBigTrain #ProgRock #Lanterna #NDV . . . #BigBigTrain #Lanterna #TheConnectionPlan #ProgressiveRock #BBT #NickDVirgilio #NDV #ProgRock #Drummer #NewSingle #DavidLongdon #GregorySpawton #DaveFoster #RikardSjoblom #CarlyBryant #AidanORourke #CommonGround
This does not happen very often at all. I had a po This does not happen very often at all. I had a power packed 4 days starting Thursday seeing the mighty Judas Priest in Grand Rapids MI, then Friday evening seeing Cory Wong in Cincinnati OH, then I watched my Dodgers beat the Reds on Saturday afternoon, then hung with my fam and friends for a nice evening in Cinci, and to cap it all off, on Sunday evening I played with the Sweetwater All Stars opening up for Tower Of Power! Wow….much wow!!! I am super blessed. #judaspriest #ladodgers #corywong #towerofpower #sweetwater #blessedandgrateful
Nick D'Virgilio (@BigBigTrain, ex-@Spocks_Beard_Of Nick D'Virgilio (@BigBigTrain, ex-@Spocks_Beard_Official), @Neal_Morse_Official Morse ( @TransatlanticOfficial, @TheNealMorseBandOfficial), and @RossJenningsOfficial (@Haken_Official , @NovenaBandUK are pleased to announce the formation of their new trio D’Virgilio, Morse & Jennings. The group has signed to @InsideOutMusic for the release of their debut album ‘Troika’ in early 2022.Recorded during lockdown, the process began with 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 writing some acoustic songs that he thought would be enhanced by strong vocal harmonies. He already knew how well his voice blended with former 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 band-mate and 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 drummer/ vocalist, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗗'𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼 who came on board and, considering a third man, the Americans sought out Haken's 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 from the UK to complete the trio. All three found they had songs that would benefit from the three part harmonic blend, and so they pooled their resources, inputting creatively into each others compositions.𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 comments: “What a great pleasure it’s been to work on this album with these amazing artists! It was kind of funny… We had been working on the songs remotely for several months before I finally heard all of us singing together at the same time. The first time I brought the faders up, I knew we had the magic!“𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 adds: “I've known and worked with 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 for over 30 years and I've been a big fan of 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 and the music he makes for a long time. I felt confident right away that this would be a fun project to be a part of. I was so right.”𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 comments: "Receiving ‘The Call’ from 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 to participate in this project was somewhat of a prayer answered… As a long time fan of their work, I’ve been singing along to 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹’s & 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸’s records for years, so it felt really natural for my voice to slot right in."Look out for more information on the band’s debut release in the coming months...#NDV #NealMorse #RossJennings #DVirgilioMorseJennings #Troika #InsideOutMusic
In this exciting new episode of 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲!, I give @DrumChannel's @theofficialdonlombardi an in-depth look into my career playing with @tearsforfearsmusic, @cirquedusoleil and my current gig as the house drummer for the world-renowned music retailer @Sweetwater. Check this one out at 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂.𝗯𝗲/𝗾𝘃𝟵𝗮𝗙𝗹𝗵𝗟𝗜𝗗𝟬 . . . #DrumChannel #DonLombardi #DW #DrumChannel #NDV #Drummer #Singer #Lessons #Drums #Percussion #Drum #Drummers #NickDVirgilio
𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦:We are pleased to announce the release of an independent film about @BigBigTrain and the band's close relationship with listeners. The film is called 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 and it is being released on YouTube in six episodes, with the first episode available now and following episodes being released every week until 24th September. The film was directed and edited by 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗻 and produced by 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗻. The film includes exclusive footage of the band in rehearsal and on tour in 2019 and exclusive interview footage.A 4k download version of the whole film will be available to purchase shortly.Purchasers of the film will have immediate access to all six episodes which can be downloaded to their own computers or devices. The episodes can be purchased here: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘃𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗼.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀/Whilst the film is an independent production, the film-makers have very kindly agreed that all proceeds from purchases of the film will go directly to Big Big Train to help support the band . . . #BigBigTrain #JourneyOfThePassengers #ProgressiveRock #BBT #NickDVirgilio #NDV #ProgRock #Drummer #OurFans #DavidLongdon #GregorySpawton #DaveFoster #RikardSjoblom #CarlyBryant #AidanORourke
