Lou Mars was interviewed for KCHO radio by Catherine Beeghly about his world record attempt at marathon drumming. It airs today, 2/20/2010 at 3:00 PM Pacific time in the Chico area. You can listen below.
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Lou Mars Interviewed for KCHO Radio
February 20 2010, 12:26pm
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2010 is the Year of the Drummer
Lou Mars
The Chinese New Year may have to change from “Year of the Tiger” to “Year of the Drummer” as my world record attempt at marathon drumming has ignited what perhaps may result in one of the greatest years ever for the “sport.” Strength training coaches Rob Wolf began one of the post-even interviews with “I don’t know who will ever want to take on this record again!” We now know the answer. Drummers are made to drum, and they love a challenge. Drums are back in the spotlight, and the players are anxious to shine.
Kunto Hartono
Kunto Hartono of Indonesia, the 2004 Guinness record holder, watched my 108.5 hour show via live stream, and contacted me shortly thereafter to announce and ask for my support for his March 2010 attempt. I responded with a positive, “Yes.” Kunto’s goal is to play for 135 hours.
Russ Prager
American Russ Prager, the current record holder at 120 hours, has also been in communication with me and stated “I’m keeping an eye on Kunto, if he breaks the record there just might be one more attempt in me!”
Allister Brown
February 17 2010, 3:27pm
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Winner of Dixon Demon kit used by Lou Mars in his World Record Attempt
Kaden Gower wins Lou’s kit In conjunction with
February 9 2010, 4:18pm
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Join Us Online as Lou Mars Celebrates His World Record Milestone!!
The event will be streamed live world-wide from the Lakeside Pavilion and include a sneak preview of Lou Mars upcoming documentary. The drawing for the Dixon Demon drum set that Lou played on during the event will also take place. Lou will perform four songs along with a slide show and special guests. Friday, January 29th, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Pacific Time. See Lou’s blog for the stream link.
January 28 2010, 9:43pm
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Lou Mars’s Quest for The World Record is a Life Changing Experience for Many Involved
Lou Mars Facts:
Hours played: 108.5 (4.5 days) Place in the records for longest marathon drumming: 2nd Broken drumsticks given away by Lou to children: 36 Volunteers: 120 UStream.tv views: 47,872 Number of positive comments and e-mails received: +1,000 Amount of money made for Little Kids Rock: $700.00 Impact made on everyone involved: Unmeasurable
From January 14th to January 18th, 2010, Lou Mars attempted to break the Guinness Book of Word Records for Marathon Drumming in Chico, California. The event has changed the lives of many of the participants, volunteers and spectators alike. Lou’s endurance has become and inspiration to people all over the world. Both the visitors to NorCal Strength and Conditioning and viewers on the Ustream channel could not help but be compelled to support Lou. Workplace computer monitors all over the Chico as well as the Seattle Police Department where tuned into Lou during the event. The Mark & Brain syndicated radio show streamed the audio from the event live for two days. Some terms from Guinness on Marathon Drumming Record:
Lou could not be touched while drumming He could accumulate 5 min breaks every hour
Lou’s attempt to break the World Record for Marathon Drumming was a catalyst for change in Lou’s life, as he realized he would like to bring awareness to cancer and it’s connection to diet and exercise. Lou was inspired by his late friend Richard McKinley who recently passed away from cancer. Lou’s uncle is also currently suffering from cancer. He would also like kids to step up from Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games to real instruments. Lou played on both his Dixon Outlaw drum set he won in our “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” contest as well as an Urban Camo Demon drum kit which was given away to a lucky donor with the proceeds went to help Little Kids Rock. It was reported that Lou’s drum equipment failed. This was untrue. The Dixon drum sets held strong, however, Lou’s hard hitting did vibrate three lug nuts from the bottom of one snare, and one bass drum nut completely unscrewed itself over the 4.5 day duration. The snares on the back-up snare drum were also vibrated loose. Over-all the gear held through a ferocious beating. With that said 30 sticks were cracked or broken and one pair of aluminum sticks bent during the process. Brian Peterson and Lou Mars will be making of a mini documentary regarding the event. The documentary will explore the story in depth and the secondary stories that occurred during the process. The team will have a party on Friday the 29th which will also be livestreamed. Key players:
Husband and Wife team Robb Wolf and Nikki Violetti, strength & conditioning coaches, owners of NorCal Strength and Conditioning (Facebook) They kept Lou eating, hydrating, monitored Lou’s electrolyte levels. Tory Zellick with In Touch Body Works (Facebook), training up to the day of the event as well as physical therapist during the event.
