Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour With Mr. Big (Vlog US Tour #1)

[@MikePortnoyDT1]

Awesome Vlog Bro! So happy for ya 🤘

[@marclemery6673]

Why does every NDV video feel so good and like you could sit with the guy and have a beer? He has that open and positive vibe all the time. Amazing drummer and very cool vlog! Thank you for posting this!

[@NDVirgilio]

Wow, thank you!

[@pepsitate8019]

I’d love to have a beer with nick he seems like an awesome guy Saw him at the Ryman and he absolutely killed it

[@markokraner7188]

I met him at a Mr. Big concert in Ljubljana. He is such a cool and nice person. Those were a few awesome minutes :D

[@tylerthescreamofficial98]

Just met him last night in MI and he was awesome! Really cool dude to hang with

[@tiubster]

Been following your vids since Mr Big’s tour in Asia. Love how you communicate with your fans (like me) and your vids production are getting better & better. I’ve checked out a lot of your older vids and you inspire me as a drummer (playing since 1995) with your versatility + singing. You really rock NDV. I think I deserve to buy your signature sticks when they arrive in Malaysia 🇲🇾 😂

[@NDVirgilio]

Well hopefully I can get back down to Malaysia on day and I’ll bring you some sticks! Thank you for watching!

[@jpfeldner]

Nick… I caught you guys in PA (drove roughly 3 hrs) and so glad I did. My wife, oldest son and I were blown away. The last time I saw Mr.Big, they opened for Rush. Being a drummer myself, I was so excited to hear what you did with the tunes by making them your own but also staying true to Pat’s tracks. Keep rockin’!

[@jamsjr44]

One of my favorite bands of all time and Paul Gilbert is my favorite guitarist!

[@NDVirgilio]

He is a beast!

[@cowboyupdrummer]

I was at the Atlanta show. Front row, right in front of Billy. Amazing show. A pleasure meeting you after show. Get well Soon Nick!

[@jimleadbetterdrums]

Paul Gilbert gets it. The ocean heals. Living near Austin now, I don’t get ocean surf as much. Wave pools are great but nothing beats the ocean. I’ll manifest more touring by an ocean this year 🥁🏄🏻‍♂️🤘🏻

[@NDVirgilio]

Yes! It was nice to be there. I did the same thing that day.

[@HolyGhostDrummer]

I LOVE THE PRODUCTION ON THIS VIDEO!! Nick man, your videos give me so much hope. I hope you feel better soon!

[@NDVirgilio]

Glad you like them!

[@roberthijar4793]

Excellent, top notch musicianship. I LOVE your work with Spock's Beard. You are a great vlogger, documentary producer. Thank you for the behind the scenes view. I want to see the show more than ever now. 🤘🤘

[@Norcalrocker]

Counting down the days for your arrival in the bay area (SF) on 5/17! It has been WAY too long! 👄👠❤ The 415 is ready to rock with you!! 💯 🎩 🔥

[@markdoss1045]

Love your tour vlogs,Nick!! You’re a BEAST behind the kit,and your playing is very inspiring!! So cool to see the videos of the back line kits and how you adapt to them!!

[@user-bj6sl5nq1z]

Amazing HongKong show here😊have a chance to see the US tour Thank U Nick❤❤

[@MarceloESA]

Thanks for sharing. I will be in the show in Brazil - Rio de Janeiro. I´m big fan of your work since Spock's Beard Band. Thank you Nick. God bles you all.

[@NDVirgilio]

Can’t wait to go back to Brazil. See you there!

[@Vikkk1978]

Thanks Nick! I watch your Vlogs with interest. I hope there will be a concert video released after this tour.

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@zanepetersenluxuryrealestate]

Great Vlog Nick! Great seeing you guys last night here in St. Paul, MN. 2/21/2024! You sounded GREAT!!!

[@onderuysal6100]

Great vlog. Mr. Big still rocking. I hope they'll come to Turkey to rock

[@aceedmond8053]

Amazing footage Nick! thanks for sharing, stay healthy! God bless us!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you for watching!

[@seethroughhead505]

17:42 - This is why Nick is such a great choice for the band. That is THE Pat Torpey groove.

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@johnlinen9767]

Thank you sir for coming to San Diego. Very much enjoyed the show!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks for coming!

