Janelle Burdell

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website
http://www.myspace.com/jbdrums1
Pittsburgh Connection
Born and Raised in the Burgh!
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Oh My! Where do I start...? Hahaha! I gotta come back to this ~
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Today...? Well///? Good question.
Back in the day--the Balcony!!!!! Sorely missed ~
About Me:
Played Big Band and straight ahead in the Burgh growing up under Roger Humphries, Joe Harris, Lenny Rogers, Nelson Harrison and the cats. At heart~I'm a Studio Dogg! Drums/Production with Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) working on everything from Planet Drum to Tupac Shakur's last film as well as the Grateful Dead Reunion Tour. Other post production credits include Sound Design Sample Libraries for Kurzweil K2500, Ilio and Atari. well as as MIxing Engineer/Producer. National Tours 2 B'way shows: Disney's Beauty and the Beast (a combined book-yea legit) and Little Shop of Horrors (kit) is where I've been for most of the last 5 years. Back in town, sheddin', launching Rhythm Games and more. Got some good things in the works ~ Get ready! Thanks for the luv ~ It's good to be home. -j
Website:
http://www.janelleburdell.com
Artist or Fan
artist

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  • Christopher Dean Sullivan

    My Susta',...I trust all is well. Where have you been.
    It would be a groove to see you whenever I come home. I know you are still keepin' it happenin'...peace

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Lennis

    Hi there just wanted to stop by and say hello....

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Lennis

    Hey I live in Miami, FL Originally from NYC...Jazz Purist.. but singing all kinds of stuff right now.. Feel like a Jukebox...LOL How are you doing?

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Kevin H

    What's up Janelle!!!! It's been way tooooo long... Are you back in Pittsburgh?

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Sal Richetti

    Hey Janelle-hope you well... see you around

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Vincent Anthony Scruci

    Hi,I don't know if we met,but yeah we probably do know a lot of the same people.Do you ever get to South Fla?The weather is just awesome.You've got a friend to visit now.I'm keeping pretty busy,lot of duo solo stuff,whatever it takes.Maybe we can work together sometime,come down anytime.I'm playing the casino in Pompano,I need a drummer for Sat Mar.29.Apr 4,& Apr 12.give me a call anytime 724-513-7268
    ciao,
    V.....................

    Mar 14, 2008

  • John Hall Jr

    woah sis what is up!!! been too many years to ask, glad to catch ya, ill hit you during the weekend some time when i slow down a bit aight.............

    Mar 15, 2008

  • Tony Janflone Jr

    Hey Girl :-)
    Thanks for writing . We must talk by phone as I'm a terribly slow typist . Talk soon !
    Tony

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Ken Lamison

    you should contact Patti about drumming opportunities with the band
    www.pattispadaro.com
    Ken

    Mar 22, 2008

  • Steve Trettel

    Hi Long time no see. I hear you are buzy. That is good.

    Mar 25, 2008

  • Erin Burkett

    Hey Janelle,
    Thanks for the vote of confidence! We are having much fun with the music...appreciate your giving us an ear and hope to meet you around town. Kindest wishes. Erin

    Mar 25, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Oh, I am so very, very excited to hit with you on Sunday..... is it the weekend yet?

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Jessica Lee

    Hi! Great to reconnect! Let's grab a coffee again, kick back and compare notes . . . upwards and onwards . .

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Richy Muckle

    Hey Janelle,
    How are you? I feel like a common denominator. Hearing alot of good things of you. Keep in touch with me; I'd like to talk.
    Richy Muckle

    Mar 28, 2008

  • Richy Muckle

    Janelle,
    Not sure whether my first comment made it to you. It was nice to hear from you, and I've recently been asked of you too! Hope you are well, and please keep in touch.
    Take Care,
    Richy

    Mar 28, 2008

  • Richy Muckle

    Janelle,
    Did you receive my last two comments? My latest activity does not reflect that my messages made it to you. Please let me know.Thanks & Take Care. Richy

    Mar 28, 2008

  • Olga Watkins

    Great meeting you too Janelle!
    Can't wait to hear some of your stories and jam with you!

