Podcasts about percussionist

Damon gets to talk to Elizabeth about long Covid, The Diversity Alliance, PASIC 50 (hosted by the Percussive Arts Society) and much more! There's also segments like educational spotlight, music news and others. 

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with legendary session drummer Paul Leim, whose six-decade career quietly powers a staggering piece of the soundtrack to our lives. Paul has played on more than 12,000 songs across over 2,000 releases, with 1,400+ silver/gold/platinum certifications, and global sales topping 540 million units. His discography encompasses over 150 combined GRAMMY nominations and wins, as well as 40+ major film/TV awards, and credits on more than 150 films and 100 television specials and series. If you've heard Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Lyle Lovett, Kenny Chesney, Whitney Houston—or cues from Dirty Dancing, Smokey and the Bandit II, The River, or even Return of the Jedi, you've likely heard Paul.We trace the arc from East Texas clubs and Dallas jingle mills to late-'70s Los Angeles, where a “typical” week meant two complete drum rigs leapfrogging between Lionel Richie sessions, network TV soundstages, film dates, and award shows. Paul talks mentors and “angels” (band director Neil Grant, Robin Hood Brians, Doc Severinsen), lifelong friendships with the TCB family (Ron Tutt, Jerry Scheff), and lessons that still anchor his playing—especially dynamic control and “letting the mics work.” We get inside the high-wire reality of studio life. Paul calls it “95% boredom and 5% sheer terror”, including how to read conductors, when to lead the time, and when to ride it, and what it's like to move from live kit to orchestral percussion with John Williams.There are great shop-floor stories: cutting Lionel's “Truly” and counseling Lionel at the fork-in-the-road moment of leaving the Commodores; discovering that Lyle Lovett's “The Blues Walk” was gloriously vocal-free; and a deep dive into the precision world of Mutt Lange and Shania, ending bass notes just before the snare for mix “air,” the chrome-over-brass “important” snare, and the on-the-fly invention of tom “Mutt flaps” for short, open fills. Paul also shares a personal fork he chose differently: turning down a James Taylor tour to be home with his young family, only to hand JT the final serial-numbered Leim signature snare decades later at the White House.Today, Paul is still very much in motion: bandleading the TCB Band in Europe, steering The Tennessee Four with Thomas Gabriel to carry the Cash legacy, and jumping into Million Dollar Quartet shows—proof that the hang, the humility, and the groove endure. It's a conversation about craft, friendship, stewardship of a gift, and the choices that shape both a career and a life.Music from the Episode:Pick it Apart (Mark O'Connor)Truly (Lionel Richie)The Blues Walk (Lyle Lovett)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.Theme music: "Playcation" by Mark Mundy

Session Percussionist KONTAKT HiDERA | 01 May 2025 | 6.31 GB Instant organic rhythms From simple solo beats to intricate ensembles, Session Percussionist delivers a versatile collection of drum patterns, […]

Damon gets to talk to Greg about Florida, his multi-percussion setup, what he will present at PASIC 50, festivals, degrees, and so much more. There's also other segments like educational spotlights and music news.

Damon gets to talk to Marcia about her PASIC 50 preview, marimba, psychology, England, dancing, TLC, T-Pain and more! There's also segments like educational spotlights, music news and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Donnie about his DMV Academy, his PASIC 50 preview, Go-Go, the Hollywood Bowl and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others. 

Celebrated Drummer for Prince, Michael Bland reflects on his time with Prince as he tackles new projects.  

Damon gets to talk to I-Jen about Taiwan, teaching, Pasic 50, Mister Rogers, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news, and others. 

TrulySignificant.com presents Marshall Kummer.We first listened to the extraordinary backbeat and drum fills of Marshall Kummer at Sonic Guild in Austin that featured his band Go Machine. Impressive, original, quirky, rhymic, Marshall stole the show with his bounce. Enjoy this interview that unpacks his "brain on fire," discovering how his ADHD is use positively to explore new sounds and drum beats. Hear his philosophy on "weaponizing ADHD" for good. And open your ears to Go Machine's newest single-Black Sunday. It moves to a new groove.Visit Go Machine on Instagram. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