I’m spending a fantastic couple of days at @dwdr I’m spending a fantastic couple of days at @dwdrums filming a lesson on drumming and singing for the @drumchannel. @theofficialdonlombardi and his team have built a very special place here. So many amazing players have come through these doors to teach and entertain and I am honored to be one of those people. The lessons and play through videos will be up probably in about a month at 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺 . . . #DW #DrumChannel #NDV #Drummer #Singer #Lessons #DonLombardi #Drums #Percussion #Drum #Drummers #NickDVirgilio
𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦: Our new @BigBigTrain album "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱" was released last Friday, July 30th. The record is currently placed in the top 10 of the midweek UK album charts. Whilst it will not be possible to maintain this high position because many of our sales were pre-orders and have already been counted, there is a reasonable chance that 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 may achieve its second ever Top 40 place when the end-of-week charts are announced on Friday. If any listeners haven’t yet bought the album on vinyl, CD or download, but are thinking of doing so, then a purchase in the next three days would be very helpful. Similarly, for listeners who prefer to stream albums and who have not yet had a listen to "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱," a stream on Spotify or other streaming providers before Friday will all help in achieving success in the charts. Chart positions help bands because newspapers, magazines, festivals, tv and radio stations take them very seriously. Therefore, a chart place will help open doors for Big Big Train. Streaming and purchase links can be found in the link in my bio. . . . #BigBigTrain #RecordReleaseDate #CommonGround #ProgressiveRock #BBT #NickDVirgilio #NDV #ProgRock #Drummer #NewAlbum #DavidLongdon #GregorySpawton #DaveFoster #RikardSjoblom #CarlyBryant #AidanORourke
It was great to catch up with Todd Sucherman yeste It was great to catch up with Todd Sucherman yesterday while he worked on his amazing Pearl kit. Tonight I get the privilege of watching Todd perform with STYX. This will be my first big live rock show since the world got so crazy. Thank you Todd!!! If you saw a similar pic on Todd’s page it’s because he posted one too. But that was taken on his phone so it’s totally different. HA! Let’s rock! 🤘@toddsucherman #styx #sweetwater #pearldrums #sabiancymbals
A familiar face for many of you, the one and only A familiar face for many of you, the one and only @mikekeneally will join @RandyMcStine, @MarcoMinnemann and myself at @ProgStock Festival on Saturday, October 2nd in Rahway New Jersey. If you were on the fence about attending, now you know what you are going to miss. Be there or be square! . Go to www.progstock.com for tickets and more info . . #ProgStock #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #RandyMcStine #MarcoMinnemann #NickDVirgilio #MikeKeneally #NDV #MusicFestival #McStineMinnemannDVirgilioKeneally
For the next two days @sweetwatersound is having t For the next two days @sweetwatersound is having their annual 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 celebration. Usually this is an in person event but because of the restrictions still in place due to the pandemic, it is online this year. It comprises two days of interviews, workshops, and panels with some of the biggest stars and pros from all sides of the music business. There’s all kinds of deals on gear too. You also get some grooving music from the Sweetwater house band featuring (𝗗𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿 on guitar, 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲 on keys, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 on bass and yours truly). Come join the fun! . . . #GearFest2021 #NewGearDay #NickDVirgilio #NDV #BigBigTrain #BBT #NickDVirgilio #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #Sweetwater #GearFest
Very excited to announce that I will be sharing th Very excited to announce that I will be sharing the stage with two musical powerhouses - @randymcstine and @marcominnemann - at @ProgStock this coming October. Don't miss it! . . #ProgStock #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #RandyMcStine #MarcoMinnemann #NickDVirgilio #NDV #MusicFestival #Trio #McStineMinnemannDVirgilio
