Santa Monica 3rd Street Drum Duel

[cheesemonster555]

omfg thats amazing!!!!!!

[houraiyataiadgjmptw]

ro-tamu!!



[gloren1989]

J.D. Foster is a phenomenal drummer!!! I had the pleasure of seeing him just a couple of days ago. This video was taken in 2007, and he has improved significantly since. He left me absolutely dumbfounded. If you're ever in Santa Monica I recommend taking a few minutes to check this guy out!

[DrummerGrrrl]

That poor white guy has the worst sounding drums and cymbals--but he can play really well... maybe if enough people put money in the bucket, he can buy himself a better set and some decent cymbals.

[qbachman]

The guy on the left is J.D. Foster. He marched quads with me in Dutch Boy back in 1992. Good stuff!

[trashbash2001]

THE BEST drum battle i've ever seen. John foster's a nice guy two. he let me play on his set. (search Dirk Ellis: crappy drumset, amazing drummer)

[DrFreerun]

Even though the red kit is a 'travel size' kit you would think that there would be some decent symbols. The red kit doesnt compare to the brown. Fascinating to see two different styles on different drums and then have them switch, each brings out a different quality in the others kit :)

[jplanta95]

what kind of toms are those?? ( red drum set)

[drummerboycraig]

@jplanta95

They're called Piccolo toms

[ThorvaldFan999]

the only person that can even come close to these guys is steve moore

[stelisklados]

Drums want that passion!Oooh yes!

[ranapiri]

wow fucking kool video

[ilikeamp]

this is the real story of how whites and blacks became united and were recognized as equal

[MacMic333]

Paid to practice ! def is cool on chops..kit souds great in the open.

[DethLector]

This is literally the best video I've ever seen. Most inspiring anyway. Feel like drumming my kit to death now haha

[cos2002]

Thanks for the love people. And to comment back on the guy who said I had a cheap drumset think again buddy. That was an RMV brazilian kit. Solid maple my brother. And the kit the other guy was using was a vintage ludwig but used roller toms to transport easier. God Bless you all! With God all things are possible. I no longer play on the street anymore. Only did it for about 2 months to make ends meet when I first moved to LA chasing my dreams

[Percussionfish]

This is the best video on youtube, it's some of the most creative drumming i've heard, and quite a shoe to this video makes wanna drum even if its 2:30 am here, lol forget the neighbors lol

[burnmaker01]

hahah long haired white guy is always there.. always! and i talked to him a few times and he keeps saying in all seriousness how he sucks and how he gave up all his life for the passion of drumming.. kinda seemed emo to me, but def a nice guy.. just sad shit man..

[mlodyrosol]

haha freaks ^^ good work :)

cheap and small sets but real drummers :)

[westhofer8]

how do you know they're cheap sets?

[mlodyrosol]

cause I play drums and I see that is nothing speciall..

[damarei]

I was there in person, man.

The guy on the red set has PERFECT technique.

Seriously, he's a human beat mchine

[donmercurio]

True DAT damarei.............D.A.M.

[xUSCxD3thxGodx]

@mlodyrosol idk who you're trying to kid if you don't think that this is amazing

[stremelampshade]

@mlodyrosol so what if they're cheap sets? I play a pulse drumset, and i love it...you make do with what you can, and i bet either of these guys could kick your ass

[naicisum86]

amazing these guys are giving a clinic in the middle of the street!! stoked..

[bigSheaD]

wow, alot of fun, great show. did these two know each other, or did they just meet on a street performance by chance, cuz this is awesomely spontaneous. i'd really like to get in touch w/ these two on youtube if they might have a channel.

[erikphiliphane]

Incredible! Personable and creative! And their makin doe

[bkwilson22]

Great work guys.  excellent drumming chops!!

[luc444]

I love when John juggles the sticks.

Great show!

Thank you for posting.

[decentdrummer911]

both of you suck.

[trashbash2001]

@decentdrummer911 I see that you're a decent drummer, hence your user name. I'm assuming you've grown up some since making this comment, seeing as your video description says "dont say things like YOU SUCK", cause that would be very hypocritical. BTW, if you want a better visual to see how talented the guy on the left is, search "dirk ellis: crappy drumset, amazing drummer"

talent is good, but without respect you have nothing.

cheers bro.

[GreenDayLetterbomb72]

the guys on the left(John Foster) is awesome.

i got to play on those drums.

:D

[pathrhino]

Exchangin' licks rearrange it quicksand mikestand and drums of steel not loops, move got scoops like trucks ruckus 18 wheel reel to reel ya feel ya. Reinterpret work it, promise land smirking we over the hump in the home stretch, now go fetch.

[pathrhino]

this video is shweet, life is art.

[30drummer]

KEEP up your dreems

[cheryljimbo]

Awesome!! This is my brother on the left and I haven't seen him play in years. I am impressed with both of them. Amazing!!!!! Thanks for posting this video.