Christmas Acoustic Set

I'm doing this short December run with Everlife. Our rehearsals were at a house, and my dynamic wasn't needing to change much once we arrived to the shows. I really find it to be a respectable challenge to stay as minimal as I can when doing acoustic performances.

I felt I only needed one tom along with the kick and snare. hi- hats of course and then my sweet ride, which has a great wash when needed. Some may think it's dumbing down the playing, but I say it's opening up and exploring the different sounds of each drum.

First time I've every used only hot rods (someone needs to find a new name for them) and brushes for an entire set. A shaker appears for one song. So does a ride sizzle. Some rim clicks and heel down kick attacks and hi-hat pulses. Just keeping time and staying musical from here..