April 3, 2007 - My Mother Passed Away Today

Today my mother, Judy, passed away at 3 AM. She would have been 90 years old on May 19th.

Mom, I miss you more than you can imagine but I take some comfort in knowing that you are with dad now in a far nicer place. You always have my love and affection.

Your loving son...Art

August 13, 2006 - Attend a Free Tiger Bill Clinic

Guitar Center in Danvers, Massachusetts on Monday, August 13th 2006

Tiger Bill will be demonstrating his Tension Free Drumming Concepts and asnwering all of your questions at the Guitar Center in Danvers, Massachusetts located at 120 Andover St. He will also be using the new Pintech Hotlids for the first time in public so check it out. The clinic will be held from 7:30 until 9:00 PM and there will be some cool door prizes you can win as well. So come out and say Hey!

For directions and further information, call 978-777-1950.

August 1, 2006 - KOSA International Drum Festival and Workshop 2006

$250.00 Scholarships Now Available!

Kosa is a hands-on training environment that takes place at Johnson State College in Vermont over 7 full days from 8/7 through 8/13. During that time, you'll receive hands-on training with some of the world's greatest drummers and you'll have the chance to sit in with a rhythm section for practical applications! This year, Tiger Bill will be teaching his Tension Free Drumming Concepts in two different masterclasses each day on Friday, August 11th and Saturday, August 12th.

If you haven't registered for KOSA yet, you can have a chance to deduct $250.00 from your KOSA tuition. We have two KOSA scholarships left to giveaway to anyone who has yet to register and would like to save $250.00 over the usual fee.

To apply for one of the two remaining scholarships, Click Here and simply say that you want a scholarship to KOSA! But hurry, time is running out and there are only two scholarships left!

Click Here for more Info on KOSA 2006 Drum Festival and Workshop

March 14, 2006 - Register Now for Hands-On Training from Tiger Bill & Art Verdi

Art Verdi & Tiger Bill are holding a 3-Hour Hands-On Masterclass at the New Jersey School of Percussion in West Orange, NJ.

Class Dates:

• Sunday May 7th 2006
• Saturday May 20th 2006

Class size is limited so Register Today!!!

There will be lots to learn, lots of fun, and lots of valuable door prizes. Click the link below for further details and to register today!

Click Here to Register for Art Verdi & Tiger Bill's 3-Hour Hands-On Masterclass

January 1, 2006 - Art Verdi is now Endorsing Pintech Electronic Drums

Visit Art at the Pintech Booth at Winter NAMM 2006

Dates: January 19-22

Location: Anaheim, CA

Click Here to Visit Pintech Drums  

January 1, 2006 - 4th Annual NAMM International Fastest Drummer Competition

Included in this year's event will be technical demonstrations, insight sessions, and
appearances by WFD Champions

• Mike Mangini
• Art Verdi
• Johnny Rabb
• Tim Waterson
• Seth Davis
• Sam LeCompte
• Jotan Afanador
  
  Dates: January 19-22
  Location: Anaheim, California 
  At NAMM’S Exhibit - Booth #4799 - HALL ‘C’

Over $12,000 in Grand Prizes!

Click Here for More Info

October 3, 2005 - Art Verdi lets DrumBum peek into his practice room...

Art Verdi lets DrumBum peek into his practice room as he demonstrates "fast" rudimental soloing and amazing stick control incorporating, among other things, Moeller-like technique and impressive hand to foot singles.

Check out Art Verdi on Drum Bum under the Drum Solos and Practicing section.

September 30, 2005 - World's Fastest Drummer (WFD) Michigan Championship

Dates: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Location: Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan

Drummers from all locations are eligible to compete in this championship.
ALL WFD RULES APPLY.

For details contact, Tom Smith, Director of Instrumental Music
tsmith@mcc.edu or Phone: (810) 232-3491

August 28, 2005 - PRESS RELEASE - Newspaper article about Art Verdi

FASTEST DRUMMER CHAMP DRUMS HIMSELF INTO THE MASS MEDIA

East Hanover, NJ, August 21, 2005 - Who does one of the leading
communication companies, Comcast, call on to represent their High-Speed
Internet Service on a commercial?  World's Fastest Drummer Champ, Art Verdi.

