Podcasts about Drummer

Send us Fan MailKeith Carne stops by the the show to discuss his solo release Magenta Light, the inspiration behind it, touring and more. ***After sitting behind the drum kit for celebrated indie-pop/alternative band We Are Scientists for the last 13 years, NYC-based musical multi-hyphenate KEITH CARNE is stepping into the spotlight with his debut single "Look for the Moon," adding to the largely unexplored notion that he who makes the most noise makes the most beautiful music. Built on glistening synth textures and a steady pulse straight out of the '90s Madchester craze, “Look For The Moon” pairs grounded vulnerability with a pastoral, cinematic scope. The single (out today) is a tender, skybound love song released in tandem with the announcement of his debut solo album, Magenta Light . Written for his wife, artist Hayley Youngs, the single captures the strange emotional and measured altitude of touring life - where love is measured in miles, time zones, and the quiet glow of a shared moon. The lyrics drift between airplane cabins and existential free-fall, landing somewhere intimate and disarmingly human. It's a song about longing without melodrama - about finding ritual and reassurance in something as simple as looking up toward the common sky.Magenta Light, an album that marks both a departure and an arrival for Carne. While his position for the last 13 years as drummer and backing vocalist for We Are Scientists continues onward, Carne steps toward centerstage as songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Across eight melancholic pop songs threaded together by expansive and transcendent passages, Magenta Light blurs the lines between ethereal tonality and propulsive dance rhythms, all anchored by an indie-pop spine.****If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2026 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

A few weeks ago, a longtime listener and subscriber named Leo tried to order my book on Amazon. It didn't go smoothly — stock issues, shipping headaches, the usual Amazon runaround. Most people would have just given up and moved on.Leo didn't. He found his way to Signature Brandworks and ordered a copy directly from me instead. That alone means a lot. Leo's been with the podcast and the site for a long time, and knowing he cared enough to track down the book rather than let a broken checkout page stop him is exactly the kind of support that keeps this whole project going.But what really got me was what he said after he read it.Leo described the book as “pure gold” — not just for drummers, and not just for musical theater players, but for any working musician taking on all kinds of gigs. That phrase has been stuck in my head ever since, because it's exactly what I set out to make. This was never meant to be just a drumming book. It's a career guide — contracts, negotiating with producers, breaking into a market, understanding the business side most of us were never taught. If you're a professional musician of any kind, that's information you need.Leo put it better than I could, so I'll let him say it in his own words:“This is pure gold for anyone who's interested, especially in musical theater, but it applies to any kind of musician doing all sorts of gigs. Beyond our instrument — we get really focused on the instrument — but looking up content and resources that are important for a professional musician's training... financial education, negotiation, understanding contracts, and the laws that apply to musicians. I think all of that is important for us to become better professionals and to improve the market for everyone too.”Coming from someone who's spent 23 years developing his own teaching method, that's not a compliment I take lightly.Who is Leo?Leo Bandeira is a Brazilian drummer, author, and educator — and honestly, someone every drummer reading this should be following. He's the author of Teoria Musical para Bateria (Music Theory for Drums), the accompanying Livros de Exercícios volumes 1–3, and Leitura à Primeira Vista (Sight Reading). He also teaches A Bateria no Teatro Musical — Drums in Musical Theater — so when a guy who spends his career teaching this stuff calls my book pure gold, that means a lot to me.His beginner-level video course builds directly on those books: over 400 exercises covering reading, writing, coordination, orchestration, and rhythmic dictation, all developed over two decades of teaching drummers how to actually read and understand music, not just play by feel. If you're a drummer looking to get more literate on your instrument, his material is worth your time.Follow Leo here: instagram.com/leobandeiramusicoLeo's Full Review (translated from Portuguese)I wanted to share it in full, exactly as he gave it, rather than just pulling the one line:Guys, I want to share with you a book I just finished reading, and it's amazing. Clayton is a Broadway drummer with a ton of experience. He has a podcast where he interviews Broadway musicians, so he really lays out how the industry works over there, you know? Which is basically the top of the musical theater world.So, in this book, he explains exactly how everything works over there: contracts with producers, how negotiations happen, how you break into the market. He talks about networking — honestly, he covers so many topics. This is pure gold for anyone who's interested, especially in musical theater, but it applies to any kind of musician doing all sorts of gigs, you know?Yeah, it's really important information that every professional musician should have access to.So folks, I'm leaving his Instagram here so you can find his materials. I think being a good professional musician also means doing your research. Beyond our instrument — we get really focused on the instrument — but looking up content and resources that are important for a professional musician's training, you know?Financial education, negotiation, understanding contracts, and the laws that apply to musicians. I think all of that is important for us to become better professionals and to improve the market for everyone too. Alright? So here's the golden tip. Follow him over there, and look for the book. Thanks!And if you've been on the fence about the book like Leo was — go grab a copy on Amazon. Or get a copy from me here at SignatureBrandworks.com. Also, Leo, if you're reading this: I'm taking a lesson from you the day I finally make it to Brazil, no excuses.I'm proud of this one, and it means the world that it's resonating with musicians outside the Broadway pit too.Clayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101.His Broadway and off-Broadway theater credits include Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Memphis, Altar Boyz, and tick, tick... BOOM!, plus subbing on Rent, Motown, Evita, Avenue Q, and the Hadestown tour. He's appeared on The View, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, and the Tony Awards, performing alongside artists from Chuck Berry to Kristin Chenoweth.His book, Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at Signature Brandworks. His course, Broadway Bound and Beyond: The Course — The Career Foundation Every Working Musician Needs (But Nobody Teaches) — is coming soon.www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Covington Alsina, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  On today's DNB, Maryland Hall Executive Director Jackie Coleman resigns following an anonymous online petition, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park receives a $100,000 grant to support education and preservation efforts, Crosby Marketing launches a $50,000 matching challenge for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, and Annapolis says goodbye to legendary Drummer's Lot bartender Iris "PNut" Cormier, whose impact on the community spanned more than four decades. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is back with his Annapolis Makerspace Maker Minute! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Rodney Holder is a man of many passions, with property, business and music having all played a significant part in his life and career. Originally from Canberra, Holder started in a band as a drummer as a teenager, and saved enough money to purchase his first property in his 20's.Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to learn about how this ex-drummer started his property investment journey, the high's and low's of his journey so far, and where he plans to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rodney Holder is a man of many passions, with property, business and music having all played a significant part in his life and career. Originally from Canberra, Holder started in a band as a drummer as a teenager, and saved enough money to purchase his first property in his 20's.Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to learn about how this ex-drummer started his property investment journey, the high's and low's of his journey so far, and where he plans to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es ist Sommer. Und mit wem ließe es sich besser sprechen zur Sommerzeit als mit Oli Rubow? Genau - mit niemandem. Und daher habe ich zum Mikrofon gegriffen und ihn angefunkt. Und was böte sich da besser an, als über Sommer‑Feeling im Wasser, am Meer, im Freibad oder am Strand zu sprechen - und darüber, wie man dieses Gefühl in die nächste Recording‑Session einbauen kann. Denn Oli ist nicht nur ein begnadeter Drummer, der mit seinem Stil die Sounds der Samples auf das Live‑Kit holt, sondern auch ein absoluter Geek, wenn es darum geht, Ideen zu finden, wie man Samples ins eigene Spiel am besten einbauen kann. Da kann schon mal das Wellenrauschen zur Snare werden oder der sonnige Tag im Freibad oder der Eisdiele zum Klangteppich für eine Aufnahme werden. Grenzen gibt es hier keine - und Spontanität und das Leben des Moments im Sample sind genau das, was den Groove nicht nur am Drum, sondern auch im Leben ausmacht. Und als wir so über Sample‑Ideen redeten und darüber, wie cool es ist, eine Dose zu samplen, kam die Idee: Wir beschließen unseren kleinen Talk mit dem eigenen Trommel Talk Schlaglichter‑Dosen‑Sample‑Song. Also seid gespannt auf Drums, Samples, Musik und eine Menge guter Vibes!!! Alle Links zur Folge hat Oli in seinem Blogbeitrag zur Folge super schön gesammelt. Darum hier einfach der Link zum entsprechenden Blogeintrag: Mehr zu Oli findest du hier: http://www.olirubow.de/ - da geht es dann zum Blog ;) Den Blog E-Beats von Oli findet ihr hier: https://87bpm.wordpress.com/ Und Bücher von Oli sind hier bestellbar: https://www.amazon.de/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AOli+Rubow&s=relevancerank&text=Oli+Rubow&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Ich freu mich tierisch, wenn du auf der Seite von Einfach Schlagzeug mal vorbeischaust unter https://einfachschlagzeug.de/ Patreon Patreon is online Get there by „Trommel Talk – Einfach Schlagzeug“: https://patreon.com/TrommelTalk_EinfachSchlagzeug?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink https://www.patreon.com/posts/hallo-zum-talk-148862844?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Also visit my page: https://einfachschlagzeug.de/ Chapter: 00:09 – Start 10:55 - Sample it

