@@JohnHoffmanDrums I agree with bayarealen. You ARE the one. This was brilliant. The sound, the imagery, the technical drumming, the music choices (you killed me with the Seinfeld). I was blown away. Did you march drumline in highschool or college? I noticed the tenor configuration with the toms. Anyway, best of luck to you man. I know you will take great care and custody of Primus's music. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the new drummer for Primus...John Hoffman of Shreveport, LA!!
@@JohnHoffmanDrums You shined during the Primus covers. For sure best part of video. You should have considered an all Zydeco submission. That would have been different. lol!
I've been around and seen a lot of people auditions for bands. This is the perfect audition for this band. You understood the assignment and you nailed it. My money is on you my man.
I've watched a ton of these auditions and almost all of them lack any sort of creativity or originality. This was refreshing and definitely stands out from the rest! Love your style bro!
I've watched a whole bunch of Primus drummer audition vids, many of which were very good, but this is by far my fav. Your sense of groove matches the band's so well, yet you approached their songs so uniquely! I am rooting for you, sir! If I was a member of Primus, you'd have my vote for sure.
@@JohnHoffmanDrums100%, you killed it here. I've got some friends who gigged with Prince, Billy Strings, Bela Fleck, and more recently Puddles, and they love what you're doing here. Sending good vibes, best of luck!
@@carolynplaysbassHe just has "it" for this gig, doesn't he? I hope I get to do another Q&A with Primus in a couple years and say "you had some amazing drummers audition, but you did the right thing hiring John Hoffman!"
I seen you like 8 years ago at the hillberry festival with dirt foot and I always knew that you were gonna go far your drums resonated with me and influenced me to push myself and not just play on autopilot. You have nothing to be nervous about in your audition they are going to love you man
Hey thank you so much for those kind words. Man, some of those festival nights on the mountain have been pretty epic. But man, I'm so glad to hear that I in any way inspired you to pick up the sticks and improve yourself. That is a wonderful compliment. I hope all is well and be sure to say hello next time we cross paths. Much love🥁
So happy to see this!! Love you with Dirtfoot, and would absolutely love to see you playing along with Les! You can do it all, I really wish you nothing but the best and good luck!
Second comment I’ve left on one of these audition vids: very good audition video, super tight chops, great energy and feel for all of the music including the Primus stuff which sounded great. All the best!
Been watching quite a few of these auditions and liking a hand full, many great players. Man have to say im digging you the most ! Loved the mash-up of different songs and styles at the beginning, really shows your diversity and creativity 👏. Also great job on the Primus songs. I just had fun watching you play and with such laid back ease. Been Primus fan since the beginning, they were a big influence to me as a musician. I do wish you luck 👍👍
Hey thank you so very much. Words like that mean a lot coming from a true OG Primus fan like yourself. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Here hoping the Primus fellas agree with you and let me join their party. Thanks again and Cheers🥁
Great audition. You have a great since of pocket. Love the TV show add ins. I forgot how funky those were. Great job and thanks for sharing. Good luck!!!!
Definitely the best audition I've seen yet!!! Great song selection. Great way to represent yourself. I've been a Primus fan since Mr. Krankle on after midnight on MTV . I'd be nervous as hell knowing that Les is definitely gonna watch this one . My Pic so far. BOOM BABY. Way to feel it brother. And on a sm kit to boot
Hey man. A fair criticism for sure. I make pretty much all short form content reels/shorts etc. My whole process is just set to film and edit this way and pump out videos really fast. But yes, I definitely understand the critique💪 Thanks for the comment🥁
Really good. Best I've seen of these so far. Your style really fits. The only recommendation i would have is like on Wynona's Big Brown Beaver, make sure to really accentuate those snare pops in the instrumental hook areas. Tim was really good with dynamics. Not just within a part, but also from part to part (like notice how quietly and more reserved he plays during the verse of that song versus the rest of it). While you're gonna have your own style of course, a band with such a prominent singer and instrumentalist will want somebody that knows how to get out of the way when necessary and to accentuate the other players when necessary too. Great job man, you've definitely got a shot!
