Latest Drummers Podcast Episodes
E200: Live From My Drum Room! Drum Fantasy Camp 2024 Preview!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - July 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. I'm joined by Steve Orkin, founder of Drum Fantasy Camp now in its 16th year, along with some of this year's Drum Fantasy Camp Councilors, Mike Mangini, Bruce Becker and Vinny Valentino. Legendary drummer and one of the original DFC councilors Steve Smith, joined to talk...
E199: Live From My Drum Room With Narada Michael Walden!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - July 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer, composer and Grammy-winning producer, Narada Michael Walden! We do a deep dive into Narada's incredible 50 plus year career, including Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin, Journey and much more! We also talk about t...
E198: Live From My Drum Room With Greg Errico!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - June 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer and founding member of Sly & The Family Stone, Greg Errico! In this episode Greg and I do a deep dive into several classic Sly & The Family Stone songs, breaking down his drum parts and how he came up with his iconic grooves. We also discuss...
Live From My Drum Room PAS Scholarship!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - June 22, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Exciting news! 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room T-shirts goes toward a newly created Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40%...
E197: Live From My Drum Room With Steve Schaeffer!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - June 17, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is legendary Los Angeles studio drummer Steve Schaeffer. In this episode we talk about Steve's jazz background, moving to Los Angeles in the late 1960s and his break into TV and film work, thanks to the recommendation of his friend and mentor, the great Shelly M...
E196: Live From My Drum Room With Gene Chrisman!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - June 09, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer, Gene Chrisman! Gene was a member of The Memphis Boys, the house band at American Sound in Memphis. From 1967 to 1972, Gene and The Memphis Boys recorded an incredible 122 hit records, with artists such as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Nei...
BNS: Dave Elitch 2: Self Awareness Boogaloo
The Trap Set with Joe Wong - June 06, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 652 ratingsDave Elitch returns for a bonus episode to discuss his new course, Staying Out of Your Own Way. At its best, learning to play an instrument can be the catalyst for self exploration. Joe and Dave share a curiosity about the nature of learning, and Dave--who has taught many of the best working dru...
E195: Live From My Drum Room With Bruce Becker!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - June 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is Master Teacher, Author and Drummer, Bruce Becker! Bruce and I do a deep dive into his long and successful career, including forming and co-leading The David Becker Tribune with his brother David Becker, his 30 plus years studying with legendary drum guru Fred...
E194: Live From My Drum Room With Gavin Harrison!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - May 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is legendary Prog drummer Gavin Harrison! In this episode Gavin talks about recent tours with King Crimson, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief, his home studio, a rundown of his microphones and gear, his performance at Zildjian's 400th Anniversary Concert in...
S2 E95 - Billy’s Bubble - Raven Drum Foundation
Drum Channel Podcast - May 22, 2024 22:11 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsHello everyone, welcome to Billy’s Bubble! This episode features a behind-the-scenes look into Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe’s organization Raven Drum Foundation. The organization was started twenty years ago by Rick & Lauren to raise awareness of healing through ...
Shaping Your Journey with John DeChristopher
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - May 20, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On January 23, 2024, I had the pleasure of being a guest on "Shaping Your Journey," hosted by Aldo Mazza. It was fun to be on the other side of the camera and microphone for a change. So come along for the ride and I hope you enjoy this episode. I'll be back with another...
E193: Live From My Drum Room With Jody Cortez!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - May 13, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is Los Angeles session and touring drummer, Jody Cortez. In this episode Jody talks about moving from Miami to Los Angeles at age 10. Meeting Jeff Porcaro and the Porcaro family, how Jeff got him his first major tour with Boz Scaggs at age 21, working with Chris...
RIP: Steve Albini (Roland)
The Trap Set with Joe Wong - May 09, 2024 01:24 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 652 ratingsSteve Albini died yesterday, May 7, at the age of 61. Here's Joe's conversation with Steve from 2017. Originally intended to be a gag episode featuring Roland (the drum machine used in Steve's band, Big Black), this turned into an earnest conversation documenting Steve's evolution from sharp-wit...
E192: Live From My Drum Room With Adam Nussbaum!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - May 07, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is my old friend and legendary drummer, the great Adam Nussbaum! We played the Michael Brecker track "Suspone." Adam talks about his early influences like Mitch Mitchell, who led him to Elvin Jones, his relationship with Mel Lewis, going on the road with John Sc...
