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!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@pepsitate80196 ай бұрын
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
@markokraner71884 ай бұрын
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
@tylerthescreamofficial983 ай бұрын
Just met him last night in MI and he was awesome! Really cool dude to hang with
@tiubster7 ай бұрын
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 🇲🇾 😂
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Well hopefully I can get back down to Malaysia on day and I’ll bring you some sticks! Thank you for watching!
@jpfeldner6 ай бұрын
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’!
@jamsjr447 ай бұрын
One of my favorite bands of all time and Paul Gilbert is my favorite guitarist!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
He is a beast!
@cowboyupdrummer6 ай бұрын
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!
@jimleadbetterdrums7 ай бұрын
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 🥁🏄🏻♂️🤘🏻
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Yes! It was nice to be there. I did the same thing that day.
@HolyGhostDrummer7 ай бұрын
I LOVE THE PRODUCTION ON THIS VIDEO!! Nick man, your videos give me so much hope. I hope you feel better soon!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@roberthijar47936 ай бұрын
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. 🤘🤘
@Norcalrocker6 ай бұрын
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!! 💯 🎩 🔥
@markdoss10456 ай бұрын
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-bj6sl5nq1z6 ай бұрын
Amazing HongKong show here😊have a chance to see the US tour Thank U Nick❤❤
@MarceloESA7 ай бұрын
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.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to go back to Brazil. See you there!
@Vikkk19787 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick! I watch your Vlogs with interest. I hope there will be a concert video released after this tour.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zanepetersenluxuryrealestate6 ай бұрын
Great Vlog Nick! Great seeing you guys last night here in St. Paul, MN. 2/21/2024! You sounded GREAT!!!
@onderuysal61006 ай бұрын
Great vlog. Mr. Big still rocking. I hope they'll come to Turkey to rock
@aceedmond80537 ай бұрын
Amazing footage Nick! thanks for sharing, stay healthy! God bless us!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@seethroughhead5057 ай бұрын
17:42 - This is why Nick is such a great choice for the band. That is THE Pat Torpey groove.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnlinen97673 ай бұрын
Thank you sir for coming to San Diego. Very much enjoyed the show!
@NDVirgilio3 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming!
@fabiodias55277 ай бұрын
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.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@msterscary6 ай бұрын
Yes that was East Brunswick. I shot the Sayreville show. Thank you for a wonderful performance. Great show!
@silentskystudios7 ай бұрын
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! 🤞
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and supporting!
@CharlesTPrimm7 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks Nick! Hope you feel better soon. Covid's still lurking so be safe. Love your drumming and keen insights!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@TheAndyPerfect7 ай бұрын
Great watch Nick, looking forward to seeing you in March in sunny (???) Manchester!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Fantastic! See you there!
@unclerog7 ай бұрын
Howdy from Billings Montana...Awesomenesss...That Pittsburgh venue scared me...For just a sec I thought you said "GERBILS"...LmAo!!!!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
I did mispronounce it a few times, believe me! Kind of hard not to :)
@unclerog7 ай бұрын
@@NDVirgilio Thats Funny!!! Lol
@kotzensue6 ай бұрын
That end of Colorado Bulldog in Cincinnati sounds KILLER!!!
@user-tj8wo7qg4i6 ай бұрын
Hi nick Thank you for posting the Video
@scottyecora6 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see you here at Rockhal in April!
@kevins42226 ай бұрын
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!
@TerryDanielVoiceoverTutorials6 ай бұрын
Dude, you are awesome in about 100 different ways!
@carlosclerigadrums7 ай бұрын
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. 👊🥁
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
It’s been 25 years since I’ve been there. Can’t wait! 🤘
@jasonthemason19717 ай бұрын
Just got a resale ticket for St Paul MN. Can’t wait !!! I got a great seat as well !!!! 😊
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Great! See you there
@jaygatesimpersonates6 ай бұрын
Sooooooo bummed I missed you in the Boston area but so glad to have found your vlog . . . I was Paul's drummer in 1983!
@roc8047 ай бұрын
Man you are a brilliant combination of precision, power and relaxation. A joy to watch you play!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@gadymarcus23627 ай бұрын
Bello/Magnifico.💯💯💯💯🩷🩷
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@bryankeith82946 ай бұрын
Great video Nick! Keep em coming!
@satri1016 ай бұрын
Hey Nick. It was meeting you at Sony Hall on February 6. You're a nice guy! I really enjoy the show!
@mconnolly7876 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing you with Mr. Big in the UK soon 🙏
@SteveZinn7 ай бұрын
Can't wait for my local show!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Yes! Glad you are coming to a show
@FredGLit6 ай бұрын
I did your lights at Jergels, was a great show!
@baterizmo7 ай бұрын
Inspiring
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@matulaaudio7 ай бұрын
Can't wait for you guy to see you here in Bogota.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to be there!
@garyglynn61247 ай бұрын
That was awesome! Thankyou!!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@insurrectusresistus7 ай бұрын
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
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@williamtomlinson61377 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us along on the tour! Really appreciate your drumming and singing talents.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!!
@MM-kh7nx7 ай бұрын
Most Enjoyable Mr. Nick!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kevinlane75557 ай бұрын
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
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
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!
@kaislivesoundchannel47066 ай бұрын
That glass room must be every system and sound engineers nightmare.