[@fabiodias5527]

Super cool to see you rocking with Mr. Big, Nick. I've been a fan of yours for over 20 years since the early Spock's Beard days. Lately I've been wanting to get back into drumming, and your Sweetwater videos made me choose my new drumset: got myself a Roland TD27kv2 for my apartment and I can't wait to get back into playing. Thanks for all the vocal and drumming inspiration throughout these years.

[@NDVirgilio]

I appreciate that!

[@msterscary]

Yes that was East Brunswick. I shot the Sayreville show. Thank you for a wonderful performance. Great show!

[@silentskystudios]

Thank you so much for these videos. I know it's got to be a lot of work to film and edit them, but we, the fans, so appreciate them! I was at the Nashville show, and it was wonderful. And I'm really hoping for a Blu-ray and/or DVD from this tour! 🤞

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Great video. Thanks Nick! Hope you feel better soon. Covid's still lurking so be safe. Love your drumming and keen insights!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks so much!

[@TheAndyPerfect]

Great watch Nick, looking forward to seeing you in March in sunny (???) Manchester!

[@NDVirgilio]

Fantastic! See you there!

[@unclerog]

Howdy from Billings Montana...Awesomenesss...That Pittsburgh venue scared me...For just a sec I thought you said "GERBILS"...LmAo!!!!

[@NDVirgilio]

I did mispronounce it a few times, believe me! Kind of hard not to :)

[@unclerog]

@@NDVirgilio Thats Funny!!! Lol

[@kotzensue]

That end of Colorado Bulldog in Cincinnati sounds KILLER!!!

[@user-tj8wo7qg4i]

Hi nick Thank you for posting the Video

[@scottyecora]

Can't wait to see you here at Rockhal in April!

[@kevins4222]

Wow- you guys are definitely playing a variety of venues. Sometimes the smaller venues are the most fun, for the audience AND for the band!

[@TerryDanielVoiceoverTutorials]

Dude, you are awesome in about 100 different ways!

[@carlosclerigadrums]

Thanks for sharing Nick!! No easy task to making feel good a band of this size on stage and off stage too for sure . Lots of respect and admiration. Can't wait for the Mexico City show. 👊🥁

[@NDVirgilio]

It’s been 25 years since I’ve been there. Can’t wait! 🤘

[@jasonthemason1971]

Just got a resale ticket for St Paul MN. Can’t wait !!! I got a great seat as well !!!! 😊

[@NDVirgilio]

Great! See you there

[@jaygatesimpersonates]

Sooooooo bummed I missed you in the Boston area but so glad to have found your vlog . . . I was Paul's drummer in 1983!

[@roc804]

Man you are a brilliant combination of precision, power and relaxation. A joy to watch you play!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you kindly!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💯💯💯💯🩷🩷

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you 🙏

[@bryankeith8294]

Great video Nick! Keep em coming!

[@satri101]

Hey Nick. It was meeting you at Sony Hall on February 6. You're a nice guy! I really enjoy the show!

[@mconnolly787]

Looking forward to seeing you with Mr. Big in the UK soon 🙏

[@SteveZinn]

Can't wait for my local show!

[@NDVirgilio]

Yes! Glad you are coming to a show

[@FredGLit]

I did your lights at Jergels, was a great show!

[@baterizmo]

Inspiring

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@matulaaudio]

Can't wait for you guy to see you here in Bogota.

[@NDVirgilio]

Can’t wait to be there!

[@garyglynn6124]

That was awesome! Thankyou!!

[@NDVirgilio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@insurrectusresistus]

Excellent drumming on Shyboy. I can't believe it's been so many years since that song came out. First heard it on a cassette recording. You are an excellent fit for the band. Great video

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@williamtomlinson6137]

Thanks for taking us along on the tour! Really appreciate your drumming and singing talents.

[@NDVirgilio]

My pleasure!!

[@MM-kh7nx]

Most Enjoyable Mr. Nick!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@kevinlane7555]

The Rock Island festival band you forgot was Wig Wam....a really terrific group from Norway whose songs have more huge hooks than any band from that 80's era...if they had been from America they would have been huge.....I've been a fan for years....Thanks for sharing your road experiences

[@NDVirgilio]

Damn! I wish I would have seen them play and while I was shooting that part from the hotel my brain was a little hazy. Thanks for watching!