This week (10/17 & 10/19) on ART ON THE AIR features designer, product developer, illustrator, Ariana Koultourides, sharing own her line of original children's books. Next jazz and R&B vibraphonist, percussionist, and music educator, Di'Kobie Berry sharing his more than 25 years of concert experiences. Our spotlight is on Carol Estes' new book “Dear Children, Reminisces and Gleanings of a Father,” a deeply personal collection of her great-grandfather's prolific writings about his life's journey from Wales to San Francisco.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

Victor Orlando is percussionist to the stars. He has toured and recorded with The Gap Band, Chaka Khan, LL Cool J and many more. He is also the founder of The Hope Foundation.https://vohf.info/ https://victororlando.com/ https://www.instagram.com/victororlando7/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Damon gets to talk to Erin about her #PASIC50 presentation with the Percussive Arts Society, shoes, college basketball, xylophone, Scottish drumming, doctorates, grant writing, and much more! There's also segments like music news and others. 

Percussionist, Performer, Freelancer, Educator, Composer, Instrument Designer, Clinician, and Director of Percussion Studies at Northwestern University (IL) She-e Wu stops by to talk about position at the university, getting the job, and how her passion for music and teaching fuels her career (04:30), what it takes to be performance ready at all times, and her work with instrument design for Majestic Percussion (35:15), growing up in Taiwan, getting involved in music, and her percussion and theater background (52:50), and her undergrad years at the University of North Texas, the challenges of being new to the United States at the time, and her deep connections with her percussion colleagues and professors at UNT (01:07:00).Finishing with a Rave on the re-release of the 1975 film Jaws (01:26:45).She-e Wu links:She-e Wu's Northwestern pageShe-e Wu's Majestic Percussion pageShe-e Wu's Innovative Percussion pagePrevious Podcast Guests of note:Matthew Coley in 2021Renée Keller in 2018Edward Choi in 2023Andrea Venet in 2018Jaime Esposito in 2020Becca Laurito in 2023Aaron Ragsdale 2017Sarah Burke in 2018Other Links:Annie StevensChristopher LambCharles GeyerMallory ThompsonGail WilliamsMichael BurrittMatt PenlandDave WecklEd SophPaul RennickJeff ProsperieKeith CarlockJason SutterBill EvansJ. B. SmithRick RodriguezSandi RennickBrian WestRobert SchietromaRaves:Jaws 50th Anniversary trailer

Damon gets to talk to Matthew about Kansas City, Rod Stewart, Social Media, teching, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlight, music news and others!

Percussionist, Freelancer, Entrepreneur, Arts Administrator, and Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Personal Engagement at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kristen Klehr stops by to talk about her college teaching, creating one's own arts ecosystem, and performing “Athletic Percussion” (03:25), growing up in Binghamton (NY), her musical background, NYSSMA, New York high school sports, and her dance background (24:10) attending Baldwin-Wallace College (OH) for undergrad, living above an Italian bakery, and advocating for students and colleagues (43:15), attending Florida State University for grad school, working with FSU's orchestras, and singing while playing marimba (57:40), producing music festivals, starting her own business, and “betting on yourself” (01:11:10), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on business philosophies, percussion triangles, impression, email signatures, NY food staples, and the Golden State Valkyries (01:33:05).Finishing with a Rave on a recently attended live performance of Ozomatli during their 30th Anniversary tour (02:07:25).Kristen Klehr's links:Kristen Klehr's homepage“I Remember Her” - Marimba/Voice arrangementPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned in the show:Amanda Duncan in 2023Third Coast Percussion Month in 2025Joshua Simonds in 2022Brian Calhoon in 2021Andy Bliss in 2023Victor Caccese in 2019Other Links:Scrap Arts MusicJoel SmalesJosh RyanAfrican West Percussion TrioMarc DamoulakisAnne HodgesNancy ZeltsmanLee HinkleRosie CQNief-NorfMarin AlsopCabrillo Festival of Contemporary MusicRocketJumpBeth Morrison ProjectsMike TruesdellMr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium trailerNapoleon Dynamite trailerThe Confident Mind - Dr. Nate ZinsserThe Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy GallweyThe Artist's Way - Julia CameronJulie Vanloo“Super Bass” - Nicki MinajBrozzetti's Pizza“Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion” - PDQ BachRaves:Ozomatli

Damon gets to talk to Don about his life adventures, some of his educational philosophies, ABOP, M'Boom, Washington D.C. and much more! There's also other segments too!