In the last few weeks, Art has been featured in the leading drum magazine,
Modern Drummer, in which he was described as having a "frightening fast"
single stroke roll; contacted by a major radio station to appear; and flown
down to Florida to display his blazing drumming speed on the Comcast
commercial.  Art also has his own segment, "Art's Corner", on the popular
Drum Radio Show at Drumradio.com, where he assists drummers in obtaining
optimal control and speed.

Art has received most of his recent recognition through his major conquest
with the World's Fastest Drummer Organization (the WFD), which was created
by Boo McAfee and Craig Alan;  Art was the first person in history to break
1,100 strokes in 60 seconds.  

Along with other WFD champs, Mike Mangini (Extreme/Steve Vai), Johnny Rabb
(Tanya Tucker/Hank Williams III), Tim Waterson (Fastest Feet Champ) and
Jotan Afanador (Ricky Martin), Art actively assists drummers with their
technique at WFD competitions during winter and summer NAMM.

Albeit Art achieved these honors as a result of his affiliation with the
World's Fastest Drummer organization (The WFD), Art also has a vast
background in jazz with many notable musicians.  Art has performed with Jack
Wilkins (Buddy Rich Band), Shirley Scott (John Coltrane, Bill Cosby), Sal
Salvador (Stan Kenton), Phil Woods (Benny Goodman), Stanley Turrentine (Max
Roach, Ray Charles) and others.

July 18, 2005 - Art Verdi to appear in a Comcast commercial

ATTENTION ART VERDI FANS!!!

Art Verdi will be appearing a Comcast commercial in Miami. It will include the World's Fastest Tap Dancer and World's
Fastest Clapper!!

July 1, 2005 - NAMM Fastest Drummer Competition

Dates: Friday July 22nd & Saturday, July 23rd - 11AM - 5PM
Location: Indianapolis Convention Center at the NAMM Fastest DrummerStage, Booth 50

Johnny Rabb, Mike Mangini, Tim Waterson, Jotan Afanador, and Art Verdi will be on hand to give technique demonstrations.

June 12, 2005 - Drumometer II

The Drumometer II has been released. Check it out here

May 25, 2005 -Tiger Bill & Zoro in Free Clinic/Performance at New Jersey PAS Day of Percussion

Tiger Bill Meligari and Zoro the Drummer will be doing their clinic thing at the upcoming NJ PAS Day of Percussion

Dates: Saturday, June 4th 2005, 1PM - 5 PM
Location: Corrigan Hall at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ

Don't miss the chance to experience these two artists up close and personal. Also appearing will be New York's virtuoso "continental" xylophone player Roman Lankios. Tabla and Taiko drumming demonstrations will also be featured.

The Day of Percussion runs from 1:00 until 5:00 PM and admission is FREE! So come out and say Hey!

For more information, visit the PAS website or Tiger Bill's website.

TigerBill to Appear at Cape Breton International Drum Festival 2005

Learn how to double your speed instantly when Tiger Bill demonstrates his
incredible "Dual Speed" Technique along with clinics and performances by...

Don't miss the ECMA nominated Event of the Year, presented by Bruce and Gloria Jean Aitken.

Dates: April 30th 2005 to May 1st, 2005
Location: Cape Breton Island, Canada

Students and Seniors are only $35.00 for the weekend.
Adults are $35.00 per day or $50.00 for the entire weekend.

Special room rates apply at The Delta Sydney. Go to the International_Drum Festival's website for details or phone Bruce or Gloria Jean Aitken at 1 (902) 727 2337 (Cell 549 4103).

Speed Drumming article on Drumbum

Hello Everybody!! Check out the speed drumming article from Drumbum.com

Also check out Drumlinks.com

March 31, 2005 - Terry Silverlight presents his new CD WILD!!!

Terry Silverlight presents his new CD WILD!! featuring his drumming and original music with stellar performances by

• Will Lee
• Paul Shaffer
• Edgar Winter
• Hiram Bullock
• Lew Soloff
• Chuck Loeb
• David Mann
• Charles Blenzig
• and others...

It is available at Terry's website, CDBaby.com, and can be ordered in most record stores

February 6, 2005 - Congratulations to Mike Mangini!!!

Congratulations to Mike Mangini on becoming the first man to do 1200 single strokes in 60-seconds.

Mike is our new WFD Champ!!!

January 8, 2005 - NAMM International Fastest Drummer Contest

Art will be at the NAMM International Fastest Drummer Contest with...

• Mike Mangini
• Johnny Rabb
• Tim Waterson
• Jotan Afanador
• Seth Davis

Fastest Hands and fastest feet will be held each day.