Erik "The Viking" Solbakken shares his journey from discovering drumming in grade school to leading rock bands and embracing his passion for music alongside his accounting career. He reflects on fighting against early discouragement to pursue drums and how his love for music persisted even as he trained to become a CPA. Erik describes a long break from music while building his professional career before coming back to drumming through tribute bands and eventually founding his own band again. He talks about experiencing true connection with clients and others after he began sharing his musical side openly. Erik highlights the freedom and authenticity he found by merging his professional and personal identities. He encourages others to share their authentic selves, noting that doing so brings connection, trust, and a vibrant sense of community. Episode Highlights ·  Embracing your full, authentic self and sharing your passions outside of work leads to stronger, more genuine connections with clients and colleagues. .  There is often resistance within professional environments to blending personal passions and work identities, but breaking down those barriers brings bigger rewards.  .  Taking time away from your passion (like drumming) in order to focus on a career can result in feeling unfulfilled, but reconnecting with that passion reignites joy and energy in all aspects of life.  .  Being aware of your audience and how you show up is important; you can bring your best self in an authentic way while also serving the needs of the situation.  .  Sharing who you are and your interests openly can create unexpected bonds and opportunities, both personally and professionally.

Drummer Mikkey Dee celebrates his new band Lex Legion, reflects on his career and discusses why he turned down Motorhead at first.

Damon gets to talk to Jim about building a teaching studio, Bridgeport, CT, steelpan, open heart surgery, and so much more! There's other segments like gig alerts and music news too. 

Gettysburg history just gets more and more fascinating the deeper and deeper you dig. Try this one on for size. ***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week*** Last year, one of our Patrons suggested we interview his friend Jim Smith, known as **"The Yankee Drummer Boy,"** about his work as a living historian and his remarkable tribute to Civil War history.

The Expanse S3E7 "Delta V" Review | Soft Reset, The Ring Activates, and New Players Arrive JKL Media's Jesse, Karen, and Lou recap The Expanse "Delta V" (aired May 23, 2018), calling it a soft reset that launches multiple new arcs. They discuss Chrisjen's announcement of the Secretary General's resignation, the abrupt offscreen exits of characters like Prax/Mei and political fallout, and the Roci's new arrangement involving a documentary crew amid a lawsuit over the ship. The trio debates the purpose of the "speed racer" plot, interpreting his ring entry as activating a previously inert system. They cover Naomi joining Drummer on the station, Amos's grief over losing Prax, Alex's divorce, and the new arrival of Ashford (David Strathairn) and tensions over rule of law. They also introduce Melba on the Sojourner-like freighter, her hidden agenda, and her sudden "superpowers," then give final ratings. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, drummer Olav Rostadmo of Norway's Nedgravd hangs out at the Morgue to talk about the band's roots, their debut album "Ascension" and the Norwegian Death Metal scene.See you at the Morgue!music:1. Qhurra (Storms of...) 2. Sentiential Incantation 3. Paragon of Impiety 4. Ascension 5. Severed Gate Shroud 6. Black Blood Descension 7.  Outro   contact: thetampamorgue@gmail.com The Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts.   

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Click here to join Sync Producer Hub Jason shares his journey from Gary, Indiana church drummer to Berklee grad, touring musician and background vocalist, and how he pivoted into sync music. He discusses his workflow (templates, sound libraries like KeepForce, drum roots), getting placements on shows like CSI and Below Deck, the value of consistency and networking, and his approach to using AI as a creative tool.

Mark Hammond is a drummer and a programmer who made his mark in Nashville recording artists like Amy Grant, Whitney Houston, James Ingram, Michael Bolton, Peabo Bryson, Vanessa Williams, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride and Quincy Jones. He also produced many top Christian artists, and he then began creating and producing music for Disney while also producing artists such as Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle, Joss Stone, Jennifer Holiday, and Hillary Duff. My featured song is “The Buzz”, my recent release. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com      

Drummer and composer Laurence Pike spoke about his latest solo album entitled Possible Utopia’s for Jazz Quintet – a title that is a red herring – because it is an album of Solo improvisation from Laurence. We learnt that Laurence is a fan of Star Trek, and as much as he has spent lots of time creating and exploring music electronically, he is also a fan of people creating music by hand – and in this case creating a solo recording that might suggest to the listener music being created in the future, or perhaps even in another galaxy! Laurence also spoke about the BELIEVE ensemble, a more traditional Jazz Quartet – and their new album called NATURE’S GOD.  BELIEVE draw their influence from a lot of free jazz from the 60’s and 70’s and European Chamber Music and Minimalism. Nature’s God is being launched in Sydney at 21 Shepherd in Marrickville on Friday July 10 and in Melbourne at The Jazzlab on Sunday July 12 – presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-Operative. Laurence Pike was guest of Bent Notes on Sunday July 5, 2026 Bent Notes – 2 hours of Jazz and Improvised Music – 7 o'clock every Sunday night JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support this podcast, Donate to JOY; Become a member The post Nature’s God and Possible Utopias for Laurence Pike appeared first on Bent Notes.