Composer, Percussionist, and Educator Michael Udow returns to talk about his year in Poland for a Fulbright Fellowship and what life was like there in the early 1970s (01:55), his path to getting to Michigan (including teaching at UMKC) and how he further developed an excellent program at Ann Arbor (11:55), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of travel, great books, the Detroit Red Wings, and great artists and art (44:45).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 film Sorry, Baby (01:14:00).Michael Udow Links:Part 1 with Michael UdowMichael Udow's HomepagePercussion Pedagogy - Michael UdowPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Dan Piccolo in 2020Other Links:Boguslaw SchaefferHerbert BrünKrzysztof PendereckiWitold LutoslawskiPersephassa - Iannis Xenakis“Ionisation” - Edgard VaréseRita BlittRobert AltmanKeiko AbeCharlie OwenRussell HartenbergerBob BeckerAnthony Di SanzaTeaching Percussion - Gary CookArtful Noise - Thomas SiweCellist in Exile: A Portrait of Pablo Casals - Bernard TaperMusicophilia - Oliver SacksGordie HoweWe Come to the River - Hans Werner HenzeGiuseppe ArcimboldoRaves:Sorry, Baby IMDB page

Composer, Percussionist, and Retired Professor of Percussion from the University of Michigan Michael Udow stops by to talk about “reassignment”, living in Colorado and staying in good physical and mental shape, letting go of regularly performing on percussion, and his compositional career (03:35), growing up in Detroit, Wichita and Pennsylvania, switching to percussion from piano, and the wide-ranging history of his earlier percussion life (27:50), and his career of getting into freelancing and getting the Fulbright Fellowship to study in Poland (59:50).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes (01:12:05).Pete's new composition CallingMichael Udow Links:Michael Udow's homepagePercussion Pedagogy - Michael UdowPrevious Podcast Guests Mentioned:Victoria Sparks in 2018Steven Schick in 2025Allen Otte in 2024Other Links:Judith WeirHans Werner HenzeLuciano BerioNey RosauroGeorge CrumbGeorge RochbergCharles WuorinenMilton BabbittBruce MillerJohn BaldwinClyde RollerRoger RollerMichael CombsJack McKenziePaul PriceMichael ColgrassWarren BensonThor JohnsonThomas SiweMichael Ranta“Zyklus” - Karlheinz Stockhausen“Kontakte” - Karlheinz StockhausenGarry KvistadNEXUSMichael BookspanAlan AbelRussell HartenbergerFred HingerSaul GoodmanBill CahnMark SunkettJ.B. SmithRichard Brown“Knocking Piece” - Ben Johnston“The King of Denmark” - Morton FeldmanMichael Brecker“Triple Duo” - Elliott CarterBlackEarth Percussion GroupAl O'ConnorRaves:Billy Joel: And So It Goes trailerBilly Joel: And So It Goes album on Spotify

Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio and cohost Mark Laisure, with Executive Producer Dorothy Lee Donahue Using Light to Awaken Imagination, Creativity, and Love - Ep852 Featuring Interview Guest, Founder, Virtual World Society, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Grandfather of Virtual Reality, Founder, Virtual World Society, Light School, Thomas (Tom) A. Furness III, Ph.D.; and Performance Guest, Lead Singer of the Ten-Piece Rock n' Soul Band, The Tom Nolan Band, Harmonica Player, Percussionist, and Songwriter, Tom Nolan, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 852 Interview Guest: DR. THOMAS (TOM) A. FURNESS; and Performance Guest: TOM NOLAN

Percussionist, composer, producer and Grammy Award-winning artist, multiple Grammy nominee, and the founder of the indie rock band Run Downhill, whose newest album just came out last Friday, after they put out two new singles two weeks apart. Not only has he performed alongside the likes of Pete Townshend, Billy Idol, and numerous other notable names in music, but he has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals of traditional and contemporary music worldwide. When he's not touring, recording, or performing live onstage, he conducts masterclasses, creates online performance video works, and his original compositions continue to gather international acclaim. He even presented classes and workshops to students worldwide and has developed musical curriculum concepts for school-age children for use in the United States and China.