[@kaislivesoundchannel4706]

That glass room must be every system and sound engineers nightmare.

[@johnnymerritt9544]

Very Kool Nick !

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@sonic4ga]

Thank you for sharing, Nick! It seems the setlist is a bit different from what it was in Japan last year. I am very looking forward to seeing you guys in May one last time... This year is the 30th anniversary of seeing MR.BIG shows for me and I cannot believe this is going to be it.

[@NDVirgilio]

Just a bit different and hopefully we will learn even more songs to perform. They have many great ones to choose from. Cheers!

[@CMFL77]

That kit sounds HUGE! Bummed I missed the Cincy show, but this vlog *kinda* makes up for it

[@NDVirgilio]

Sorry you missed the gig but thank you for watching!

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Carrying the Torpey torch!! 💪🥁👍

[@NDVirgilio]

Trying my best. Cheers!

[@jonashellborg8320]

thanks for sharing this, Nick! Very nice tour vlog, and such an interesting range of venues! Sorry about your being sick, hope you felt better quickly. The drums and cymbals sound awesome, really sound good on all those different rooms you were in.

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks so much!

[@Sundaydrumday]

Nick, I hope you feel better soon bud! You seem ok though so that is good! Congrats on this gig and it gives me hope that if I work hard enough I will find a band one day and be able to tour!

[@NDVirgilio]

Go for it! If that is your dream then you can make it happen!

[@Sundaydrumday]

@@NDVirgilio heck ya! Ty!

[@theoriginalparamutant2429]

Super Cool!!! It was great to meet y'all in Atlanta....but Savannah is cool town as well!!!

[@NDVirgilio]

Savannah is a great town. I love it there. Thanks for coming to the show!

[@secretsquirrelsquad5461]

How did I just now find your channel? Love this vlog! Will be at a show next week and can’t wait!

[@ericandrews5700]

Nick...Love the tour vlog! I've been watching them since you started in Japan! Keep them coming! I was at the Orlando show, I agree that was a weird venue in a strip mall & still under construction! Great show, you killed it. Looks like you are enjoying every minute of this tour. I'm proud of how you have taken ownership of the drum roll & how you continue to blow everyone away each night!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you for those kind words!

[@abrackas1]

Saw you at Jergels in Warrendale and it was awesome to see you guys in a club atmosphere. Great venue to see a show!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks for coming!

[@xueadrob]

love this

[@philphilison1623]

The rooster cut away makes me happy. You have a great gift within and a great gift in performing with such talented musicians. You are drumming, singing, and performing at such a very high level. I do not overlook this Mr. Big's "vlogging" significance. Thank you for sharing. Btw I believe they spelled yamaha wrong on your black hat lol. All black face to the camera outfit looks sharp and your drums sound absolutely great.

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and support!

[@takk1482]

Great vlog! Is that M80SH? I bought it after seeing your drum vocal mic comparison.

[@NDVirgilio]

Yes, it is! You bought a good one

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Love this Nick ! Thank you .

[@NDVirgilio]

My pleasure!

[@markazinker3212]

thanks for letting us see this nick ! i got about 12 grand worth of drum equipment from sweetwater thanks to u! my ex-wife isn’t pleased but sure am !! big fan of yours !!

[@NDVirgilio]

That is awesome!

[@NDVirgilio]

Not that you have an ex wife or that she isn’t please of course. More about the gear :)

[@shawada40]

Nick est un super batteur...qui fait le job..👍👍..j'adore

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!!!

[@jamsjr44]

You’re the best Nick!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@jamestrembley7054]

Again, just so freaking thrilled for you man! Awesome stuff!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!!!

[@raceyro]

Great stuff Nick! Thanks!!!

[@NDVirgilio]

Glad you liked it!

[@Avtandil2004]

Thanks Nick!)❤

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you!

[@anthonyzicari]

oh mann, killin!!

[@mhajas725]

Wow looked like a lot of fun and thanks for the video

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks for watching!

[@weareparkerful]

Been watching you on sweetwater for quit a while now Glad to see you out on the road

[@NDVirgilio]

Happy to be out there again!

[@Adrien-Drums]

Awesome ! Could you please tell me how long is the gooseneck for your mic ? and are you happy with this mic in comparison to a Shure Beta 56 A ? many thanks !