Today, the Safari heads to Pittsburgh to sit down with two of my favorite colleagues of all time: Jenn and Shafkat! These are two fellow members of the Executive Committee of SAFE Red Panda, and we have spent the last few years working together to build the program into something we are all super proud of. We dive into that, talk about the conservation and education work they do at the zoo, and of course sneak in a chat about a binturong! EPISODE LINKS: @saferedpanda @pittsburghzoo pittsburghzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the new Rossifari Discord: https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj

In this interview with Jeff Marino, drummer and Music Director for Darius Rucker, we discuss how his relaxed power comes from economy of motion, a minimalist kit, and an obsession with feel. We also talk about the advice Kenny Aronoff gave him years ago that still guides him, the use of tension and release in crafting a set list, and his business developing the live of shows of young artists.

To telemarketers and family members he's Mark Reznicek — but to us, he's Rez. Drummer extraordinaire for The Toadies and perpetual winner of “The Most Laid Back Guy In The Room” award. On this episode we talk to Mark/Rez about the Toadies' new album THE CHARMER, finally working with the late Steve Albini, shoveling his dad's driveway in Iowa, relocating to Texas, the highs and lows of being signed to Interscope, how the resurrection of the Toadies paid for his wife's wedding ring, second acts, David Robinson, Circus Circus, and the feral hogs are here (but also NOT a Butthole Surfers song). PLUS!: What are the BEST(?!?) deep cuts by the Rolling Stones?

This week my guest is Jocke Wallgren from Amon Amarth! We talked blast beats, Viking Monsters and our love for POWER METAL! Let us know who YOU would add to our ultimate power metal festival in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode please join our patreon, subscribe and follow us! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer Austin Archey MixWave Drum Kit - https://mixwave.com/products/lorna-shore-austin-archey

Send us Fan Mail   On this episode drummer JD De La Rosa, vocalist Matt Juarez, and guitarist Francisco Pulido of Texas Death Grind band E.T.D visits the Morgue! music:E.T.D-Killing for CompanyHexella-Black EarthHeavy Roach Activity-Watching you dieE.T.D- FlayedE.T.D-Overpower, OverthrowThy Feeble Saviour-Torture StakeCemetarian-Tomb of Morbid StenchE.T.D-Mutilated StiffsEvacation-Desperation  contact: thetampamorgue@gmail.com The Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts. 

Learn how a childhood near-death experience sparked a lifelong search for spiritual meaning in life and death. About the guest: My guest Sally Dukes has been a small business owner, psychotherapist, editor, and middle school teacher and she is also the author of a newly published memoir titled drummer girl: A Story of Life After… Continue reading Ep. 552 Drummer Girl: How a Child’s Near-Death Experience Changed Her Life

Time for a tale that has everything... except for drumming I guess? Witches, wishes, weddings, and more!

Keita Ogawa is a 5x Grammy nominee and 3x Grammy winning percussionist and drummer. He's performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Maria Schneider, Betty Buckley, Sabeth Perez and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And he's a member of Snarky Puppy. He's got a passion for crossing musical borders and uniting differences in cultures.  My featured song is “Moon Shot”, my recent single. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH KEITA:www.keitaogawa.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

Claus Hessler  is an internationally acclaimed German drummer, author, and educator widely recognized as a foremost authority on drum technique and history. He is especially renowned for preserving and expanding complex coordination styles and historical rudimental methodologies.Technical ExpertiseMoeller Technique: Regarded as a legitimate successor to his mentor Jim Chapin, Hessler is a premier authority on teaching the fluid, forearm-driven Moeller method in its purest formOpen-Handed Playing: He is a global pioneer of this style, where drummers play the hi-hat with the left hand and the snare with the right (for right-handed kits), avoiding crossing their arms to increase ergonomic comfort and expand creative options.Rudimental Frameworks: He specializes in combining traditional European rudiments (like Basel drumming) with modern drum set orchestration.Hessler has written several highly acclaimed books that have earned award nominations from major industry publications like Modern Drummer and DRUM! magazineOpen-Handed Playing Vol. 1 & 2 (co-authored with legendary educator Dom Famularo)Daily Drumset WorkoutDrumming KairosCollapsed Rudiments (Completing and expanding upon structural concepts initially conceptualized by Jim Chapin)Huge thanks to Claus for giving up his time so generously to do this interview.Claus is performing masterclasses on July 4th in Rotherham Yorkshire for Bobs Drum School, please checkout Bobs Drum School on Social Media for More Information.July 5th finds Claus Performing 2 masterclasses in Denbigh North Wales, please contact me for further details if you are interested mathewroberts@btinternet.com

On this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome Grammy-winning drummer, composer, producer, educator, and social activist Terri Lyne Carrington.   A pioneering force in contemporary jazz and beyond, Terri shares insights into her remarkable career, her passion for music education, and her commitment to using art as a catalyst for positive social change. We also discuss her highly anticipated new album "Trip The Night Fantastic"along with the creative process behind her latest work, and the importance of empowering the next generation of artists.   From performing with some of the world's most celebrated musicians to leading groundbreaking projects that challenge conventions and inspire dialogue, Terri Lyne Carrington continues to shape the future of music while honoring its rich history.   www.TerriLyneCarrington.com   www.Instagram.com/terrilynecarrington   Join us for an inspiring conversation about creativity, leadership, advocacy, and the transformative power of music. Subscribe, rate, and review Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts.   About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1.2 million global downloads in 40 countries. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh  Instagram: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell  Voice intro by Nigel J. Farmer of Voice Wrap Studios Representation:  Yvette Morales | YM & Associates PR Beverly Hills, CA YM-PR.com Email: YMoralesY@ym-pr.com                        

On this week's episode, Tim is joined by the one and only Zack Simmons of the band Goatwhore as well as the current touring Drummer for the band Acid Bath!Listen as they discuss how Zack got into the Horror genre growing up, some of his favorite Horror movies, his experience at a famously haunted venue, and much more on this week's episode!Patreon (All Content is Free) : https://www.patreon.com/Horrorflicksguitarpicks

Drummer, vocalist, and one of the founding members of The Blackbyrds, Keith Killgo has had music running through his veins since he was four-years-old. By the time he turned 11 he had already played drums with such greats as Sonny Stitt, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Woody Shaw, Bill Hardman, Art Blakey's Band and Eddie Harris. His piano teacher? None other than Roberta Flack. Music was Keith's destiny, and this path led him to meet Donald Byrd and the formation of The Blackbyrds in 1973. With a fusion of R&B, blues, and jazz, the band had several notable songs, including “Do It Fluid”, “Happy Music”, “Rock Creek Park”, and their Top 10 hit “Walking In Rhythm”. Here to chat about his amazing career in music, as well as his role as an educator, is Keith Killgo.