Secondary Players:
Atty. David Howard, Legal sponsor, DM Howard Law Karen Maraschiello, Lou’s wife Brian Logue, Lou’s friend, fellow drummer, spiritual guide Brian Peterson, Photographer, sponsor, Peterson Pro Video Andy Deas, cheerleader for Lou near the last sets Dr. John Fargoso, Fargos Chiropractic, assisting with breaks, dropped what he was doing for next four days after becoming attached to the project after day one. Aunt Pam, provided backup speaker system
Some quotes from the post-event video interview with Lou and his team Nikki on the event: “It was one of the most amazing weeks of my life. All of us can attest to that. We all had a singular goal. I have never been more present or more in the now in any other given period of time ever before in my entire life, because there was never a monument to think about yesterday or tomorrow, it was always right now.” Lou regarding ear fatigue and/or deliriousness after several days of drumming: “When the music started distorting, at points, I started hearing second levels to the songs at different levels and different tempos and speeds…I’ve got to tell you, as a profession drummer, having to let yourself go, to have someone else get you on the beat…was bizarre to to have to let that go.” Tory Zellick on Brian Logue: “It went from a state of chaos to controlled chaos. When you are in the stage of chaos and you get that little bit of control it makes all the difference in the world. We were so sleep deprived and everything was changing every minute that we were in a constant state of reaction, that to have someone to bring it all back to center, it was almost like a baby sitter. It was perfect. He took control of the situation and he and Lou become one. And it was so healthy for everyone.” Karen regarding her husband Lou: “It was very stressful. Watching him hurt himself took on a whole new meaning for me. I would see him hitting with his wrists that hard and I felt like I could feel his pain. Robb had to settle me down a couple times, where I said I think you need to get him off the kit. It is too much, I can’t take it. And Robb finally said around day 3 he said ‘this is the way Lou wants to do it, you either support him and smile when you see him or don’t be around.’ So at that time I made the decision, Ok, I am on board, and I’ll see it through. But it was hard. There were times when I didn’t want to be here, but I didn’t want to leave. And when I left all I could [think about] was to get back here as quickly as possible.” Lou on getting in shape for the event: “When I first started this project, at the end of September I could not run to the mailbox enough. I was so out of shape. I drank heavily, I ate poorly, I was 217 lbs. My waist was pushing a [size] 38, and just didn’t feel good about myself or much of about anything around at that time. When this came up, I knew this would force me to change.” Sponsors:
NorCal Strength and Conditioning Candace McDonald Kremer, Preference Chiropractor Dixon Drums (Facebook) Peterson Pro Video DM Howard Law In Touch Body Works Paleo Brands (Facebook) Logo Merchant
Robb Wolf’s account of the event Brian Peterson account of the event KNVN News Nikki Violetti with NorCal Strength and Conditioning Robb Wolf, Nikki Violetti with NorCal Strength and Conditioning Crowd at NorCal Strength and Conditioning watches and cheers Lou Tory Zellick with In Touch Body Works cheers for Lou Lou puts his head on ice Andy Deas cheers for Lou Robb Wolf sharing words of encouragement with Lou Brian Peterson recording the moment Photos by Dain Sandoval.
January 27 2010, 1:00am
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January 26 2010, 5:56pm
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Watch Lou Mars Live as he Attempts to Break the World Record for Drumming
Watch Lou live on Ustream.tv! Online video chat by Ustream Dixon Drums has provided a new Dixon Demon Urban Camo drum set and hardware valued at $2,300.00 for Lou Mars to play on during the event that will be given away afterwards. “All proceeds” donated will go to the Fender supported “Little Kids Rock”. Since 2002, Little Kids Rock has been dedicated to putting music back in schools by providing free musical instruments and instruction that focuses on their favorite popular music styles, including rock, blues, rap and hip-hop. So far, over 1,200 schools in 21 cities nationwide have benefited from a Little Kids Rock program, and the response from kids, parents and teachers has been phenomenal. Donate here.
January 14 2010, 10:20am
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Lou Mars World Record Attempt will Help to Bring Music Back to the Public Classrooms
Professional Drummer Lou Mars will officially attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records existing marathon drumming record of 120 hours of drumming. Lou Mars is already building and training with a support team starting with Nationally renowned nutritionist author and trainer Robb Wolf, plus NorCal Strength & Conditioning professional athlete personal trainer Nicki Violetti. The event is scheduled for January 14, 2010 and will be Internet streamed live in-addition to Skype access worldwide 24/7 for the duration of the event location in Chico California’s NorCal Strength & Conditioning training warehouse. Dixon Drums will be providing a new Dixon Demon Urban Camo drum set and hardware (SEE BELOW) valued at $2,300.00 for Lou Mars to play on during the event that will be raffled off afterwards! “All proceeds” obtained will go to the Fender supported “Little Kids Rock“. Since 2002, Little Kids Rock has been dedicated to putting music back in schools by providing free musical instruments and instruction that focuses on their favorite popular music styles, including rock, blues, rap and hip-hop. So far, over 1,200 schools in 21 cities nationwide have benefited from a Little Kids Rock program, and the response from kids, parents and teachers has been phenomenal. Buy a raffle ticket to win Lou’s Dixon Demon kit
Order Raffle Tickets $1.00 Each (plus .45 mailing fee) Drum Set & Hardware Shipping not included. Drawing will be streamed LIVE on January 20th, 2010
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December 7 2009, 11:41am
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Lou Mars Attempting to Break the Drumming World Record on January 14th, 2010
Dixon Drums user Lou Mars was interviewed by NBC’s KNVN News regarding his Marathon Drumming World Record Event to take place January 14th 2010 at the NorCal Strength & Conditioning fitness center. Lead Trainer and Nutritionist Robb Wolf also comments. The Dixon Demon Drum set Lou will be playing on will be raffled off at the close of the event.
