Podcasts about percussionist

Percussionist, Composer, and Professor of Music at the University of Quebec at Montreal Gina Ryan stops by to talk about her teaching activities in Montreal (04:30), working with Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble and Triolet Percussion Group, and her percussion freelancing and composing activities (14:45), growing up in Newfoundland, Canada, creating the “Gina Ryan Summer Percussion Camp”, her connections to members of NEXUS and Michael Colgrass, her other high school activities, and traveling to France (31:40), her college years in Newfoundland and Toronto, doing a residency at Banff, and working for the train company (51:25), moving to Montreal, her graduate school time at McGill (Canada), and returning to Newfoundland to get a second bachelor's degree (01:07:15), living and teaching in Thailand for a decade (01:22:50), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including segments on great food, good and bad movies, great books, Karaoke, and inspiring art (01:40:15).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 film Hamnet (02:07:50).Gina Ryan Links:Gina Ryan's websiteTrioletSixtrum PercussionGina Ryan's YouTube pageThe Thailand International Percussion FestivalPrevious Podcast Guests Mentioned:Triolet in 2026Victoria Sparks in 2018Kristie Ibrahim in 2024Aiyun Huang in 2023Other Links:Fabrice MarandolaCanadian Percussion Network100 Guitars - Tim BradyNEXUSBeverley JohnstonJohn WyreMichael ColgrassAvalon Peninsula TrailsThe Baschet BrothersD'Arcy GrayCharlene RyanTrevor GrahlThe Godfather trailerTrolls trailerChristmas with the Kranks trailerFather of the Bride trailerThe Art of Hearing Heartbeats - Jan-Philipp SendkerFlannery - Lisa MooreThe Rocky Horror Picture Show trailerThe Marginalian“Don't Speak” - No Doubt“Creep” - RadioheadRed Poppy Ladies' Percussion EnsembleRaves:Hamnet - Maggie O'FarrellHamnet trailer

Damon gets to talk to Andrew about the World Vibes Congress, The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, Drum Corps, New Jersey, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, gear talk, music news, and others. 

Healing Rhythms Why the next generation should try Tarantella dances.Host: Anna Harsh, MA, BA degree in Dance, E-RYT200, Pilates Certified. Artistic Director /Founder Allegro Dance Company. Guest: Salvatore Guglielmo, Dancer, Percussionist, Italian- American preservationist. Sal shares details about the Italian drums and various tarantellas from southern regions of Italy. Visit Sal's website: https://salvatoreguglielmo.comIG: @SalvatoreGuglielmo_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzD-cCNkZU84rY7eIMnDLQ⁠Anna's Website: www.AnnaHarsh.com IG: @TambourineChronicles www.AllegroDanceCompany.net Like, Share & Subscribe so you won't miss any episodes! #ItalianCulture #ItalianDrums #Tammurriata #Pizzica #tarantella #ItalianDance #DrumLessons #DanceLessons

In this episode, I sit down with Dame Evelyn Glennie to talk about what listening really means and why it matters far beyond music. We start with the origins of the Evelyn Glennie Foundation and how her work evolved organically from teaching, performing, and asking people better questions so they can hear themselves more clearly. Evelyn shares how her own experiences shaped a broader philosophy of listening that encompasses sound, the written word, and the ways we communicate through email, texts, and social media. We also dig into how technology has changed our patience and attention, and why listening belongs at the center of education, wellbeing, empathy, and community.From there, we move into the performer's mindset and Evelyn's lifelong curiosity about sound. She explains why she starts new repertoire from the inside out, how the body becomes an essential listening partner over time, and why recordings are only frozen snapshots rather than definitive answers. I ask her about formative training, the balance of learning by ear and reading music, and how her early environments built a deep listening culture that still guides her today. Evelyn offers a powerful reminder that every performance is a world premiere for someone, and that familiar instruments can become brand new when we hear them in a different context.We also go down memory lane through landmark repertoire and collaborations. Evelyn talks about discovering and recording Paul Smadbeck's Rhythm Song, revisiting it years later, and even developing a creative version for marimba and strings. She reflects on the Bartók Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, including the intensity of working at a young age with Sir Georg Solti and the lessons that stayed with her. We then explore her long pursuit of John Corigliano's Conjurer, how the concerto's concept came together, and what it takes to tour a major work night after night, adapting to different instruments and acoustics. Finally, we discuss her experience performing Philip Glass's Double Timpani Concerto with Jonathan Haas, the logistics behind that project, and why she loves the energy of shared soloist roles.To close, Evelyn shares what she is creating right now, including writing for television and film, new books, wide-ranging collaborations, duo projects, and continued foundation work that invites people to slow down, listen deeply, and rethink what connection feels like. This conversation is a masterclass in curiosity, artistry, and attention, and I'm grateful to share it with you.To learn more about Evelyn and the Evelyn Glennie Foundation, visit her website. Music from the Episode:Joseph Schwantner - Velocities for Solo MarimbaPaul Smadbeck - Rhythm SongBéla Bartók - Sonata for Two Pianos and PercussionJohn Corigliano - Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String OrchestraThank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

