Stacey Lamont Sydnor: Links

Mapex Drums: Syd's Drums of Choice!: Confidence is what makes a good drummer a great drummer – confidence in your ability, confidence in your band, confidence in your instrument. For over fifteen years, Mapex has been creating acoustic drum products that give drummers the confidence to be their best. With a Mapex drum set in front of you, you’ll have the confidence to express every degree of your creativity. With Mapex, you’ll own the stage.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned player, Mapex makes a drum set that not only fits your skill level, but fits your budget as well. From the versatile Q Series to the elite Orion Series, Mapex is a drum company that you can start with and grow with for a lifetime.
"The Unit": Site of one of LA's most sought after backing bands, with Co-Musical Director's Lamont Sydnor & Kevin Teasley.
Official Web Site of of Funk Pioneers, Mandrill!: Where else do you need to go to hear Earth Wind and Fire mixed with Santana with a touch of Ohio Players to get a brand of funk that is totally mind blowing! Yes, I am speaking of the great Mandrill, I am proud to say I am a part of this historical and powerful musical entity! See us on tour in a city near you!!!!
Vater Drumsticks: The wood behind Syd's groove!: Now 50 years later, the Vater Family expands on the family tradition by offering the finest drumsticks, timpani, marimba and vibe mallets, brushes, specialty sticks and accessories in the world. Quality, craftsmanship, pride, and hands-on production... started by Jack, perfected by Clarry, and carried into the new millennium by Alan and Ron Vater and a team of dedicated craftsmen. Now, as always... Quality is everything.
Sabian Cymbals: I am a proud endorser of the fastest growing cymbal company, in the WORLD!: Much more than a cymbal manufacturing company, SABIAN is a collection of dedicated and very talented individuals whose only focus is to create the finest cymbals and percussion instruments possible. Our ultimate goal is to help drummers and percussionists express themselves the way they want to be heard. How do we do it? By combining traditional values with modern vision and creative innovation to develop a full range of cymbals and sounds for players of all styles.

The well trained artisans will continue to help more and more musicians express themselves wherever they may be: in the streets, the pubs, the concert halls, the parks—in the towns, villages, countryside, and big cities, listen, and you'll hear the unmistakable, and unparalleled sound of SABIAN.
Mike Corrado: Singer Songwriter and Best Friend!!!: Can military men storm the stage of rock and plant their flag in the spotlight? Singer/songwriter, Mike Corrado puts the question to bed with his pop-rock sound and proven radio success. Mike, who has proudly served his country for years, has both the discipline of a U. S. Marine and the musical chops and vocals to back it up.

Mike Corrado began performing in the bars and clubs along the North Carolina coast while stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with the Marines. Upon completion of his active duty commitment, Mike, along with friend, drummer and fellow Marine Lamont Sydnor turned in their rifles for guitars, drums and life on the road. They began developing a strong grass roots following in the Southeast by performing 200-250 dates a year across the country as headliners and opening act for artists like John Mayer, Edwin McCain, Train, Derek Trucks and many more. The relentless touring and radio play in the southeast, propelled independent CD sales and an ever-increasing fan base.
Noa Dori: One of My Favorite Artist to Tour With, Beautiful and Equally Talented!!: Noa is an acclaimed classical singer, songwriter and actress. Just recently came back from singing the national anthem for the white sox in Chicago, Her angelic voice, with a range of 5 octaves, has always allowed her to use her voice in many ways, whether it be pop, opera or R&B. She has been fortunate enough to sing in different places around the world such as The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, The Metropolitan Opera House in New York and several Italian opera houses. In the past year Noa has decided to explore her voice beyond the classical world and to incorporate a unique sound with the music of today.
The City of Refuge: Church where the world re-known Pastor known as the "Preacher's Preacher; pres!: Bishop Jones founded the The Noel Jones Ministries (formerly known as Jesus Alternative Ministries) to assist in providing answers to situations we face on a daily basis relating to social consciousness, sexuality and religious thought.

Our mission and ministry is to serve as mediators in our families, our church, and community as we are empowered by the word of God and his Holy Spirit.

At the City of Refuge he serves as the Executive Pastor of this over 20,000 member congregation.
Adrian Duke: Singer/Musician/Songwriter, also a favorite to tour with!: Drenched with the sounds of New Orleans, Adrian Duke’s piano is overshadowed only by the raw emotional power of his voice. Although he has found a home as a Blues artist; by blurring the lines between Blues, Funk, R&B, and Jazz, he has found critical acclaim, audience acceptance, and artistic peer recognition.

From the release of his first recording, Never Find Another, four years ago, Duke consistently and effortlessly demonstrates the exceptional musicianship and compositional brilliance that has become his highly regarded musical signature. It is these gifts that have helped cultivate a tremendously loyal following in and beyond the Blues music communities.
James "Saxsmo" Gates: One of the Greatest musicians and people you will ever meet!: If you've ever heard him play live you will agree that James Saxsmo Gates is without a doubt one of the most promising Sax men in the country and you'll know that it's truly just a matter of time before Saxsmo takes his place at the top of the Jazz charts alongside all of the other notable present day reed men.

Saxsmo is a graduate of the venerable Berklee College of Music and a protege of Billy Kilson, Terri Lynn Carrington, and other notable Berklee grads. From Be-Bop, to Straight Ahead, to Swing, to Modern, to Progressive, to Smooth, when it comes to the language of Jazz, James Saxsmo Gates, is one of America's most fluent speakers of the language. A virtual encyclopedia of the genre, embodied all in one special artist.