Sarah Hagan Backstage

Liberty DeVitto is best known for his time creating hit music and touring the world with Billy Joel, but he is also an author of multiple books, a studio musician with superstars such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, and Karen Carpenter to name a few, and plays with his bands The Slim Kings and Lords of 52nd Street. Liberty tells some fantastic stories and give us great insight into being one of the most legendary songwriters' drummers ever, so come along with me as I catch up with Liberty DeVitto.  Follow Liberty on Instagram: Liberty Devitto (@liberty_devitto) • Instagram photos and videos Follow The slim Kings on Instagram: The Slim Kings (@theslimkings) • Instagram photos and videos Follow the Lords of 52nd Street on Instagram: The Lords of 52nd Street (@lordsof52ndstreet) • Instagram photos and videos Find Liberty's autobiography here: Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness – Hudson Music Find Liberty's children's book here: Love, Santa Claus: A humble-hearted Christmas story: DeVitto, Liberty: 9781637610572: Amazon.com: Books

Matt Kelly is the drummer for the Dropkick Murphys and we talk all about their latest tour, their place in the world of Boston sports and in Hollywood, and their charity work! We also dive into Matt's start as a drummer and hear about his influences! Come along with me as I catch up with Matt Kelly! Follow Matt on Instagram: Matt Kelly (@matt__dkm) • Instagram photos and videos Follow the Dropkick Murphys on Instagram: DROPKICK MURPHYS (@dropkickmurphys) • Instagram photos and videos The Dropkick Murphys Website: https://dropkickmurphys.com Find out more about the Claddagh Fund: | The Claddagh Fund (dropkickmurphys.com)

Stanley Randolph is the drummer for Stevie Wonder and is an incredible producer as well! He has played and toured with many other top acts and is working on his own projects now too. We talk about all of these things, and he gives some great advice and words of wisdom! So come along with me as I catch up with Stanley Randolph! Follow Stanley on Instagram: #OOHSTANLEY (@stanleyrrandolph) • Instagram photos and videos Stanley's YouTube Channel: Stanley Randolph - YouTube

Daxx Nielsen has been the drummer for Cheap Trick for the last 13 years, but he is also a multi-instrument studio musician and has so many great stories! We talk about the touring life as well as home life, and we hear what he and the band have coming up this year and into their 50th year in 2024. Come along with me as I catch up with Daxx Nielsen! Daxx's Website: Daxx Nielsen Follow Daxx on Instagram: Daxx Nielsen (@cheaptrickdaxx) • Instagram photos and videos Check out Cheap Trick here: CheapTrick.com - Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Conte is a legendary percussionist who has played with the world's top musicians such as James Taylor, Madonna, and Phil Collins to name just a few! We talk about his upbringing in Cuba, his start in the music world in America, and he tells some absolutely incredible stories!! So come along with me as I catch up with Luis Conte! Follow Luis on Instagram: Luis Conte (@luisconte) • Instagram photos and videos Luis with the Phil Collins Big Band: Phil Collins Big Band - Pick up the pieces - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Petrillo is known for his popular instructional videos on Drumeo.com and his DVDs and books with Hudson Music. He is a really fantastic educator, and he has a brand-new album out called "The Power Station Sessions". Pat shares a bit about his history, his philosophy, and gives us a whole lot of insight into the new album! Come along with me as I catch up with Pat Petrillo! Follow Pat on Instagram: Pat Petrillo (@patpdrummer) • Instagram photos and videos Pat's Website: Home Page - Pat Petrillo (patpdrummer.com) Pat's YouTube: Pat Petrillo - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Marcello has been a friend of mine all the way back to the time he was out on Warped Tour with Katy Perry! Adam has had a diverse and interesting career, not only touring with Katy for years, but recording for movies and TV including the very memorable big band style opening of the show Modern Family, becoming a go-to guy for electronics and a key player in the new Roland SPD- SX Pro, and continuing to tour and musical direct for incredible musicians such as Michael Patrick Kelly. We are going to talk about all of these things including the many outfits he wore while touring with Katy Perry. So come along with me as I catch up with Adam Marcello. Follow Adam on Instagram: Adam Marcello (@adam.marcello) • Instagram photos and videos To see Adam demo the Roland SDP SX