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Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in jazz, rock and punk music. During high school Myers co-started his first musical outfit, a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees. Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his master's degree in jazz drumming and was a member of the Rob Parton Orchestra.  In addition to his involvement in school bands, Myers was playing in festivals with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local musicians Mark Colby and John McLean.  Myers also was a member of Chicago jazz fusion band Kick the Cat.  Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey's McGee in 2003 following the departure of original drummer Mike Mirro. With Myers at the helm, Umphrey's has released ten albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year.  Umphrey's has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more. With Umphrey's, Myers has shared the stage with countless notable musicians such as Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, Ivan Neville, Les Claypool, Stephen Perkins, Mike Keneally, Joshua Redman, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Victor Wooten, Adrian Belew, Stanley Jordan, Gene Ween, Derek Trucks and Jason Bonham. In 2011 Myers was honored with the title of Best Jam Band Drummer by DRUM Magazine, beating jamband stalwarts such as Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers) and Jon Fishman (Phish). In 2018, Myers was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer's July issue. Myers placed second in the Experimental Rock category of the publication's “Readers Poll Awards” behind St. Vincent drummer Matt Johnson. When he's not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art.    Some Things That Came Up:  -2:30 Kris's multi genre style  -3:00 Rabid fans  -4:45 The Umphrey's McGee audition turned into a 21 year gig and counting -6:30 Kris's previous band was Kick The Cat  -11:00 Maintaining a list of all the venues the band has played  -11:30 Red Rocks is fave venue as well as The Fox Theater in Oakland and The Ryman in Nashville -14:00 Vic Salazar !!! The ambassador of the drum community -16:40 The rider!  The love of milk chocolate!  -18:00 Stretching, fitness center, yoga -19:40 The documentary “Frame By Frame” -21:20 The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart.. “most impressive” -23:40 The cover of Modern Drummer magazine in 2018!  -24:30 Dauz pads! Used by Rush and Nine Inch Nails  -26:45 Writing material together as a band  -27:40 Producer Greg Majors and Manny Sanchez -30:30 Different sets every night. Choosing from 14 studio albums. Responsible for all songs at all times  -35:40 collaboration with Huey Lewis. Met at The Jammy Awards in 2006. -43:00 Kris loves practicing impressions  -44:30 Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Keith Carlock, Steve Gadd 49:50 The art of mashups, inspired by DJ culture  -50:15 Kris songs background vocals while playing insane music  -52:00 Rotator Cuff repair surgery. 6 month rehab, but ready after 4 months  -54:00 Local gigs and charity work  -54:50 Getting to do the “Boom Smack” -55:50 “David's Den” for mental health  -56:15 Wedding preparation  -57:20 “The Fave 5”   Follow: www.umphreys.com www.krismyersdrums.com  FB: @krismyers IG: @krismyersdrums YouTube: @krismyersdrums   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Zoro, World Renowned Drummer, Author, “Maria's Scarf” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Zoro, is a world-renowned rock, R&B, and hip-hop drummer, who is widely referred to as “the minister of groove."    He has spent over 4 decades performing with many music superstars including Lenny Kravitz, New Edition, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Bobby Brown, Sean Lennon, Lisa Marie Presley, French superstar Vanessa Paradis and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.  He's been voted the number one R&B drummer in the world numerous times by Modern Drummer Magazine and Drum Magazine.   He's also a highly accomplished author of 4 books about music: “The Commandments of R&B Drumming”, “The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming”, “The Big Gig: Big Picture Thinking for Success”, and “The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle”.  In addition, he is an immensely influential and inspirational educator and motivator, with a passion for helping people achieve their potential and attain success.  He's the author of a highly popular book entitled, “SOAR: 9 Proven Keys for Unlocking Your Limitless Potential”.    And today, he's here to talk about his brand new book, which I absolutely loved, entitled, “Maria's Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother's Love, a Son's Perseverance, and Dreaming Big”.  This is an incredibly heartfelt and heart wrenching autobiography, chronicling our guest's tumultuous journey as the fatherless, bi-racial child of a Mexican immigrant single mother, who somehow managed to raise her 7 children in an atmosphere of love, courage, faith, tenacity and optimism.  From the impoverished and notorious streets of Compton in South-Central Los Angeles, to the harsh realities of rural Oregon - this is a man who, thanks to his mother's many sacrifices and unbreakable resilience, overcame countless almost insurmountable obstacles of abject poverty, racism and adversity.   He was an insecure little boy who grew up longing for the love and approval of an absent father, and struggling with identity, self-worth and craving a sense of belonging.  Thanks to the love and guidance of his mother, and the unshakable bonds that kept his family together, he ultimately harnessed and channelled his pain, anguish and ambition, together with his love of music and rhythm, to become one of the world's most successful and respected drummers.  This book is so poignant, so uplifting and inspirational, that I just HAD to invite the author, Zoro to our show. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Zoro, go to:https://zorothedrummer.com/http://www.facebook.com/zorothedrummermusichttps://instagram.com/zorothedrummer/http://www.twitter.com/zorothedrummerhttp://www.youtube.com/superfunkyfan #Zoro    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Join us on The Jay Franze Show as we dive into the extraordinary world of drumming with the legendary Paul Leim. Like Paul, few musicians have mastered the art of seamlessly transitioning between records, motion pictures, live performances, and television.In this episode, we explore Paul's illustrious career, spanning collaborations with iconic artists such as John Williams, Doc Severinsen, and Elvis Presley's "TCB Band." Get behind the scenes of blockbuster films like "Dirty Dancing" and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," where Paul's drumming added the perfect beat to cinematic moments.Discover the rhythm behind the episodic television series and specials, from "Wonder Woman" to "The Tonight Show," where Paul's drumming prowess left an indelible mark. We'll uncover the magic behind the scenes as he shares stories from his years on Dick Clark's "American Music Awards" and the legendary "Grand Ole Opry."With Gold and Platinum album credits boasting over 300 million records sold, Paul's drumming has shaped the sound of artists like Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, and Shania Twain. Explore the secrets of his success and hear firsthand accounts of his experiences recording with The Monkees on their 20th-anniversary record.As an eight-time Academy of Country Music Drummer of the Year nominee, Paul's accolades are as impressive as his beats. From Nashville Music Award winner to Drum Magazine's Drummie of the Year for four consecutive years, we'll unravel the layers of his achievements.Tune in as we celebrate the rhythm, talent, and legacy of a drummer extraordinaire. Join Jay Franze and special guest Paul Leim for an episode that promises to hit all the right notes. Get ready for a rhythmic journey through the life and career of one of the music industry's true legends.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Paul LeimRecorded: January 15, 2024LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comPaul Leim: https://www.paulleim.com/ Support the show

