Calvin Rodgers - Closing Out the Festival of Praise Tour in Toronto

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Calvin Rodgers closing out the last medley of songs for the 2015 Festival of Praise Tour in Toronto.

[@jasonpittmon2036]

I play drums myself....listen to a lot of other drummers...but Calvin's precision is 2nd to none! He IS a metronome!!!!

[@jeremyallan6144]

I would say Chris Coleman is just as good

[@RodZilla11]

IMPECCABLE timing, placement, pocket and feel. Not very many can match his ability!! Thank GOD for CALVIN "C-ROD" RODGERS!!

[@jamestheredd]

My man basically played the last half of the song one handed. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@eddiefordiv9988]

My favorite gospel drummer ever!!!!!

[@badclimumlyrics4664]

thank you god this was a wonderful service!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i loved it.. so glad i got to worship there

[@tunptl18]

When he started playing the Clap Track Programming with his left hand, along with the groove with his right, I just had to laugh. I've seen him referred to as the Human MPC a few times... but man, what a fantastic player.

[@Pedroka996]

What minute ?

[@waynewilson3871]

crazy right.

[@mreemzo9099]

I would never get tired of watching this video, this is a powerful praise

[@Marvelouzszn_]

The best gospel drummer ever.

[@riodabest5120]

Calvin you’re just the absolute BEST my brother! 🤦🏽‍♂️ Lord Jesus, how you’re keeping time PLAYING click and a whole other pattern WHILE FILLING is just BANANAS! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fazza566]

he is the best gospel drummer ever, the grove at the end tho woow

[@keithjohnson7967]

+Fazza K what about spanky from tye tribbett. he had some raw chops too.

[@dailystocktalk2740]

+Keith Johnson True but there is a difference between the both. Calvin is a straight Living MPC with Chops and is articulate when he plays and Spanky is A locomotive that just goes crazy when he plays his chops..either way theirmad blessed with The Gift man. 💯🔥💯

[@keithjohnson7967]

Jorge Marciel indeed my friend. indeed. His pocket is very tight.

[@ddva6915]

This dude is keeping a live click with one hand and playing with the other wow.

[@tmac5502]

Calvin and Chris keys definitely my favorite gospel drummers great video calvin killed it as always

[@JPitty2011]

This clarity is amazing!

[@jwebby85]

Such rich sounding drums.

[@sagenblade]

Yo this was awesome... thank you for capturing this... this was just pure drums very little vocals, great stuff, good music...... Loved it. Go Calvin!!!!

[@Rudare916]

The most empowering thing I saw in this video was Calvin messing up, then laughing at it. Fav drummer.

[@Rudare916]

HItting yourself is a mess up. Not talking anything away from him. Only the best drummers can mess up and NOT lose the rhythm.

[@simonvidlund4077]

Wow, he can groove and chop with one hand better than others can with two..

[@GamedayWrapUp]

+Simon Vidlund thats where nick smith got it from

[@dailystocktalk2740]

+SuperDope _ yup. a true example Greatness recognizing Greatness man. Nick is killing the scene rightnow. And Calvin.... well man you already know! hahaha #Legendary #GOAT!!!

[@ksthe1752]

These guys are Such a blessing looked so fun to play with them

[@DrumsJon]

Calvin Rodgers is so much fun to watch!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

love that grove and those Rolls!!! Light it on fire my brother!!! AWESOME!!!!

[@stevethurman5930]

Calvin Rodgers is the best..G.O.A.T Greatest Of All Time..

[@dikbeats2720]

Calvin pocket Rogers. A fucking funky beast of rhythm and time.. those chops were killer!

[@Capricorn2JG]

just a wicked drummer , CR is sick man . and he's having so much fun doing it

[@malbeats-24]

brings memories because I was at this concert with my mom.

[@dejaymorgan]

who ever recorded and posted this .i appreciate you

[@worshipdrummer]

+Deangelo Morgan my pleasure bro! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgemwangi2167]

+WorshipDrummer LOL!!!! "4:29" Happens to Calvin too?? If I got a dime the number of times I made that "4:29 face", I'd be a Billionaire :-D

[@Chinaemezu.Gabriel]

+George Mwangi Think he hit his hand against the rim too. Saw his post on Instagram

[@music11dbfl]

+Cee Gabiy this isn't the same performance. This time he hit his self in the face, that's why he paused

[@863tay9]

Spanky Rodgers wen

[@stevethurman5930]

Calvin Rodgers is the greatest drummer ever..🐐 goat..