Spro: Introducing the Roland SPD-SX PRO Flagship Sampling Pad - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demian Arriaga has just come off one of the coolest gigs ever playing the New Year's Eve show with Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton, so we are going to talk a lot about that today, but we will also hear about his start in music, his transition from being a drumset player to also being a hand percussionist and how that opened a whole other world of gigs for him, and we'll talk about how he made his way into the world of pop music with major gigs with acts such as the Jonas brothers, Iggy Azalea, Carly Rae Jepsen, and of course popstar/rockstar Miley Cyrus. So come along with me as I catch up with Demian Arriaga. Follow Demian on Instagram: Demian (@demianarriaga) • Instagram photos and videos To reach Demian for lessons email: lessonswithdemain@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today Keio Stroud is one of the funniest and hardest working drummers I know. He is best known for his years touring with Big and Rich, but he has a long and diverse career in music. He is now an independent session musician based out of Nashville and playing some really great gigs as his schedule allows. We are going to talk about how he got his start, his transition from life as a constantly touring drummer, and we will hear some encouraging words for other drummers as well. Come along with me as I catch up with Keio Stroud! Follow Keio on Instagram- Keio Stroud (@blacyoda) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JD Beck is a young drummer, singer, and composer with an incredibly unique style of doing pretty much everything he does, and he is having an amazing year! He and Domi released their album "Not Tight", signed with Anderson Paak's record label Apeshit, Inc, toured the world, filmed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and were nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album!! Come along with me as I catch up with JD Beck! JD and Domi's Website: Home - DOMi and JD Beck Follow JD on Instagram: jd beck (@jdbeckmusic) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Domi and JD on Instagram: DOMi & JD BECK (@domiandjdbeck) • Instagram photos and videos JD's Zildjian Live Performance: Zildjian LIVE! - JD Beck (Featuring DOMi) - YouTube JD and Domi's NPR Tiny Desk Concert: DOMi & JD BECK: Tiny Desk Concert - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Lang is considered to be an ultimate drummer's drummer, known worldwide for his icredible clinics and masterclasses, his DVDs, his teaching methods, and his work with Drum Channel. Thomas is full of really great advice about challenging yourself, and about growth at all stages of drumming, and he shares some of that insight with us and gives us the inside scoop about Westlake Drum Center. Come along with me as I catch up with Thomas Lang! Thomas's Website: Thomas Lang's Drum Universe (thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com) Follow Thomas on Instagram: Thomas Lang (@thomaslangdrum) • Instagram photos and videos Westlake Drum Center: Westlake Drum Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Buckley is known for his years of touring with amazing musicians like Shakira and Morrissey, and he is also a first call session musician based out of LA. We are going to talk about his start in music, his touring experiences, his series Drummer Plus Drummer, and his love for the drumming community. So come along with me as I catch up with Brendan Buckley. Follow Brendan on Instagram: brendanbuckley • Instagram photos and videos Brendan's YouTube Channel (Drummer Plus Drummer): Brendan Buckley - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quinton "Q." Robinson is known for his work with artists like Peabo Bryson, Bobby Brown, and Avery Sunshine, but also as the drummer for large musical productions, like his current seat as the touring drummer with Hamilton! Q. gives us some incredible insight into how he got to be where he is now, and his advice in this episode is highly valuable. So come along with me as I catch up with Q. Robinson! Visit Q.'s Website: I Am Q. Robinson (iamqrobinson.com) Follow Q. on Instagram: Quinton "Q" Robinson (@qgroovin) • Instagram photos and videos Experience Hamilton the Musical: North American Tour - Tickets & Info - Hamilton Official Site – Hamilton Official Site (hamiltonmusical.