This man has played with the best of the best! Voted Number 1 session drummer in the world by Modern Drummer Magazine 5 times and 3 times by Drum Magazine - not to mention appearing on Rolling Stone Magazines list of the 100 Greatest drummers of all time! He's played and recorded with McCartney & Ringo, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Tony Iommi, Meat Loaf, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Dave Grohl, The Smashing Pumpkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Sting... and many many more - too many to mention! Kenny Aronoff has been at the top of the business for for over 40 years and shares some wonderful stories from his extensive career with Paul in this in depth interview. Hear about his friendship with Rush's Neil Peart, the intense working environment - fight or fight - which led to the worldwide number 1 hit "Jack & Diane", how he became one of the leading session drummers in the world, his time with Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins and Tony Iommi and the special special night honouring the Beatles famous first US TV appearance where he got to hang out and work with Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. It's all in this action packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Solstice Greetings Glocal Citizens! I'm fresh off of a couple of weeks of ramping up the summer in Europe where the sun was truly a superstar right alongside my guest for the next few episodes. James Barnor is a Ghanaian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana) photographer who has been based in London since the 1990s. His career spans six decades, and although for much of that period his work was not widely known, it has latterly been discovered by new audiences. In his street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_photography) and studio photography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_photography), Barnor represents societies in transition in the 1950s and 1960s: Ghana moving toward independence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ghana#Independent_Ghana), and London becoming a multicultural metropolis. He has said: "I was lucky to be alive when things were happening...when Ghana was going to be independent and Ghana became independent, and when I came to England the Beatles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles) were around. Things were happening in the 60s, so I call myself Lucky Jim." He was Ghana's first full-time newspaper photographer in the 1950s, and he is credited with introducing color processing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_photography) to Ghana in the 1970s. It has been said: "James Barnor is to Ghana and photojournalism what Ousmane Sembène (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Semb%C3%A8ne) was to Senegal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal) and African cinema." Barnor has spoken of how his work was rediscovered in 2007 during the "Ghana at 50" jubilee season by curator Nana Oforiatta-Ayim (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Oforiatta-Ayim), who organized the first exhibition of his photographs at Black Cultural Archives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cultural_Archives) (BCA). Appreciation of his work as a studio portraitist, photojournalist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photojournalism) and Black lifestyle photographer has been further heightened since 2010 when a major solo retrospective exhibition of his photographs, Ever Young: James Barnor, was mounted at Rivington Place (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivington_Place), London, followed by a series of exhibitions including in the United States and South Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa). His photographs were collated by the non-profit agency Autograph ABP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autograph_ABP) during a four-year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Lottery_Fund) and in 2011 became part of the new Archive and Research Centre for Culturally Diverse Photography. Barnor's photographs have also in recent years had showings in Ghana, South Africa, France - (Paris Photo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Photo) 2011, Galerie Baudoin Lebon; Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière), The Netherlands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Netherlands), the UK and the US. The first monograph of his work, entitled James Barnor: Ever Young, was published in 2015, including an extensive conversation between Barnor and Margaret Busby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Busby) with Francis Hodgson. I'm honored to be able to share his story--the history, the craft, the artistry and the humor of Uncle Jim. Where to find James? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-barnor-42569b11/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/james_barnor_archives/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/james.barnor/) In the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/arts/james-barnor-dia-ghana.html) What's Uncle Jim watching? America's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent) Britain's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/@BGT) Other topics of interest: About Two Coronations (https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/100-voices/birth-of-tv/two-coronations/) Accra earthquake 1939 (https://www.nature.com/articles/147751a0) A brief history of housing in Ghana (https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/A-brief-history-of-housing-in-Ghana-117756) 1942 Shipwreck (https://www.science.org/content/article/germans-torpedoed-ship-during-world-war-ii-wreck-now-revealing-secrets-about-underwater) What is Akpeteshie? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akpeteshie) On Kodak's Baby Brownie Camera (https://www.fi.edu/en/kodak-brownie-camera#:~:text=Eastman%20Kodak%20introduced%20the%20new,by%20a%20major%20advertising%20campaign) Other Kodak cameras (https://thedarkroom.com/resurrect-old-620-film-cameras-with-120-film/) Ghana's Daily Graphic (https://corporate.graphic.com.gh/about-us/our-history.html) Letterpress vs the Next-generation Press (https://hellolovely.design/top-tip/2022/3/26/letterpress-an-endangered-and-at-risk-craft) Ghana's Prized Boxer Roy Ankrah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Ankrah) About British Accra and the Seaview Hotel (http://www.ghanadot.com/Review.amarteifio.jamestownaccra.111015.htm) Krobo Edusei (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krobo_Edusei) World University Service - Canada (https://wusc.ca/) Drum Magazine (http://www.robertnewman.com/1950s-covers-of-south-africas-drum-africas-leading-magazine/#:~:text=Drum%20was%20a%20South%20African,anti%2Dapartheid%20protests%20and%20events) Achimota School (https://www.achimota.edu.gh/) Medway College of Arts - Kent (https://www.wearemedway.co.uk/learn/university-of-creative-arts/) Oko Kolamashie (https://www.facebook.com/FlyToGhana/photos/a.1201015243436520/1867644386773599/?type=3) Special Guest: James Barnor.

