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By Steve Nigohosian
From the opening notes of Garth Brooks' hit
song "Friends In Low Places," LP artist and drummer
Mike Palmer
and guitarist/background singer Debbie Nims groove
with their LP instruments behind one of the most popular
Country singers of his time. Palmer, who has been
Garth Brooks' drummer for several years, has an assortment
of LP
Jam Blocks, Blast
Blocks, timbales,
and other gear on his drumset. When not playing acoustic
guitar, Debbie Nims alternates between her LP
Rock Shakers and LP
Cyclops Tambourines. The band recently traveled
up North to play several sold out shows in Philadelphia,
proving that Brooks' music knows no boundaries.
In addition to performing the show encapsulated
on in a plexiglas, cockpit-shaped stage, affectionately
referred to by fellow band members as the "cage".
Palmer also keeps in shape by running around the entire
stage in between songs to shake hands with concert
attendees. Of course, the strong plexiglas stage rotates
and rises at certain times during the show, giving
the entire audience a good look at Palmer's drumming
prowess.
The
fans reach out to Mike Palmer.
Garth Brooks &
his adoring fans.
Debbie Nims dancing
with the
LP Cyclop Tambourines.
Mike Palmer
just couldn't be contained any longer, as
he danced on top of his "cage".
The
audience goes wild when the band members perform
right at the edge of the stage.
Garth
Brooks has captivated nearly three million
people in 180 sold-out shows in the last 14
months.
Palmer
also keeps in shape by running around the
entire stage in between songs to shake hands
with concert attendees.
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