Drum Hangs

Russ catches up with Anthony J Resta, a gifted musician with creativity in abundance. Anthony has worked with a whole host of the worlds best-loved musicians and, as well as being a wonderful drummer, Anthony produces, composes and plays guitar too; a completely modern day musician!

Russ gets a chance to catch up with his longtime friend and mentor the legendary British Jazz drummer, Spike Wells, ahead of his appearance with QOW at the Verdict Jazz club in Brighton.

Russ reflects on his lessons with the great Jim Blackley. Jim was one of the world's greatest drum teachers who had an uncanny ability to get the students head out of the drums and into the music!

Join Russ on Steve Gadd's 77th Birthday as he shares a couple of wonderful stories about the greatest to ever do it - it's no wonder Steve Gadd is the best.

On the day Vinnie is headed to Drum Hangs for an exclusive and interactive live hangout, Russ gives his reflections on Vinnie and his impact on the drumming world. This episode also features a special guest!

Join Russ for a cup of tea as he reflects on his studies with one of the UK's greatest drum teachers, Mr. Allan Cox. As well as being a great teacher, Allan Cox has enjoyed a wonderful playing career of well over 40 years! If you're in the UK and thinking about some 1-to-1 drum lessons, we certainly recommend you seek out Allan to help you.       

Russ remembers his first drum teacher, and the man who really gave him the drumming bug, Mr. Phil Solomon. Sadly, Phil left us in 2018 after a battle with Alzheimers but his spirit certainly lives on in all the people who he taught; his drumming family. Luckily, Russ didn't attempt to tell any of Phil's jokes! It's so important to have mentors in your life. Thank you for everything, Phil Solomon. Stay tuned for more episodes of Drum Hangs reflections. We have some incredible stories to tell you all.

Russ raises a glass to the late, great, Bob Armstrong on his Birthday. Bob was one of the greatest and most revered drum teachers in the UK who famously taught so many of the UK's greatest drummers. Russ reflects on the lessons and getting to know the great man. We miss you, Bob. Happy Birthday, our friend. x

Welcome to episode 1 of Drum Hangs reflections. Join our co. founder Russ Gleason over a cup of tea and learn more about the story of Drum Hangs. During the pandemic, Drum Hangs helped to connect thousands of drummers from over 45 countries around the world with their heroes. These intimate, private, broadcasts enabled real-time interaction which made people feel less isolated at what was a difficult time. There were so many truly magical moments at the hangs and also wonderful stories whilst organising the hangs, that it would be tragic not share this information. However, nothing was recorded in true respect of the artists appearing with us; you simply had to be there. Perhaps never before in the music industry has one person had so much contact with the world's greatest drummers in such a short space of time, so we feel that now is the time to share some of the information and insights. We sincerely hope you enjoy this series and will join Russ for future episodes as the story of Drum Hangs unfolds.