Jeeze, the people coming out of the woodworks for this audition. Among them there are a handful who have amazing power, technique and creative personal styles. But this guy. This guy is the first of them I straight up want to jam with.
I'm a native of Shreveport Louisiana and saw Primus on the Sessanta tour in Dallas this past April. I have tickets for Tulsa in May. I hope you get it, brother!
I've watched a ton of these. IMHO two people stick out. You and Bebetto "The Ninja Drummer". You both have major competition with each other. Good luck to ya.
@@JohnHoffmanDrums Yeah, man, I've probably watched 15 more of these and still feel the same. There are a lot of top-notch drummers putting out audition videos but I try to think of what it would sound like if no drum part was written and Les sent you a tape and said, "Put some drums over this.". Both of you have a style that I think would fit. The songs would still be as good and sound like Primus. I'd actually like to see Les put out something with no drums and tell everyone "Have at it.".
@@JohnHoffmanDrumsforreal!!! I wanna see you playing for them in May in Rogers AR at sessanta 2.0 with APC & Puscifer 🔥 I'm so fckn excited for you man !
Hello John. I watched a few minutes of this & decided to subscribe 2 U. Your playing is excellent. You've gotten alot of comments so, no need to reply.
Incredible work today, John. (The guy who gave you the towel)
@@pusciferdotcom I have no words😳 Thank you for the towel.
Hey John, I’m freaking out for you on this one. That is way cool 👀
Hell yeah!!🔥🤘 MJK blessings, that's top notch cosmic alignment
John you are the Bruce Lee of drums!
Watched about 50 of these auditions. Love em". This is the first comment I've made... and you're IT!
Hey I really appreciate that. It means a lot to hear that type of positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers🥁
Me too, been commenting tho. This guy is fantastic!!
@@JohnHoffmanDrums I agree with bayarealen. You ARE the one. This was brilliant. The sound, the imagery, the technical drumming, the music choices (you killed me with the Seinfeld). I was blown away. Did you march drumline in highschool or college? I noticed the tenor configuration with the toms. Anyway, best of luck to you man. I know you will take great care and custody of Primus's music. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the new drummer for Primus...John Hoffman of Shreveport, LA!!
@@JohnHoffmanDrums You shined during the Primus covers. For sure best part of video. You should have considered an all Zydeco submission. That would have been different. lol!
Festivus fur the rest of us
You deserve to be in, mate! That was absolutely amazing!
Thank you very much. Fingers crossed. I want this thing bad🥁
Best Primus audition video I've seen so far.
So glad you dug it🥁
You are 100% the right person for the job. Break Sticks, my brother!
Thank you, I hope @primus agrees,l😎
Impressive....Most Impressive! This was the "realest" audition yet. Great content.
That means a lot. Thank you🥁
Primus fan here since ‘90. Drummer since ‘87. Les & Ler, this is him. He. Is.
Hey man, thank you. I appreciate the support and the kind words from a true die hard fan of the band. Cheers brother🥁
I've been around and seen a lot of people auditions for bands. This is the perfect audition for this band. You understood the assignment and you nailed it. My money is on you my man.
Thank you so much. I believe I am the one for this, I just hope they see that too. Thanks for the positivity
I've watched a ton of these auditions and almost all of them lack any sort of creativity or originality. This was refreshing and definitely stands out from the rest! Love your style bro!
Thank you very very much. I'm glad my video made an impact. Cheers
Man, this is just fun to watch! Most entertaining audition I've seen. Great work, brother!
