March, 1996
The Outback, Australia

"Sleeping Fire"


Check out the Foreign Press page.

Check out the Tour Schedule page for concert dates.

Check out the MySpace Page for "MySpace" stuff.

Check out Will's page on The DrumNetwork.
Will's Current Release:
Album cover for 'Native Lands'
CD+DVD Album: "Native Lands"
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Amazon.com
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Living Colour's
New Release:
Album cover for 'The Chair In The Doorway'
CD Album: "The Chair in the Doorway"
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or iTunes
Visit the
Official Living Colour
MySpace Page
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July 2010

Corey Glover interviewed by The Breakdown Room

Cory Glover talks about the unifying theme of "The Chair In The Doorway", making the album, selecting songs for concert tours, and being Living Colour's vocalist.
Read the interview


Will in Interview and Wavedrum Print Ad for Korg

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 Will in the Korg Wavedrum print ad
Korg talks to Will about his tour performances and using the Wavedrum.


Page scan of Will in the May 2010 edition of Rhythm magazine
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Will's Drum Lesson in Rhythm Magazine Disc Video

Will gave a lesson on subtleties within the groove drum track.

The video was on the disc included with the May 2010 edition of Rhythm magazine (UK edition).


Video: Will Warms Up On Sleishman Twin Pedals

Will tries out a brand new Sleishman Twin Pedal in the Sydney Opera House, Australia, before his performance with African singer Oumou Sangare (Mali) and Bella Fleck (US banjo virtuoso.)


March 11, 2010

Radio interview with Will on "Speaking Out", from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From the Bronx in New York City to the Sydney Opera House, it's a dream that's now been fulfilled.

Will Calhoun is best known as the drummer of U.S group, Living Colour, and is considered as one of the best in the world.

While in Australia touring with Malian singer Oumou Sangare - Will took time out to talk about his craft, his love of photography and why he travels the world researching the music of other cultures.

Listen to Show (mp3)

Podcast (March 11, 2010 episode):
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Will's Native Lands Videos in Streaming Museum Exhibition

Three music and video works from Will's Native Lands CD+DVD are part of the Streaming Museum's exhibition "New Era: The Middle East", which runs from October 8 to December 8, 2009.

Coverage of Living Colour on tour

Reviews of Living Colour's new album

Will in World of Drumming Photography Book

Sticks 'n' Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming features Will Calhoun and over 500 drummers from the drumming community.

A perfect gift, music lovers will discover the heartbeat of music this holiday season in this 560-page coffee table book illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years.

Fotos By Folletts photographers traveled to 53 cities in four countries and photographed over 500 drummers to be included in the pages of this captivating hardcover book. From the true legends to students and teachers, drum- techs to cartage companies and shop owners, Sticks 'n' Skins features some never-before-seen photos and stories, and preserves the legacy of this unique group of musicians.

Visit www.sticksnskins.com for more information.

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December 18, 2009

Corey Glover interviewed by ExploreMusic

Corey Glover talks about social and political issues in music, and Living Colour's new album
Read the interview


December 12, 2009

"The Chair In The Doorway" is #2 on the Dutch Alternative Top 30 chart!

Check out the placement of Living Colour's new album


December 6, 2009

Living Colour Interviewed on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered"

Vernon Reid and Corey Glover talk about changes over the years for the band and inspiration behind some of the new album's songs.
Read more and listen to the interview


December 1, 2009

Corey Glover interviewed on "House of Hair with Dee Snider" Website

Corey Glover of Living Colour talks about what he and the band have been doing, and about the songs on the new album.
Read the interview


November 2009

Interview with Will from BurnYourEars Webzine

The German Webzine BurnYourEars interviewed Will about Living Colour and its new album, "The Chair In The Doorway."

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October 2009

Living Colour Special and Corey Glover Interview on "This is Not A Test" Podcast

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October 2009

Living Color Album Review in Relix magazine

Living Colour
The Chair in the Doorway
MEGAFORCE

After a decade of inactivity, Living Colour, the groundbreaking all-Black metal-funk, etc. hybrid led by guitarist Vernon Reid and vocalist Corey Glover, returned in 2003 with Collideøscope. That album, like 1993's Stain, retained the ferocity and braininess of the group's early work, but alienated some older fans who saw its adventurism as too much of a departure. Another break followed–filled with rare and live releases–and now comes The Chair in the Doorway. This time, everyone should be happy. From the crackling soul-funk of "Bless Those" to the raging lead-off track "Burned Bridges," the psychedelic surf of "Out of Mind" to the sinister "Method," the quartet corrals its innovative urges into a set of tightly constructed new tunes that go easy on the experiments but don't seek to resurrect the '80s either.