Summer Solstice Greetings Glocal Citizens! I'm fresh off of a couple of weeks of ramping up the summer in Europe where the sun was truly a superstar right alongside my guest for the next few episodes. James Barnor is a Ghanaian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana) photographer who has been based in London since the 1990s. His career spans six decades, and although for much of that period his work was not widely known, it has latterly been discovered by new audiences. In his street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_photography) and studio photography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_photography), Barnor represents societies in transition in the 1950s and 1960s: Ghana moving toward independence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ghana#Independent_Ghana), and London becoming a multicultural metropolis. He has said: "I was lucky to be alive when things were happening...when Ghana was going to be independent and Ghana became independent, and when I came to England the Beatles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles) were around. Things were happening in the 60s, so I call myself Lucky Jim." He was Ghana's first full-time newspaper photographer in the 1950s, and he is credited with introducing color processing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_photography) to Ghana in the 1970s. It has been said: "James Barnor is to Ghana and photojournalism what Ousmane Sembène (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Semb%C3%A8ne) was to Senegal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal) and African cinema." Barnor has spoken of how his work was rediscovered in 2007 during the "Ghana at 50" jubilee season by curator Nana Oforiatta-Ayim (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Oforiatta-Ayim), who organized the first exhibition of his photographs at Black Cultural Archives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cultural_Archives) (BCA). Appreciation of his work as a studio portraitist, photojournalist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photojournalism) and Black lifestyle photographer has been further heightened since 2010 when a major solo retrospective exhibition of his photographs, Ever Young: James Barnor, was mounted at Rivington Place (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivington_Place), London, followed by a series of exhibitions including in the United States and South Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa). His photographs were collated by the non-profit agency Autograph ABP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autograph_ABP) during a four-year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Lottery_Fund) and in 2011 became part of the new Archive and Research Centre for Culturally Diverse Photography. Barnor's photographs have also in recent years had showings in Ghana, South Africa, France - (Paris Photo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Photo) 2011, Galerie Baudoin Lebon; Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière), The Netherlands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Netherlands), the UK and the US. The first monograph of his work, entitled James Barnor: Ever Young, was published in 2015, including an extensive conversation between Barnor and Margaret Busby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Busby) with Francis Hodgson. I'm honored to be able to share his story--the history, the craft, the artistry and the humor of Uncle Jim. Where to find James? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-barnor-42569b11/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/james_barnor_archives/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/james.barnor/) In the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/arts/james-barnor-dia-ghana.html) What's Uncle Jim watching? America's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent) Britain's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/@BGT) Other topics of interest: About Two Coronations (https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/100-voices/birth-of-tv/two-coronations/) Accra earthquake 1939 (https://www.nature.com/articles/147751a0) A brief history of housing in Ghana (https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/A-brief-history-of-housing-in-Ghana-117756) 1942 Shipwreck (https://www.science.org/content/article/germans-torpedoed-ship-during-world-war-ii-wreck-now-revealing-secrets-about-underwater) What is Akpeteshie? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akpeteshie) On Kodak's Baby Brownie Camera (https://www.fi.edu/en/kodak-brownie-camera#:~:text=Eastman%20Kodak%20introduced%20the%20new,by%20a%20major%20advertising%20campaign) Other Kodak cameras (https://thedarkroom.com/resurrect-old-620-film-cameras-with-120-film/) Ghana's Daily Graphic (https://corporate.graphic.com.gh/about-us/our-history.html) Letterpress vs the Next-generation Press (https://hellolovely.design/top-tip/2022/3/26/letterpress-an-endangered-and-at-risk-craft) Ghana's Prized Boxer Roy Ankrah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Ankrah) About British Accra and the Seaview Hotel (http://www.ghanadot.com/Review.amarteifio.jamestownaccra.111015.htm) Krobo Edusei (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krobo_Edusei) World University Service - Canada (https://wusc.ca/) Drum Magazine (http://www.robertnewman.com/1950s-covers-of-south-africas-drum-africas-leading-magazine/#:~:text=Drum%20was%20a%20South%20African,anti%2Dapartheid%20protests%20and%20events) Achimota School (https://www.achimota.edu.gh/) Medway College of Arts - Kent (https://www.wearemedway.co.uk/learn/university-of-creative-arts/) Oko Kolamashie (https://www.facebook.com/FlyToGhana/photos/a.1201015243436520/1867644386773599/?type=3) Special Guest: James Barnor.