Ksenija Komljenović is a celebrated Serbian percussionist and professor. She was the first woman in Serbia to earn a doctorate in percussion, and she currently is the percussion department chair at the University of North Carolina. She won the International Percussion Competition in Luxembourg and she has performed across Europe, Asia and the U.S. including at Carnegie Hall. And she is the co-founder of Vesna Duo, a percussion and piano duo.My featured song is “No No No” recorded live in concert at the Nisville Jazz Festival by my band Project Grand Slam and released on our album “Greetings From Serbia”. 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 TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH KSENIJA:www.ksenijakomljenovic.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick 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 

Damon gets to talk to Joshua about The Percussion Conservatory, his app, timpani, Marimbafest, pullups, Texas, rapping and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others. 

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2025 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

My guest, Bobby Sanabria, is a 7 time Grammy nominee. He is noted drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, producer, documentary filmmaker, bandleader...and most important to me, educator. He has played with some of the all time greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Randy Brecker, to named a few. He was named Percussionist of the Year in 2011 and 2013 by Jazz Journalist Association. He has a radio show in the New York area entitled, "Latin Jazz Cruise" on WBGO FM (wbgo.org). Simply a magnificent episode not to be missed! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis.

Damon gets to talk to She-e about education, swimming, sleeping, drumlines, traveling and much more. There are also segments like gig alerts, music news, R.I.P. and others. 

Vivi Vassileva is a Musical Dynamo! She's a virtuoso German percussionist. She's played as a soloist in chamber ensembles and with various orchestras. She uses classical instruments and also instruments from Africa, South America and Asia, and even things like utensils and recycled garbage! She has been celebrated for her technical perfection and her virtuosity and her agility and power. One reviewer has said of playing that she “rips the audience off their chairs”!My featured song is “It's The Beat” from the album The Queens Carnival 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 TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH VIVI:www.vividrums.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick 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 

Damon gets to talk to Clarice about her book, lessons, Brazil, visas, working out, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others!

Executive Director for the Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra, Percussionist, Freelancer, and Educator Cassidy Lester stops by to talk about her work with the Symphony (03:05), her freelancing and teaching and how important performing is to her mental health (16:30), growing up in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee, traveling with family to jam band concerts, getting into percussion, and her unique marching experiences (31:30), attending East Tennessee State University, getting her undergrad and MBA degrees, and how COVID changed her path (51:20), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of instrument stereotyping, the Pride and Prejudice movie from the mid-2000s, the Fourth Wing books, and great artwork (01:12:05).Finishing with a Rave on the 2022 nonfiction book Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld (01:52:00).Cassidy Lester links:Symphony of the MountainsPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Matthew Geiger in 2019Evan Chapman in 2019Andy Bliss in 2023Other Links:David MitchellDiana LoomerMorgan TaoBlue Iron PercussionThe Planets - Gustav HolstDon Felder“The Hero” - Clarice Assad (arr. TCP)“Second Thoughts” - Evan Chapman“Re(new)al” - Viet Cuong“Happy Now” - Blue Iron Community Steel Band“Watercolor Sun” - Ivan TrevinoRhythm & Roots Reunion FestivalThe 1927 Bristol SessionsWidespread Panic live“Esther” - Phish“Cassidy” - The Grateful Dead“Welcome to the Black Parade” - My Chemical RomanceRande SanderbeckPride and Prejudice Original SoundtrackPride and Prejudice trailerEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind trailerIT trailer (1990)Avengers: Endgame trailerThe LEGO Movie trailerThe LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part trailerFahrenheit 451 - Ray BradburyFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosThis is Your Brain on Music - Daniel J. LevitinMusicophilia - Oliver SacksInto the Wild - Jon KrakauerRhinoceros Success - Scott AlexanderHeaven Breaker - Sara WolfTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars - Christopher PaoliniVampire Diaries: Season 1 trailerRed - John LoganFour Darks in Red - Mark RothkoThe Stranger - Albert CamusLong Day's Journey into Night - Eugene O'NeillRaves:Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld - T. J. English

Andrés Coll is a professional Ibizan percussionist and musician who loves to fuse the sounds of Ibizan folk music with other musical traditions. Andrés sees a connection between the music of Africa and Asia and that of Ibiza. Through this blend of different cultures he wants to convey the message that: “We are all human and share the same origins.” Andrés says the folk music of a place is shaped by its environment. Ibizan folk music has a positive, uplifting tone reflecting the island's weather, the sun and its people.