John “JR” Robinson is one of the best and maybe the most recorded drummer of the modern era. His Bio is out of this world. You definitely know his playing, because he's played on just about every song ever recorded. Here's just a couple. He's the guy who played that legendary drum fill in Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" from “Off The Wall”, the spectacular intro to Steve Winwood's No. 1 hit, "Higher Love" from “Back In The High Life”, and he was the drummer on “We Are The World”.  In total he's played on over 10,000 recording sessions, 500 movie and television soundtracks, 30 No. 1 hit records, and 50 Grammy winners. He's been named one of Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Drummers of All Time". And he's worked with a Who's Who in music including Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Lady Gaga, Peter Frampton, George Benson, Elton John, Madonna, Marvin Hamlisch, and Barbra Streisand, to name just a few. And he's written a biography called “King Of The Groove”. My featured song is “The Rich Ones All Stars”, my recent single. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH JR:www.johnjrrobinson.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

Jake and Alex of Subtitles join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their debut album Subtitles On, the challenges of running a band across two continents, and the emotional stories behind some of the record's most impactful songs. Living in the United States and France, the duo shares how they built the band through technology, late-night writing sessions, and a shared vision for what Subtitles. could become. They also discuss touring, Warped Tour's Battle of the Bands, the power of building genuine connections in music, and what it's like seeing fans tattoo their lyrics. Plus, we talk about social anxiety, networking, modern music promotion, and share a handful of up-and-coming bands you should be listening to right now. If you enjoy the show please leave 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE

Using AI to track symptoms, weigh medication options, and advocate. Not a cure, a toolkit. An honest, careful path without handing over the wheel. Summary Health Hats reviewed Melissa Reynolds' book on pregnancy in 2019, and they bonded over the fact that a man had blurbed it. Now she's on to something new: she’s been figuring out how to use AI to manage a body that’s been hard to live in for two decades. The turning point came in a diagnostic unit, alone in the dark with no idea what would happen next. She opened Claude and asked what the odds were. The answer was enough to let her breathe. What follows is one of the more grounded conversations you’ll hear about patients and AI. She tracks her symptoms in a spreadsheet and asks AI to surface what she’s missing, which is how she learned that her fatigue flares two days before her gut does. She brings research to her GP, who welcomes it and smiles. She nods at the gastroenterologist, who warns her off “that ChatGPT thing.” She’s careful about the politics, careful about the safeguards, and clear that this is for driving your own care, not replacing your clinicians. Her advice for anyone curious is refreshingly un-hyped: know what state you’re in, get a buddy if you’re vulnerable, and tell the tool what you actually need. She calls it a powerful toy, used well. Click here to view the printable newsletter. More readable than a transcript. Contents Podcast episode on YouTube Episode Proem Melissa Reynolds and I bonded when she invited me to review her book on pregnancy, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome in 2019. That still makes us both laugh: a man had written one of the blurbs on the back cover. I thought it was a riot. Melissa thought it made perfect sense because the people who most need to understand what a pregnant body is going through are often the ones standing next to it, trying to help but not quite getting there. Although we follow each other and frequently comment on each other’s posts, our last real conversation was in 2020 about a yoga program she was starting. A few small things from that conversation are still part of my every-other-day stretching and balance routine. I’m drawn to Melissa because she accepts what is, including that hard-to-live-with body, and creates and shares tools for those of us with the same or different diagnoses but similar lived experiences. All for best health. Our friendship has grown virtually, so we can pick up where we left off. This time, I reached out to Melissa after seeing her posts about her exploration of AI. Alone in the dark with a question Health Hats: What lessons are you learning as you use AI? Melissa: It’s funny to say you use AI because it’s hard not to use it now. But I’ve started exploring how AI can support me on my health journey. For a while, I was using it for bits and pieces. Then this gut issue came up. I don’t know if you’ve seen much of the journey, but I suddenly developed severe gut issues. They sent me for stool tests, which I’d never done before, and the results came back abnormally, astronomically high, so they sent me to the hospital. Melissa: They ran all sorts of tests. They rushed me through a colonoscopy, and then I was sitting there on my own in the dark in this hospital room. It’s an ADU unit, so it’s for diagnostic purposes. It’s not a ward. There was no TV, hardly anyone around, and I was quite alone, with no idea what could happen next. Melissa: So, I went into Claude and explained what had happened, and I said I needed to know, statistically, what was likely going on. It talked me through what it could be. That was enough for me to relax and go, okay, that’s cool. Health Hats: Where does it stand now? Melissa: Until a week ago, it looked very likely it was going to be one of those irritable bowel diseases. But right now, we’re completely unclear. I’ve got more specialists to see. But I realized the applications, so I started researching. Deciding to use every tool Melissa: Look, I’ve been sick for 20 years. I’ve been mistreated more than I’ve been well treated, and I’ve lost half my life. A lot of the doctors I saw were, meh. In the last 10 years, I’ve improved my life dramatically, but what upsets me is that I’m still nowhere near normal. That means I was very sick, and most of the doctors I saw were like, meh, even though there were concrete things to treat. They were misdiagnosing me. They were not treating me. Melissa: So I thought I was going to use every tool I had available. I actually told Claude, “Okay, you know my history. We’ve been chatting for a while. Tell me how I can use what you can do better.” The fatigue was signaling two days early Melissa: I do a lot of data analysis in my part-time job, so I thought, let’s get serious about my data analysis. I moved my symptom tracking from a physical book to a spreadsheet. Then I created a prompt where I upload it once a month and say, “Here’s my data. Tell me what you’re noticing that I’m not.” It notices things I don’t. Health Hats: Like what? Melissa: It was the post-exertion malaise flares that I wasn’t quite understanding. Health Hats: Post-exertion malaise. That’s the blowback from overdoing it, the hallmark of ME/CFS and other energy-limiting conditions? Melissa: Yes. It also picked up that when I was having my gut flares, my fatigue would signal a couple of days beforehand. Every time I had a gut flare, my fatigue would worsen beforehand. So, it’s now pretty clear that whatever’s going on with my gut is systemic. It’s part of a larger situation, not just related to my gut. Melissa: The data analysis and the research have been so helpful. I say, do some deep research, and I want you to talk to me about this topic, and it does. But you have to be very clear about what you want it to do. There’s a lot to learn about prompting. It’s very nuanced. Smiling, nodding, and using it anyway Health Hats: How do the clinicians you’re partnering with respond? Are they curious or suspicious? There must be a range of responses. Melissa: It depends. My gastroenterologist keeps saying, “Oh, I hope you’re not using that,” and they always say ChatGPT when they mean AI. So I’m smiling and nodding, but obviously I was. My GP, though, is fantastic. She loves it when I bring her research. She’s engaged. If you’re comfortable with people googling, then AI is just the next step. It’s more efficient than googling. Melissa: And I never go to her and say, “I’ve self-diagnosed myself with this.” It’s more like, “I’ve done some research.” Here’s a practical example. The gastroenterologist suggested a medication, and I don’t feel comfortable taking it. Even though they downplay the interaction with another medication I’m on, I don’t feel comfortable with the overall risk, especially when you’re playing with heart rate and blood pressure. I have low blood pressure and heart rate issues. Melissa: The wonderful thing about AI, compared to what I can do on a hard day, is that it can pull things together. We were talking about this medicine, and it found an alternative, a lower-risk medicine that also supports this other thing. The one thing I don’t want is to end up on loads of medicines and not be sure what’s working. A doctor is surely happy to have me as an informed participant in my care, especially when chronic conditions require patient buy-in. Where the records actually live Health Hats: You’re in New Zealand. I always wonder how the culture and politics around medicine and these tools differ from those here, where it’s a bit of a free-for-all and the guardrails are thin. Melissa: We’re in a very different situation. For a start, we’re a public system, but it’s crumbling. You have the people reliant on it, the people failed by it, and the few who can afford private insurance, which mostly just means you see the same people without being gatekept. We’re very segregated. Each specialty focuses on a single organ. As far as I know, we have one multidisciplinary clinic for long COVID, and it’s in the South Island, so I have no access to it, even though my ME/CFS came on after a viral illness and I’d benefit from exactly that. Melissa: What we do have is one public record that’s stayed with me, and a recent change that allows patients to request any information an organization holds about them. That’s actually how a lot of things changed for me. I got access to my patient portal at 32, and that’s how I found out I’d been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. No one had told me. They’d just written it in there. Health Hats: As opposed to all the times you were misdiagnosed, with both false positives and false negatives. And pulling it all together is the trick. I have a four-pound box of paper from one office, 500 pages, and 291 pages of PDF from another for three months of visits, all out of order and wildly redundant. So much of it is wrong. You start to realize that, at best, it’s grade-D information, and what I put in my journals and spreadsheets is probably the most accurate, which a doctor would never agree to. Melissa: It’s the same here. The onus is still on the patient to gather it all and then use it. That’s a whole other thing, and it’s something I’ve always struggled with. A very powerful toy Health Hats: What words of wisdom do you have for people who are using these tools? Do you want to encourage them or caution them? Melissa: First, think about what state you’re in. If you’re a bit vulnerable, don’t feel confident with technology, or are unsure about any of it, then seek guidance. Have a buddy or a mentor to do it with. Melissa: If you’re like me, data-oriented and logical, deep research is great. But if you’re someone who needs minimal information and more would fry your nervous system, then either don’t do it, ask someone to do it for you, or tell the AI, “I don’t need lots of detail; give me the three key points I can take away.” You can always guide it. Many people use it like they’re talking to someone, which can be useful when you’re working through things. But if you can prompt it well, you’ll get what you need. Melissa: That’s why I’m writing a series of articles. I want to guide people so they can focus on one thing, like how to use their data to get good analysis, because it’s a lot. First, you’ve got to learn how to prompt, then what to put in, then how it works. My articles are trying to make it more accessible. It’s always us, the people who are chronically ill, who are least able to jump on opportunities and make the most of them, and we’re the ones who need it most. But if you’re worried about it or opposed to it, leave it. Health Hats: I’m not a black-and-white person; I’m more nuanced. It helps with some things but not others. One thing I’m struggling with is that it gives me too much to share, and I want to share all that depth. Maybe it’s useful for me, but not for other people. So, I’m learning to set limits. My audience has three minutes or 500 words. Then I can ask more questions. It’s amazing. It’s a toy, in a way. A very powerful toy. Melissa: Thank you so much. I can’t believe it’s been so long. Health Hats: I know. Do we need to make an appointment for another four years? Melissa: No, let’s do six months. Health Hats: Sounds good. See you around the block. Reflection Neither of us is going to be cured, whatever that word even means. But I am living a good life. I am playing music, traveling, and in love. My grandson just turned eighteen and is graduating from high school. Life is good. That is the whole point, really. The point was never the technology. I know my enthusiasm for using Claude turns some people off. A number of you seriously distrust anything with AI in it, and I don’t dismiss that. I’m uneasy too, less about the tool in my hands than about the AI-industrial complex behind it, the money, power, and momentum, something like splitting the atom: enormous force, no guarantee of where it gets pointed. And yet here I am, using Claude and Claude Cowork to cut the forty to sixty hours I spend on each episode down to about twenty. I’ll share how in future episodes. I hold the worry and use the tools anyway. The point is deciding to drive our own train and being glad to have one more tool in the cab. A tool, a toy used best by someone who knows their own mind and keeps both hands on the wheel. Referenced in episode Melissa’s Substack Melissa’s book on pregnancy, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome Melissa’s yoga program Melissa’s book: Fibromyalgia Won’t Win: Learning, Loving and Living with Chronic Pain and Fatigue (Melissa vs Fibromyalgia The Collection), New Zealand’s Right to Records. Please comment and ask questions: at the comment section at the bottom of the show notes on LinkedIn  via email YouTube channel  DM on Instagram, TikTok to @healthhats Substack Patreon Production Team Kayla Nelson: Web and Social Media Coach, Dissemination, Help Desk  Leon van Leeuwen: editing and site management Oscar van Leeuwen: video editing Julia Higgins: Digit marketing therapy Steve Heatherington: Help Desk and podcast production counseling Joey van Leeuwen, Drummer, Composer, and Arranger, provided the music for the intro, outro, proem, and reflection Claude, Perplexity, Auphonic, Descript, Grammarly, DaVinci Inspired by and Grateful to:  Photo Credits  Related episodes from Health Hats https://health-hats.com/fibromyalgia-managing-pain-doing-the-work/ https://health-hats.com/fibro-mama-book-review/ https://health-hats.com/accessible-yoga-honor-your-body/ Artificial Intelligence in Podcast Production Health Hats, the Podcast, utilizes AI tools for production tasks such as editing, transcription, and content suggestions. While AI assists with various aspects, including image creation, most AI suggestions are modified. All creative decisions remain my own, with AI sources referenced as usual. Questions are welcome. Creative Commons Licensing CC BY-NC-SA This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. CC BY-NC-SA includes the following elements:    BY: credit must be given to the creator.   NC: Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.    SA: Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. Please let me know. dannyhealthhats@gmail.com  Material on this site created by others is theirs, and use follows their guidelines. 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Riley Breckenridge is the drummer for the band Thrice. Riley began playing the drums in high school after tearing multiple ligaments in his legs while playing football. Being unable to play sports for several months, he bought a drum kit and taught himself to play.  Originally, Riley had aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player.  He played college baseball for Pepperdine.  A middle infielder, he redshirted as a freshman and only saw limited action as a sophomore. After a coaching change at Pepperdine, he transferred to a junior college where he played for a year before giving up baseball to focus on music. For more information on Riley and the band Thrice, including their tour schedule go to https://thrice.net/ Lyle Merle and Eileen Downs are two of the four partners running Merle Maple.  The business, located in Attica, New York offers a wide variety of maple products made on premises.  We discovered their maple barbecue sauce during an upstate road trip.  Their family's rich history of producing maple syrup goes back over 100 years.  Lyle's dad, Arthur, started carrying pails of sap when he was five years old and continued in the maple business for the next 74 years.  In addition to pure maple syrup, Merle Maple make many maple syrup based products. For more information on Merle Maple or to order their products go to https://www.merlemaple.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out our exclusive Interview with Keith Ulrey, the Guitarist for the rediscovered indie-rock group Pohgoh:   We talk about the do-it-yourself magazines and sound mixing scene in Tampa, doing anniversary and Christmas shows, using Bandcamp to its best advantage & keeping their recording studio alive for other bands!