– Jeff Tamarkin


Friday, September 25, 2009

Interview with Will on "Women (and Legends) Who Really Rock! with Carmen Milagro" (Blog Talk Radio)

Click here for the episode page.

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Living Colour in-store appearances
Photo of Will holding two classic Jazz records at the Criminal Records store in Altanta, Georgia.
Living Colour appeared at Criminal Records (Atlanta, GA) and played at the store (YouTube video) on September 14, 2009.

September 18, 2009, 5:00 PM
In-store appearance at Waterloo Records
600-A North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78703
Cost: free

September 15, 2009, 5:30 PM
In-store performance at Park Ave CDs
2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803
Cost: free

September 14, 2009, 6:00 PM
In-store performance at Criminal Records
1154-A Euclid Ave., Atlanta, Georgia 30307


Tuesday, September 16, 2009

Living Colour Tampa, FL tour photos on Chris Bradshaw Photography

Click here to see the photos in the slideshow.


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Living Colour was interviewed on "Out of the Box", WAXQ 104.3FM

Click here for the Q104.3 audio-on-demand page.

"Out of the Box" Podcast: subscribe in iTunes or subscribe with another Podcast program (XML feed.)


Monday, September 14, 2009

Video interview with Will by SPIN magazine / SPIN Earth TV
September 14, 2009

Click here to watch the video.


Friday, September 11, 2009

Living Colour performed two songs live on "Soundcheck", WNYC 93.9FM at 2 p.m.

Click here for more information.


Friday, August 21, 2009
7:00pm to 12:00 midnight

ANNOUNCING THE ON THE MOVE - SOUNDS INSPIRED BY MUMIA ABU JAMAL **RECORD RELEASE PARTY** JOIN BLACK WAXX AND ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS UNITED FOR PEACE

At: The Solidarity Center
55 West 17th Street
Between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York City 10011


To: Celebrate the release of On the Move – Sounds Inspired by Mumia Abu Jamal and to celebrate the voices that have come together to demand through words and song that Mumia Abu Jamal be set free! This 2-disc album is a triumphant tribute to Mumia’s living legacy and the excellence of all of the artists who have contributed to this masterpiece!

Those lending their voices to this powerful collection range from renaissance to world-renowned artists such as Grammy winners Public Enemy, Maya Azucena and Living Colour, Abiodun Oyewole of the world-famous Last Poets, who are internationally credited as the godfathers of rap, Philadelphia born Res whose song “They Say Vision” hit number one on Billboard charts, internationally acclaimed jazz and R&B vocalist Stephanie Rice, Immortal Technique – one of the most well-known unsigned rappers in the world, two-time National Endowment for the Arts winner Fred Ho and two-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner Nana Soul. Other artists on the compilation include Kahlil Khan, Latisha Divine, Hasan Salaam, AKIR, Kobe James, The Hard Wash, SoSoon, Spiritchild, Kafele Bandele, Voice of the Children, Yaw and Melinda Davis. On the Move also features commentary by Larry Holmes, Monica Moorehead, Richard Kossally, Sara Flounders, Michael Kramer, Larry Hales, Brenda Stokely and Johnnie Stevens.

FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES!!! ON THE MOVE AVAILABLE AT SPECIAL PRICE FOR RELEASE PARTY ONLY!!!

Please celebrate this huge accomplishment with us! Admission is Free! To RSVP or for more information call 212-696-8562 or info@blackwaxx.com



August 13, 2009

A story on Will in Associated Content
"Will Calhoun Breaks Down the Learning Process with Living Colour: Living Colour's Drummer Prepares for the Release of the Bands New Disc and Fall Tour"

Click here to read the story.