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan Bicknell was one of the first of the online drumming generation, but his music career is incredibly diverse with many bands, genres, recordings, and students to his credit. We are going to talk about all of these things, and his incredibly disciplined daily routine including his personal mindset and how he stays so positive. Come along with me as I catch up with Stan Bicknell. Follow Stan on Instagram: Stan Bicknell (@stanbicknell) • Instagram photos and videos Find Stan on Facebook: Stan Bicknell - Drummer | Melbourne VIC | Facebook Check out Stan's Youtube Page: Stan Bicknell - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar Hakim is a drummer, producer, arranger, and composer with an exceptional career in the music industry spanning 50 years! Omar has worked with a who's who of artists and acts including Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo fighters, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion for example. We are going to talk about his amazing career, what he is up to now, the recent Taylor Hawkins tribute shows that he helped put together, and we will get some invaluable advice for the next generation. Come along with me as I catch up with Omar Hakim.  Follow Omar on Instagram: Omar Hakim

Tim Alexander is best known as the drummer in the band Primus but he has also played drums in amazing acts such as A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Laundry, and Blue Man Group. We are going to talk about how he got into drumming, the start of his time in Primus, their latest tour playing tribute to Rush, and the recent 25th Anniversary of South Park concert. Come along with me as I catch up with Tim Alexander. Follow Tim on Instagram: Tim Alexander (@timalexander65) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Primus on Instagram: Les Ler Tim (@primusville) • Instagram photos and videos Primus Website: PRIMUS (primusville.com) Watch the South Park 25th Anniversary Concert here: South Park the 25th Anniversary Concert (Full Broadcast Version) - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Husband is a world-renowned piano player, drummer, and composer and has played with so many fantastic musicians like Alan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, and Jack Bruce just to name a few. We are going to talk about how being a multi-instrumentalist has given him an amazing perspective on music as a whole, this incredible drum family that we are a part of, and his support of and advice to the next generation. So come along with me as I catch up with Gary Husband.  Follow Gary on Instagram here: Official Gary Husband (@garyhusband1) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Gary on Facebook here: Gary Husband | Facebook Gary's Website: Home (garyhusband.com) Check out Gary's Videocasts here: Drum Videocasts (garyhusband.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fausto Cuevas III is an incredible percussionist who has made some amazing music and had huge gigs with artists like Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez. We are going to talk about his start in music, the artists who shaped his playing, his journey as a musician, and his ability to always stay positive. So come along with me as I catch up with Fausto Cuevas III. Follow Fausto on Instagram: Fausto Cuevas (@faustocuevas3) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Fausto on Facebook: Fausto Cuevas | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today Dave Weckl is an absolute drumming legend. He has not only played with an amazing array of musicians in multiple genres over his past decades in the music industry such as Chick Correa, Mike Stern, Paul Simon, Robert Plant and many more, and he made a name for himself as the ultimate drummers drummer with his drumming videos, masterclasses, and clinics. We are going to talk about the music and the teachings that shaped his personal sound, his journey as a drummer and musician, and the incredible projects he has coming up. So come along with me as I catch up with Dave Weckl.  Follow Dave on Instagram here: Dave Weckl (@officialdaveweckl) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Dave on Facebook here: Dave Weckl | Facebook Dave's Website for Updates, Tour Dates, and Projects: Dave Weckl : Home Dave'a Teaching Site: The Dave Weckl Online School | The Dave Weckl Online School (teachable.com) Register for PASIC 2022 here: PASIC 2022 | November 9-12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Sanchez is my first follow-up guest on this podcast. Today we are going to talk about his new album SHIFT: Bad Hombre Vol. II on Warner Music. We are doing to deep dive into the album, talk about the different tracks, the process of making the music, and all of the amazing guest artists featured on this incredible album. Come along with me as I catch up with Antonio Sanchez! SHIFT: Bad Hombre