Damon gets to talk to Chien Chien about her travels, the Ju Percussion group, improvisation, her new album, visas, frames and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Joe about Canada, teaching, Polynesian drumming, endorsements, content creation and more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Bendji about his upbringing, Canada, Haiti, and the USA. His upbringing, national cereal day, his sample pack, and more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Pei-Ching about her upbringing, the Ju Percussion Group, playing with six mallets, her radio show and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Davey about film scores, Colorado, video games, Los Angeles, composers, Hip Hop and more! There's also segments like gig alerts and music news among others. 

Rihards' scores include: The Pagan King, 1906, Dawn Of War, Fear No One, and Mutiny. Rihards recently scored the Oscar-winning animated film Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis. The film won best score at both the Latvian National Film Festival and Annecy.

U.K.-based percussionist, session musician and performer Joby Burgess stops by to talk about all things session musician work and his career in chamber music (03:00), his album A Percussionist's Songbook (42:20), growing up in western England, his piano background, and his time as a university student at the Guildhall School (54:30), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of difficult percussion concerti, playing with “too hard” mallets, cooking at home, traveling in Italy, Quentin Tarantino, John Steinbeck, American Football, Cricket, and inspiring artwork (01:15:30).Finishing with a Rave on the 2021 documentary film Ennio (01:52:30).Joby Burgess Links:Joby Burgess's websiteA Percussionist's Songbook - Joby BurgessOther Links:Abbey Road Studios“Asturias” - Isaac Albeniz (John Williams, guitar)John Kenny“Dmaathen” - Iannis Xenakis“Psappha” - Iannis XenakisStewart CopelandPierre Boulez“Drumming” - Steve Reich“Desert Music” - Steve ReichMatthew FaircloughBang on a CanLittle SimzGabriel ProkofievGraham FitkinModern Jazz QuartetMilt JacksonDavid Corkhill“Jump” - Van Halen“To Be With You” - Mr. Big“More Than Words” - Extreme“She Talks to Angels” - Black Crows“So What” - Miles Davis“Milestones” - Miles Davis“Seven Steps to Heaven” - Miles Davis“A Night in Tunisia” - Dizzy Gillespie“Black Market” - Weather Report”Brother Sister” - Brand New Heavies“Virtual Insanity” - Jamiroquai“What is Hip?” - Tower of Power“Wonderwall” - Oasis“Girls & Boys” - BlurBarbican TheaterPedro Carneiro“Khan Variations” - Alejandro Viñao“Time for Marimba” - Minoru MikiGary Burton Tiny Desk concertConcerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra - Gabriel ProkofievCinqueTerreQuentin TarantinoPulp Fiction trailerReservoir Dogs trailerBack to the Future trailerGet Shorty trailerThe Matrix Reloaded trailerJohn Steinbeck1980s San Francisco 49ersYayoi KusamaRaves:Ennio trailer

Today we released part two of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he's one of the world's most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years,  Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine, and Rhythm Magazine.He's toured and recorded with celebrated musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli, New Edition, and Jody Watley. In addition to performing, he's a teacher, author, and an inspirational speaker who's worked with organizations such as Compassion International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Head Start Organization.You won't want to miss this uplifting story of a teen on the edge of homelessness who overcame adversity to become a performing artist who uses his experiences to help others reach their goals!  https://zorothedrummer.com/ and https://www.zoroministries.org/about-zoro/ 

Damon gets to talk to Amanda about her upbringing, steel pan, Pan Rocks, handbells, teaching, Tennis, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others. 

Today we released part one of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he's one of the world's most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years,  Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine, and Rhythm Magazine.He's toured and recorded with celebrated musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli, New Edition, and Jody Watley. In addition to performing, he's a teacher, author, and an inspirational speaker who's worked with organizations such as Compassion International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Head Start Organization.You won't want to miss this uplifting story of a teen on the edge of homelessness who overcame adversity to become a performing artist who uses his experiences to help others reach their goals!  https://zorothedrummer.com/ and https://www.zoroministries.org/about-zoro/ 

Jorge Bermudez is a Nicaraguan born World Class Percussionist and Songwriter. He's recorded with Rod Stewart, Johnny Mathis, Pablo Cruise and others. He's toured with Jose Feliciano, Santana, Joe Sample and T. Bone Burnett. And he's written and produced over 50 songs for TV shows and films including Dexter and CSI.My featured song is the live version of “The Queen's Carnival” 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!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Jorge:www.bermudeztrianglemusic.me—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“ROUGH RIDER” is Robert's latest single. It's an instrumental with a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!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

Damon gets to talk to Quintin about his performing, teaching philosophies, new music research, coffee, black orchestral musicians and much more! There are also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others. 