A fantastic time was had this past week sailing wi A fantastic time was had this past week sailing with good friends and my lovely wife @tiffanynailsit A trip to recharge the engines. Thanks to Brad Barker and @restlessnativecharters for making the adventure a reality. I even got to jam with @carl_verheyen @walfredoreyesjr and @themarkhornsby on the boat! Killer!!!#sailing #adventure #keywest #sail #refresh #rechargeyoursoul #rechargeyourself
Hmmmm.... Which mic should I choose for this fanta Hmmmm.... Which mic should I choose for this fantastic A&F snare? I choose all of them! Ha! There’s one on the bottom too 😜 @ndvirgilio @anfdrumco #drums #microphones #sweetwaterstudios #makemusic
Had a wonderful day yesterday watching, listening, Had a wonderful day yesterday watching, listening, learning, and jamming with the great Calvin Rodgers. A monster player and super nice guy. His pocket is sooooo deep and he plays with such power and finesse. We captured a lot of great content. Make sure you follow @sweetwatersound to see it all. Thank you Calvin for a great day! @calvinr_rodgers @ndvirgilio #sweetwatersound #pearldrums #meinlcymbals #remodrumheads ##earthworksmicrophones #drums #gospelmusic #golpelmusician
Had a fantastic day hangin with the fab Greyson Ne Had a fantastic day hangin with the fab Greyson Nekrutman. We jammed, we talked, we filmed, we recorded, and it was a blast! Thanks dude! You killed it today! @greyson_nekrutman @ndvirgilio #sweetwater #pearldrums #meinlcymbals #remodrumheads #vicfirthsticks #bigband #drums
Today I'm announcing my first official streaming e Today I'm announcing my first official streaming event, a full live performance of “𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞” from the @sweetwatersound theater stage happening on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐚𝐭 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞. Witness as the charm and finesse of “𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞” is brought to life, paired with first-class video work produced by 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐨𝐬. Check out this teaser trailer video and visit my website news section (link in bio) for more information and ticket details! . . . #NDV #InvisibleAlbum #Sweetwater #SweetwaterStudios #StreamingEvent #Drummer #Singer #VideoWall #ProgressiveRock #Rock #NickDVirgilio @don.carr @sophiadvirgilio @isakdavidwest @jacobdupre_official @riceonthebass @adam_grizzlybear
Here's a little teaser video from the recent recor Here's a little teaser video from the recent recording of my album "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲" performed in full at @sweetwatersound. More details about the release coming soon! . . #Invisible #Sweetwater #VideoShoot #Drummer #Singer #SoloRecord #SweetwaterStudios #VideoWall
Look at this beauty! Have you pre-ordered you copy Look at this beauty! Have you pre-ordered you copy yet? The re-mixed re-issue of "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱" comes out on April 9th 2021. Get your vinyl and CD's at our official stores @burningshed (UK and Europe) and @thebandwagonusa (USA) . . #NDV #BigBigTrain #BBT #TheUnderfallYard #ProgRock #BrewAndBurgh #ProgressiveRock @bigbigtrain
Yesterday I got to hang out with @rayluzierkorn at Yesterday I got to hang out with @rayluzierkorn at @sweetwatersound. We made a bunch of videos together and had a great time. 𝗥𝗮𝘆 is a great guy, and a powerful/excellent drummer. The man works his tail off and it shows. 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗡' 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟!!!! . . #RayLuzier #NDV #Drummers #Sweetwater #DrummersFun#Korn #BigBigTrain @korn_official
Here's a short clip from the "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀 Here's a short clip from the "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲" full album live performance video shoot this past weekend at @sweetwatersound. Very excited about sharing this with you all soon. Check it out! . . . #NDV #Invisible #FullPerformance #PlayingLive #Sweetwater
Invisible live performance video shoot happening t Invisible live performance video shoot happening today! Yay! Can’t wait for y’all to see it. More info on that soon. @ndvirgilio #invisible #sweetwaterstudios #livemusic
My band @BigBigTrain have released a lyric video, My band @BigBigTrain have released a lyric video, directed by @christianrios_j (𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺), for the 23 minute title track from our soon-to-be-reissued album "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱", which will be out on 9th April 2021 via @BurningShed. The song includes a newly recorded guitar solo by former 𝗜𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 leader @francis_dunnery. Have you pre-ordered yet? . . . #BigBigTrain #TheUnderfallYard #TheBurningShed #Reissue #ProgressiveRock #NDV #Drummer #ProgRock #ItBites #FrancisDunnery