Larry Lelli is the King of Broadway. He is a Tony award winning freelance drummer and percussionist. He's worked in over 40 Broadway musicals including “The Producers”, “Million Dollar Quartet”, “A Christmas Story”, “Come From Away” and “Sunset Boulevard”. He's producing a new musical now called “Already Perfect”. He's also performed and recorded with stars like Melissa Etheridge, The Mamas and the Papas, Josh Groban, Ann Hathaway, and Vanessa Williams. And he does masterclasses around the world specializing in Broadway musical theatre.My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York 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 LARRY:www.larrylelli.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST 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 LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”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 Vivienne about the gulf coast, her Metaphor Percussion Duo, being the CA Chapter President for the Percussive Arts Society, percussion reptertoire and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others. 

Damon gets to talk to Malcolm about performing at PASIC 50 with M'Boom, Houston, nicknames, psychology and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

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Bandleader, Percussionist, Arts Administrator, Clinician and Speaker Drew Tucker stops by to talk about the PASIC50 Panel he participated on about Percussion and Dance (05:00), his position as Director of Jazz Road at South Arts, supporting jazz artists, freelancing and getting involved, and the grant process (21:40), growing up in Boca Raton (FL), getting into music and DCI, and more about his music education (50:20), his college years and how his early career moved forward (01:11:30), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including segments on developing musicianship in percussionists early on, adventures in cooking, superhero movies, and memorable performances (01:29:35).Finishing with a Rave on the 2023 documentary Shari & Lamb Chop (02:01:30).Drew Tucker links:Drew Tucker's websiteSouth ArtsJazz RoadPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Alexandros Fragiskatos in 2021Joshua Simonds in 2022Eriko Daimo in 2025Other Links:Sarah ReichCory WongRay Donato311 Tiny Desk ConcertBlue Devils 1994 showMagic of Orlando 1995“Señor Mouse” - Chick Corea and Gary BurtonNancy Zeltsman“When Doves Cry” - Prince“Toxic” - Britney Spears“Head Over Heels” - Tears for Fears“Sword of Whispers” - Joe Locke“Dat Dere” - Stefon HarrisAndromeda TurreThe Incredibles trailerGodzilla Minus One trailerThe Art of Possibility - Ben ZanderSurrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson“Someday My Prince Will Come” - Jake ChapmanPlexusPlay and Matt DiBiaseRaves:Shari & Lamb Chop website

Two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Marylander M.B. Gordy returns from Los Angeles to tell Nestor about the beat of his latest – and fourth – Grammy nomination with "Seven Seasons" in the Classical Compendium category. The post Grammy Award winner percussionist and Maryland M.B. Gordy returns to Nestor with a new beat and nomination first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sam joins Emile Donovan from our Wellington studio for a live performance to showcase the triangle.

Want the weirdest, yet best, recommendations for percussion-adjacent gifts? The Mikes sure know how to target the fringe...yet they still agree. Plus a strange digression in the middle...

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.