July 30, 2009

This message was sent to me by my friend Michael Ackerman... I'm posting this message in case anyone is interested in assisting Mr. Stubblefield in any way. Thanks for your support. Will Calhoun

Perhaps my greatest hero as a drummer is Clyde Stubblefield. He played like he was from another planet: no one before him or after him played like he did on those great James Brown sides. I wondered what became of him until a few years ago I heard him name mentioned as the drummer on a radio show on NPR. He's in a bit of ill health. He has had bladder cancer and needs a new kidney -- but he's way down the donor list because of the cancer. He's soliciting donations and donors. If you ask me, every hip hop artist ever should donate something because so many of those records use his beats. Where would hip hop be without Stubblefield? Here's the story from a Madison, Wisconsin newspaper. His email address is contained in the story.



June 19, 2009

Living Colour will release their first new studio album in five years entitled "The Chair In The Doorway", September 15, 2009 on Megaforce Records.

Track Listing:

1. Burned Bridges
2. The Chair
3. DecaDance
4. Young Man
5. Method
6. Behind The Sun
7. Bless Those
8. Hard Times
9. Taught Me
10. Out Of Mind
11. Not Tomorrow




June 15-17, 2009

Will Calhoun is a featured artist for a three-day series of conversations, workshops, and performances exploring the intersection of music and quantum mechanics at Haverford College in Pennsylvania.

Click here for more information and schedule.

June 10, 2009

Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun Masterclass
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance — Live at The Luminaire

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May 15, 2009

Click here for an article reviewing a recent performance of Will and the Charnette Moffet Trio.

April 2009

Check out the video and review from Will's appearance at Adams Drummers Festival 2009.

Watch Will on the Modern Drummer Festival 2008 DVD

This 12 hour, 4-DVD set features Simon Phillips, Gavin Harrison, Will Calhoun, Todd Sucherman, Derek Roddy, Billy Ward, Carmine Appice, Derek Roddy, Dafnis Prieto and many more.

Click here to order.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Click here for a link to a video of Will's 1/5/09 Jazz performance on the Fox Morning show, with Keyboardist Marc Cary, featuring Will's composition "DORITA". Links to several Living Colour videos are also featured on this page.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Click here for links to several videos featuring performance highlights and an interview and kit tour with Will during his performance at the 2008 Modern Drummer Festival (scroll down in the window at the top of the page to get to Will's video links.)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Living Colour headlines "Rock For Barack", a benefit concert in New York City also featuring The Family Stand, Earl Greyhound, Danielia Cotton, and Viva Mayday. 100% of the profits from the concert will go to Moveon.org in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun conceived the event as "a night of music with local musicians whose songs will get people thinking about change. That's what this concert is really about: we want people to use the occasion of Barack Obama's historic candidacy to make a change in their lives that goes beyond election day- taking responsibility for their actions, and thinking in new ways about our country, our politics, our families, and our future."

The concert will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Le Poisson Rouge (formerly The Village Gate) - 158 Bleecker Street, NYC 10012. Doors 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $27.50 and can be purchased online here.

Come out for an inspiring night of great music and to support the cause for positive change.

Satruday, August 30, 2008

Click here for an article entitled "Rocker Calhoun gives sound advice to area drummers" covering Will's recent clinic in Rome, NY.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Photographer Tony Graves is having a groupshow of his photography - featuring Will Calhoun and other musician subjects. Location is 460 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102, and the exhibition is at 5pm.

May 2008 review of Will's Black Holes Performance at PS 122 in New York City

This past weekend marked the debut of Black Holes. Though I wasn't able to attend Thursday's performance I was able to attend Friday's and Sunday's. Each performance included healing vocalizations, poetry, flute, and dance. Will easily moved from electronic to indigenous instrumentation and from rhythmic to melodic sounds. The combination of rhythmic and melodic sounds and video imagery punctuated by various styles of dance and poetry had an indescribable effect. So profound and welcome was the performance effect that I was reluctant to think, speak, or stand up after it concluded. The sentiment was shared by the persons with whom I sat. I likened the effect to being on the brink of spiritual ecstasy without feeling the need or desire to take that final plunge.

Sunday's performance also featured Moroccan performer Hassan Hakmoun and Jeff Smith of The Family Stand. The most extraordinary part of Sunday's performance was during what I will refer to as the hip-hop segment of the performance. The segment was initiated by African stepping. An MLK speech about poverty was then heard as the stepping continued. Will then brought a drum-machine in the audio mix at which point the dance moved from stepping to hip-hop. Poet Louis Reyes Rivera recited a poem about the hip-hop culture. This segment was magical and meaningful and simultaneously evoked goose bumps and tears.

