Gig of the Week: 11/17/25 Two spellcasting drummers are playing in town within the coming days, and you should really go see both

This week's drum-centric newsletter, in which I make the case for why Tyshawn Sorey's phenomenal trio (at the Vanguard this week!) are the best band in jazz, and delve into the genius of @jimwhitedrums.bsky.social, who plays TV Eye on Monday: darkforcesswing.substack.com/p/gig-of-the...

Catching a performance of The Double is like finding a rare coin

Fun fact: four albums on this list, by Dirty Three, Bill Callahan, Myriam Gendron and The Hard Quartet all feature Jim White on drums.
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I could watch Jim White play drums all day

Scott Tuma w/ Jim White on drums opening for Barn Owl at The Hideout in Chicago in 2010 was one of the best live sets of music I've ever seen. Other openers that night were David Daniell and @highaurad.bsky.social
What a damn bill.

I Wanna Be Sedated YouTube video by Release - Topic

I’m thrilled to have played guitar on this very cool version of I Wanna Be Sedated with David J on bass and vocals, Paul Wallfisch (Swans) on piano, and Jim White (Dirty Three) on drums.

youtu.be/hah4KzlDqlw?...

Gig 14 of 2025 #TheHardQuartet at #StLukesGlagow
Malkmus, Kelly, Sweeney & the incomparable Jim White on drums 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Bill Callahan shares live album ‘What a Night!’, recorded during his 2024 ICA Residency Recorded during last year’s 4-night residency at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, Bill Callahan has released ‘What a Night!’, a live digital 12-track album. Accompanied by Jim White on drums, ...

Recorded during last year’s 4-night residency at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, Bill Callahan has released ‘What a Night!’, a live digital 12-track album. Accompanied by Jim White on drums, watch the live video for Cowboy. klofmag.com/2025/07/bill...

Melb tomorrow Syd Thursday the dance to the dawn of the double

Australian Tour The Hard Quartet happening now