DRUMMERS LIVE!
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDRUMMERS LIVE delivers in-depth interviews with some of today's most fascinating drummers and percussionists.
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Episodes
E9 - Sean Rickman with Steve Coleman / The Rick
March 09, 2015 17:36 - 1 hour - 115 MBAlthough he’s known for his work with jazz saxophonist Steve Coleman, multi-instrumentalist Sean Rickman has played with guitarist Sean Lane, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dapp Theory, and has his own solo project entitled, The Rick. We’ll touch and his early influences, how Jeff Porcaro’s Rosanna groove and some good advice turned his playing around, and Sean let’s us in on his nightmare gig.
E8 - Melvin Baldwin with Justin Bieber / New Edition
October 30, 2014 03:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBToday we’re talking to Melvin Baldwin, drummer for Justin Bieber, New Edition, Bell Biv DeVoe, and many more. He’ll discuss what steps he took to rise from playing in local clubs to being one of the most visible drummers on the planet. If you’re serious about your career and want the reputation of being ‘the professional that everyone can count on’, then this episode is for you because you’re going to get advice straight from the guy who wrote the book on it.
E7 - Nate Morton of NBC's 'The Voice'
September 22, 2014 06:43 - 1 hour - 117 MBNate Morton has been a mainstay of primetime television since 2006 and will continue to do so as NBC's The Voice enters it's seventh season on September 22nd. In this interview, he explains why began drumming, how Gerry Brown and Omar Hakim influenced his style, BBC's 'Rock School', advice from Vinnie Colaiuta, why quick notation is important, and why The Matrix Trilogy is much like Hootie & The Blowfish.
E6 - Pat McDonald with the Charlie Daniels Band
July 07, 2014 01:36 - 1 hour - 119 MBCharlie Daniels Band drummer Pat McDonald is a veteran of the music scene in Nashville. In this episode, he talks about when he was the new guy in town, the do’s and don’ts of the road, and how he overcame an enormous physical obstacle that could have ended his career.
E5 - Robert "Sput" Searight with Snarky Puppy
April 26, 2014 17:58 - 1 hour - 148 MBRobert "Sput" Searight already had a full career as a professional musical before joining Snarky Puppy by playing with Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, and Celine Dion. The Grammy Award winning drummer talks about how he transitioned from keyboardist to drummer while sidestepping a lot of pitfalls that can wreck a musician's path. He speaks about not only trying to make great music but using it to combat the failings of popular music... and we also had to ask, "How did you get your nickname?"
E4 - Mike Reid with Demi Lovato
April 06, 2014 05:41 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBMike Reid has made a name for himself as a drummer who plays exactly what the music needs. Not only does he cover how he found himself performing with Demi Lovato, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams & N.E.R.D., Jill Scott, & Justin Timberlake, but how these amazing opportunities almost didn't happen. Not only is he making a name for himself as a successful drummer but he's also encouraging young people with his Be Hip program. Keep your eyes and ears on Mike Reid because he's making all of the righ...
E3 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part II)
March 23, 2014 23:28 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBSheel gives us an up close and personal look into the world of Bad Rabbits. You'll hear about working with famed producer Teddy Riley, how the internet has actually helped them, and navigating the dangerous waters of the music industry. He's also touches on his choice of gear, overcoming serious back problems, and why using Tommy Lee's 30" bass drum wasn't the best choice in the studio.
E2 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part I)
March 11, 2014 06:21 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBThe American Dream. That's how drummer Sheel describes his band, Bad Rabbits. They've made a lot of waves since the release of their debut album, American Love, and plan to make more with their hectic 2014 schedule. We talk about honing his craft in The Eclectic Collective, playing with rapper Slick Rick, and the sonic evolution of Bad Rabbits. A metal drummer at heart, Sheel also describes his relationship with the Deftones' Abe Cunningham, The Soul Train Wall of Death, and... what's ...
Prelude to Episode #2
March 08, 2014 23:23 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBIn this clip, Sheel describes how his band Bad Rabbits never should have happened. Find out more about Bad Rabbits at: http://www.merchdirect.com/badrabbits https://www.facebook.com/BadRabbits http://www.youtube.com/user/BadRabbitsTV/featured
E1 - Wuv of P.O.D.
February 19, 2014 19:58 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBP.O.D. is still one of the hardest working bands around... period. We revisit the early days, having a major release on 9/11, inside the studio, and to their latest release Murdered Love. Wuv has a unique approach to the instrument and he goes into great detail how it has changed over the years. P.O.D. has worked with everyone from Carlos Santana, Ekk-A-Mouse, Matisyahu, and Katy Perry. Never one to mince words, Wuv shares his feelings on their legacy and how most bands today aren't as orga...