Vol. II: ‎SHIFT (Bad Hombre, Vol. II) by Antonio Sanchez on Apple Music Antonio's Website: https://www.antoniosanchez.net/about Antonio's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniodrums1/ Antonio's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/AntonioSanchezDrums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abe Cunningham is best known as the drummer in the band Deftones and he is also one of the chilliest guys I know with such a signature sound to his playing. We are going to get a bit nostalgic today talking about our experiences finding music, and some great tours of the past, but we also get into how things are going lately, and what is coming up! So come along with me as I catch up with Abe Cunningham. Abe's Instagram Page: Abe Cunningham (@vbecunninghvm) • Instagram photos and videos Deftones Instagram Page: Deftones (@deftones) • Instagram photos and videos Deftones Website: Deftones Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Wackerman has had an incredible career as a touring drummer, writing and recording music for television and commercials, and running his recording studio in Las Vegas. He has also created an amazing series called Drum Duets that has two installments already, with some of the world's most prolific drummers, and is currently working on the third! We are going to talk about all of these things and more so come along with me as I catch up with John Wackerman.  John's Website: John Wackerman John's Studio: Wackerman Studios Follow John on Instagram: John Wackerman (@johnwackerman) • Instagram photos and videos Find John on Facebook: John Wackerman | Facebook Check out Drum Duets on Drum Channel: John Wackerman duets DVD available now! - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave DiCenso has been a teacher at Berklee College of Music for almost 30 years, and also has a full schedule of private drum students. He has an incredible history of touring and recording with many artists in diverse genres, is coming out with his third instructional book very soon, and is working on a solo album which will feature his guitar and vocal skills as well as his phenomenal drumming. Come along with me as I catch up with Dave DiCenso! Dave's Instagram: Dave DiCenso (@davedicensodrums) • Instagram photos and videos Dave's Facebook: Dave DiCenso | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Mangini is best known as the drummer in the band Dream Theatre, but he is also an incredible teacher, clinician, and studio drummer as well. We are going to talk about returning to tour life after the pandemic, his solo album (which I was lucky enough to preview a couple of years ago), the process of auditioning for Dream Theatre, his recent Grammy win, and his reunion with Mike Portnoy. So come along with me as I catch up with Mike Mangini. Mike's Instagram: Mike Mangini Official (@mikemanginiofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Mike's Youtube: Mike Mangini® - Official YouTube Channel - YouTube Mike's Facebook: Mike Mangini - Public Figure | Facebook Book Lessons with Mike: Register for Classes | Mike Mangini ®- Rhythm Knowledge Instrument Instruction Watch the Dream Theatre Audition Documentary: Drummer Auditions Part 1 - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Cole has an incredibly unique style of drumming influenced by his childhood in Puerto Rico and his education at Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. We are going to talk about that style, his influences, his albums and touring schedule, and his upcoming PASIC clinic this November, so come along with me as I catch up with Henry Cole. Henry's Website: Henry Cole & Villa Locura - Raw & Spiritual. Interstellar Puerto Rican Funk Music (henry-cole.com) Henry's Instagram: Henry Cole (@henrycoleondrums) • Instagram photos and videos Register for PASIC here: PASIC 2022 | November 9-12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Sarah Hagan Backstage. My guest today Jonathan Ulman balances his full-time position managing the percussion department at Berklee College of Music with a very full recording and live music schedule. He has won the Boston Music Award for Session Musician of the Year many times over and is known on social media for his incredibly beautiful product photography, and for his creative alterations to musical instruments. We are going to talk about all of these things and more so come along with me as I catch up with Jonathan Ulman! Follow Jonathan on Instagram for his latest updates, events, shows, and recordings: JONATHAN ULMAN

