Medeski Martin & Wood drummer Billy Martin will play a series of West Coast shows this month. Martin is touring in support of his educational DVD Life on Drums and will be lead free performance workshops with his first drum teacher, Allen Herman. While in California, he will also perform with Wil Blades at San Francisco’s Boom Boom Room.

In addition, Martin is offering private drum lessons this month. Interested parties should contact Martin directly at [email protected].

Here’s a look at Billy Martin’s West Coast shows

January 29, 2-4PM: Emeryville, CA/ Expression Digital Arts College (workshop performance)

January 29,9:45PM: San Francisco, CA/ Boom Boom Room (with Wil Blades)

January 30, 2-4PM: San Francisco, CA/ California Percussion (workshop performance)