Solo Percussionist, Author, Conductor, and longtime Director of Percussion at the University of California-San Diego Steven Schick stops by to talk about the UCSD program, teaching doctoral students, and the art of performing on percussion in the 21st century (02:25), growing up in northern Iowa, his jazz drumset influences, sailing in high school, and living and working on a farm (25:30), going to the University of Iowa for undergraduate and master's, pursuing the solo percussionist path, and his Fulbright studies (36:20), his early college teaching career at Fresno State University (CA) and his pandemic experiences (55:30), his excellent book The Percussionist's Art (01:07:00), and takes in the Random Ass Questions, including segments on hearing percussion music outside of college concert settings, reading books and achieving fluency in other languages, and staying healthy (01:22:10).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 film I Am Raquel Welch (01:47:10).Steven Schick links: Steven Schick's websiteSteven Schick's UCSD pageOther Links:“Rebonds B/A” - Iannis Xenakis“Persaphassa” - Iannis Xenakis“Sextet” - Steve Reich“XY” - Michael Gordon“Silver Streetcar for the Orchestra” - Alvin LucierBuddy RichEd ThigpenElvin JonesGene KrupaMax RoachViolin Concerto - Alban Berg“Ionisation” - Edgard Varese“Bone Alphabet” - Brian FerneyhoughInuksuit - John Luther Adams“Third Construction” - John CageThe Godfather trailerThe Lives of Others trailerHot Tub Time Machine trailerIn Search of Lost Time - Marcel ProustThe Odyssey - Homer (Emily Wilson translation)Selected Stories - Franz Kafka (Mark Harmon translation)James WoodCaravaggio's ItalyRaves:I am Raquel Welch film

Damon gets to talk to Andy about writing, charts, tuning/fixing drums, new music, PAS, his trio and much more! There's also other segments like music news, and educational spotlights. 

In this episode of "Tales From The Green Room" Sam Grisman Project mainstays Max Flansburg and Chris English visit with hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson backstage at Terrapin Crossroads' Sunday Day Dream Vol. 4 in San Rafael, CA. Max Flansburg shares his experience of visiting California for the first time, his musical beginnings in the Finger Lakes region, and joins the roster of stellar guitar players marveling at the mystical encounters surrounding their playing of Jerry Garcia's iconic Alligator Stratocaster, with his own jaw-dropping story! Percussionist extraordinaire Chris English reflects on his rich musical background rooted in a family of pastors, delves into the background of the formation of SGP and describes the emotions of band leader Sam Grisman as he prepared to step in for the ailing Phil Lesh with the day's headliners moments after the interview.  Both guests describe the magic moment from the night before when Billy Strings joined the band during their show at the UC Theater in Berkeley along with long-time friend and cross-genre violinist, Alex Hargreaves -  adding an exciting twist to the backstage tales told by these fine musicians. It's a perfect warm up for anyone planning to catch SGP shows as they tour the country,  and a chance for listeners who have already heard this must-see band to learn more about two of its extraordinary members. Listen and you'll want to hang out with them!MusicDawg FunkSam Grisman ProjectLinkshttps://www.samgrismanproject.net/ https://www.dirtyblanket.net/ https://chrishollywoodenglish.com/ https://www.sundaydaydream.com/ https://www.alexhargreaves.net/ https://www.billystrings.com/ https://peter-rowan.com/

Percussionist, Educator, Freelancer, and Psychologist Marcia McCants stops by to talk about her Adjunct Percussion Instructor position at Virginia State University and going to England to get her Master of Psychology degree (02:30), living and studying in England (19:50) growing up in California and Virginia, having a musical family, and getting into percussion (33:20), dealing with adverse situations and progressing forward in her studies in high school and college (47:30), going to James Madison University (VA) for her undergrad, George Mason University (VA) for her master's, and performing music by composers of African-American descent (01:05:30), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on accessibility and percussion, great movies, Agatha Christie, Anime, terrible jobs, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter (01:35:00).Finishing with a Rave on the 2024 film Nickel Boys (02:13:10).Marcia McCants Links:Marcia's VSU pageMarcia's Lessons pagePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Lamon Lawhorn in 2020Casey Cangelosi in 2017Sean Daniels in 2024Laurel Black in 2017Other Links:Black Swamp Educator NetworkSonaris PercussionMerce CunninghamJohn CageSandbox Percussion SeminarStaunton Music FestivalJohn KilkennyThe Princess Bride trailerMulan trailerMulan II trailerAnd Then There Were None trailerAnd Then There Were None - Agatha ChristieAssassination ClassroomNightwingBeing Black - Joe W. Moore IIICowboy Carter - BeyoncéRaves:Nickel Boys trailer

