540 - Sam Webster: Becoming a "Master Doubler" in LA, Thriving on Variety, Getting the Most Out of Mentors
Sam Webster is a drummer and percussionist based in his hometown of LA. Floating between a wide variety of disciplines and genres, he has amassed an impressive list of credits both live and in the studio. His mentors include Mike Englander and Jeff Hamilton, and he is active with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, several groups at Disneyland, and many other projects around town. In this episode, Sam talks about: His love for vintage Ludwigs The value of a gig that allows you to be a full time musician Being inspired by LA’s variety and humbling himself to people on the scene who did what he wanted to do Going to the right teacher for the right reason and knowing what kind of lesson you’re signing up for Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
16 Okt 1h 15min
539 - Narada Michael Walden: Performing Without Judgment, Joining Mahavishnu Orchestra, Working with Sir George Martin
Narada Michael Walden is an EMMY and multi-GRAMMY winner who has produced hits for artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, The Temptations, and many others. His music flows freely from pop, rock and soul, to the rarified realms of jazz, fusion and world music. With Jeff Beck, Narada wrote and played drums on the seminal album “Wired” that earned them both their first Gold Album. His drumming credits also include his work with Mahavishnu Orchestra (1974-76), Journey, Allan Holdsworth and many others. In this episode, Narada talks about: Joining Mahavishnu Orchestra Performing without judgment Drumming on Allan Holdsworth’s album Velvet Darkness Embracing new technology Working with Sir George Martin His producing style and being prepared Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
9 Okt 1h 1min
538 - Dave Elitch Live Clinic: New Course - “Your Mind’s Ear”, Q&A From Our Audience, Inspiration from Non-Music Sources
Dave Elitch has been teaching privately for over 20 years and has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist for drum set. He has helped many of the world's best players as well as top educators "get out of their own way" by being as efficient as possible in regards to conservation of motion and energy.The more we’re able to remove our bodies from the equation and let the instrument do the work, the more we can relax. The more relaxed you are, the better your time, tone and feel will be. Let's not forget that we're hitting wood, bronze, and mylar with sometimes a huge amount of velocity, so this conceptual/physical approach will also have a massive effect on stamina as well as shortening muscle recovery periods when performing live or in the studio. As a player, Dave Has Worked With: Weezer, The Mars Volta, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, M83, The 1975, Killer Be Killed, Antemasque, Juliette Lewis, Big Sir, Crash Kings, Daughters Of Mara, and others. In this episode, Dave talks about: Dave’s previous programs His new course: “Your Mind’s Ear” Finding your voice, your identity The different components of Dave’s new program Q&A from our audience Finding inspiration from non-music sources The best way to warm up before a gig The importance of nutrition Proper foot technique Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
2 Okt 1h 38min
537 - Eric Somers-Urrea: Playing with Marina City, La Armada, and Makeout, Studying Classical and World Music, Raising the Stakes on Yourself
Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Eric talks about: The evolution of his band Marina City Getting a classical degree and exploring world genres at University of Illinois Being a “75% member” of La Armada The influence of Mike Portnoy and Josh Freese Starting to narrow the focus of his wheelhouse Working on a better mindset when improvising solos Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
25 Sep 1h 16min
536 - Rob Walbourne: New Live Pretenders Album, Working at Noble and Cooley, UK to the US
Rob Walbourne grew up in North London and started playing drums at the age of 10 before working professionally at the age of 15. After his move to the U.S., he lived briefly in New York City before eventually settling down in Simsbury, CT where he found work at the Noble and Cooley drum company. He’s had the opportunity to have played with such luminaries as Shane MacGowan, Jason Isbell, St Etienne, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Johnny Marr, Justin Townes Earle, Richard Thompson the North Mississippi Allstars and the Pretenders. In this episode, Rob talks about: Drumming with Johnny Marr From the UK to the US Balancing family and touring Taking a break from the hustle to rediscover the love of drumming Working at Noble and Cooley Touring with The Pretenders New Live Pretenders Album Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
18 Sep 1h 25min
535 - Jeff Kerestes: Returning to a Life in Music After Burning Out and Stepping Away
Jeff Kerestes is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator who spent most of his career in New York doing touring and session work and a handful of Broadway shows. During Covid, he left New York and stepped away from music entirely. He and his family eventually settled in Portland Oregon, where he rediscovered his love of music through the drums and the community there. He is a freelance drummer, bassist, producer, and founder of The Ukulele Project, a music education organization that works with public schools all over the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Jeff talks about: The year before Covid being his busiest to date Being out of balance long before he realized it Confronting who he is apart from being a musician Living in an RV for over a year before deciding to live in Portland Reconnecting with music through the drums Starting The Ukulele Project Likening therapy to taking lessons Finding the right place to live, not just work Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
11 Sep 1h 27min
534 - Tom Hambridge: Producing, Writting and Drumming for Buddy Guy, Grammy Wins, Learning From the Legends
Tom Hambridge is a Four-time Grammy™- winning producer, songwriter, & drummer for his production work on three of blues legend Buddy Guy’s most critically acclaimed albums: ‘Living Proof’ (2011) , “Born to Play Guitar’ (2016), ‘The Blues is Alive and Well’ (2018), and for his work on Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s Album ‘662’ (2022). Tom has also produced 9 other Grammy nominated albums. He has won numerous Blues Music Awards and W.C. Handy Awards, eight Boston Music Awards and several ASCAP Country Music Awards. He’s the recipient of the prestigious KBA (Keeping the Blues Alive) Award in Memphis and has been inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. The list of artist collaborators includes: Gary Clark Jr., Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, B.B. King, Gregg Allman, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, Billy Gibbons, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood and Susan Tedeschi, among many others. In this episode, Tom talks about: His formative years in Boston and why he left Figuring out Nashville Creating the perfect drum part on the spot Learning from the masters like Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Buddy Guy The power of listening Drumming and producing Buddy Guy Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
4 Sep 1h 45min
533 - Andrew Barr: Playing with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, and Feist, Finding Ways to "Do You",
Andrew Gilmore Barr is a drummer, composer, and producer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada who is best known for his work with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, Feist, and The Slip. Barr is a founding member of the experimental rock band The Slip and indie folk group The Barr Brothers along with his brother Brad Barr. In this episode, Andrew talks about: How he now views touring as down time, away from regular home/family life and making decisions about touring family decisions Adjusting to the larger scale of the Mumford & Sons touring apparatus and the shows’ sing along feel The difference between volume and energy When more people heard less music Finding the things you can “do you” in Getting over envy or shyness so you can cheerlead your fellow drummers Lifelong musical partnership and multiple projects with his brother Brad Learning to be musically and creatively linear, not adhering to any patterns Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
28 Aug 1h 17min