Summer Solstice Greetings Glocal Citizens! I'm fresh off of a couple of weeks of ramping up the summer in Europe where the sun was truly a superstar right alongside my guest for the next few episodes. James Barnor is a Ghanaian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana) photographer who has been based in London since the 1990s. His career spans six decades, and although for much of that period his work was not widely known, it has latterly been discovered by new audiences. In his street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_photography) and studio photography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_photography), Barnor represents societies in transition in the 1950s and 1960s: Ghana moving toward independence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ghana#Independent_Ghana), and London becoming a multicultural metropolis. He has said: "I was lucky to be alive when things were happening...when Ghana was going to be independent and Ghana became independent, and when I came to England the Beatles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles) were around. Things were happening in the 60s, so I call myself Lucky Jim." He was Ghana's first full-time newspaper photographer in the 1950s, and he is credited with introducing color processing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_photography) to Ghana in the 1970s. It has been said: "James Barnor is to Ghana and photojournalism what Ousmane Sembène (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Semb%C3%A8ne) was to Senegal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal) and African cinema." Barnor has spoken of how his work was rediscovered in 2007 during the "Ghana at 50" jubilee season by curator Nana Oforiatta-Ayim (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Oforiatta-Ayim), who organized the first exhibition of his photographs at Black Cultural Archives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cultural_Archives) (BCA). Appreciation of his work as a studio portraitist, photojournalist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photojournalism) and Black lifestyle photographer has been further heightened since 2010 when a major solo retrospective exhibition of his photographs, Ever Young: James Barnor, was mounted at Rivington Place (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivington_Place), London, followed by a series of exhibitions including in the United States and South Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa). His photographs were collated by the non-profit agency Autograph ABP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autograph_ABP) during a four-year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Lottery_Fund) and in 2011 became part of the new Archive and Research Centre for Culturally Diverse Photography. Barnor's photographs have also in recent years had showings in Ghana, South Africa, France - (Paris Photo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Photo) 2011, Galerie Baudoin Lebon; Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière), The Netherlands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Netherlands), the UK and the US. The first monograph of his work, entitled James Barnor: Ever Young, was published in 2015, including an extensive conversation between Barnor and Margaret Busby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Busby) with Francis Hodgson. I'm honored to be able to share his story--the history, the craft, the artistry and the humor of Uncle Jim. Where to find James? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-barnor-42569b11/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/james_barnor_archives/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/james.barnor/) In the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/arts/james-barnor-dia-ghana.html) What's Uncle Jim watching? America's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent) Britain's Got Talent (https://www.youtube.com/@BGT) Other topics of interest: About Two Coronations (https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/100-voices/birth-of-tv/two-coronations/) Accra earthquake 1939 (https://www.nature.com/articles/147751a0) A brief history of housing in Ghana (https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/A-brief-history-of-housing-in-Ghana-117756) 1942 Shipwreck (https://www.science.org/content/article/germans-torpedoed-ship-during-world-war-ii-wreck-now-revealing-secrets-about-underwater) What is Akpeteshie? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akpeteshie) On Kodak's Baby Brownie Camera (https://www.fi.edu/en/kodak-brownie-camera#:~:text=Eastman%20Kodak%20introduced%20the%20new,by%20a%20major%20advertising%20campaign) Other Kodak cameras (https://thedarkroom.com/resurrect-old-620-film-cameras-with-120-film/) Ghana's Daily Graphic (https://corporate.graphic.com.gh/about-us/our-history.html) Letterpress vs the Next-generation Press (https://hellolovely.design/top-tip/2022/3/26/letterpress-an-endangered-and-at-risk-craft) Ghana's Prized Boxer Roy Ankrah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Ankrah) About British Accra and the Seaview Hotel (http://www.ghanadot.com/Review.amarteifio.jamestownaccra.111015.htm) Krobo Edusei (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krobo_Edusei) World University Service - Canada (https://wusc.ca/) Drum Magazine (http://www.robertnewman.com/1950s-covers-of-south-africas-drum-africas-leading-magazine/#:~:text=Drum%20was%20a%20South%20African,anti%2Dapartheid%20protests%20and%20events) Achimota School (https://www.achimota.edu.gh/) Medway College of Arts - Kent (https://www.wearemedway.co.uk/learn/university-of-creative-arts/) Oko Kolamashie (https://www.facebook.com/FlyToGhana/photos/a.1201015243436520/1867644386773599/?type=3) Special Guest: James Barnor.

Alex Deegan's obsession with drumming began when he was living in Whyalla attending Primary School. His teacher Sister Bernadette invited a drummer to come along to class with his kit to do a talk about drums, Alex put his hand up when the drummer asked if anyone would like to have a go at playing, and despite never having the opportunity to play before he managed to do an impressive roll down the toms to which the drummer responded by saying that he should take some lessons as he had a natural talent. He began to have lessons with that drummer which mainly involved watching him play for an hour, needless to say those lessons didn't last for long with Alex being keen to have more of a hands on role. Alex began performing live at the age of 8, with his earliest memory being drumming in the school play. His brother Ray also decided to play the drums and when the family moved to Seacliff their dad converted the garage into a practice room and they got their first kit, this was a problem as unlike Alex, Ray was left-handed. Alex was addicted to playing, would rush home from school so that he could beat his brother home. His sister Christine noticed how keen he was and suggested that Alex start having lessons, their parents agreed and Alex began having lessons at John Reynolds Music City with Greg Mundy. After a year or so Christine had a chat with Greg to see how Alex was progressing, Greg advised that he had taught him as much as he could and that if Alex was to progress further that he should begin to have lessons with another teacher. At 13 years of age Alex studied with renowned Adelaide percussionist Jim Bailey and he continued with Jim up until Alex left Adelaide for the first time. Alex joined his first professional band 'Idiot Stick' when he was 15, their first gig was at the Tivoli hotel. Alex having been an avid reader of 'Modern Drummer Magazine' for many years, began playing a drum solo when the guitarist had to replace a broken string. When he finished playing he was introduced to one of the other bands on the bill 'The Touch', who were looking for a drummer, he joined and at 18 years of age they began touring. Alex's career has seen him perform all over Australia having lived and worked in the music scenes of Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne where he has resided since 1995 after being invited to audition to play for 'Out Of Control'. He began working and teaching at DRUMTEK, and eventually writing articles for Australia's #1 Drum Magazine DRUMscene after coming second in the Best Up & Coming Drummer Competition. Throughout his career Alex has toured, recorded, and co-written with many bands and artists both nationally and internationally. Some of Alex's achievements include: Australian Platinum Number 1 Single "Wasabi" by Lee Harding, Award winning albums by Australian Country Artists Carter & Carter and Sue Boyd, MTV Awards performance with American Pop Artist Teddy Geiger, Touring nationally with Sony Artist Marie Wilson, on call session drummer for Birdland studios in Melbourne, Guest artist on "Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 2004" internationally released DVD with 'Dom & Friends', Featured artist on "Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 2003" internationally released DVD. Music "Band It About" theme song, written & recorded by Catherine Lambert and Michael Bryant. Outro "Tonight" by SHADOWQUEEN. Issue 102 available now, Alex's feature interview with Australian drumming legend Graham Morgan https://www.drumscene.com.au/ DRUMTEK: https://www.drumtek.com.au/ http://www.shadowqueen.com.au/ https://truckofficial.com.au/ BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Links: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries #alexdeegan #drumtek --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dianne-spillane/message

