EFNOTE Presents: A Convo With Legends Tris Imboden (Chicago) & John Paris (Earth, Wind & Fire)

Our Drum Expert / Product Specialist, Michael Bedard hangs out with legends, John Paris (Earth, Wind & Fire / Patti LaBelle) and Tris Imboden (Chicago / Kenny Loggins) on the the EFNOTE 3 and EFNOTE 5 electronic drum sets, as they groove and share stories about the bond they developed over years touring together and more. The chatroom Q&A was LIVE and packed with hundreds of comments!
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1:00 - Intro
1:35 - Chatroom opens
2:17 - EFNOTE 3 & 5 intros (Sorry for not speaking into the mic at first)
4:02 - John and Tris on how they first connected EWF and Chicago in 2002
6:07 - John on Tris sneaking into0 the mix on "September" (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
7:53 - Tris on his bond with John in real life
8:59 - John on loosing his EWF cover band gig for messing up "Shining Star"
11:30 - Tris on getting Stevie Wonder's blessing and realizing his path
13:13 - Chatroom worldwide
13:57 - John and Tris play "IN THE STONE" from EWF
18:44 - Tris and John on the "snap" of EFNOTE drums (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
19:33 - J & T continue testifying on the playability of the kits and "getting lost"
19:50 - Tris displays Cross-stick Glissandos
20:24 - Chatroom questions (John on converting to E-drums)
21:43 - Tris on wear and tear on the road
22:07 - There's something special about being in the room with drummers
22:52 - Chatroom ? with PLAYING EXAMPLE OF CYMBALS
24:02 - Chatroom ? Do the 6 ply birch shells make a difference? (Kick drum head)
24:56 - Chatroom tribute to Tris
25:20 - Advanced Techniques For the Modern Drummer
26:23 - John on touring w/ Patti LaBelle
27:00 - Tris on touring w/ Kenny Loggins and Al Jarreau
29:35 - HILARIOUS John on playing in Patti's band (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
31:45 - Chatroom ? From Pete Sapadin. LAtin chops?
32:22 - Chatroom ? Staying healthy on the road? (Comedy)
36:06 - NAME THAT GROOVE
38:39 - Mike on shaping the drum functionality to your playing
49:24 - Tris and John play "25 OR 6 TO 4" by Chicago
51:54 - Chatroom ? EFNOTE 3 & 5 price point
53:36 - A couple great features
54:42 - Chatroom ? Tuning and Parameters ? (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
56:46 - Tris on EFNOTE's bop kit (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
57:15 - Mike on working with and for Artesia/EFNOTE and their amazing engineers
59:25 - Chatroom ? Is kit great for apartment living?
1:01:25 - Chatroom ? Can I mix with other brands? Compatibility
1:04:23 - Chatroom ? Mike on Audio Outputs
1:10:25 - Chatroom ? Diameters on both kits
1:12:03 - Tris and John play Guaguanco (PLAYING EXAMPLE)
1:16:39 - Checking out