Jeff Burrows

Infobox musical artist
Name = Jeff Burrows


Img_capt = Jeff Burrows at Phoenician Club, Sydney, 1994
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Jeffrey John Burrows
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Born = birth date and age|1968|8|19
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Origin = Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Instrument = drums, percussion, Djembe, Goblet drums, Tabla
Genre = Rock, Hard rock, World Music, Blues, Gothic, Pop, Soundtrack, Post-punk
Occupation = Musician, songwriter, radio personality
Years_active = 1990—present
Label = EMI Music Canada
Associated_acts = The Art Decay Big Dirty Band The Tea Party
URL = [http://theartdecay.com The Art Decay] [http://teaparty.com The Tea Party]
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Notable_instruments = DW drums, Sabian cymbals, Signature Pro-Mark 707 drumsticks

Jeffrey John Burrows (born August 19, 1968 in Windsor, Ontario) is the drummer and percussionist for Canadian rock band The Art Decay.

Jeff Burrows begun drumming at eleven years of age and professionally so since 1990 when he joined childhood friends Jeff Martin and Stuart Chatwood in forming The Tea Party. Burrows' style is influenced by jazz drummers including Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Max Roach, as well as rock drummers Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.Jeff Burrows myspace [http://myspace.com/jeffburrows Jeff Burrows myspace] Accessed 12 January 2007]

Childhood

Born into a musical family, Burrows' first musical experiences were on the piano, then at eleven years of age he purchased his first drum kit; an old Motown drummer's set of Ludwig drums before graduating to a set of Ludwig Rockers for his Detroit-based band Vavoom! This kit ultimately morphed into his first for The Tea Party.Jeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] Accessed 13 October 2006]

Professional career

(1990-1996)

Burrows signed a cymbal deal with Sabian in 1994, just after The Tea Party's first major-label album "Splendor Solis" was released. Burrows states that he chose Sabian because "you're getting the same quality as Zildjian but you're getting a company that's more innovative and not in a bad technological way... they still do hand-hammered cymbals."Jeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] Accessed 13 October 2006]

In late 1994, after four years of touring with The Tea Party, Burrows was in desperate need of a new drum kit upon arriving at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, to record "The Edges of Twilight". Enter [http://www.drumdoctors.com Ross Garfield, aka The Drum Doctor] , who rented Burrows one of his kits and subsequently built him a one-of-a-kind set of Gretsch drums.Jeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] Accessed 13 October 2006]

(1997-2005)

With The Tea Party's overseas touring schedule increasing, having a drum kit available became very important. Burrows was solicited by many companies but decided on Drum Workshop, Burrows explains it is because of their "quality and durability" and "that they would supply me with a drum kit to spec in any country that we traveled to, free of charge" and that "there isn't much of a difference between any of the drums when you are endorsed because they're going to give you the high-end line no matter what, so for me it was about choosing a reputable drum company that is going to provide me with what I need.Jeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] Accessed 13 October 2006]

(2006-present)

After The Tea Party disbanded in 2005, Burrows joined Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and other Canadian musicians, as drummer in the one-off project the Big Dirty Band, recording a cover of Sonny Curtis' I Fought the Law for the soundtrack. Finishing promotion of the Trailer Park Boys movie with Big Dirty Band, Burrows joined Windsor-based musician David Cyrenne in his jam band Is there a Band in the House?Is there a Band in the House? [http://www.myspace.com/dcyrenne David Cyrenne myspace page] Accessed 6 January 2008] , playing venues near Windsor, such as the "The Avalon Front". As of January 2007 Burrows was working with Tea Party bandmate Stuart Chatwood as The Art Decay and presenting the midday shift on The Rock, a radio station in Windsor. Burrows continues to record music including with independent band Johnny Hollow, on their album "Beyond the Flame"Johnny Hollow! [http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=41693100&blogID=225469385 Jeff Burrows myspace blog] Accessed 19 July 2007] and, Lebanese rock band The Kordz.The Kordz first day in Studio 070707 [http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=22190027&blogID=285265579 The Kordz myspace blog] Accessed 19 July 2007]

Most recentlyTimefact he has completed an album with friends Mike Turner (OLP), Edwin (IME), and Amir Epstein of Zygote. A Late summerTimefact release in one format or another is expected.Fact|date=May 2008

Equipment

Drums

* Ludwig Drums (1990-1994)

* Gretsch drums (1995-1996)

* DW (1997-present)

** Two kits: A satin oil finish with gold plated hardware and a tobacco burst finish with chrome hardware. 6-ply maple.

** DW Kick: 24x16"
** Toms
*** 12x12" tenor
*** 14x14" and 18x16" floor toms
** Snares
*** DW 13x5"
*** Antique Ludwigs
*** Wood snares
*** Metal snares
** Hardware: All hardware is DW except kick pedal and hi-hat stand which are Yamaha