[@NDVirgilio]

I think the length is 19”? It is the longer of the two options. The Beta 56 is a great mic but it’s very bright which is not great with drum bleed. The Telefunken has a nice clear tone and the bleed is pleasant. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@Adrien-Drums]

@@NDVirgilio That helps a lot ! Thanks

[@Jay-Go]

Nick, two questions for you and one of them is regarding a pattern in this video First, let me say thanks for sharing this tour vlog with us. It's great stuff. 1. What is the hand-foot pattern you're playing at 14:40? You then play it again at 33:35. I remember hearing Pat T lay that same thing down when I first heard Colorado Bulldog. It's a very cool lick with tons of tension in it. 2. On an unrelated note: I'm getting a Ludwig Supraphonic. Should I go LM400 or LM402? (asking 'cause I saw that you did separate Sweetwater videos on both drums. Maybe do one comparing one vs. the other???) Thanks, man! I caught the show in Dallas. You and the band were phenomenal! I was fortunate to see Pat with the band many times. First time was Mr. Big opening for Rush in San Antonio, TX. I think it was the Presto tour.

[@giantato]

welcome new groover i supposed? great tribute to Pat u did, made that shit look easy, but we know its much more than that!

[@NDVirgilio]

Yes, not always easy. Even the simpler tunes. But always fun!

[@leonidgutkin2478]

Hey bro! Great to see you in good health and spirit. Hope to meet you in Budapest in April-we moved over here on 2021. Hugzzz, L

[@NDVirgilio]

I love it there and am really looking forward going back. I hope we can connect!

[@leonidgutkin2478]

@NDVirgilio Done, bro! Got your current info from Sasha. Will mail you all the details. C U soon then. Hugzzz

[@RayofLightFilms]

This is some great content. Love the commentary, keep it up!

[@Imperialmusicfan]

Very cool! Jeff also works as a tech for Richie Kotzen, right?

[@TheCOZ]

That Cincinnati venue is an odd looking joint! Looks like quite the variety of venues across the board on this tour actually.

[@NDVirgilio]

We are getting all kinds but that’s the way it goes. We rock no matter what 🤘

[@darietto75]

AMazing VId as always Nick!

[@NDVirgilio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Guitarbuddy00]

Love these vlogs! Please keep it up

[@NDVirgilio]

Thank you! Will do!

[@michaelbahr7957]

Still hoping a Phoenix date gets added into one of those few gap days between Cali and Colorado in May

[@NDVirgilio]

Not sure about that but we can both hope. Cheers!

[@awesometownmatt9349]

Are the crowds a bunch of robots? Good lord

[@woody4269]

Yes!! I saw U2 in Houston in 90 something🤦‍♂️. T deadest concert I've ever, to this day, seen. And for comparison, I've seen Beck😂

[@nickzom]

I was at the show at Jergels. was a great show!

[@NDVirgilio]

Thanks for coming to the show!

[@nickzom]

@@NDVirgilio absolutely , I had to. couldn't miss it

[@jppavon9504]

Looks like fun!

[@NDVirgilio]

It is!

[@badjhoemaestro]

Mr. Tears For Big 💜🤟❤️👍🤘💋

[@TheCOZ]

Big Train

[@jasonlapasinskas5302]

Hey Nick. I’ve noticed that you use different mics for every venue. Is there a reason you guys don’t carry a drum mic pack for consistency?

[@MrMichaelbsmith6420]

will they be com ing to Calgary anytime this tour? I have followed them since they started and never seen the b and live except on video

[@kevinelwardt3990]

Was there ever a part two? ❤

[@NachoDeepPurple]

Te esperamos en Argentina!!

[@NDVirgilio]

Yay! See you soon!

[@robbyramone6920]

Never knew this band was still around haha

[@NDVirgilio]

Alive and Kickin!

[@cyface]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NDVirgilio]

Cheers!

[@danielspangler8358]

🤘

[@NDVirgilio]

🤘

[@thomedmonds7910]

Those toms lose presence tuned low in theaters.

[@markazinker3212]

she was mad i bought all the gear , the gear was definitely more important than she was HA!!

[@TheCOZ]

Jergens. Rhythm lotion. 😏

[@NDVirgilio]

Ha! Yep