Damon gets to talk to Iúri about his new album, release show, synesthesia, tour dates, foley and more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

Hello friends! Percussionist, producer, and now author best known for his work with Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, John Bush is my guest for episode 1458! John has just released his first novel, the brilliant "Queen Daffodil's Demise", a gripping dystopian tale about good vs. evil, the powers of the mind and the winding journey of self-discovery. The book is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. We have a great conversation about his history of writing, his love of teachers, the cinematic quality of the book, the characters, the crazy Easter eggs in the book, writing, researching, getting his band back together, and much more. I had a great time catching up with John. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Sandbox Percussion co-founder, Percussionist, Freelancer and Educator Ian Rosenbaum stops by to talk about the origins of the group, early performances, group management, and dealing with inventory (02:40), how Sandbox develops relationships with composers and their connections to Só Percussion and Third Coast Percussion (22:20), the rehearsal and performance logistics for Sandbox (32:20), Ian and the groups' various college residencies and the importance of their Creator Mentorship program (45:00), growing up in Westchester (NY), beginnings of playing drumset and piano, and attending many types of concerts in his youth (01:09:40), eventually attending Peabody and working with Bob Van Sice (01:18:10), his master's degree time at Yale and getting in the freelance scene in NYC (01:26:20), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including segments about performance setup and etiquette, great food, movies and books, and Christian Marclay's The Clock (01:37:35).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony (02:00:00).Ian Rosenbaum links:Sandbox Percussion websiteIan Rosenbaum's websiteSandbox's Creator Mentorship ProgramSeven Pillars - Andy AkihoIan Rosenbaum's Peabody page“Khan Variationa” - Alejandro ViñaoPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Victor Caccese in 2019Garrett Arney in 2019Todd Meehan in 2017Cort McClaren in 2022Other Links:Andy AkihoPaola PrestiniChristopher CerroneAdam RosenblattRobert Van Sice“Mallet Quartet” - Steve Reich“Drumming (Part 1)” - Steve Reich“Extremes from Imaginary City” - Jason TreutingSo PercussionThird Coast Percussion“Pattern Transformation” - Lukas Ligeti“NO one to kNOW one” - Andy AkihoViet CuongGreen Umbrella Series“Wilderness” - Jerome BeginDavid YoonGlen VelezJi Su JungPercussion Group CincinnatiBryce DessnerGoldberg Variations - J.S. Bach (Glenn Gould)Colin CurrieJACK QuartetAmandinda Percussion QuartetSimon Boyar“Late in the Evening” - Paul Simon“I Go to Extremes” - Billy JoelBela Fleck and Edgar Meyer Tiny Desk concert311 Tiny Desk Concert“Pretty Fly” - The Offspring“All the Small Things” - Blink-182Ton Freer“Threads” - Paul LanskyCloyd DuffEtuden for Timpani - Richard HochrainerThomas DuffyNew Haven (CT) PizzaThe Princess Bride trailerFast and Furious trailerSilo trailerFormula 1: Drive to Survive trailerJacob Collier - Tiny Desk concert“1612” - VULFPECKVictor Wooten Trio at PASIC 2018“So Much to Say” - Dave Matthews Band (Carter Beauford view)Christian Marclay's The ClockRaves:The 2025 Grammy Awards

Karl Perazzo is a World Class percussionist who has played with Carlos Santana for 33 years. He's played with the best in Pop, Jazz, Rock and Latin music including Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gilespie, Sheila E., Mariah Carey, Paquito D'Rivera, Tito Puente and Ruben Blades. He's performed on American Bandstand, Soul Train and the American Music Awards.My featured song is “It Don't Matter” from the album East Side Sessions by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Karl at:Instagram (@karlpperc)—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 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