Does marketing live in the heart, or in the head? Should you trust your instinct, or your integers? If the answer is both, should you lead with one more than the other? As an independent creative agency, Mekanism has been asking these questions of ourselves and our clients for over 10 years. Join co-founder and CEO of award-winning creative agency Mekanism, Jason Harris, on his quest to answer these questions with the world's leading marketers from the brands we've all come to love. Named CEO of the Year by The Drum Magazine, Jason will draw from his experience during these easily digestible 20-minute episodes to explore the Soul of these famous brands and the Science of staying relevant, exploring how they've become culture defining emblems in our modern world.  Brought to you by Mekanism

Drummer WILL HUNT has been the back beat behind the rock band Evanescence for many years now. He has played with Slaughter, Vince Neil Band, Motley Crue (filled in one show) Methods of Mayhem and Italian rock star Vasco Rossi.  We talk about his beginnings as a drummer, influences, how he got involved with the "Motley" team, working with different artists and his passion for drums.https://drummagazine.com/how-will-hunt-survived-after-losing-everything/

In this podcast episode, we talk to Nkuli Bogopa, the COO Broll Property Management, Africa's leading real estate company.  She is the immediate past Vice-President of the Black Business Council (BBC) and Founding member of the BBC's Women's Alliance and immediate past President South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP). She is also the Technical Committee Member for the Property Sector Charter Council and is responsible for the policy formulation and Property Sector Codes. Nkuli started her journey in property management 20 years ago when she was interviewed by Drum Magazine for her work as an architect working on Melrose Arch; during the interview, she realized something was missing and that she wanted to know what happens to the people after they move into the building.  Luckily, she had a mentor who worked in the property sector and he was able to guide her into corporate real estate management.  In this podcast, Nkuli shares how we are affected by the walls around us, whether consciously or unconsciously, we are emotionally impacted by the spaces we occupy.  She explains the importance of working with a property management company and why developers hire property management companies at the development stage and how that can help a developer secure bank funding. We also learn how Covid has changed the funding process in the commercial property sector - banks are slower in terms of approvals so developments stall and it's created uncertainty in the industry and how property management companies have had to be agile and innovative in order to create new income streams. In this podcast, Nkuli also shared the impact of the July riots in South Africa on the commercial property industry and how property management companies responded to the riots. You're in for an amazing podcast.   Click play to listen and leave us a comment in the comments section below.

We discuss the beautiful exhibition of photographs by James Barnor at the Serpentine Gallery in London. See links below. And ... we are now on Patreon! Check out our page: https://www.patreon.com/bandeapartpodcast ‘James Barnor: Accra/London – A Retrospective', Serpentine Gallery, London (19 May – 24 October 2021): https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/james-barnor/ ‘Portraits of the Future: A Celebration of James Barnor' (31 March 2021): https://youtu.be/AqhWdoMOWTQ ‘James Barnor: Ghanaian Modernist', Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (18 May – 31 October 2021): https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/whats-on/bristol-photo-festival-james-barnor-ghanaian-modernist/ Autograph, ‘James Barnor: Ever Young' (12 June 2020): https://autograph.org.uk/blog/james-barnor-ever-young-newspaper/ (free download of Autograph's James Barnor exhibition newspaper) ‘Ever Young: James Barnor', Autograph (2010): https://vimeo.com/50701534 ‘Drum Magazine', South African History Online (not dated): https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/drum-magazine Maria Stepanova (translated by Sasha Dugdale), ‘In Memory of Memory', Fitzcarraldo Editions (2021) Dan Hancox, ‘Inner City Pressure: The Story of Grime', Harper Collins (2019): https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/inner-city-pressure-the-story-of-grime-dan-hancox Isaac Mirahi, ‘I.M.', Flatiron Books (2020): https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250077820

Jeff Stern owns and operates Stern Tanning Co. which acquired the United Rawhide Company of Chicago in 2001 - the former largest manufacturer or drumheads in the world before mylar became king. United Rawhide was the primary drumhead provider for Slingerland, Gretsch, Rogers, and Ludwig. Jeff teaches us the start to finish process of how a tannery works and creates high quality drumheads, plus lots of great information about how, when, and why you would want to use a calf or goat skin drumhead. Here is the DRUM Magazine article about how to tuck a drumhead: https://drummagazine.com/old-school-tools-how-to-tuck-calfskin-heads/ Stern Tanning Co. website: http://www.sterntanning.com/ Thanks to Dream Cymbals for sponsoring this episode!

Jeff Stern owns and operates Stern Tanning Co. which acquired the United Rawhide Company of Chicago in 2001 - the former largest manufacturer or drumheads in the world before mylar became king. United Rawhide was the primary drumhead provider for Slingerland, Gretsch, Rogers, and Ludwig. Jeff teaches us the start to finish process of how a tannery works and creates high quality drumheads, plus lots of great information about how, when, and why you would want to use a calf or goat skin drumhead. Here is the DRUM Magazine article about how to tuck a drumhead: https://drummagazine.com/old-school-tools-how-to-tuck-calfskin-heads/ Stern Tanning Co. website: http://www.sterntanning.com/ Thanks to Dream Cymbals for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where the backbeats meet the spirits.Episode #54.  On this podcast, our guest is Kelli Rae Tubbs. She's a drummer and percussionist working in the music industry for more than three decades, Kelli's resume spans the musical spectrum, covering jazz, pop, country, bluegrass, drum corps, brass band, and children's music. Since 2017, she has served as the house percussionist at the Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, TN. Over the last decade, Kelli has established a formidable “second” career as a collector, researcher, and clinician. She has presented on the preservation and restoration of antique drums as well as historical drumming methods at the Chicago Drum Show,  the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Delaware Drum Show, and the National Women's Music Festival.   The opening track is written by Kelli and Andy LaCasse titled "Calcutta Rodeo". The outro track Kelli drums on "Landlocked" by "Waltzing on Waves"  solo artist, Jen Bluhm.  Here are a few things you will hear in this episode: Being the house percussionist at the Smokey Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, TN, and performing with The Voice's season 12 winner, Chris BlueReceiving grants and fellowships to document and explore the history of drumsWorking on a book with noted drummer, author, and educator Daniel Glass. A riverboat gig as a riverlorian. Think river historian fused with musicCheck out her YouTube channel where Kelli showcases the history of drumming and instruments usedBeing a judge for Hit Like a Girl for the last few years and what styles, or things she's seen change over the years with the competitors and offers some advice for future competitors.In four beats or less:If she was asked at the same time to fill in on drums for the Beatles or the Police, which gig does she take?Which era of music is her favorite to perform?Most interesting drum hardware she's come across?What's a Spinal tap moment she had at a gig?Visit Kelli's links:Drum Magazine article featuring Kellihttps://kelliraetubbs.com/https://www.facebook.com/KelliRaeTubbsDrums/https://twitter.com/kelliraetubbshttps://www.youtube.com/kelliraetubbsDon't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on Facebook, YouTube,  Instagram.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums)

This Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Dewey Lunch Counter Sit-Ins. An infamous moment in queer history when gender-diverse youth challenged their exclusion from an American Diner. Four years before Stonewall and the formal Gay Rights Movement broke into mainstream consciousness, queer revolutionaries were already preparing for battle. From the formation of the Janus Society to the distribution of Drum Magazine, queer culture thrived in Philadelphia. Today we’re heading to the “City of Brotherly Love'', to discuss a place rich in all history, but especially LGBTQ+ history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourqueerstory/message

The world of work is consistently changing. How things were done decades ago is completely different from how things are done today. With the 4th Industrial Revolution looming, it's important that we always open ourselves up to learning new ways of doing things and one of the most crucial skills we need in our careers and businesses is networking.While most people agree with the cliché, ‘it's not what you know, it's who you know' - whether we like it or not, it carries more weight today.Industrial and Career Coach, Phiona Martin joins us on this week's edition of #TheSitDownCareers, to share tips on mastering networking and ways you can develop a plan to find and nurture the relationships you need to help you secure the opportunities you've always wanted.BiographyPhiona Martin is an Industrial Psychologist, Career Coach, Talent Management Professional and Thought Leadership enthusiast. She has worked with graduates across Africa, developing programs that facilitated workplace transitions. Her corporate and consulting work experience has included developing leadership programs and spearheading talent management initiatives.Phiona provides regular expert opinions on career development through various media platforms including her own career website. She has featured on radio (POWER FM, Talk Radio 702, Capricon FM, Kaya FM) television (eNCA, The Morning Show, Newzroom Africa, KykNet) and has given expert commentary for a number of publications (True Love Magazine, Move!, CHRO, Drum Magazine, 1Life Insurance Blog, Fast company)Phiona is passionate about helping people transition to gainful employment. 

Kurt Dahl is an industry leader in Entertainment Law in Canada and the Drummer in his band One Bad Son. As a musician, he's toured North America frequently with his band One Bad Son, scored five top 10 singles and a #1 song, released 9 albums with various artists, and have worked closely with major industry players like 604 Records, The Feldman Agency, Frontside Group, Strut Entertainment, and Hive Management. One Bad Son has toured arenas with Def Leppard, Shinedown, and Judas Priest, and in 2019 shared the bill with The Rolling Stones in front of 70,000 people. As a lawyer, he has practiced Entertainment Law throughout Canada since 2010, providing comprehensive legal advice to a wide array of music, film, television and technology clients since 2010. He became Partner at Murphy & Company in 2016 and was acknowledged by Canadian Lawyer in 2019 for his contributions to Entertainment Law in Canada. As an academic, in 2009 he successfully defended his Master of Laws (LL.M.) thesis on the future of the music industry, and how musicians will continue to earn a living in the digital age. The entire thesis is available for free under the “Resources” page at www.lawyerdrummer.com. He also obtained his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) degrees from the University of Saskatchewan. He is currently a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. As a board member, he has served on the Board of Directors for SaskMusic for 6 years, working with fellow musicians to help them obtain grant funding, deal with legal issues, and effectively develop their careers. In 2016, he was excited to be elected President of SaskMusic. He is honoured to be a voice for musicians in this province and around the world. In 2017, he was elected to the Board of Directors for the Western Canadian Music Awards. As a writer, his articles on the music industry have been published by Canadian Musician, Canadian Lawyer, DRUM Magazine, VICE Magazine, SOCAN Magazine and dozens of other industry publications. www.lawyerdrummer.com

John Gray is an award-winning music educator, musician and entrepreneur based out Baton Rouge, La. A proud alumnus of McKinley High School (c/o 98’) and the Southern University Music Department, Gray’s foundation began on the stadium fields as a member of both the McKinley High and Southern University marching bands and has manifested into an astonishing career in the realm of music education, independent artistry and music business. Under the mentorship of the late jazz great/Master Teacher, Alvin Batiste, Gray received his Associate of Arts in Jazz (01’) as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Performance (05’) from Southern University. In the decade that would follow his undergraduate studies, Gray has been named as The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s Teacher of the Year (2013-2014), he has been the recipient of the Master Teacher Award at the Dunham School where he currently teaches, he has also been awarded The LINK’s Role Model of the Year award (in 2014), and also has been named as one of Louisiana Life Magazine’s Louisianians of The Year, as well as Arts Ambassador by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. He’s been named as one of the People to Watch in 2015 by The Drum Magazine, and a Top 40 Under 40 Black Entrepreneurs for 2014-2015. He has also received artist residency training through the renown Kennedy Center for the Arts and completed training at the Jazz @ Lincoln Center’s Directors Academy. He is a 2015 graduate of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Leadership Class, and has been a TEDx speaker as well as a 99u speaker. John currently teaches full time at the Dunham School, and performs professionally with The JGrayJazz Trio, The Michael Foster Project, The Soul Jukeboxx, The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and The Treme Brass Band. He also runs his own music company, Continuum Music, specializing in the recording, promotion, and booking of jazz artists and their music.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.For show notes and past guests, please visit dougstonejazz.com/podcast-1Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the sponsor formDiscover Doug’s music: dougstonejazz.com/musicInstagram: instagram.com/dougstonejazzsaxophoneFacebook: facebook.com/dougstoneBoston Sax Shop

