050 – John Kizilarmut: The Pros & Cons of College Music, Removing Barriers Between Genres, Finding His Musical Home in Kansas City
John Kizilarmut spent his formative years bouncing around the Midwest and Texas, eventually landed in Kansas City. He has become a first-call drummer, percussionist, vibraphonist and composer/arranger...
10 Feb 201650min
049 – Paul Griffith: Being a Stylist, Managing Expectations, Dealing with Insecurities
Paul Griffith is a freelance drummer and writer based in Nashville, TN. As a musician, his unique, left-of-center style (the result of a New Orleans upbringing) has made him a first call for artists l...
3 Feb 20161h 19min
048 – Giuliano Mingucci: Drum Mic’ing 101, Absorbing Styles, Playing to the Song, Working With a Producer
Giuliano Mingucci was born in Brazil but has spent almost his entire life in Kansas City, MO. He started playing professionally in high school and since then has been a member of Kansas City’s most be...
27 Jan 201646min
047 – Jim Reilley: Producer, The Influence of Ringo on Modern Drumming, Getting the Right Drum Sounds in the Studio
Jim Reilley is a songwriter and producer in Nashville. Jim was also the co-founder of the late-lamented folk-rock “gangstas”, The New Dylans. Along with songwriting partner Reese Campbell, The New Dyl...
20 Jan 20161h 24min
046 – Matt Johnson: Committing to Your Vision, Teaching in the 21st Century, Focusing on Outcomes
Matt Johnson is a native of Southern California, where he still lives, plays and teaches. He is the drummer for the Tony Guerrero Quintet, which is also the backing band for actress and singer Jane Ly...
13 Jan 20161h 4min
045 – Danny Young: From Broadway in New York to Nashville, Beyond The Gig, Touring with Nelson
Drummer Danny Young is my first interview of 2016. After an amazing 11 months on the road with the national tour of ‘Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You‘, Danny recently relocated back to Nashville where he has...
6 Jan 20161h 12min
044 – Chuck Tilley: Drumming on TV, Playing in “House Bands”, Being a Pro – Always
Chuck Tilley has worked with many artists over the years including the great Felix Cavaliere from The Young Rascals, Richard Marx, Lee Greenwood and most recently the country super group Alabama as of...
16 Dec 20151h 35min
043 – Travis McNabb / Part 2: Better Than Ezra, Sugarland, Taking Every Gig Seriously
Tavis McNabb is perhaps best known as a longtime member of the band Better Than Ezra, although he has performed session and touring work with many acts during his career. Prior to joining Better Than ...
9 Dec 201555min