    Apr 1, 2008

  • M'liss Drummergirl

    Hey Janelle,
    Glad to reconnect with you here. I have a good friend, David Collier in LA that hooked me up on here. I never knew him when he played drums in Pgh. I met him through the old program director for the X 105.9. She moved to Philly, then I moved to the West Coast.
    Sounds like you have really done well for yourself as a musician. I've played in a lot of bands out here, but nothing that has ever paid the bills. I got the chance to teach at the Rock -n- Roll Camp for Girls for 3 summers. That was a blast ! I got to meet Gayelyn Mckinney. do you know her drumming ? She's awesome and a great person too.
    I work as an Activities Director with Seniors. Old folks are a kick. I have a drum circle each week, which they enjoy a lot. I also still shoot photos and sell a line of photo greeting cards at some shops at the Oregon Coast and coffee houses in Portland. I truly love it out here.
    Thanks for getting in touch.
    Paradiddly, M'liss

    Apr 2, 2008

  • Dave Yoho

    Hello Janelle, Thanks for connecting. I would very much like to meet you some day. I see that you grew up under some impressive players in Pittsburgh. I'm having a real blast playing with Nelson & the Blues Orphans and look forward to each show with that great crew. take care Janelle, Dave Yoho

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Yo Janelle! I had a blast playing with you and hanging out this weekend. You are always smiling when you are in your zone. I love your presence as a drummer. Best of all, we get to do it all over again next weekend... hurray!!!

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Jacob Spears

    Hey Janelle,

    It was great to meet you and amazing to see you play. Hope to see you at AVA sometime soon!

    Apr 10, 2008

  • Mark Weakland

    Hey now, Janelle,
    Took me awhile to figure this all out! The PS Band gig was cool and it was great to meet yah. I loved your NRG. I'm sure our paths will cross again. Until then, peace-

    Apr 14, 2008

  • Bill Coffee

    Hey Janelle,
    Thanks for the invite! Hope to see you play someday!

    Take care!

    Bill

    Apr 28, 2008

  • CWR (Fan of Culture)

    Evening Mrs B, I got a email saying your replied to one of my forums. I got the message but no reply. If you dont mind and you didn't lose the feel for it could your re-post your reply. I believe it was under the forum "is it still about the Jazz"?
    Peace

    CWR

    May 13, 2008

  • Devorah Segall

    Hi Janelle
    your site is wonderful...you sound great
    thanks for adding your thoughts to the discussion re: Bobby Negri and what Sandy Staley said - I was quoting her from the blog I started asking the question What happened to the Pgh Jazz clubs?
    I'd like to paste your comments from today there as well.
    Please feel free to add your thoughts and great energy to this
    blog..maybe it can help raise up some sparks.
    I hope so b'H"
    The blog is located on my page.
    keep playing your heart - we all need the music.
    blessings
    Devorah

    May 25, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Hey you crazy chick!! What up? We need to hang. I need to get out and see you before I have double duty on diapers. Are you having a great summer? My tendonitis is finally back to normal and I am getting my lazy ass out to play.

    Jul 16, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Mickey Hart Band is @ The Palace in Greensburg this weekend. We were wondering if you were hitting it?

    Jul 16, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Are you back in town now? I was thinking about you last weekend when did a PSB hit. Would love to see you... hit my digits... (412) 956 6027. Luvs ya. -J

    Aug 12, 2008

  • Janelle Burdell

    Hit my digits! Ha! You are too hip ~ soon, -j

    Aug 12, 2008

  • CWR (Fan of Culture)

    Whaz up Drummer? I'm just sitting here listening to your music. Did some trimming on my plant and got all ripped up. You said you'd get back at me later so is this late-r enough?