Dates: January 20 - 23, 2005 Starting 11AM
Location: Anehiem, California - NAMM'S Exhibit Hall E

Click Here for more Info

November 20, 2004 - Jotan Afanador on the Best Damn Sports Show Period with Tom Arnold

Catch World's Fastest Drummer Jotan Afanador on the Best Damn Sports Show Period with Tom Arnold.

Show Date: Wednesday November 24
Showtime: 8 30 PM EST
Channel: Sports Fox Net Channel 5

We all hope Jotan breaks his record of 1200 Strokes per Minute(SpM).  His WFD record is now at 1199 SpM. 

Good Luck on the Show Jotan!!!

November 19, 2004 - Condolences

Condolences to Zoro and Tim Waterson on their mother's passing.  My sympathy and prayers are with them.

September 24, 2004 - 2004 WFD Eastern Division World Finals

WFD and Pearl Drums are excited to announce the coverage of the 2004 WFD Eastern Division World Finals, complete with photos and video at Pearl's website.

We also invite you along with all WFD Friends to participate in our Pearl/WFD thread at http://209.25.203.234/showthread.php?58346

September 22, 2004 - NEW! DrumBeat Festival Video Teaser

Too many drum clinics entertain but fail to teach. That's why we decided to put on a Drum Clinic Day that entertains and educates at the same time!

Check out our new_video clip for just a small sampling of what you can expect to learn when you come to the DrumBeat Festival. Featured performers include...

• Dom Famularo
• Kevin Soffera
• Greg DiCarlo
• Art Verdi
• Jotan Afanador
• Tiger Bill
• Special 'Mystery' Guest Stars

Lots of chances to Win

PLUS: Test your chops on the Drumometer and qualify for the Finals in our upcoming "World's Fastest Drummer" Competition!

Tickets are on sale now!!! Click_the_link to order your tickets and for more info including travel and lodging. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

July 30, 2004 - Congratulations to Jotan Afanador!!!

Jotan Afanador broke Mike Mangini's WFD World's Fastest Drummer record of 1180 single strokes doing 1199 single
strokes in 60 seconds at the NAMM World's Fastest Drummer stage in Nashville at summer NAMM.

June 1, 2004 - NAMM Fastest Drummer Competition

The following drummers will be present at the NAMM World's fastest drummer stage giving lots of technique tips !!!!!

• Mike Mangini
• Art Verdi
• Johnny Rabb
• Jotan Afanador
• Tim Waterson

$12,000 in Grand Prizes

Dates: July 23-25
Location: Nashville Tennesse - Nashville Convention Center

April 8, 2004 - WFD-UK   Grand Opening!!!

Check out the new website at www.extremesportdrumming.com

March 18, 2004 - Undrum Forums Request

I would like to thank you all for visiting Artverdi.com.  I am asking everyone, please do not post anything related to Artverdi.com on Undrum forums.  This request is being made by Art personally.

February 5, 2004 - Congratulations to Mike Mangini!!!

Mike Mangini broke Jotan Afanador's WFD record of 1177 strokes by doing 1180 single strokes in 60 seconds on the NAMM World's Fastest Drummer stage at winter NAMM. Tiger Bill Meligari won the Fastest Hands Competition by doing 1019 single strokes and Mike Duncan won the Fastest Feet Competition by doing 782 single strokes.

January 4, 2004 - NAMM International Fastest Drummer Contest

Art will be at the NAMM International Fastest Drummer contest with...

• Mike Mangini
• Johnny Rabb
• Tim Waterson
• Jotan Afanador.

Dates: January 15-18, 2004

Clips of 2003 Summer NAMM...

Art Verdi demonstrates the Drumometer and his Chops

Art Verdi demonstrates the Metronome and Practice Tips

Want to see more of Art Verdi and Tiger Bill demonstrations at Summer NAMM 2003?

Click Here

November 18, 2003 - TigerBill Drum Clinic on December 9th

The doors open at 7:00 PM.  Anyone interested in winning valuable prizes like a Drumometer, MadPlayer, Pintech electronic drum gear, drum books and DVD's, and more, should Pre-Register for a TigerBill Drum Clinic.