Cymbals

* Sabian
** Hi Hats: 13" AAX
** Splash: 10", 12" AAX Metal
** Crash: Various AAXplosion
** Ride: 20" AA El Sabors

Skins

* Remo Drumheads
** Snares: Coated Emperor
** Kick: Pinstripe
** Tom Toms: Clear Emperor

Sticks

* Signature Pro-Mark 707 drumsticks (Japan Oak) with stick wrapJeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] Accessed 13 October 2006] Jeff Burrows' drums [http://teapartysite.com/archive/instruments/drums.html Australian Tea Party site] Accessed 2 December 2005]

Philanthropy

The White Ribbon Campaign

Burrows' first major charitable exercise was with The Tea Party. The band donated all proceeds from the sale of the 1998 CD single "Release", to The White Ribbon Campaign; an organisation of men working to end men's violence against women.transmission - release + 3 - Canada [http://teaparty.wild-one.com/tx_release.html The Tea Party a visual discography] Accessed 14 October 2006] Burrows, together with The Tea Party participated in the annual White Ribbon Concert, organised by Jeff Martin, from 1998 to 2004.The White Ribbon Campaign events [https://secure.thindata.com/whiteribbonnxne/ The White Ribbon Campaign] Accessed 14 October 2006] Burrows has also participated in The White Ribbon Campaign's Ivory DadWalk.4th Annual Ivory DadWalk a National Success! [http://www.whiteribbon.ca/articleevents/default.asp?aID=893 The White Ribbon Campaign] Accessed 14 October 2006]

Transition to Betterness

Burrows has raised awareness and funds for [http://www.t2b.ca Transition to Betterness] , a charity based in Windsor, Ontario, which aims to provide a comfortable and compassionate hospital setting to cancer patients and their families within the Windsor and Essex County community.About T2B [http://members.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=t2b_banditems eBay View About Me for t2b_banditems] Accessed 14 October 2006] As of January 2007 Burrows' concerts, events and eBay Canada auctions had raised over $150,000 for Transition to Betterness.Jeff Burrows myspace [http://myspace.com/jeffburrows Jeff Burrows myspace] Accessed 12 January 2007] May 2007 saw Burrows complete a 24 hour drum marathon at the Chubby Pickle in Windsor.

Motorcycle Ride for Dad

In 2006, Burrows participated in the Windsor, Ontario leg of [http://www.motorcycleridefordad.org/ Motorcycle Ride for Dad] , raising funds for prostate cancer research and education.Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad 2006 [http://www.windsor.motorcycleridefordad.org/ Motorcycle Ride For Dad] Accessed 14 October 2006]

Burrows utilises social networking website Facebook to promote his charity events, emphasising in particular the work of Transition to Betterness.

Discography

The Tea Party

*"The Tea Party" (1991)
*"Capitol Records demo" (1992)
*"Splendor Solis" (1993)
*"The Edges of Twilight" (1995)
*"Alhambra" (1996) (Enhanced CD)
*"Transmission" (1997)
*"Triptych" (1999)
*"Live at the Enmore Theatre" (1999)
*"" (2000) (compilation)
*"The Interzone Mantras" (2001)
*"Seven Circles" (2004)

Big Dirty Band

* (2006) (soundtrack)

Videogame soundtracks

* Road Rash 3D (1998/EA)
* NHL 2002 (2002/EA)
* (2004/Ubisoft)

Career highlights

* Albums released: 8 on EMI Music Canada, 1 on Eternal Discs
* Albums sold: 1.6 million records sold with The Tea Party
* Largest crowd (multi-band bill support): 490,000 people - SARS relief concert, Toronto, Ontario
* Largest crowd (multi-band bill headline): 42,000 people - Edgefest, Park Place, Ontario
* Largest crowd (Tea Party solo show headline): 5,800 people - [http://www.playbillvenues.com Hordern Pavilion] , Sydney, Australia
* Touring: worldwide touring included Canada 21 times, Australia 12 times, Europe 9 times, USA 8 times
* Notable Support slots and tours: Page and Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Nine Inch Nails, New Order, Ramones, Lou Reed, Metallica, Soundgarden, Big Day Out, Edgefest, M-One Festival, Alternative Nation, SARS relief concert
* Videos: 21 videos as The Tea Party, 1 video as Big Dirty Band
* Awards (band): 6 MuchMusic Video Awards
* Nominations (band): 14 Juno Award nominations, 21 Much Music Award NominationsStuart Chatwood: Career highlights Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Accessed 14 October 2006]

References

External links

* [http://theartdecay.com The Art Decay]
* [http://www.myspace.com/bigdirtyband The Big Dirty Band's myspace page]
* [http://www.teaparty.com The Tea Party]
* [http://myspace.com/jeffburrows Jeff Burrows myspace page]