Join Rock around the Ring with hosts Kid Cadet and Danica Jenelle as they talk to Glen Sobel about his life on the road, making music during quarantine, and working with some of the most accomplished musicians in history. Glen Sobel is a drummer who currently plays for Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires. Glen was hired as an instructor at Musician's Institute and also has a regular lesson column in DRUM! Magazine. Also, in 2016 Glen was voted #1 Hard Rock Drummer in Drum Magazine's Drummies readers poll.

This week's guest is Kurt Dahl, who's not only a successful entertainment attorney but is a busy drummer as well. His band One Bad Son has toured North America with Def Leopard, Judas Priest and even opened for the Rolling Stones. While working as a musician, Kurt decided that he could help his band more by getting educated in the music business, and that became a law degree and a second career. Kurt has also written articles for a host of magazines like Canadian Musician, Canadian Lawyer, DRUM Magazine, SOCAN Magazine and dozens of other industry publications, as well as made TV appearances, an interview on NPR, and lectured at universities and conferences across the country. During the interview we spoke about how Kurt can still do his attorney job while being on tour, what it’s like to represent yourself in a negotiation, his article on the legalities of tribute bands, the worst mistakes an artist can make, and much more. On the intro I’ll take a look at the new release schedule, and a new string technology to keep basses in tune.

The origins of the Hi-Hat pedal have long been debated, and Rob Cook introduces us to a new theory that a gentleman named Skip Retherford was the inventor in the 1922. This pre-dates Papa Jo Jones, who is widely thought to be the earliest user of the Hi-Hat. Rob shares this great story with us and how he got involved after Zildjian decided he was the best man to handle this information. Find out what happened to Skip's invention and learn everything else you could want to know about the Hi-Hat in this episode! Rob Cook is the founder of the Chicago Drum Show and runs www.rebeats.com . He is a wealth of information and publishes a number of great books that can be found on the Rebeats website. You can also hear him on previous episode of Drum history about the history of Leedy Drums. Here are the images of Rob's article about the hi-hat in Drum Magazine. http://rebeats.com/images/drum_magazine/hi-hat-part1-large.jpg http://rebeats.com/images/drum_magazine/hi-hat-part2-large.jpg Thanks for listening! - Follow Drum History on Facebook and Instagram for daily drumming videos! @drumhistory_podcast and if you are interested in supporting the show, visit www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast for more information - Please give us a rating and a review if you like the show. I love getting feedback from everyone and hearing how you like the show, get in touch and let me know what you want to learn about next!

The origins of the Hi-Hat pedal have long been debated, and Rob Cook introduces us to a new theory that a gentleman named Skip Retherford was the inventor in the 1922. This pre-dates Papa Jo Jones, who is widely thought to be the earliest user of the Hi-Hat. Rob shares this great story with us and how he got involved after Zildjian decided he was the best man to handle this information. Find out what happened to Skip's invention and learn everything else you could want to know about the Hi-Hat in this episode! Rob Cook is the founder of the Chicago Drum Show and runs www.rebeats.com . He is a wealth of information and publishes a number of great books that can be found on the Rebeats website. You can also hear him on previous episode of Drum history about the history of Leedy Drums. Here are the images of Rob's article about the hi-hat in Drum Magazine. http://rebeats.com/images/drum_magazine/hi-hat-part1-large.jpg http://rebeats.com/images/drum_magazine/hi-hat-part2-large.jpg Thanks for listening! - Follow Drum History on Facebook and Instagram for daily drumming videos! @drumhistory_podcast and if you are interested in supporting the show, visit www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast for more information - Please give us a rating and a review if you like the show. I love getting feedback from everyone and hearing how you like the show, get in touch and let me know what you want to learn about next!

Alessandra Belloni, world-renowned percussionist, singer, dancer and actress, born in Rome, voted one of the best female percussionists in the world by Drum Magazine chats with me tonight about her new book, Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna.  We'll examine why Alessandra is so drawn to the Black Madonna, delving into who She is and how She is related to her work as an artist and healer.  Belloni will explain why she believes god is a Woman and she is Black.  We'll discover the healing drumming and dance traditions from Southern Italy and why it is important that she helps women.  Of particular importance and interest is the Tarantella, a healing trance dance connected to the Black Madonna, which Alessandra believes healed her of a cancerous condition.  Men benefit from this tradition and we'll go there, too.  Don't miss this revealing interview.

Hi listener. Scott was out enjoying another midwestern location this weekend, so we enlisted the help of our friend, Dave. Dave does free lance writing for Drum Magazine, other music and pop culture publications, plays the hell out of a set of drums and loves the 87-92 era of Twins baseball as unhealthily as most of the rest of us. We at NRR have also either grown up with him, or have known him over half of our lives. This is part 1 of our conversation.