Date: November 18th 2003
Location: The New Jersey School of Percussion, 14 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ

October 19, 2003 - Jason Farmer releases New Trailer

Billed as the ‘Freddy Krueger of Drumming’ the forth coming horror film Jason Farmer-The World’s Fastest Drummer has taken a step forward with the release of his film’s trailer on his website.

Check out cameo's by Art Verdi, Johnny Rabb, Tim Watterson & Jotan Afanador

October 12, 2003 - Rick Watts new internet radio show on Drum Radio

Rick Watts, the host of a weekly internet radio drum show, is played on the http://www.drumradio.com site. Rick interviews all the world's greatest drummers on his 60 minute show.

August 13, 2003 - Mike Mangini broke Art's traditional grip record at Summer NAMM 2003

Mike Mangini broke Art's traditional grip record doing 1126 single strokes to Art's 1116. Great Job Mike!!!

August 8, 2003 - Tiger Bill on Summer NAMM 2003 International Fastest Drummer Competition

Tiger has new videos of Art Verdi along with many others at the Summer NAMM of 2003. Jotan broke his own record resetting it from 1152 to 1165. Eric Okamoto won the fastest hands competition. This site is a must see!!!

July 4, 2003 - NAMM in Nashville the July 18-20

Art Verdi will be at NAMM in Nashville July 18-20 in the NAMM World's Fastest Drummer booth giving technique demonstrations along with...

• Mike Mangini
• Johnny Rabb
• Tim Waterson
• Jotan Afanador

Art will also be giving demonstrations at the Pro Mark booth.

May 8, 2003 - Tiger Bill is coming out with a DVD

Tiger Bill is coming out with a DVD soon explaining his great finger technique.

Visit Tiger Bill's website for up to date information in the drum world and check out Tiger's Forums.

January 7, 2003 - Pro Mark & NAMM International Fastest Drummer contest

Art Verdi will be in the Pro Mark Booth at Namm, January 16-18, 2003. Art will be demonstrating his left hand finger technique.

Art will also be at the NAMM International Fastest Drummer contest, January 19, 2003 with...

• Mike Mangini
• Johnny Rabb
• Tim Waterson
• Jotan Afanador

September 11, 2002 - 1st Anniversary of 9/11

Our hearts go out to The Victims and Heros of 9/11

August 10, 2002 - Congratulations to Jotan Afanador!!!

Jotan became the new Worlds Fastest Drummer with 1123 strokes in 60 seconds at the Randalls Island, New York Warp Tour. He has amazing matched grip speed and consistency. GOOD JOB JOTAN!!!

June 4, 2002 - Boo McAfee Chat & New WFD-Warped Sponsors

Boo McAfee Chat

World Without Borders is hosting a chat with Boo McAfee as part of Pro-Mark's In Session series. I certainly will be there with questions in hand.

Dates: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 PM PST / 10:00 PM EST

WFD-Warped Sponsors

Announcement of new sponsors for the WFD's Warped Summer Tour

• Remo and their Practice Pad
• Promark and their Sticks

The highest speed contender will recieve their autograph on a life time supply of Promark Sticks.

May 18, 2002 - Warped Announce & P.A.S.I.C. 2001 Archive

The Warped Tour begins its' US Tour on June 21, 2002 in Boise, Idaho. Check below to see when it will be near you. I am sending my web-master to Boise for the kickoff and we will post pictures and more news upon his return. I will post my schedule of appearance at the Warped Tour soon.
Warped Dates

P.A.S.I.C.
Art Verdi appeared at the 2001 P.A.S.I.C. for Promark.

March 10, 2002 - Art Verdi & WFD At The Warped Tour 2002

Not only will there be 40 + bands at the Warped Tour, you might even catch a glimpse of Art Verdi at the WFD tent where drum competitions will be held all summer during the tour dates, Hope to see you there.

March 10, 2002 - Art at WFD World Finals Competition

Tim Waterson writes about the Competition.

December 6, 2001 - Art on FOX Television

Look out for ART on FOX Television January 22, 2002. Art will be competing in the WFD competition along with other great drummers like Johnny Rabb.

November 1, 2001 - P.A.S.I.C.

Art will be at PASIC 2001 in Nashville, TN on November 15, 16, and 17th at the ProMark Booth.

August 21, 2001 - Art Verdi breaks WFD single stroke record

With A Drumometer, Art Verdi Did 1116 Strokes In 60 Seconds To Become The WFD Champion on April 23, 2001. Art is the first man to break the 1100 Strokes in 60 Seconds mark.