- New York Journalist/Media Co.




A BRIEF TESTIMONIAL TO BUDDY MILES.....By Will Calhoun

Yes, Buddy Miles was a huge influence on my drumming. His groove was heavy and funky. He wrote fantastic classic songs, his voice was directly connected to New Orleans Blues, Church-Gospel, 70's funk/soul. Buddy supported Living Colour -- every show we performed in Chicago, Buddy would appear backstage. He was very proud of Living Colour, and we (Living Colour) are still huge fans of the "Band of Gypsys". There are many examples of great Buddy Miles tracks... I recommend the Buddy Miles Express recordings, however my favorite recording of his is Jimi Hendrix - BAND OF GYPSYS concert live New Years Day 1970 at the Fillmore East in NYC. This entire recording is a Rock and Roll/Blues Classic.

I attended a benefit/auction for Jimi Hendrix in 1992... I actually won a bid on one of Jimi's never used Fender Strat guitars. Buddy attended as well as Jimi Hendrix's Father Al Hendrix. In 1995 I was approached by a Major record label to produce a Buddy Miles recording. The label was uncertain about our collaboration, so we had to record a demo. I wrote a tune called FATHER. I played drums, TM Stevens-Bass, and Buddy on Guitar and Vocals. The track is Fantastic. Many people are not aware that Buddy plays guitar just like Jimi -- it's frightening. The track was never released due to disagreements with Buddy's legal team and the record company. I own the Masters, so I plan to release this track.

In the past 5 years Living Colour was invited to perform on proper Jimi Hendrix tribute tours in America, featuring Billy Cox, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Guy and others. These tours were amazing. Watching these guys play and listening to the stories about Jimi, Woodstock, etc. were priceless.

We are living in fast times, with many distractions. Our memories become short... however we have lost a Giant. A great human being... and Genius Musician. We should never forget!

Thursday, March 20 (late night Wed, March 19), 2008

 Will Calhoun is the Special Guest on "Audio Gumbo" hosted by Charles Blass, on WKCR-FM NYC, 89.9FM and www.WKCR.org.

1-5am early Thursday, March 20th (late night Wednesday, March 19th.)



Thursday, March 20, 2008

 Will Calhoun will appear on WBAI 99.5FM New York radio morning show from 8:30 - 9am discussing his upcoming performances at CACHACA this weekend, as well as few other new topics. You can also listen to the interview via internet by visiting www.WBAI.org.




Jazz Jam Fund Raiser for Pan Africanist Elombe and Nomsa Brath - Press Release


January, 2008

Ethel Calhoun is leading a great dance/fitness class in Brooklyn that is worth checking out!

DANCE VIBRATIONS is a high-energy movement experience that will invite participants to dance to rhythms from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and the Caribbean. Experience the beauty, energy, and power that dance can provide in a one hour class facilitated by professional dance instructor, performing artist, certified Personal Trainer, Ethel Calhoun. Release your mind and body and free your spirit. In this class various dance moves will be taught as well as fitness and strengthening exercises that will assist to create a strong body and improve overall fitness level. Learn dances that will invite your spirit to take flight. Experience an environment that is supportive to all dance and exercise levels.

Get fit in 2008 at The Village @ Gureje

An exciting dance/fitness class is in full swing. Join the fun: wear something loose, bring a towel, water, footwear and bring your spirit ready for release. Don't delay: Have a registration form emailed to you by contacting us at info@Gureje.com. Whew, it is a blast!!!

Class Schedule: 1 hour classes are held in 4 sessions and on Wednesday at 7:00pm and Saturday 10:30am.

Dates:
1st Session - Jan. 9, 12, 16 and 19, 2008

2nd Session - Jan. 23, 26, 31 and Feb. 2, 2008

3rd Session - Feb. 13, 16, 20 and 23, 2008


Fees: $45/session

Drop in: $15.00

Venue: The Village @ Gureje

884-886 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

(Between Underhill & Washington Aves.)

Tel: 718 857 2522 / 718 857 2105

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