My guest today Jimmy Chamberlin is best known as the drummer with Smashing Pumpkins and Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and has had an incredible career so far, solidifying his place as a true drummer's drummer along the way. Jimmy has some incredible projects on the horizon, as well as a fall tour with Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction, which I am pretty sure we all need right now. So come along with me as I catch up with Jimmy Chamberlin!  Follow Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamberdrums/?hl=en The Smashing Pumpkin's Website: The Smashing Pumpkins - CYR - Double Album, Out Nov! | Smashing Pumpkins Jimmy's PASIC 2019 Clinic: (5) Jimmy Chamberlin | PASIC 2019 - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Murphy is the Nashville- based drummer with Jon Pardi, and he has a long history of working with great bands like Tonic, Jimmy's Chicken Shack, Randy Houser, and more, and is a session artist as well! Today we are going to talk about Kevin's gigs, his great sense of humor, and his outspoken nature, as well as share some funny stories and insights. Come along with me as I catch up with Kevin Murphy.    Follow Kevin on Instagram: Kevin Murphy (@bigrightfoot) • Instagram photos and videos Kevin's Website: Kevin Murphy (bigrightfoot.com) Jimmy's Chicken Shack “High”: jimmies chicken shack "High" - YouTube The Todd Sucherman Clip: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlRoQvFlV2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Will Easterwood swapping Kevin's snare mid-song: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbIPOMiPtTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daru Jones is the drummer for Jack White and quite a few others, has won two Grammy Awards, and runs a record label. He is also known for his incredibly unique drum setup, and his bright outfits with coordinating hats and glasses. We are going to talk about all of these things, with an overall theme of embracing what makes you unique and fostering great relationships. So come along with me as I catch up with Daru Jones! Follow Daru on Instagram: Daru Jones (@darujones) • Instagram photos and videos Daru's Website: RUSIC RECORDS | DARU JONES Daru playing his unique setup: Daru Jones - Funky Drummer (James Brown, Clyde Stubblefield) - 12/2/2020 - YouTube The Drumeo Video about creating your own identity: Creating Your Own Drum Identity - Daru Jones - YouTube Daru playing with Jack White on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jack White "What's The Trick?" - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Tempesta is the drummer with The Cult and Motor Sister, and is known for his time with White Zombie, Rob Zombie, Exodus, Testament, Helmet and others. John joins me on a day off on The Cult tour to talk about getting his start in drums, the adventures he has had along the way, and what he is up to now. Come along with me as I catch up with John Tempesta.  John's Website: John Tempesta: Official Website Follow John on Instagram: John Tempesta (@johntempesta) • Instagram photos and videos The Cult Website: :: THE CULT :: 2 0 2 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Saylor is the drummer on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and with Jon Batiste, and he has been dubbed the Jazz Cowboy for his signature cowboy hat look. Today we are going to talk about the amazing jazz scene in New York City, getting the Late Show gig, making it through the pandemic, and what is on the horizon. Come along with me as I catch up with Joe Saylor.  Joe's Instagram: Joe Saylor (@joesaylor) • Instagram photos and videos The Jazz Cowboy Clip: Jazz Cowboy: Cyber - Coming Soon To CBS - YouTube A Joe Saylor Drum Solo: (5) Drum Solo (Full Version) by Joe Saylor at Dizzy's Club - YouTube Joe in a Zildjian commercial: The Zildjian A Avedis Collection - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Perkins is known as the drummer of Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyros, as well as Think X, MC5, Halloween Jack, and quite a few others, but did you know that he has his own record label, hosts a talk show, and has played drums and percussion on a whole host of other songs- like he played Steel Drums on No Doubts Spiderwebs?? We are going to talk about all of these things, and also go way deep on creativity and inspiration, and the music industry in general, so come along with me as I catch up with Stephen Perkins. Follow Stephen on Instagram: Official Stephen Perkins (@stephenperkinsdrummer) • Instagram photos and videos Jane's Addiction Website: Jane's Addiction - Official Site (janesaddiction.com) AEIR Video: AEIR - SMOKE 'EM IF YOU GOT 'EM (Official Video) - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Hopkins is a well-respected drummer from Ireland known for his diverse styles of playing and his big drum sounds. Graham made the transition from mainly touring to mainly studio drumming over the past few years, and we are going to talk about that change, how he got his start in drumming, and about meeting his heroes. So come along with me as I catch up with Graham Hopkins.  