[@Eugenedrummerboy]

STEVE THURMAN tony royster

[@currentmartin1954]

@@Eugenedrummerboy no

[@hamiltonscottboluwatife3508]

Have you seen Chris Coleman brother?

[@hamiltonscottboluwatife3508]

I don’t feel the term ‘best or greatest’ exist in music

[@johnbain1738]

How can someone dislike this?? I mean this is hot 😥😥

[@Drummasterjay]

It took me at least 30 mins to get through this video one time. Sheeeeeeesh

[@Dewald_Skots]

Mr Rodgers is a beast.!!🔥🥁✊🏼

[@darylbradford25]

The one and only Mr.Calvin Cee-Rod Rodgers

[@davidcurtis4478]

Great set up, snare sounds fantastic!!!!! Nice drumming too! David Curtis Drumming

[@rajaystudiorajay3623]

well played sounds pro packed keep playing for the lord

[@canadianty]

This man is a different breed. Good God.

[@akayarobinson9231]

amazing job

[@NJGuerrilla]

C-Rod takes me to Chruch every time!

[@cleancomedy]

Perfection! I just threw my whole kit in the dumpster!

[@alabamacoastie6924]

130 people who know zero about drumming downvoted this video.

[@evertontheodoro574]

Sou fã de mais desse cara um dos melhores q ja vi Deus abençoe!!! #Brasil

[@ryanhaskins2120]

whoever's the 32 to people that disliked this is crazy

[@TerrellTJD]

33 now *smh*

[@ryanhaskins2120]

wow

[@RodZilla11]

LOL If any of them 32 can play 1/100th of the stuff that Calvin does, then I doubt if they would be DISLIKING one of the TOP TEN DRUMMERS on the PLANET!!! I wouldn't pay it any attention Bro.

[@cleancomedy]

Probably the same guy who has watched it 32xs and can't hit NONE of the licks! lol

[@TheBassman0327]

all the thumbs that are down are nothing more than haters and musicians who ain't working and will never make it far with that attitude

[@iamcedricpowell8051]

Bless the LORD!!! Great job bro. And by the way I have to get to a Fred Hammond concert. I have never been to a concert... But I need to start

[@JusMaqiK]

Jesus. Calvin!!! And Alan is going crazy ✊🏾

[@tipplers3417]

It's hard to believe that with all this technology In the world, so many guys here have never heard of Calvin Rodgers. The guitar player was gettin It too

[@GospelMusicHistory]

Great performance.

[@jasonpittmon2036]

so clean!

[@zidonhibbert9940]

This is how a set should looks

[@rladudaks]

ye! Calvin he is legend

[@PropheticSoundProductions]

Calvin just played most of Blessed and glory to Glory with only one hand on the acoustic kit 👀🤯🤦🏽‍♂🔥

[@TheBoy228]

Him playing wit one arm sound better than most playing with two

[@micahvideo]

2:53 the build into the next song was hot - 4:42 starts the groove, and pocket was just stupid good

[@bambam122682]

Calvin is a beast

[@ShayeAntonStewart2002]

Luv this

[@billijiran5995]

That deep pocket groove! Omy.

[@riddynanizao2607]

amazing drummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesfinch9417]

pure precision amazing

[@stretchipress]

Fred's remixes are the best!!

[@muzikamor2923]

That LEAD guitar tho 😍😍😍

[@lcsgabriel987]

Esses ritmos são bem abrasileirados, lembram sertanejo, baião e forró. Cool!

[@rayanmalanski9049]

sim mano também senti isso

[@nielrj021]

Na verdade só lembra mesmo ... pq isso é gospel praise , coisa de americano , e já toca nas igrejas por lá muito antes dessa onda sertaneja por aqui , não to dizendo que é mais antigo mas por como isso não é novidade pra eles lá fora , duvido muito que as influências tenham sido ritmos brasileiros .

[@cgravesrussey3788]

Lucas Gabriel po wqqqqqqk

[@Victor3s583]

Olá !! Gostaria de subscrever o meu canal! Existem vários vídeos de bateria! É isso aí !! Haha

[@x5rx65]

@@nielrj021 Mas antigo que o Baião ?