    I'm getting ready to start my winter painting studies and wanted to touch base with everyone before the change comes. Yeah I go from a normal pot head to a werd-o , its the painting I get so indept into it- it fucks with my head. So the next time we talk I may be ranting about the poor or what is in hot dogs...who knows...Anywy just thought I'd drop a few lines

    Puff Puff-----Puff

    Pass

    CWR

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Janelle Burdell

    Thanks for reaching out. Glad you are well. I am in the 'zone' you are about to enter--Be well.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Miss Freddye

    Hey Janelle! Your site is great! I hope to hear you soon!

    Sep 23, 2008

  • Amanda Sedgwick

    Hey Janelle, thank you for reaching back!
    Yes we have to play someday soon, you sound great. I guess you played a lot at Churchill Grounds then?
    Take care and keep swinging,
    Amanda

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Murray Middleman

    Hi Janell ,
    I send my wishes from Los Angeles .I am from Philly , but I've been in L.A. since 1982
    see my website at www.murraymiddleman.com
    Thanks ,Murray

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Murray Middleman

    Hi Janelle , Murray Middleman , Los Angeles ,

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Murray Middleman

    Hi Janelle ,'
    your site looks and sounds great , Murray

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Ed Skirtich

    Hi Janelle,

    Thanks for that uplifting message.

    You also light up the jazz world with your beautiful smile and and swingin' style of drumming!

    Thanks for all that you do as a jazz educator and jazz performer!

    Musically,
    Ed Skirtich
    Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
    ejskirtich@comcast.net

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Ed Skirtich

    Hi Janelle,
    Thanks for that uplifting message.

    I really dig the way you play too.

    Keep up the godd work that you do as a music educator amd music performer.

    Musically,
    Ed Skirtich
    Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
    ejskirtich@comcast.net
    (412) 422-4149 (H)
    (412) 841-8046 (C)

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Miss Freddye

    Janelle! It was good to hear from you! I know, our schedules have been busy! I hope to see you soon!!!!!!

    Nov 11, 2008

  • Lisa Menosky

    Hi Janelle,

    I'm sure I will see you out and about soon. CJ's perhaps? I'd also love to hear you play so please let me know when and where you'll be playing. I was planning on going to CJ's tomorrow but I might have to back it up until next week. Stay in touch. Lisa

    Nov 12, 2008

  • Miss Freddye

    I have to come out to see you over the holidays! We will be slowing down over the next two months.

    See you soon!!!!

    Dec 3, 2008

  • Sydney Ellis

    Greetings Janelle,

    Thanks for the invite.
    Sydney

    Dec 7, 2008

  • Thomas Wendt

    Hey Janelle,

    I trust you're well. Hope to see you sometime soon.

    Keep Swingin'

    TW

    Dec 16, 2008

  • Kevin McManus

    That sounds great! Let me know when you're free.

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Ahveekhy

    Janelle Thanks for the add. Hey great page great music. Were you at Tony's jam session last night at April's? If you missed or were there go to my page and check out some of the songs from the session starting with song 6

    Jan 4, 2009

  • Mick Karolac

    Hot pic on your page Janelle!!!! You go!!!

    Jan 7, 2009

  • Mick Karolac

    Janelle said: "Can u feel it? This is the year it really starts opening up!"

    Yes yes, and I thought it was me, OMG, yes - thank you!!!
    Big hugs!

    Jan 8, 2009

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Hey Janelle... wow! I miss you -- it's been a while. I feel like I've disappeared off the face of the earth lately. Kids are all great here! I'd love to catch up by email or phone just to say hey. -J

    Mar 28, 2009

  • Jack Cenna

    Janelle, Thanks for your message, It's always a pleasure to hear from a fellow Pgh.musician. Janelle, I'm suprised you remember me from The Holiday House, I hardly remember those days myself. Listen , your site on this network is teriffic and you sound great on the tracks ! Glad to hear your playing the "Sinatra" tribute show, please send my warmest regards to Jeff Mangone and everyone else I might know on that gig. Sincerely, Jack Cenna

    Apr 9, 2009

  • tim max

    HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jun 24, 2009