Saturday May 31 Radio Show Update
Posted on May.29, 2014, under Rock 50
We’ve got too much music to fit everything in! The May 31st birthday show is so jam-packed, we’ve decided to move the Keith Moon segment to July 12th so we have plenty of time to showcase Moon’s brilliant drumming properly. Still on deck for this Saturday’s show – Ginger Baker in the drummer’s spot, and loads of Bill’s favorite tracks. Tune in and turn it up!
Annapolis Visit
Posted on May.28, 2014, under Bill Ward
Hi everyone, it’s Bill Ward checking in.
I wanted to say a great big thank you again to all the wonderful people who attended our two day Gallery Art Exhibit In Annapolis on May 9 and 10, 2014.
I miss you all very much already. Thank you for the love that came between us, thank you for your open minds and hearts, thank you for your generous compliments in the support of my art, and your experiences, for hardships sustained.
I can see a lot of your faces as I’m writing this brief note. You’re all incredibly special people. I was touched deeply by the many intimate moments we shared.
Thank you for all the presents, CD’s, cake, health food, pictures, and more that you gave me.
Back at home I found a poem I wrote in 2012? 2013? that I wanted to share with you as a further embrace, and a gesture of my memory of you.
Stay safe, lots of love to you all. Here’s the poem.
SOUL DEVOURING THINGS
SOUL DEVOURING THINGS
WILL APPEAR AS VICTORIOUS
FROM TIME TO TIME
HOWEVER PASSION AND FEARLESS ACTIONS
WILL ALWAYS, CALM AND NULLIFY
THE RAUCOUS OUTCRIES
UNRAVELED AT FIRST
BY MONSTERS
WE OVERCOME
AND STAND IN TRUTH
WITH PEACE OF MIND
© BILL WARD
May Rock 50 Preview
Posted on May.27, 2014, under Rock 50
Because it’s my birthday month, as we usually do, I’ll be playing some of my favorite, favorites in metal and rock. The show will kick ass for two hours from top to bottom.
For our drum segment this month, two brilliant 60’s drummers, legends in hard rock, Ginger Baker and Keith Moon. These guys set new criterias in rock and influenced so much of what “is,” today. Again, because it’s my birthday show, y’know your going to hear Type O Negative, Slipknot,Slayer, Motorhead, Fear Factory, and more from some new CD’s from the artists I’ve been playing over the past couple of months.
It’s gonna rock. I might put in some favorite classical music also, and that’ll rock also. OK, if you like metal/hard rock check out the show.
Special Notice: Because of life’s busy schedules, we won’t be making a June 2014 show, however we’ll be back on July 12 for our yearly summer tour/best of metal music show.
Stay safe and stay strong.
Bill Ward
UPDATE:
Saturday May 31 Radio Show Update:
We’ve got too much music to fit everything in! The May 31st birthday show is so jam-packed, we’ve decided to move the Keith Moon segment to July 12th so we have plenty of time to showcase Moon’s brilliant drumming properly. Still on deck for this Saturday’s show – Ginger Baker in the drummer’s spot, and loads of Bill’s favorite tracks. Tune in and turn it up!
More Gallery Photos
Posted on May.12, 2014, under Drum Art
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Annapolis Collection Gallery this weekend. Here are some more photos from the event.
The (vegan) birthday cake came from the Annapolis Gallery.
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- Bill’s Vegan Birthday Cake
A Fantastic First Day
Posted on May.10, 2014, under Drum Art
A fantastic first day – Bill Ward is exhibiting and discussing his art debut collection “Absence of Corners” this weekend at The Annapolis Collection Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Thank you to all of the great people who attended the exhibit on Day 1. To attend day 2 (May 10), you can RSVP to katherine@
Absence of Corners in 24 hrs!
Posted on May.08, 2014, under Drum Art
IN 24 HOURS, Bill Ward arrives at the Annapolis Collection Gallery. This will be an exciting weekend; we look forward to seeing you there! Get details at www.annapoliscollection.com and RSVP with katherine@annapoliscollection.
NOTE: This video is no longer available.
Absence of Corners in 4 Days!
Posted on May.05, 2014, under Drum Art
In 4 DAYS…Meet Bill Ward at his art reception in Annapolis, Maryland. May 9th & 10th, he’ll be showing and discussing his artwork at the Annapolis Collection Gallery. RSVP to katherine@annapoliscollection.
As we lead up to the main event on May 9th, we’ll be showcasing select pieces from the collection. Here’s “Fire and Brimstone”
Here Bill speak about “Fire and Brimstone” – http://billwarddrumart.com/
8 Days and Counting!
Posted on May.01, 2014, under Drum Art
8 DAYS AND COUNTING…Bill Ward will be appearing at Annapolis Collection Gallery on May 9 and 10th to greet guests and discuss his “Absence of Corners” art exhibit. A free event, RSVP to katherine@annapoliscollection.
As we lead up to the main event on May 9th, we’ll be showcasing select pieces from the collection. Here’s “Hello, I Don’t Think We’ve Met (Yet)”
Listen to Bill speak about “Hello, I Don’t Think We Met (Yet)” – http://billwarddrumart.com/
11 Days till Absence of Corners Event!
Posted on Apr.28, 2014, under Drum Art
11 DAYS AWAY – Join Bill Ward at the gallery reception for his art debut “Absence of Corners” on May 9 & 10th. A free event, Bill will greet guests and discuss his work inside the Annapolis Collection Gallery in Annapolis, MD. RSVP to katherine@annapoliscollection.
As we lead up to the main event on May 9th, we’ll be showcasing select pieces from the collection. Here’s “Solidarity”
Listen to Bill talk about “Solidarity” – http://billwarddrumart.com/
Have your RSVP’d for Absence of Corners?
Posted on Apr.25, 2014, under Drum Art
RSVP’d yet? Just 2 weeks away from Bill Ward’s art reception, May 9 & 10th at Annapolis Collection Gallery in historic Annapolis, Maryland. RSVP to katherine@annapoliscollection.
As we lead up to the main event on May 9th, we’ll be showcasing select pieces from the collection. Here’s “Making Flowers From My Heart”
Hear Bill speak about “Making Flowers For My Heart” – http://billwarddrumart.com/
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Hi Everybody.
It’s Bill here. First off, I want to thank you all for the support you’ve given me throughout the years. I love to play– whether it’s playing drums in Black Sabbath, making music with my own band or working with other musicians, period. Being able to do what I love for my whole life, pretty much, has been an honour and privilege.
When I started playing in Sabbath, there was an energy of truth about us. We believed in what we were saying, the music we were making and the lives we were living. As time has moved on, I’ve nurtured and tried to save a lot of what I learnt playing in Sabbath. During the more recent years at the Ozzfest concerts, I’ve found myself immersed in the musical rewards of playing in such a unique and devastatingly, powerfully effective Metal band. Sabbath have been, and are, my greatest teachers, and I am forever grateful for the musical journey so far.
Today, I love what’s happening in music. I’ve been given the rare opportunity to play bands I like – Classic and newer Metal – on our Rock 50 radio show. These bands energize me.
I am humbled to know many of you. Music lives and brings and maintains life. Music has always brought me through.
Stay strong, safe and live. Enjoy the site.
Long Live Metal.
--Bill Ward