Thank you kindly, I'm glad you were digging it.🥁
Vey impressive! Sound great, great audition, super creative… it’s a yes
Thank you thank you thank you
By far the best I’ve seen so far
Thank you, much appreciated🥁
PERFECT. You understood the chaos that is Primus and I bet your composition writing would be something advancing Primus
Thanks for the kind words🥁
this is as convincing an entry as i could imagine, rooting for you man 🤞
I appreciate it more than you know🙌🥁
Definitely excels to the point of extreme. Without a doubt can play old and make new Primus. Very musical drummer. 🤙🏽
Thank you very much for the words🥁
I love everything about this. You definitely have the drumming soul of a Louisianan, if that makes sense. Mad props. 🤘🏼
Much love🥁⚜️
This is also my favorite audition
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you
I've watched a whole bunch of Primus drummer audition vids, many of which were very good, but this is by far my fav. Your sense of groove matches the band's so well, yet you approached their songs so uniquely! I am rooting for you, sir! If I was a member of Primus, you'd have my vote for sure.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. I'm bringing all that positivity into this thing. Much love and thanks again🥁
This is it right here. Love Dirtfoot. Love your chops and I believe that you deserve a strong consideration for this spot.
Thank you, much appreciated🥁
The idea of Primus playing the Sesame Street "Pinball" song has crossed my mind many many times over the last 30 years or so.
What a funky banger it is🔥
Dude, you are it. Hell yeah 🤘🏼
Rock on! Thank man
So much love for the "12" IMHO your audition hits all the spots. I believe in you brother.
Thank you very much. Yeah, Numbers Count hits me in the feels going WAY back
If I played drums instead of bass, this is exactly the kind of submission I would have made. Well done, I hope you get the gig.
Thank you kindly. I appreciate the support💪🥁
@@JohnHoffmanDrums100%, you killed it here. I've got some friends who gigged with Prince, Billy Strings, Bela Fleck, and more recently Puddles, and they love what you're doing here. Sending good vibes, best of luck!
Bass player here too 😅 I'm so digging this - john Hoffman you are ittt
@@carolynplaysbassHe just has "it" for this gig, doesn't he? I hope I get to do another Q&A with Primus in a couple years and say "you had some amazing drummers audition, but you did the right thing hiring John Hoffman!"
I knew you then, also your mom, dad, grandfather and grandmother. Proud of you!
Sick! Great job.
Thanks man🥁
Dude, you are so precise, crisp and solid. Damn, a joy to listen to. Great job. So damn, funky!
Thank you so very much🥁
Dude. So freaking good. You are him!!! Can’t wait to see you playing with Primus at Red Rocks!!!
Thank you so very much, I appreciate the kind comment. Man...I really hope so too. Cheers
You got the job! Watched a lot of these auditions..
Fingers crossed. Thanks for watching and glad you dug it
I really hope you win the audition. Very versatile and creativity for days. More than capable.
Thank you, it means more than you know🙌🥁
I'm rooting for you! That's the creativity and energy needed to be part of Primus. Think you'd be a great addition to the band. Best of luck!
This is very good 👌🏼
Thanks man
so good- super creative and well done. I hope you get it. Good luck!
Thank you very much. I truly hope so too🥁
When i heard you were auditioning it made perfect sense to me. Good luck duder! 🤘
Yo thanks Jeff
The “fearless flyers” jam is really impressive. Primus fan since 91’ here.
Thank you, most amazing! I love how clean, precise, and relaxed your drumming style is. You're the one my guy!!
I really dig your style! Best of luck!
Thank you x2. Cheers
You have my vote. Good luck!!!
I seen you like 8 years ago at the hillberry festival with dirt foot and I always knew that you were gonna go far your drums resonated with me and influenced me to push myself and not just play on autopilot. You have nothing to be nervous about in your audition they are going to love you man
Hey thank you so much for those kind words. Man, some of those festival nights on the mountain have been pretty epic. But man, I'm so glad to hear that I in any way inspired you to pick up the sticks and improve yourself. That is a wonderful compliment. I hope all is well and be sure to say hello next time we cross paths. Much love🥁
Sounded great! Best of luck!
Thank you and thank you🥁
Excellent audition video in my opinion, good luck.