Keeping tabs on social media use is now something all responsible people must do. Naturally we think that most of the problems generated by Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, come from the original poster. Sometimes that is correct. However with the omnipotence of technology and its accompanying social media, savvy users have to be equally careful simply being onlookers. In this episode Phil and Jon discuss the proliferation of several social media platforms and the benefits they offer. Likewise we dive into the worm hole of exactly what can go wrong when social media use goes awry. We cover issues like: bad posting etiquette, problems arising from overconsumption, loss of productivity, addiction, and anxiety resulting from social media overexposure. We then discuss proven, practical ways to loosen the grip of social media and get you back on the road to productivity. We also talk about our recent inclusion in Drum Magazine's top drumming podcast's list. We are humbled and honored to be listed with such wonderful people and podcasts. If you would like to see what was said about us click this link: http://drummagazine.com/streaming-the-beat-top-drumming-podcasts-right-now/ We also discuss a recent article written by listener Kyle Edmonston. His paper is about 'Time' and he cites episode 37 of the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast as one of his primary sources. Thanks Kyle and tremendous work! You can read Kyle's article by clicking this link: https://kyleedmonster.wordpress.com/2018/07/17/time/ Finally, we get another tip from Jon during our visit to the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast Garage. If you have broken or partially operational snare stands this segment is for you. Special thanks once again goes to everyone who has ever listened to the show. It means more to us than you'll ever know. If you haven't left a review for the show please swing by our page in Itunes and leave us a short review. We'll never ask you for money so if you have a few minutes to leave us a five star review we'd be very grateful. It helps us reach a bigger audience for people who are looking for our type of show. If you'd like to listen to any back episodes, view our videos, visit our social media, or get in touch with us go to our website at: www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com

Kurt Dahl has been actively involved in the Canadian music industry for the past two decades, as a touring musician, board member, speaker, and entertainment lawyer. He wrote his Master of Laws thesis in 2009 on the future of the music industry and has practiced entertainment law across Canada since 2010. His clients range from Juno-winning bands, record labels, publishers, and managers, to the smallest up-and-coming artists. He tours the country regularly with his band One Bad Son, working with some of the biggest names in the music business. His articles on cutting edge issues in the music industry have been published around the world by Canadian Musician, SOCAN, Drum Magazine and more, and can be found on his website www.LawyerDrummer.com. In 2016, Kurt was elected as the President of SaskMusic. In May 2017, One Bad Son landed their first #1 single in Canada with the song Raging Bull.

Michael Spiro is a world-renowned percussionist, recording artist, and educator, known specifically for his work in the Latin music field.Spiro's formal education includes a bachelor's degree with honors in Latin American Studies from the University of California, and three and a half years of graduate work in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington. His practical education consists of a seven- year apprenticeship with Francisco Aguabella (a relationship which continues today) and extensive study throughout Latin America. He has studied annually in Cuba since 1984 with musicians such as Jose Luis Quintana ("Changuito"), Esteban Vega Bacallao ("Cha-Cha"), Daniel Diaz and Juan "Claro" Blanco of Orquesta Ritmo Oriental, Regino Jimenez, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas and Grupo Afro-Cuba de Matanzas. In addition, in 1986, he spent two months training at G.R.E.S. Portela, the famous Escola de Samba in Rio de Janeiro.Spiro currently resides in San Francisco, Calif., where he is an integral part of the Bay Area music scene. He records and produces with groups throughout the West Coast and still tours world-wide with the percussion trio Talking Drums, which he co-leads with David Garibaldi and Jesus Diaz. In June 1996, his recording Bata-Ketu was released on Bembe Records to international critical acclaim, including being voted one of the top 50 drum records of all time by Drum Magazine.In 2004, Spiro received a Grammy nomination for his work as both producer and artist on Mark Levine's Latin/jazz release Isla, and, in 2005, he released BataMbira, which he wrote and produced with Professor B. Michael Williams. The CD received rave reviews around the world for its fusion of Afro-Cuban folkloric music with the mbira music of Zimbabwe, and that same year, he was voted runner-up in the jazz/fusion category in Drum Magazine's Reader's Poll Awards. In 2006, Chuck Sher Publications released his book, The Conga Drummer's Guidebook, and it has already become the standard in the field for intermediate/advanced instruction.He is a frequent visiting artist at universities worldwide. In addition to the position he held in the Jazz Department at the University of California, Berkeley, Spiro has taught at numerous colleges throughout North America and Europe, and continues to be a presenter at national and statewide conventions of the Percussive Arts Society and the International Association of Jazz Educators.Spiro's recording and performing credits include such diverse artists as David Byrne, Cachao, The Caribbean Jazz Project, Dori Caymmi, Changuito, Richard Egues, Frank Emilio Flynn, Ella Fitzgerald, David Garibaldi, Gilberto Gil, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ray Holman, Toninho Horta, Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. John, Mark Levine and the Latin Tinge, Machete Ensemble, Bobby McFerrin, Andy Narell, Ray Obiedo, Chico O'Farrill, Eddie Palmieri, Lazaro Ros, David Rudder, Carlos Santana, Grace Slick, Omar Sosa, Talking Drums, Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner and Charlie Watts. In addition, he has recorded on soundtracks to such major motion pictures as Soapdish, Henry and June, True Stories, Sworn To The Drum, Walker, Eddie Macon's Run and Dragon-The Life of Bruce Lee. He also wrote several arrangements for the Tony Award-winning Broadway show BLAST!, which was released on video by PBS in 2002.Sponsored by GoSamba.net! Bata Ketu By VARIOUS ARTISTS Buy on Amazon Sponsored by GoSamba.net! Your source of caixas, chocalhos, repiniques, surdos, straps, tamborims, tamborim sticks all imported from Brazil!

On this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Pete Lockett joins us to discuss his incredible career, which includes having been voted three times as #1 'World Percussionist' by readers of Drum Magazine, providing ethnic percussion on five James Bond films, releasing 15 solo albums and collaborating with Bjork, Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Noel Gallagher, The Verve, Aphex Twin and Amy Winehouse. Pete discusses his venture into 'World Music', what young western musicians can learn specifically from music of non western origin, and the psychology of performing in high pressure environments. "60% of being a rounded, wise, and mature musician is philosophy". www.petelockett.com https://twitter.com/petelockett https://www.facebook.com/PETE.LOCKETT.Percussion www.thestageleftpodcast.com @thestageleftpod www.facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast #drum #drums #percussion #music #musician #bjork #robertplant #petergabriel #Noelgallagher #oasis #Amywinehouse #bond #jamesbond #musicpodcast #podcast