[@vocalone23]

killin....groove is just tight.

[@dailystocktalk2740]

yeah man!

[@drummerboi74136]

AMAZING

[@micahvideo]

Never realized hes playing a practice track with left hand keeping time and chopping with his right hand....hes only playing - grooving with one hand !

[@_MikeTerry]

You and Chris Coleman should do a collaboration project or something. Like Rich vs Roach. Rodgers vs Coleman but all fun and good vibes. God Bless. Happy New Year.

[@earnestwingo6662]

Calvin is a beast.

[@stevemarcel7999]

Definitely the goat💯👍🏿..

[@indralandep]

Love it ❤

[@jeandjordan]

what he did at 1:38 is CRAZY!

[@ChrisBairDrums]

So amazing! Gonna go work on my chops now ha

[@dailystocktalk2740]

you and me both haha

[@ivsonsantos9175]

q sonoridade perfeita!! toca mt!!!

[@MikaelDrums]

Amazing!

[@MarcyKimanzi]

awesome!!!

[@jalynthomastv6659]

🥁🥁🥁🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@darkoseth]

wooow amazingly

[@pleeeo]

someone knows how to play the beat at 0:19?

[@dtnso3769]

4:43 that groove is fire

[@AlbertoVargasDrums]

The best!!!!!

[@tonyprendergast5194]

4:30 oh no the one 😅 love it. Hope to meet this guy some day. Awesome 😎

[@KayDrums175]

Tony Prendergast he hit his hand on the rim of the drum

[@shoottrue5115]

The ear monitors must be super helpful. The echo delay would drive me nuts.

[@gwenjordan9350]

I m Happy That song so good play Drum so good a man a man

[@adamcallahan242]

Ending was M A G N A N A M O U S!!!🤤🤤🤤😨😨😱😱

[@JoseNetoDrums]

Belo baião nesse início.

[@alpha.primus8258]

He is doing openhand on the 2nd song..cool..

[@christianbryce]

3:48 calvin either is using double pedals or he has three feet lollol wow

[@charles7514]

Thats one. I seen a pic of behind the kit

[@zidonhibbert8601]

Single pedal him using

[@Jordarr8994]

1 foot. 2 feet would be noticeably cleaner.

[@tobimalik3739]

This guy makes me want to go throw away my drum sticks. I ain't worthy of them anymore

[@asaphlopez3021]

Alguém consegue me dizer qual eh essa primeira Musica ?! Eh um Dancehall Gospel Bem Jamaica lindo

[@wendeldelgado4992]

Forró,baião e vaneira.Calvin is Brazilian 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@georgemwangi2167]

Why hasn't he been on Modern Drummer Festival? (O.o)

[@dailystocktalk2740]

because peopel outside of the "Gospel Culture" in the music world don't know about him that much. I have mad respect for This Guy! Calvin has been a role model in my life and how ive chosen to play. God bless him 💯🙌

[@stillphil]

+George Mwangi Who in that festival wants to risk showing up the people that are being pushed as "star drummers"?

[@jasonpittmon2036]

I think real drummers know who the other drummers are...Drummer have their favorite drummers as well.

[@georgemwangi2167]

@@stillphil 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GusOnDrums]

Awesome!!!

[@lawrancemlaw-talysiyabonga6246]

calvin is king

[@Kvngnathanvii]

Yessss

[@mercedes3030]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidwillis9691]

The beginning to start hurt my feelings lol NASTY

[@williampreston5687]

like that snare what the name and size

[@japaobateradrums2067]

Eita pegaaaa 👍🎶

[@ACTS238JK]

when your drum kit looks like a transformer

[@lboyd9345]

whoa them chops

[@samuelsusanto6806]

what type of sabian splash (near hihat) ... the sound was good

[@mosesnjoku5000]

Real good

[@chrisgraysinger]

Mad skills!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DeAngeloShaw]

7:10 ... The moment you realize you're a beast.. Lol Calvin is the truth doc

[@hgoines1]

i appreciate the responses, but i was referring to the extra stuff with the ipad that may have thrown him off. He can play freely, but he has to stick his fills like he normally does. He still has crazy skill though.

[@hgoines1]

he is also my favorite drummer.

[@nerdf1981]

Is he using an ipad... What app should you use to read music.. Any idea ?? ( sorry for my bad english)