Thank you so much!
Dood! You're a monster! 🔥
Thanks, much love🥁
Louisiana represent!
AAYYYY!!! Yess indeed😎⚜️
So happy to see this!! Love you with Dirtfoot, and would absolutely love to see you playing along with Les! You can do it all, I really wish you nothing but the best and good luck!
🙌🥁😎
Fantastic audition video, very fun to watch!
Thanks very much Aaron, glad you enjoyed it🥁
Absolutely incredible Brother!!! You will win🎉🎉🎉
Thank you very much. I truly hope so. I want this🙌🥁
Very organic and musical playing, love this.
Thanks, much love🥁
Incredible, you really brought something new into those Primus tunes. Absolutely Fabulous your version of "mud" was the coolest ever
Hey, thank you. Very glad you liked it🥁
Fantastic take on a primus audition! You’re fucking GOOOOOOOOOD Bro!
Lol yoyo, thanks man. I appreciate you and glad you dug it🥁
Holy moly. Well done John, you are an absolute beast on drums!
Hey I appreciate it. 🦍🥁
I believe in you dude! No luck needed, you’ve clearly got it!
I appreciate that very much🙌🥁
Second comment I’ve left on one of these audition vids: very good audition video, super tight chops, great energy and feel for all of the music including the Primus stuff which sounded great.
All the best!
Thanks so much. Really appreciate the feedback🥁
So proud of you!!!! I wish I was able to see you rock out more!!! There’s nothing like see you live in action!!!
💪🥁
Your personality shines on the kit. Very cool and inventive. You should be a contender.
Phenomenal dude!!!! Just discovered you because of these primus auditions
Thanks brother. 🥁
@ anytime man
Good stuff my dude! Top pick for sure, hope you get it🤘🏼
I appreciate it. Cheers🥁
Been watching quite a few of these auditions and liking a hand full, many great players. Man have to say im digging you the most ! Loved the mash-up of different songs and styles at the beginning, really shows your diversity and creativity 👏. Also great job on the Primus songs. I just had fun watching you play and with such laid back ease. Been Primus fan since the beginning, they were a big influence to me as a musician. I do wish you luck 👍👍
Hey thank you so very much. Words like that mean a lot coming from a true OG Primus fan like yourself. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Here hoping the Primus fellas agree with you and let me join their party. Thanks again and Cheers🥁
Awesome, bro!!! Hope you make it. Subscribed!!
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Great audition. You have a great since of pocket. Love the TV show add ins. I forgot how funky those were. Great job and thanks for sharing. Good luck!!!!
Thank you kindly, glad you dug it🥁
Loved those song choices.
Thanks Rich🥁
Many great musicians, few have their own voice and feel. That will come out in your audition
Here's hoping, thank you so very much. Let's see if I can cross this goal line
Very enjoyable. I reckon they will definitely think about you. Good luck 🤘
It's nice to thought of😎 thanks for the comment, much love
This is so fun!
I'm glad you enjoyed it🥁
Definitely the best audition I've seen yet!!! Great song selection. Great way to represent yourself. I've been a Primus fan since Mr. Krankle on after midnight on MTV .
I'd be nervous as hell knowing that Les is definitely gonna watch this one .
My Pic so far. BOOM BABY.
Way to feel it brother.
And on a sm kit to boot
Yo Ace, thank you so much for the kind words and feedback. I'm glad you're digging it. Let's see if I can bring this thing home🥁
This was ridiculously good!
Thanks man🥁
Best one I’ve seen thus far. Fucking brilliant right and clean
💪🥁
You rule! Great audition! You get my vote! Best of luck!
Great stuff. Good luck!!!
Thanks!
Impressive
Thank you🥁
Awesome
Thanks Amanda🥁
Great audition dude, i had fun watching.
So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you🥁
not like you care but the only critique is to change your camera orientation from vertical to horizontal. Super fun to watch man!