December 1 2009, 11:01am
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Lou Mars plays the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles tonight
Lou Mars, winner of Dixon Drum’s “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” contest has drummed is way back to Hollywood once again. From his MySpace blog:
July 16, 2009 Lou Mars at the Whiskey A-Go-Go with ‘One High Five,’ Los Angeles, California Lou Mars to perform with “One High Five” at the famous Whiskey A Go-Go located on the Sunset Strip. Doors open at 7:30 PM, however the act is slated for the 11:00 PM performance on Thursday, July 16th. The Whiskey is the premiere rock club to play in Los Angeles, therefore this will be a show you will not want to miss! LouMarsDrums.com
July 16 2009, 1:19pm
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Check out the Drum Your Way to Hollywood contest video special on the A & R Channel
Dixon’s “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” television program is now airing on Comcast On Demand’s ARC Channel. The show features contest winner, Lou Mars’ performing on his new Dixon Outlaw series drum set in front of a panel of judges and Dixon Drums product manager, Jim Stanek at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood, CA. The program will air on ARC through January 31, 2009. If you don’t have On Demand, you can watch it on ARC’s site or in the embed below. Find more videos like this on ARC: The A&R Channel
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December 16 2008, 1:33pm
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We just wrapped shooting our Drum Your Way to Hollywood winner Lou Mars and 8 esteemed panelists at Westlake Studios in Hollywood, CA and we couldn’t be happier! Stay tuned for air-dates and info on The A&R Channel.
October 27 2008, 8:11pm
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Lou Mars, the winner of the “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” contest, was interviewed for local Redding/Chico news LNVN Action News. Congrats again, Lou!
October 15 2008, 3:23pm
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Announcing the Winners of the “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” Contest!
We are proud to announce The Grand Prize Winner for our Dixon Drums “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” video contest. And…. the winner is……. (drumroll!) Lou Mars playing at Herreid Music!
Congratulations Lou! Lou will be flying to Hollywood, California later this month for an opportunity to play with a live band at world famous Westlake Studios in front of an A&R panel. Check out the panel: Matt Messina: Composer for film and television, original symphonies and an active drummer. Recent composing credits include composer on movie “Juno” and new television show “the ex list.” Mike Frondelli: is one of the leading lights of the industry’s quest toward high-resolution digital sound and a seasoned engineer/producer in his own right, he is a creative force in the music making world. Michael has recently worked on “The Plácido Domingo 40th Anniversary Gala”, mixed FarmAid and has been the audio producer for the 13 show, HDNet series On Stage at The World Cafe Live for HD Broadcast and DVD release, which includes artists, Living Color, The Rhett Miller Band, The Knack and Rita Coolidge. Additionally, Michael has recently recorded concerts for Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire (Platinum), The Gram Parsons Tribute and Marianna Faithfull also for HD Broadcast and DVD release. Bobby Owsinski: longtime veteran of the music industry, Bobby Owsinski has produced and composed for records, DVDs, motion pictures, and television shows. One of the first to delve into surround-sound music mixing, Bobby has worked on more than 200 surround projects and DVD productions for such diverse acts as Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, The Ramones, and Chicago, among many, many others. Mike Burns: Grammy nominated music producer, songwriter and owner of A&R Select - the leading Artist Development firm in Los Angeles. Mark Bistany aka Moke: Formerly drummer Puddle of Mud, Hed PE, (he’s also willing to do a little drum session)… Jim Stanek: Product Manager for Dixon Drums! Nikki Nearing: Communications and Media Director of Kaman Music This will be filmed and aired on the A&R Channel as a half hour special. He will also be receiving a Dixon Demon drumset! Runners up, will each be receiving a snare drum and mad props for sounding so great! Buffdood
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Thank you to everyone that participated! We logged over 25,000 views in just a few short weeks for the contest. Way to go! Best, Jim Stanek Product Manager
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October 10 2008, 2:27pm
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