Released in December 2009, "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱" was the first @bigbigtrain album with vocalist 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻 and myself as full band members. It also was the first to feature 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱's brass band and the first to include the guitar playing of 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆. Now it will be re-issued on 25 March as 𝟮𝗖𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯𝗟𝗣 𝘃𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹. Pre-orders are already underway at @burningshed don't sleep on this one! . . #BigBigTrain #TheUnderfallYard #Reissue #EnglishElectric #PlanetGroovy #NDV #Drummer #ProgressiveRock #Vinyl
@drumsespresso suggested I give Twig drumsticks fo @drumsespresso suggested I give Twig drumsticks for arms. Thank you @drumsespresso! That’s just what he needed. A perfectly balanced and well used pair of Wincent drumsticks 🤘#twig #winter #Wincent drumsticks #snowman
As 2020 draws to an end, I look back at this stran As 2020 draws to an end, I look back at this strange year, and hope for bigger, better things in 2021. While 2020 has been chaotic and even heartbreaking for some, there are also those who have been vigilant and have found hope. If you are reading this, you made it. A new year awaits, to bring greater things.This year for me personally and as a musician has been a great year, despite the hardships of not being able to do any live gigs. I released my long-awaited solo album “𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲”, and I couldn't be more proud of the reception it received. I have also been way more interactive with you guys and hope that you have enjoyed what I have put out, on here and on YouTube. It is something I will continue to do.I’d like to take this time to thank you guys, my fans, bandmates and friends, for all the love and support during this year. I wish you all the best going into 2021. Stay healthy and safe. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 from the 𝗡𝗗𝗩 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! . . #HappyNewYear #2021CanOnlyBeBetter #NDVHouse #Love #StayHealthy #StaySafe #NDV #NickDVirgilio @sweetwatersound @bigbigtrain
Extremely honored to be included @ProgMagazine’s Extremely honored to be included @ProgMagazine’s end of year Readers’ Poll amongst some of my favorite drummers on Earth! Massive thanks to everyone who voted. Love you all and Merry Xmas! . . #Prog #ReadersPoll #NDV #Drummers #ProgressiveRock #Invisible #SoloAlbum @bigbigtrain #BigBigTrain @mikeportnoy @marcominnemann @official_dannycarey_page @mikemanginiofficial @gavinharrisonpage @simonphillipsofficial
This week I found a stash of physical copies of my This week I found a stash of physical copies of my 2011 EP "Pieces" (which has been sold out everywhere for years) and they are for sale on my website now. If you still collect CDs, this is your chance to score a copy. There's also a signed variant as well (link to my online store in the bio section here). Here's what the press had to say about the music:“…This EP also showcases Nick in a different light, other than the progressive side that Spock’s Beard he is famous for. Shorter, and pop-tinged arrangements intertwined with prog-rock are the foundations of these songs, that will be enjoyed if you’re a fan of Nick's voice and the job he did for years with Spock’s Beard handling the drum throne and the vocals at a later point…” . . . #NickDVirgilio #NDV #Pieces #SoloEP #PhysicalCopies #Drummer #Singer #ProgRock #PopRock #Drums #Vocals #ProgressiveRock
I just added these to my online shop. These are a I just added these to my online shop. These are a one-of-a-kind product. A set of NDV stick coasters (designed and hand built by @derocc400, who engineered on my solo record “Invisible”). They have one of my used drumsticks for the record sessions (previously signed by me) embedded in the center. Only 12 sets were made, so get them while they are still available! (link to the store in my bio) . . #NDV #NDVDrumstickCoasters #CoasterSet #Drummer #SignedDrumsticks #Invisible #SoloRecord #Sweetwater #SweetwaterStudios @sweetwatersound
I love my family and they love me. Perfect! The bi I love my family and they love me. Perfect! The birthday spread they put out is off the charts! If only I had the rest of my fam in California here too. I miss them very much but I am beyond blessed. Thank you fam!
In this video I play and go through a bunch of the In this video I play and go through a bunch of the guitar riffs on my record "Invisible". I love a good guitar riff and there are some really cool ones on the album, so why not show you how they are done?. The first part of the video is me playing the parts in a medley then the second part of the video I break down each one. Visit the media section on my website (link in my bio) to watch the whole clip. Enjoy! . . #NDV #Invisible #GuitarRiffs #SoloAlbum #SweetwaterMusic @sweetwatersound
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