Graham's Website: https://grahamhopkinsdrummer.com Graham's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graham_hopkins/?hl=en Graham playing "Dreams" with Delores O'Riordan: https://youtu.be/S6yioBoX8p0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Harmon has gone viral over and over on social media for his incredible percussion performance art videos making sound effects for movie and TV clips, and his Rhythms of Comedy videos, which point out the rhythm inherent in great comedy acts. Today we are going to talk about how this all came about, go deep into Josh's creative thought process, and hear how viral success has affected his life. So come along with me as I catch up with Josh Harmon. Follow Josh on Instagram: Josh Harmon | Drums & Comedy (@josh_harmon_) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Josh on TikTok: Josh Harmon (@joshplaysdrums) TikTok | Watch Josh Harmon's Newest TikTok Videos Follow Josh on Youtube: Josh Harmon - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Francis is a true master at his craft. Not only is Paul known as one of the world's greatest cymbal makers, but he is also one of my closest friends! Today we are going to talk about Paul's newest venture- making and modifying cymbals under his Cymbal Craftsman brand. We will also go way back with Paul and talk about the moment he fell in love with the drums and his defining experiences throughout the years. Get ready for some fun stories and insight into the world of Paul Francis!  Follow Paul on Instagram: Paul Francis (@cymbalcraftsman) • Instagram photos and videos Reach Paul at: paul@cymbalcraftsman.com Paul's reading suggestions- "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and anything by David McCullough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Williams is best known as the drummer for musical superstar Beyoncé, but she is also an esteemed musical director, she has her own music out, she is a member of the Recording Academy, and she is an actress! We are going to talk about all of these fun things today, as well as how things have been for Joy over the last two year, and what she is up to into the future. Come along with me as I catch up with Joy Williams! Follow Joy on Instagram: Venzella Joy (Baby OG) (@joythedrummer) • Instagram photos and videos Joy's Website: Venzella Joy | Los Angeles, CA | Home To Learn More about Criminal Justice Reform: Dream Corps | Closing prison doors & opening doors of opportunity. (thedreamcorps.org) Joy's Reading Suggestions: Robert Greene ("The Laws of Human Nature"): https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Marianne Williamson ("The Law of Divine Compensation"): https://marianne.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Phillips is a Grammy nominated legend of a drummer and recording engineer who has played with an incredible array of musicians and groups such as The Who, Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Toto, Jeff Beck, Tears for Fears, Judas Priest, Stanley Clarke, Frank Zappa, and many, many more. I am going to talk to Simon today about start in music, his incredible ability to play so many genres to the highest level, and his need for the sound to be just right for every different situation. We will also discuss his latest album with his band Protocol and talk about what he has coming up! Come along with me as I catch up with Simon Phillips.  Simon's Website: Simon Phillips - Drummer & Producer | Official Website (simon-phillips.com) Follow Simon on Instagram: Simon Phillips (@simonphillipsofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Simon's Music: Music | Simon Phillips (simon-phillips.