What does it take to go from sneaking into rumba rehearsals as a kid in Santa Clara, Cuba, to becoming arguably the greatest living drummer on earth?Dafnis Prieto is a Grammy Award winner, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and one of the most gifted drummers alive. On faculty at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, he has three self-published books studied worldwide. Host Dana Leong has known him personally since Dana was 15 and Dafnis was 21. This is the conversation we've been waiting 30 years to have.Follow Dafnis: https://www.dafnisonmusic.com | https://linktr.ee/DafnisPrietoListen and watch everywhere:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UpgradeMePodSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7JPSb9vRaEqHt39hWXBVOYApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upgrademe-with-dana-leong/id1751136432Patreon http://www.patreon.com/UpgradeMePodChapters:0:00 Cold open - "I'm going to become the healthiest person that ever died"2:15 Meet Dafnis Prieto - Grammy winner, MacArthur Genius, arguably the greatest drummer alive5:00 Why he always reminds himself of the reason he chose this life10:20 Inner world vs outer world - separating frustration from purpose14:45 What every world-class performer actually has in common17:00 Born in Santa Clara - only child, divorced parents, a mom who said yes22:30 From guitar to bongos - the House of Culture and a Cuban band26:00 Eight years of classical training - Santa Clara to Havana's National School30:15 The Big Bang - Carlos Masa, Hermeto Pascoal, and Ravi Shankar at 1435:40 First tour at 18 - special school permit, Cuba straight to Paris40:10 Getting paid in Cuba vs Paris - "a big whale and a sardine"44:30 The assembly line story - trains, 30 seconds, and Cuban teamwork51:20 The Village Voice era - how European bookers discovered New York artists55:00 "If Jesus Christ was in Times Square nobody cares" - social media and the fake artist problem1:00:10 Marketing vs selling your soul - the tension every serious artist lives with1:05:30 Why live music still matters - Dana's mom at 80, Taiwan's National Concert Hall1:10:00 Integrity as a total way of being1:15:20 The hidden instruments - classical guitar, flamenco, marimba1:19:45 Why Cuba produces champions - "you do twice the work"1:23:30 The 24/7 conservatory - living inside the National School of Music1:28:00 Getting out of Cuba - exit permits, bureaucracy, and the Stanford invitation1:34:20 Cuba sent one guy - and they sent the right one1:39:10 Cuban culture as the deep root1:43:00 The global political climate and what it means for artists1:47:00 "There is value in the objective but there is potential in the subjective"1:51:00 Pancho Quinto - tradition as a point of departure1:57:00 Learning English in New York - a notebook and self-teaching2:01:00 Mentorship at Frost School - Marcelo Perez, Bob Moses, the drum quartet2:07:00 Why Dafnis doesn't sign up for teaching - but gives it everything2:12:00 The frying pan on the drum kit - carnival, sneaking out, Chinatown2:18:00 Long-term musical relationships - what makes a real band2:23:00 The social media dilemma - practice vs posting2:29:00 Building character before the digital age - Coltrane, Chaplin2:34:00 "Don't wait for anyone to make yourself poor"2:38:00 Final words - if you have a dream, go for itUpgradeMe is hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, US Music Ambassador and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Sponsored by https://www.TEKTONIKmusic.org (Harmony Heals).

Craig Krolicki is a versatile and musical drummer playing a wide variety of styles. He is a graduate of Youngstown State University (The Dana School of Music), with a BA in Music Education. In 1997 Craig moved to Nashville TN, and has toured as a drummer with artist such as Curb Recording Artist Jeff Carson, Hank III, Sony Recording Artist Tammy Cochran, Singer/Songwriter/Producer Gail Davies, Singer/Songwriter Billy Yates, BNA Recording Artist Kellie Coffey. From 2006-2020, Craig drum teched for the country band Rascal Flatts. In recent years, Craig has been teching for Kent Slucher of Luke Bryan. Craig continues to freelance as a drummer in and around Nashville and has even started a new fitness coaching program. In this episode, Craig talks about: Unique tech challenges during CMA week in Nashville Essential gear for playing on Lower Broadway in nashville What a drum tech actually does Being the glue between the drummer and the engineer From Pennsylvania to Nashville Staying in shape on the drums in between performances His new fitness program Coach Craig Fitness (coachcraigfit@gmail.com) ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damon gets to talk to Doug about his family, musical adventures, Joe Jackson, Peter Erskine, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others. 

Matt Gray is an audio engineer and a musician with a great story to tell! Many years ago, he was the Drummer for the band, "Leo Nine," formerly known as "Battered Fish." He's worked as a commercial radio producer for Austereo and has been active in recording and mastering bands including the like Travis, Jet, Eskimo Joe, Evermore, Superjesus, Sarah Blasko and Killing Heidi. He has seen thousands of projects come through the doors attracting a wide range of high profile international and local artists including: Giorgio Moroder featuring Sia, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears whose singles saw number 1 chart success in the Billboard Dance charts. In this conversation, Matt shares about his faith journey, and his heart to see Christian artists have a platform in Australia. Listen in to his story!