@johnnymerritt95447 ай бұрын
Very Kool Nick !
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sonic4ga7 ай бұрын
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.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Just a bit different and hopefully we will learn even more songs to perform. They have many great ones to choose from. Cheers!
@CMFL777 ай бұрын
That kit sounds HUGE! Bummed I missed the Cincy show, but this vlog *kinda* makes up for it
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Sorry you missed the gig but thank you for watching!
@gregorytoddsmith97447 ай бұрын
Carrying the Torpey torch!! 💪🥁👍
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Trying my best. Cheers!
@jonashellborg83207 ай бұрын
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.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Sundaydrumday7 ай бұрын
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!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Go for it! If that is your dream then you can make it happen!
@Sundaydrumday7 ай бұрын
@@NDVirgilio heck ya! Ty!
@theoriginalparamutant24297 ай бұрын
Super Cool!!! It was great to meet y'all in Atlanta....but Savannah is cool town as well!!!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Savannah is a great town. I love it there. Thanks for coming to the show!
@secretsquirrelsquad54616 ай бұрын
How did I just now find your channel? Love this vlog! Will be at a show next week and can’t wait!
@ericandrews57007 ай бұрын
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!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you for those kind words!
@abrackas17 ай бұрын
Saw you at Jergels in Warrendale and it was awesome to see you guys in a club atmosphere. Great venue to see a show!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming!
@xueadrob6 ай бұрын
love this
@philphilison16237 ай бұрын
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.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch and support!
@takk14827 ай бұрын
Great vlog! Is that M80SH? I bought it after seeing your drum vocal mic comparison.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Yes, it is! You bought a good one
@MrWilson-WithaPbass7 ай бұрын
Love this Nick ! Thank you .
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@markazinker32127 ай бұрын
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 !!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Not that you have an ex wife or that she isn’t please of course. More about the gear :)
@shawada407 ай бұрын
Nick est un super batteur...qui fait le job..👍👍..j'adore
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@jamsjr447 ай бұрын
You’re the best Nick!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jamestrembley70547 ай бұрын
Again, just so freaking thrilled for you man! Awesome stuff!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@raceyro7 ай бұрын
Great stuff Nick! Thanks!!!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Avtandil20047 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick!)❤
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonyzicari7 ай бұрын
oh mann, killin!!
@mhajas7257 ай бұрын
Wow looked like a lot of fun and thanks for the video
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@weareparkerful7 ай бұрын
Been watching you on sweetwater for quit a while now Glad to see you out on the road
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Happy to be out there again!
@Adrien-Drums25 күн бұрын
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 !
@NDVirgilio25 күн бұрын
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-Drums23 күн бұрын
@@NDVirgilio That helps a lot ! Thanks
@Jay-Go6 ай бұрын
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.
@giantato7 ай бұрын
welcome new groover i supposed? great tribute to Pat u did, made that shit look easy, but we know its much more than that!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Yes, not always easy. Even the simpler tunes. But always fun!
@leonidgutkin24787 ай бұрын
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
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
I love it there and am really looking forward going back. I hope we can connect!
@leonidgutkin24787 ай бұрын
@NDVirgilio Done, bro! Got your current info from Sasha. Will mail you all the details. C U soon then. Hugzzz
@RayofLightFilms7 ай бұрын
This is some great content. Love the commentary, keep it up!
@Imperialmusicfan6 ай бұрын
Very cool! Jeff also works as a tech for Richie Kotzen, right?
@TheCOZ7 ай бұрын
That Cincinnati venue is an odd looking joint! Looks like quite the variety of venues across the board on this tour actually.
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
We are getting all kinds but that’s the way it goes. We rock no matter what 🤘
@darietto757 ай бұрын
AMazing VId as always Nick!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Guitarbuddy007 ай бұрын
Love these vlogs! Please keep it up
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@michaelbahr79577 ай бұрын
Still hoping a Phoenix date gets added into one of those few gap days between Cali and Colorado in May
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Not sure about that but we can both hope. Cheers!
@awesometownmatt93497 ай бұрын
Are the crowds a bunch of robots? Good lord
@woody42697 ай бұрын
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😂
@nickzom7 ай бұрын
I was at the show at Jergels. was a great show!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming to the show!
@nickzom7 ай бұрын
@@NDVirgilio absolutely , I had to. couldn't miss it
@jppavon95047 ай бұрын
Looks like fun!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
It is!
@badjhoemaestro7 ай бұрын
Mr. Tears For Big 💜🤟❤️👍🤘💋
@TheCOZ7 ай бұрын
Big Train
@jasonlapasinskas53026 ай бұрын
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?
@MrMichaelbsmith64206 ай бұрын
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
@kevinelwardt39904 ай бұрын
Was there ever a part two? ❤
@NachoDeepPurple7 ай бұрын
Te esperamos en Argentina!!
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Yay! See you soon!
@robbyramone69207 ай бұрын
Never knew this band was still around haha
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Alive and Kickin!
@cyface7 ай бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@danielspangler83587 ай бұрын
🤘
@NDVirgilio7 ай бұрын
🤘
@thomedmonds79107 ай бұрын
Those toms lose presence tuned low in theaters.
@markazinker32127 ай бұрын
she was mad i bought all the gear , the gear was definitely more important than she was HA!!