Hey man. A fair criticism for sure. I make pretty much all short form content reels/shorts etc. My whole process is just set to film and edit this way and pump out videos really fast. But yes, I definitely understand the critique💪
Thanks for the comment🥁
Really good. Best I've seen of these so far. Your style really fits. The only recommendation i would have is like on Wynona's Big Brown Beaver, make sure to really accentuate those snare pops in the instrumental hook areas. Tim was really good with dynamics. Not just within a part, but also from part to part (like notice how quietly and more reserved he plays during the verse of that song versus the rest of it). While you're gonna have your own style of course, a band with such a prominent singer and instrumentalist will want somebody that knows how to get out of the way when necessary and to accentuate the other players when necessary too. Great job man, you've definitely got a shot!
So Gooooooood!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks😎🥁
Jeeze, the people coming out of the woodworks for this audition.
Among them there are a handful who have amazing power, technique and creative personal styles.
But this guy. This guy is the first of them I straight up want to jam with.
Hey thank you🥁
I'm a native of Shreveport Louisiana and saw Primus on the Sessanta tour in Dallas this past April. I have tickets for Tulsa in May. I hope you get it, brother!
Hey, 318 represent!😎 I very much hope I get to see you in Tulsa
@JohnHoffmanDrums I hope so too! 318!
Damn, you really made their songs your own
Thanks. The music is so unique it's hard not to take a few liberties here and there lol. Cheers
I've watched a ton of these. IMHO two people stick out. You and Bebetto "The Ninja Drummer". You both have major competition with each other. Good luck to ya.
Man, that guy is a badass isn't he? I'm glad you enjoy my drumming. Much love🥁
@@JohnHoffmanDrums Yeah, man, I've probably watched 15 more of these and still feel the same. There are a lot of top-notch drummers putting out audition videos but I try to think of what it would sound like if no drum part was written and Les sent you a tape and said, "Put some drums over this.". Both of you have a style that I think would fit. The songs would still be as good and sound like Primus. I'd actually like to see Les put out something with no drums and tell everyone "Have at it.".
You got my vote!
Thank you kindly🥁
Fun song choices
Hey thanks😎🥁
God damn... This is the guy
Lol thanks man🥁
Good luck John!
Thank you, cheers
Bravo.
Thank you🥁
Brother, you have my vote 100%, would be really dope to see what you could do with Les and Ler. Love hearing your take on too many puppies.
My dude🥁
Fantastic! Good luck! 👍
Thank you🥁
This guy!
Lol thanks
primus HIRE THIS MAN!!!!!
I agree😎
Amazing audition. best I've seen. it's amazing how relaxed you look. it shows that you've been doing it your whole life. good luck ❤
Really enjoy watching you play, very musical, the vibe is right on!
You got my vote man 🥁🤘
Hey thank you🥁
@@JohnHoffmanDrumsforreal!!! I wanna see you playing for them in May in Rogers AR at sessanta 2.0 with APC & Puscifer 🔥 I'm so fckn excited for you man !
BOO!!!!! 🎉
Love ya!!!!!!
🫶🥁
Damn, this dude has a great meter, nice chops, and can stay in the pocket. To add.... He seems like the kind of dude that would be drama free.
Thank you for the kind words. And I do try to dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge the drama to the best of my ability. Lol. Cheers
Brilliant.
hell yeah, dig it
💪🥁😎
Hope you get it!
Damn bro, you are a GOOD DRUMMER
Thanks homie🥁
You got the job.
Here hoping. Thank you, really🙌🥁
You rock!!! Hope you get that shit!
Thanks my brother🥁
Hello John. I watched a few minutes of this & decided to subscribe 2 U. Your playing is excellent. You've gotten alot of comments so, no need to reply.
Hey man, thanks for the sub. Appreciate you. Cheers🥁
Perfect!
This is one of them cats who done play any damn thang! Wooooeeee!
Lol anything except death metal. My feet don't move fast enough🥁