This week on Gig Gab, Dave Hamilton sits down with guest co-host Rand Lempert of the Broken Rings, a two-piece recording project built on 15 years of musical kinship between Rand and guitarist Gio da Silva. You’ll hear how these two have crafted an intentional, travel-fueled recording process across cities, cutting live instruments and vocals together, passing files between New Orleans, Tampa, and now Denver, and why that friction and urgency is exactly the point. Rand makes a compelling case for keeping things analog as long as possible: real amps, minimal pedals, old-school mic placements like a modified Glyn Johns setup, and the conviction that nothing replaces the feeling of having a human being in the room when the tape (or hard drive) is rolling. The conversation ranges wide, from Rand’s vivid 9/11 tour story, stranded in St. John’s Newfoundland on one of the last planes to land before U.S. airspace shut down, to a deep dive into the art of the perfect pop song, with nominations for Tempted by Squeeze, Big Star’s Thirteen, Bryan Adams’ Cuts Like a Knife, and Fastball’s Out of My Head. Whether you’re a working drummer obsessing over beat placement, a songwriter who only writes when the muse actually shows up, or a road veteran who knows that idle days on tour are far worse than grueling ones, this episode has your number. Get out there, stay curious, and Always Be Performing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 537 – Monday, June 8th, 2026 June 8th: Name Your Poison Day Guest co-host: Rand Lempert 00:01:38 The Broken Rings are a 2-man band Drums, guitar, vocals all handled by Rand Lempert and Gio da Silva, his bandmate They consider themselves musical kin: They agree on 95% of all music Met in Houston, played in bands, then moved to different corners of the USA 00:04:48 Songwriting duo starts with a long distance relationship Lutefish Stream 00:07:03 Recording remotely doesn't have the muse of travel So many different avenues to approach recording Finding a way to record with technology in a less sterile way 00:15:08 Preserving analog recording to digital “tape” 00:17:07 The process of recording drums Don't mess up the end of the track! 00:21:14 Country music 00:23:25 Drummer kinship: Tris Imboden saves the day! Learning by visual 00:31:41 SPONSOR: Claude.ai – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today, which includes access to Claude Cowork, too, when you visit https://Claude.ai/giggab 00:33:37 Surviving the road 00:34:45 Road story: hanging out in St. John's Newfoundland for 5 days Sonny James and the Centers in Europe in 2001 “There's nothing wrong with this airplane, but this plane is being diverted because of terrorist attacks in the United States.” Canadian authorities: “What do we do with these people? Bring them to a hockey arena!” Memorial University of Newfoundland 00:44:35 Opening up for Bo Diddley in 2004 In Beaumont, Texas Touring is a lot of driving, and you're doing the driving It's a lot of lugging equipment, and you're doing the lugging You get a hotel room…for the entire band! 00:48:55 When touring, days off are worse than the grueling days on 00:51:02 It's important to travel Touring is the way to do that for a lot of us musicians 00:51:25 Making touring maps as a kid is a good sign Rand needed to do this as a career 00:52:50 First concerts, sound nerding, and getting lost in the music for the first time Rand got lost at four years old! Nerd out about sound and recording First concerts! Weather Report for Dave Air Supply for Rand 00:58:05 The Best pop songs Gravitating towards the hook! Cuts Like a Knife – Bryan Adams Tempted – Squeeze Thirteen – Big Star Out of My Head – Fastball One Headlight – Wallflowers No Matter What – Badfinger 01:12:22 Gig Gab 537 Outtro Follow Rand Lempert The Broken Rings Sick in the city – The Broken Rings Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Road Stories, Recording Secrets, and the Perfect Pop Song – Gig Gab 537 with Rand Lempert from The Broken Rings appeared first on Gig Gab.

He calls The Smithereens "the Stillwater" of his Almost Famous rock and roll critic youth life at The Baltimore Sun so Nestor was thrilled to (finally) welcome drummer Dennis Diken onto the show to relive some magic of a youth at Hammerjacks and a life in rock and roll and still bringing the magic of the music to the stage. Lots of old stories and memories of Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak and Mike Mesaros here as The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw as the guest singer return to Rams Head Annapolis on Friday, June 5th. The post Drummer Dennis Diken relives magic music of The Smithereens with Nestor before Rams Head Annapolis show on Friday first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Kerry and Lisa join 14-time ACM Drummer of the Year and esteemed session musician Eddie Bayers to discuss his legendary career. Eddie talks about his beginnings as a child in a military family and how he became one of the best musicians in the industry. Eddie also shares how he gets ready for a studio session, the importance of branching out into multiple genres, and his Country Music Hall of Fame induction story. 

Es ist kurz vor Mitternacht. Eine nackte Glühbirne schaukelt im Atlantikwind. Vor Michi auf dem Bürgersteig spielen vier Jungs - Gitarre, Bass, Trommel, Sänger, vielleicht 22 Jahre alt, eine Stimme wie Frank Ocean. Seit einer Stunde kennt er keinen einzigen Song. Dann macht der Drummer einen Auftakt. Drei Akkorde. Bob Marley - Is this Love!? Und plötzlich ist die Straße voll.So fühlt sich Mindelo an.Die dritte Kapverden-Folge ist anders. Kein Wandern, keine Steilküste, keine Vulkankrater. São Vicente ist das genaue Gegenteil von Santo Antão - trocken, kompakt, urban. Und in Mindelo, der kleinen Hafenstadt, die mal als Kohletankstelle des Atlantiks die Welt versorgte, steckt so viel Musik und Geschichte, dass Michi kaum weiß, wo er anfangen soll.Der Flughafen trägt den Namen einer Sängerin, die barfuß auf Bühnen der Welt stand. Cesária Évora. Im Café Mindelo weht abends der Atlantik durch 20 offene Fenster und eine 18-jährige Gitarristin spielt Intoxication vom Kölner Reggae-Star Gentleman, den Michi persönlich kennt.Und wer einen Tag übrig hat, mietet sich ein kleines Auto und fährt einmal um die ganze Insel. Es dauert keine zwei Stunden. Dafürn gibt es den schönsten einsamen Strand der Kapverdischen Inseln. —

Start managing your money better today at rocketmoney.com/cocktalesKiki and guest co-host Dree Taylor are back with another hilarious and chaotic episode of CockTales: Dirty Discussions. This week they discuss weird sex stories, fake industry friends, podcast life, dating preferences, New York culture shock, motherhood, and why some people really need attention 24/7.The conversation gets deeper when they respond to a listener struggling with whether to distance themselves from a family member accused of domestic violence — and how families often protect toxic behavior behind closed doors.The girls also open up about burnout, evolving friendships, preserving your energy in media, and whether podcasts have officially become the new talk shows.Start managing your money better today at rocketmoney.com/cocktalesGet 10% off Drive Boost from VB Health with code COCKTALES visit vb.health todayDownload Feeld in the App Store or Google Play.Follow our Special Guest CoHost Dree Taylor @_dreetaylorContact us!Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCockTales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comYou can also leave a voicemail instead of an email for advice and cocktales!! 404-692-0039Join Patreon to help support the show! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card Game  www.imcurioustoknow.comBali With Kiki! The Travel Tribe Experience: https://travel.kikisaidso.com/BaliGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel With Medinah! https://paradiseandvibe.comDONATE TO MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA (MOWA)- https://www.mowatl.org/donationsMOWA TASTE May 29, 2026 LINK : onecau.se/_fv6xa1Dear Lover Girl : https://dearlovergirlbymedinah.substack.com/?r=qjp94&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-dirty-discussions--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the hosts and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoMedinah MonroeInstagram: @coffeebeandeanTikTok: @medinahmonroeCockTales: Dirty Discussions PodcastInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on CockTales: Dirty Discussions?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