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Sarah Hagan Backstage. My guest today Adam Topol is best known as the drummer for Jack Johnson but he has also created some amazing music on his own as a singer-songwriter and guitar player, and as a percussionist. We are going dive into how the past two years have been for Adam, what he has been up to, and what he has going on for the future. Come along with me as I catch up with Adam Topol! Adam's Website: Adam Topol Follow Adam on Instagram: Adam Topol (@topeywan) • Instagram photos and videos Tour dates with Jack Johnson: Summer Tour 2022 : Jack Johnson Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today Jean Dolabella is a multi-instrumentalist from Brazil who is best known for his time on drums with Sepultura, and now his band Ego Kill Talent, where he plays drums and guitar. We will talk about where things were at for Jean and Ego Kill Talent before the pandemic, how the past two years have changed his life, and what great things are in store coming up very soon. Come along with me as I catch up with Jean Dolabella. Follow Jean on Instagram: Jean Dolabella (@jeandolabella) • Instagram photos and videos Ego Kill Talent Website: EGO KILL TALENT Official Website Family Mob Studio: Recording studio in SP | Family Mob | São Paulo, Brazil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Lockett is a world-renowned percussionist who has played with dozens of the world's top musicians such as Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Bill Bruford, Jeff Beck, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Nelly Furtado, Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, Winehouse, A R Rahman, to name a few! Pete arranges and records music for movie soundtracks, has published books with more on the way, creates instruments, and has a percussion app! We will talk about all of these things and more today so come along with me as I catch up with Pete Lockett. Pete's Website: PETE LOCKETT - Official website Pete's Music on Bandcamp: Music | PETE LOCKETT (bandcamp.com) Lockett-Vettese Livestream: Lockett-Vettese Band Pete's Instructional Books from Hudson Music: Pete Lockett – Hudson Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Harland is an incredibly creative jazz drummer who leads his own group and plays with an amazing array of superstar musicians including Charles Lloyd, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, McCoy Tyner, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Potter, Terence Blanchard and many, many more. Eric has released his own music, played on multiple Grammy nominated albums, owns a recording studio in New York City and is just a wonderful, insightful human being. Today we will talk about creativity, growth, and finding the beauty in the process of looking inward and improvising in life. Eric tells us what he has been up to the last couple of years, and what he has on the horizon. Come along with me as I catch up with Eric Harland.  Find Eric's Yurt Rock samples here: Eric Harland Drum Loops & Samples | Yurt Rock Follow Eric on Instagram here: Eric Harland (@ericharland) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Otis Brown is an amazing jazz drummer who plays with Joe Lovano, Somi, Gretchen Parlato, Esperanza Spalding, and many more. Today we are going to talk about his journey to jazz music, his never-ending quest for creative inspiration, his advice for the next generation, and what is on the horizon for him and his music. Come along with me as I catch up with Otis Brown. Otis's Website: Otis Brown III - Drummer - Debut Album (obthree.com) Follow Otis on Instagram: Otis Brown III (@ob3isme) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Deitch is an incredibly versatile funk drummer who spans musical genres with his creative projects like Lettuce, Break Science, and the Adam Deitch Quartet. We are going to talk today about his start in music, how he stayed busier than ever during the pandemic, his many projects, his record label, and his online academy. So come along with me as I catch up with Adam Deitch! Adam's Website: HOME | Adam Deitch (deitchbeatsdontquit.com) Adam's Instagram: Adam Deitch (@deitchadam) • Instagram photos and videos Deitch Academy: Deitch Academy – Deitch Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Sanchez is a Grammy award winning drummer and composer who has played with an amazing array of musicians in multiple genres over his past decades in the music industry. Today we are going to talk about the music that shaped his personal sound, his journey as a drummer and musician, learning to play musically, and the many incredible projects he has done including the soundtrack to the movie "Birdman", and his 2017 album "Bad Hombre", as well as what amazing things are on the horizon. So come along with me as I catch up with Antonio Sanchez. Antonio's Website: ABOUT — ANTONIO SANCHEZ Antonio's Instagram: ANTONIO SANCHEZ (@antoniodrums1) • Instagram photos and videos Antonio's Youtube Page: Antonio Sanchez - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Quiñones is a master percussionist who has played with an incredible array of musical acts including Spyro Gyra, Marc Anthony, The Allman Brothers, and most recently The Doobie Brothers. Today we will talk about his start in percussion, growing up in the Bronx with weekly Latin jam sessions with family and friends, his musical journey, and what he is up to now. So come along with me as I catch up with Marc Quiñones. Follow Marc on Instagram here: Marc Quiñones (@marcperq) • Instagram photos and videos Check out the upcoming Doobie Brothers tour dates here: Doobie Brothers - Official Site (thedoobiebrothers.