309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers)
The Trap Set with Joe Wong - May 01, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 652 ratingsKing Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from dementia.
E191: Jeff Porcaro Stories with Robyn Flans!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 30, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is author Robyn Flans and in this episode we discuss her book, "Moments In Time: Jeff Porcaro Stories" available through Hudson Music. This episode aired "live" on April 29, 2024, which was also Joe Porcaro's 94th Heavenly birthday. So come along for the ride an...
E190: Live From My Drum Room With Keio Stroud!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is Nashville session and touring drummer, Keio Strode. Keio discusses moving to Nashville from Athens, GA and breaking into the scene. The importance of having a positive attitude, working hard, being prepared and being dependable. His friendship with first call...
E189: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 2
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In Part 2 of Remembering Freddie Gruber, the stories and laughs continue as we reminisce about our friend and legendary drum guru, Freddie Gruber. I'm joined by Jim Keltner, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Don Lombardi, R...
E188: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 1
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 16, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. I'm joined by an incredible group of legendary drummers and friends, as we remember drum guru to the stars, the one and only, Freddie Gruber. Jim Keltner, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, Mark Schulman, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Do...
E187: Live From My Drum Room With Chad Gracey!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 10, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is Chad Gracey - drummer and founding member of "LIVE." Chad and I discuss his stellar drumming on the band's hugely successful record "Throwing Copper" released 30 years ago this month. We do a deep dive into the recording process, songwriting, and Chad's appro...
308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.)
The Trap Set with Joe Wong - April 10, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 652 ratingsGuy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid conversation, Guy tells Joe about his childhood, his...
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! T-shirts Available Now!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 06, 2024 19:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Hey everyone! I'm celebrating four years of "Live From My Drum Room" with my official Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! t-shirt! Made of 60% cotton/40% polyester for a soft and comfortable fit! Available in XS-XXL. $25 including shipping in the contiguous...
307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.)
The Trap Set with Joe Wong - April 03, 2024 04:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 652 ratingsFor over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories.
E186: Jeff Porcaro's 70th Birthday with Robyn Flans and Gary Katz!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - April 02, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. A special episode in honor of Jeff Porcaro's 70th birthday! I'm joined by Robyn Flans, author of "Moments In Time: Jeff Porcaro Stories" available through Hudson Music, and legendary Steely Dan producer, Gary Katz! Gary shared some wonderful stories about Jeff, including...
E185: Live From My Drum Room With Zack Alford!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - March 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is Zack Alford! Zack and I do a deep dive into his long and stellar career, including The B-52s, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Gwen Stefani, The Psychedelic Furs and more! Lots of great stories and we play one of Billy Joel's tracks Zack played on,...
E185: Live From My Drum Room With Zach Alford!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - March 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMy guest is Zack Alford! Zack and I do a deep dive into his long and stellar career, including The B-52s, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Gwen Stefani, The Psychedelic Furs and more! Lots of great stories and we play one of Billy Joel's tracks Zack played on, "All About Soul" So come...
E184: Best Of Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! Vol. 1
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs I approach the 4th anniversary of Live From My Drum Room and close in on 200 episodes, I've put together a "Best Of" show with clips from episodes going back as far as 2020. It's a mixed bag of fun and laughs and not in chronological order. My guests include Stan Lynch, Gary Mallaber, Micky C...
E184: The Best Of Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! Vol. 1
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. As I approach the 4th anniversary of Live From My Drum Room and close in on 200 episodes, I've put together a "Best Of" show with clips from episodes going back as far as 2020. My guests include Stan Lynch, Gary Mallaber, Micky Curry, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Ma...
Ep.73 Stephen Taylor | A deep dive ON READING!
NZ Drummer Podcast - March 16, 2024 06:55 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingshttps://www.stephensdrumshed.com/
E183: Live From My Drum Room With David Uosikkinen!
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! - Podcast - March 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSend us a Text Message. My guest is drummer, producer and a founding member of "The Hooters," David Uosikkinen! David and I discuss how he became interested in music, The Beatles on Ed Sullivan and becoming a drummer. Playing in bands as a teenager and ultimately forming "The Hooters" in 1980, ...
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