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In this week's episode, both of our storytellers reflect on the ways we try to hold onto the people we love.Part 1: Gwendolyn Napier is left heartbroken when harsh Atlanta weather destroys the trees planted to honor her family members.Part 2: Bimini Wright looks back on her childhood spent aboard a research boat, studying tuna alongside her larger-than-life fisherman father.Gwendolyn J. Napier aka “Miss LuvDrop”. Native of Atlanta, Georgia. Retired Educator from Fulton County Schools. Founder of LuvDrop Productions - The “Heart of Storytelling” sharing One Story at a Time. Fun Educational Entertainer - Storyteller, Singer, Poet, Drummer, Workshop Facilitator and more. She has been performing as a Storytelling Artist for over 16 years. Performing and Teaching Artist for the Georgia Council Of the Arts Registry. Performing Year-Round Storytelling Artist and Docent for the Wrens Nest House Museum in Atlanta, Retired Atlanta Ambassador for the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Children and currently serving as the President of the Georgia Storytelling Network. She has performed in many Venues celebrating Juneteenth as the Historic Portrayal of Harriet Ross Tubman in “The Annual Atlanta Parade” for the last 8 years, Clarkston Georgia Juneteenth Events, Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival, Georgia Storytelling Network Conference, National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Conference and Festival, Acworth Storytelling Festival, National Storytelling Network, Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Roswell Roots Festival also including Schools, Churches, Libraries, and Performing Arts Theatres. Miss Napier has portrayed many other historical Women in History as Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Mahalia Jackson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Maria Van Burton Brown and more. Member of Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, National Associations of Black Storytellers, Inc. including the Adopt-A-Tellers Program, Georgia Storytelling Network, & the National Storytelling Network. Bimini Wright is a writer, performer, and actor based in Brooklyn. She grew up in the tropical rainforests of Australia before trading it for the concrete jungle of New York. Her work spans theater, journalism, comedy, and live performance, with stories that blend humor, vulnerability, and sharp observation. She is also, at times, a professional mermaid and the reigning Miss Subways 2025. When she's not onstage or on the page, she can be found crafting something weird and hanging out with her adopted pet pigeon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morgan grew up in a small town in Kansas. No blueprint for this. No obvious path to musical theater. She found her way to NYU, studied West African music under Valerie Naranjo — which rewired the way she hears everything — and started building relationships one sub at a time.Now she's 600 shows into the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. And the way she talks about this industry is the kind of honest I don't always get on this podcast.We got into some really cool things:— What she does at the kit during the show that nobody expects, and why it actually works — The subbing etiquette mistakes that quietly end reputations before they start — A blacklist situation she handled with more integrity than most veterans twice her age — What ego, patience, and sitting with uncertainty actually look like when you're learning from the people ahead of youCheck out her site: https://www.morganparkernyc.comThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This is why I started Broadway Drumming 101. Not to give people a checklist. But to share access with people who figured it out — and let you hear how they actually talk about it.The video is embedded above. Audio is available on every podcast platform.If this is your first episode…welcome! Stick around.Clayton Craddock is the drummer for Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. He is also the founder of Broadway Drumming 101 and the author of Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career.His Broadway credits include Memphis, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, with additional credits spanning tick, tick…BOOM!, The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, and subbing on Rent, Motown, Evita, Avenue Q, and the Hadestown tour.Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the Tony Awards. He has performed with artists ranging from Chuck Berry and Ben E. King to Kristin Chenoweth and Norm Lewis.www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

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Simon Phillips is a Grammy award nominated drummer, producer and songwriter He is one of the most acclaimed drummers of the modern era. He's a rock and fusion guy who has performed with a Who's Who in music including Toto for 22 years, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Peter Gabriel, Gary Moore, Judas Priest, Pete Townshend and The Who. His new album is called Protocol 6.  My featured song is the live version of my reimagined version of The Who's “I Can't Explain”, from the album It's Alive by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH SIMON:www.simon-phillips.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“MI CACHIMBER ALL STARS” is the new, expanded version of Robert's single, “Mi Cachimber”, which he wrote for his father. Featuring Camila Cortina on Rhodes and Xito Lovell on trombone in addition to Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn, and Project Grand Slam's rhythm section. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

Are you struggling to maintain an ADHD exercise routine that actually sticks? Join us as we explore how to simplify your fitness approach using neuroscience-backed strategies designed specifically for the ADHD brain. We've all been there. You start a new routine with high energy, stay consistent for a few days, and then life happens. Before you know it, you've fallen off the wagon and feel too discouraged to start again. In this episode, we do a deep dive into simplifying your exercise routine to boost focus, reduce anxiety, and even improve memory. We'll discuss insights on why consistency beats intensity and how small, manageable changes can lead to life-changing results. ADHD Health and Wellness Workshop (May 12th & May 19th): https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/workshop FREE RESOURCE: Download the free five-day mini-course at: https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/mini-course GET THE BOOK: This podcast is an audio companion for the book, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Episode Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction to the ADHD Health and Wellness Planning Workshop (01:12) – Session recordings and registration details (01:59) – Welcome and host introduction with Michael Joseph Ferguson (02:05) – Today's topic: Simplifying your exercise routine (02:44) – The neuroscience of exercise: How it increases memory by 16% (02:55) – Announcement: New visual hardcover book release (03:44) – Why we get stuck in the cycle of "failed" routines (04:38) – Why exercise is critical for managing ADHD tendencies (05:16) – Study: 10–15 minutes of moderate cardio for executive function (05:57) – Reducing cortisol and stress through consistency over intensity (06:25) – The "Morning Spike": Why time of day matters (07:30) – Indoor vs. Outdoor: The power of "Green Exercise" (08:32) – Barefoot exercise: Grounding, brain waves, and memory (11:16) – Tip 1: Keep it to 10–15 minutes a day to avoid overwhelm (11:56) – Tip 2: Exercise as a non-negotiable (with or without meds) (12:25) – Tip 3: The 3-day challenge to build a streak (13:16) – Tip 4: The benefits of hiring a trainer or finding a buddy (14:31) – Final summary and how to join the upcoming workshop In this episode, we'll explore: The 10–15 Minute Rule: Why setting a lower bar actually leads to better long-term consistency. The Power of Nature: Why exercising outdoors (Green Exercise) is more effective for reducing rumination than the gym. The Barefoot Advantage: How tactile demand on uneven terrain recruits working memory.  Vagal Tone and Grounding: Using direct electrical contact with the earth to shift into a parasympathetic state. Building a Support System: Why community and accountability are essential for maintaining a wellness plan. Morning vs. Afternoon: Understanding how to time your exercise for maximum cognitive protection. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Wellness Planning - May 12 & 19 (Study) Improved Cognition from Moderate Exercise (Study) Cortisol & Stress Reduction (Study) The "Morning Spike" for Cognitive Protection (Study) Barefoot Exercise: Nature & Rumination (Study) Barefoot Exercise: Efficacy for Clinical Anxiety & Depression (Study) Barefoot Exercise: Parasympathetic Response (Study) Barefoot Exercise: Working Memory Improvement Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 125 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro music: Island Day Trip by Alex Borg Episode photo credit: Siddharth Salve Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info,

This week Jeremy welcomes Chris Cresswell of the Flatliners and Hot Water Music. On this episode, Jeremy and Chris talk Rancid, kids concerts, Weird Al Yankovic, the evolution of the album cycle, Korn, post-tour depression,  playing with different drummers, ska punk, working with Steve Rizun, record collecting on the road, the new Flatliners album "Cold World", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Chris answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X