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristina Schiano is a Youtube drumming superstar with 1.45 million subscribers, and she has recently taken up some other instruments as well! We will talk today about how her life has and hasn't changed over the last couple of years, get some great advice and insights, and Kristina reveals her plans for the future and talks publicly for the very first time about a super cool project that she has in the works. So come along with me as I catch up with Kristina Schiano! Follow Kristina on Instagram at: Kristina Schiano (@schianooo) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to Kristina's Youtube Channel at: Kristina Schiano - YouTube Check out Kristina's Twitch at: KristinaSchianoDrums - Twitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Minnemann is a drummer's drummer known for his incredible limb independence, but he is also a multi-instrumentalist and composer. Marco's work with the Aristocrats and McStine & Minnemann, among many other acts, is highly revered, and he always has a new project in the works. I am going to talk to Marco about all of these things, plus the new perspective he has gained through the pandemic, and he gives some really great advice to future generations. So come along with me as I catch up with Marco Minnemann.  Follow Marco on Instagram here: Marco Minnemann (@marcominnemann) • Instagram photos and videos Keep up with Marco's music and tour dates here: Home of Drummer, Composer and Guitarist Marco Minnemann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Erskine is a world-renowned drummer, composer, educator, and clinician. He has played with the most incredible musicians during his long career in the music industry, has played on over 700 albums, 50 under his own name or as co-leader, and has won 2 Grammy awards. In this podcast Peter talks about what he has learned from the pandemic, imparts some valuable advice, and gives a great warm-up lesson! So come along with me as I catch up with Peter Erskine.  To keep up with Peter, and to purchase his music, books, and more: Peter Erskine To follow Peter on Instagram: Peter Erskine (@petererskine.official) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fryar is best known as the drummer for Zac Brown Band, but he has also played with countless other superstar musicians, and he is a teacher. I am going to catch up with Chris today about all of these things, and we will geek out about the drum community, and other drummers as well. Come along with me as I catch up with Chris Fryar.   Chris Fryar's Website- Chris Fryar – Drummer For The Zac Brown Band - Home Zac Brown Band Website- Zac Brown Band Official Website Follow Chris on Instagram: Chris Fryar (@the1chrisfryar) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Steve Smith who is an absolute drumming legend. I am going to talk to Steve today about getting his start in drumming coming from a small town, and becoming a superstar, his work with Journey, Vital Information, and so much more. And we will talk with Steve about all the projects he has on the horizon which are going to make 2022 an incredible year for Steve! Come along with me as I catch up with Steve Smith.  Steve Smith's Website: Steve Smith Official Web Site (vitalinformation.com) Follow Steve on Instagram: Steve Smith (@stevesmithdrums) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Steve on Facebook: (2) Steve Smith - Vital Information | Facebook Follow Steve on Twitter: Steve Smith (@stevesmithdrums) / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Kotche is best known as the drummer in the band Wilco, but he also always has many interesting projects happening, and he is one of the most creative drummers of our time. I am going to talk to Glenn today about what he has been up to, what he has going on into 2022, and how he finds the creative inspiration to make the sounds that work for all of his endeavors. So come along with me as I catch up with Glenn Kotche. Glenn's Instagram: Glenn Kotche (@glennkotche) • Instagram photos and videos Glenn's Website: Glenn Kotche | American Drummer and Composer Wilco's Website: Home - Wilco (wilcoworld.net) Delta Faucet Commercial featuring Glenn: Delta with Glenn Kotche on Vimeo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices