"Use Me" - The Dave Weckl STL Groove Contingent

[@BarbecueFitness]

Ive watched this like 100 times and im back again! Anyone else back?

[@ALBarlos]

Back again…, just can’t stay away

[@kylemanni2530]

No, but I will be

[@servant1999]

I’m back

[@kl3nsus827]

Hey there !

[@isaacleedrums]

I always come back lol

[@enricovarraflythegroove]

Dave Weckl like a great French wine…. Better and better with the years passing ❤

[@jimbarcelona1078]

You got that right. He gets better and better.

[@Frugalisme]

Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham and Denis Chambers ( But Dave and Steve my number 1 forever ❤❤❤❤)

[@musopaul5407]

The Chateau Lafite '82 of drummers!

[@misulugattotordo]

Can Say noooo from Italy ? 😁i prefer Italian wine 😁 However, great artisti!

[@andreash.4902]

@@Frugalisme All 4 heroes !

[@verifiedtoxicangel2411]

That bassist has groove for breakfast , lunch and dinner and breathes groove while we poor mortals have to settle for food and air.

[@runnerandgunner7954]

Well stated, sir! Bravo!!

[@rbrownbill]

We came for the drummer, but stayed for the bassist. Fuck yeah! As a drummer who transitioned to playing bass, this vid hits the sweet spot.

[@boogiebass69]

Big John is a KILLER bassist, got groove n soul for freakin' daze!

[@lashashapira3406]

this bassline is awesome

[@rvq9]

Loved the bassist but I feel Dave’s and his style doesn’t quite match. They obviously nailed it but during Dave’s solo I feel the difference in their styles was apparent, IMO

[@dodo13500]

THAT SNARE THO!!!!😮 Man I sit here with tears watching how smooth, yet complex Dave is. What talent!

[@Drumn4Him1]

AGREED!! The emotions were in overload listening to this!!!!!!!

[@ssandman1100]

I believe he has Two Strainers♫[

[@j.franknash8989]

Yep!!!

[@drumguyben7509]

His 13” Yamaha Signature model?

[@rogerringold616]

Another one not as known is Carlos Mendoza....surgical like Dave.

[@YaoEspirito]

The one who shines here is the bass. Perfect.

[@YaoEspirito]

So tasty; and that tone!

[@creigh68]

Man oh man, the way Dave constructs solos, so incredibly musical.

[@ShaneShane-w5n]

You got that right my friend!

[@999NINE99]

The progression of Dave's playing never ceases to amaze and elevate.

[@rogerringold616]

He is utility head hunter......crazy talent /ability.

[@rogerringold616]

Very smooth and yet lethal solo out.

[@ОлегКолеснеченко]

Да конечно. Он великолепен.

[@markfeather8145]

Weckl is truly one of the all time greatest. So relaxed, so smooth. He's as close to perfect as you can get!

[@burning4buddy639]

His time is beyond this Earth, and some far distant Galaxy is still wondering where the Universe's perfect drummer went.

[@burning4buddy639]

Last two minutes were just a gift to the rest of us who either just quit, or practice much more diligently so we can "try" to play Dave.

[@darranschnepf8076]

He invented perfection sir 💯

[@meohearn]

We have concurrence.

[@billpratt7338]

One of the greatest drummers of our time. Such groove and precision.

[@erikdodos36]

Dave is an artist and his drum sticks are his brushes. He’s not even thinking about his limbs, he’s playing on pure feeling. Such an ease and effortlessness here.

[@xXxPAYCHECKOxXx]

amen

[@jamessholtz6016]

Yes indeed. The man has a gift.

[@rajeevsharma3873]

Couldn't agree more ! So damn smooth with no overt showmanship.....Add to that the sound and tuning of his kit. Just transcendental.....!!!

[@bourgkul]

Weckl is best of the best!

[@colintavui7149]

Agreed

[@_marlon]

He always has the best sounding kits! Easily my favorite drummer. His pocket and feel is so incredible. Dude blows my mind every time. Big props to that bass player too for holding that pocket down!

[@BillyJSmith-on6he]

Do you know the Bass Player's name? I can't find it anywhere

[@Yngsatchvai]

I went to a Chick Corea video to watch Frank Gambale cause I'm into guitarists and Dave was playing. This MF single handedly turned me into a fan of percussion and I can't get enough of this man. Damnit I may have chosen th e wrong instrument 😂

[@a.s.4914]

​@@Yngsatchvai I've been drumming over thirty years and when trying to play Weckl tunes I often think I've chose the wrong instrument. 😉

[@curtishinkle7885]

Fluid...

[@aesek]

@@BillyJSmith-on6he John King is on bass.

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

I never get bored watching Dave solo and play

[@tonybenjamin9803]

What a GREAT right hand 16th notes groove on hi-hats. He doesn’t miss a stroke. Not so easy to play this with that speed. It is around 90 with a timer. He is so relaxed. Playing this groove is like drinking water for him. He is the best👌👌👌👌

[@paulboisvert3215]

This is so off the damn hook. Absolute monsters. Dave is so fluid and musical. His dynamics are off the charts. His time is spot on. What more could you ask for?

[@coiLz0r911]

Just unreal. Such freedom, such groove.

[@randywiedmer4656]

So nice to see that even Dave Weckl plays rooms where the game is on in the background. Also he’s on another level

[@TeddyMcCready]

OMG ! I didn't even realize that when we were playing...lol

[@marianarlt]

I admire how this man tends to not only do fantastic tight solos effortlessly but also keeps grooving while doing so. Not getting carried away too much and keeping the song alive, awesome, love him.

[@philippediot88]

❤

[@Stumbler2001]

Weckl never does anything on a drumkit just to show off what tricks he can do. Everything, including soloing, that he does is in service to the song. One of the best out there.

[@hahabass]

Grooooooooove, for days!!

[@larellayer655]

And that bass player Dave set you out. Yall are incredible.💯🥁🎸💯 NO DOUBT

[@burning4buddy639]

Dave's supernatural command of time and coupling it with something akin to silky stylistic phrasings that are incomprehensible to mere mortal drummers is astonishing. Sometimes all you can do is say "Wow".

[@coloradofotomatt]

Just what I came here to say! That finish...another wow...what a great influence of phrasing and timing and open spaces.

[@elephantfootrisers]

My late friend and drummer, Tom Parisi, used to live in an apartment next door to Dave in New Rochelle NY. We used to listen to Dave practice through the walls ;-). He was amazing then but not yet famous. Not long after that I got a chance to jam with Dave at the Crazy Horse Cafe in New Rochelle. Not long after that he was playing with Chick Corea. The rest is history. Congrats on a remarkable career.

[@alessandrorossini8704]

This man is on top of the drumming world since the 80's, always fresh, always improvin'... always such a pleasure listenin' to that magical touch. 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@rollinpetrisie3131]

Dave is top 5 best word drummer

[@VK4VO]

Damn, just love where Dave goes,,,,, into the abyss for many but he ALWAYS makes its back with that perfect landing. Awesome track played by all.

[@1987lildrummer]

I agree, he can play with time freely, a level many drummers should strive to achieve 💪

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

This is the context where you can appreciate great players like Mr. Weckl. No amount of chops in the world can demonstrate how good you are if can't interact smoothly with other musicians. Hats off to all musicians on the video. Keep music live!

[@RedeyePerc]

It’s never a bad time for a Dave solo. 😮

[@EmptyKingdoms]

The sheer consistency of that drumming. Holding the band together when needed, soloing when needed. Simply a lesson.

[@gballmaier]

Dave gives off a persona that he'd be a master of any career choice he would have made. He's truly a gifted but serious artist. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us!!!

[@Bradwick1]

A whole new level of deep pocket on classic grooves. Simply stellar!

[@ja2jadwa]

Always amazing groove, dynamics, sound! This is just Dave Weckl.

[@climkeiren8407]

You won't get better than that, so precise, such timing. Dave is the best there is.

[@davidporshia5081]

Dave Weckl and band…..simply phenomenal!!!👍👍🥁

[@НиколайМаскалан-н2д]

Раз сто прослушал и ещё хочется. Какой же это адский труд!

[@panziniman]

I must say, it looks like Dave is having a blast , just groovin’ , he looks genuinely happy …..great to witness

[@demusicworld]

The smiles between Dave and John .... POCKET SMILES man....

[@gregorymyers2065]

Been following Dave since I started playing in 1980. He NEVER ceases to amaze me. Clean, articulate, precise, musical and GROOVE.

[@theLukedishwasher]

This is lyrical drumming, natural, flowing, structured, creative, meaningful. Oh, and extremely watchable! Love it!

[@OneLuvDrums]

It’s sooo amazing to hear Dave play covers of regular music ….. that was unreal

[@russellcarter1872]

These guys are all off the hook! Incredible musicians! Love the song as well

[@beardedcatman]

Came here for Dave, fell in love with John's playing!

[@rickrolli7091]

You guys are soo-o-o-o tight. Amazing. John king ~ How funky and sexy is that bass tone. It just throws me for a loop.

[@permpress]

Outtake?!!!! Holy moly!😮👍

[@let2582]

Awesome!!! precision and elegance in the groove & solo. The Best 👍

[@SouthernMaineRemodel]

We are so lucky to live in a time when the recording quality is where it is ever preserving super jambs like this where all members just smoke from start to finish of course Dave's performance is just riveting and continues to evolve ...how lucky we all are to enjoy this stuff so easily now!!!

[@WimTavernier]

The Groove Masters themselves. The rhythm section of Mr. Weckl and Mr. King together is awesome!

[@jestrickland1]

Just woke up and caught this vid!! My day couldn’t have started out more perfectly as this groove and overall performance with the sublime solo as me smiling and my head bobbin’!!! LUV IT!!! 🔥❤️👏👏🙌

[@drummerboy38305]

Dave Is The Man! I would Love to wake up One day, able to play like this.

[@williamfotiou7577]

Well, off to the kit, inspired by Dave Weckl......again!!! 🥁😆 that was fantastic!

[@aqualunga9467]

Thanks, Dave. You were and still are №1 for me.

[@JamieBowden-m1g]

Superb performance hats off to you ❤

[@writetovagelis1975]

if a groove machine actually existed ..that would be Dave Weckl. So relaxed yet on top of things

[@frankc1046]

Excellent drumming, great style. Over all great band.

[@isaacleedrums]

Congratulations on 1.6m views Mr. Weckl!! 👏

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Great stuff Dave!!......Congrats on your local area "STL Groove Contingent Band"!.....Thanks!

[@lucamariadona5662]

I'm glad you are coming up guys, you deserve it! The whole world need this genuine funky rock shit

[@iancroft7863]

Ooh, taste, touch and groove. Really enjoyed this

[@reinventees]

Dave is an absolute master on the drums, I have been watching and learning from him for 40 years now! Since I was 15 years old. A great performance by all of the other immensely talented musicians too. Bravo 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😎

[@jasonbone7033]

Great Band! I could watch and listen to J. King all day.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

At 1:35 Dave smiled! He is the glue that keeps the band in pocket and he knows it 😊

[@appleZac]

I keep coming back to this video. so. much here. Love this

[@edwinbradley2151]

PLEASE POST MORE...this clip quickly became the best part of my day!!!

[@SonorDesignerDrummer]

The entire band is excellent. That bass player would be great to work with, what a musician. Now about Dave, he's a monster. So relaxed, smooth, tasteful, and yet powerful. I love the doubles he plays around the set with double bass drum hits (one pedal) interspersed. Fantastic.

[@TeddyMcCready]

Thank you Craig. It's such gas working with him. I'm still pithing myself

[@jean-lucemanuele7095]

I love it when he uses his groove, accents and dynamics rather than speed. It would be great for Dave to play a jazzette to show his infinite talent and pocket on a Soul album, including, of course Use Me. I would spend many, many nights in this place listening and cheering for this band....

[@aleethelfa9880]

Dave Weckl drumming is puts a smile on your face..great chops on dat song.

[@genecat]

The Groove Contingent taking musical satisfaction to a new level.

[@rehabmd]

what a great interpretation of this classic song

[@radeksikldrumming3970]

Aaaah... :) TASTY.. Always enjoying and learning something watching your and your colleague's work.. 🙏🤟

[@danielrevecoh.200]

Excelent work!!! Nice Groove guys.

[@jantorsteinklaussen6158]

DAVE!!!! What a band. What a groove. Love it, want to hear and see more 😍

[@meazly510]

I've been a fan since I was 16yrs old... I'm 47 today and still find Dave W. phenomenal...

[@sonicart1808]

Smokin! This was pure class....pro musicians in the pocket all the way, and the audio recording on this is first class too....thanks for posting!

[@MrTommyg4]

Dave is smooth as it gets .

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Perfect groove, perfect playing! 🥃

[@jppeterssr.3392]

Ridiculously talented ❤ Bassist is 🔥🔥🔥

[@stevendunton5520]

That is some of the most tasteful drumming you will ever hear!! No wonder he’s one of my favorite drummers!

[@dagostinoification]

Dave pense la batterie comme n'importe quel autre instrument de musique ...Toujours progresser , Il donne à la batterie , lui et quelques autres batteurs les lettres de noblesse à la batterie , tellement son jeu est précis ,fluide ,et maîtrisé ... Un maître incontestable et incontesté , de plus pour l'avoir rencontré en France , il est très modeste et simple humainement . superbe concert ici ! Merci cher Dave ! Mes amitiés de France !(un ami d'André Ceccarelli , batteur -compositeur et professeur )

[@coreybondurant]

Beautiful! Groovy as hell and that bassist! 😊

[@lucasbiagini7354]

Dave Weckl é um baterista fenomenal, seu estilo de tocar bateria é muito moderno e avançado uma inspiração para todos do nosso tempo!

[@jeremiasaminosse5380]

Bela descrição 👌🏾

[@davidprice2241]

Love this! Tons of talent on that stage. I learn something new every time I watch Dave Weckl.

[@noren3117]

Thank you Dave !!..💯👍🇲🇫

[@JürgenGrafenhofer]

thank you Mr. Weckl and everybody in this band, for helping me to make life happy

[@manuelgilioli]

Weckl is one of the best ever for his past for his longevity and for his future. Weckl is unique a king

[@KevinMetcalfthotbulb]

Pure genius.

[@JanHoving]

Dave is just incredible

[@MrDrummerguy33]

Great to see Weckl lay back on a solid groove like this

[@mattgassel1288]

This was a fantastic show! This group is a ton of fun to watch. Dave's always amazing but the group has some terrific players and together they are a treat to watch.

[@JürgenGrafenhofer]

ALL over the years, I´ve learned a lot from Mr. Dave Weckl about Music ... thank YOU !!

[@glmunir]

Skills. A lifetime of well-honed skills and a groove you cold drive a truck through. Dave’s feel and touch along with impeccable time is absolutely some of the finest ever. A master.

[@nicholastruman3955]

Flawless rhythm section!

[@gastoncorti669]

El Swing y toda la musicalidad en su máxima expresión !! Gracias Maestro Dave,maravilloso como siempre !!!

[@magic9167]

Dave never disappoints. He is so inside the pocket and lets the hands flow. He is getting better all the time! I am not sure that is humanly possible.

[@francovolpe5306]

super professionali e bravissimi

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Dave your always in the pocket. Love your playing

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Applause Dave! As a fellow drummer at a much lower level of expertise, thanks for that very enjoyable performance. It was all about the music and very flowing, but the flowing exhibited effortless chops possessed by very few people. As I told you 20 years ago when we met by chance at PASIC, you are one of my very favorite contemporary drummers and I never tire of hearing your performances. Nobody else plays like you and I am very happy to hear how you put your mark on each piece you play. At Pasic you played a version of "What is Hip?" with a very accomplished local band that blew me away. I think you got a standing ovation from the drummers in the ball room. I have also heard you play your original music live and in an effort to point my kids toward great music, my daughter Lauren also heard you play live in Georgetown some years ago. You must be approaching retirement age, but please carry on. Best Wishes, Jeff

[@dleverington]

such an incredible groove!! Wow!

[@dieselmanmike]

That kit sounds gorgeous and his playing so skilful. Gets better and better.👍

[@giorgiozanotti9902]

Absolutely amazing!❤️🎶🎶🎶🥁🥁🥁

[@TheTruthResearchers]

Fab Band! Dave Weckl is so loved through these Funk Fusion decades! Last time I was fortunate to catch him LIVE was many Good Moons ago at The Roadhouse here in NYC. Amazing muusical memory to sit 10 feet away at the Bar and just get flooded with his Sounds!!!!! Much Thanks to Dave & Crew for this vid!

[@HarryBrown-n5g]

Sheer elegance flair awesome grooves guys what a beautiful band loving it from Edinburgh