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Episode 13 - Barry Greenspon

July 17, 2012, 5:28 am
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Barry Greenspon founded, owned & operated Drummers World in New York City for 32 years. It was the premier percussion shop in New York. Late last year the shop closed it's doors. Barry sat down with Dave to discuss how he started Drummers World, and the Drummers he got to know over the Years. Barry is also a Drummer, of course - He studied with Max Roach and played with Ornette Coleman and Grant Green. Barry talks about how he opened the shop, as well as his time working as a gigging drummer in NYC. Barry also discusses "blind taste tests" of Gretsch & Ludwig Drums and Why Studying is Vital. Recorded at Riverside Park, NYC June 2012.
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Episode 14 - Mike Clark

July 31, 2012, 12:03 pm
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Mike Clark is a Legend. He's played with Herbie Hancock in The Headhunters, Vince Guaraldi, Charlie Hunter, Brand X (replacing Phil Collins), Woody Shaw, Les Claypool, Chet Baker, Albert King, Albert Collins, Delbert McClinton, Sly Stone, Jimmy Hughes, Wolff & Clark Expedition, as well as being One of The Most Sampled Drummers in History. Mike Talks about His Career, How he started in The Bay Area during the Boom Times for Funk & Soul, Meeting the Rolling Stones Early in their Career, How he landed the Headhunters gig with Herbie Hancock, Replacing Phil Collins in Brand X, What he thought of Ginger Baker (initially), The One Artist who sent him a check for using Mike's sampled beat, and a lot more, including Boxing & Buddhism. He's a Great Guy, an Amazing Drummer, and as Fascinating as they come. Recorded at Mike's Apartment in NYC, July 2012.
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Episode 15 - Mo Roberts

August 20, 2012, 7:51 am
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Mo Roberts plays with Shemekia Copeland, the Premier Female Blues Vocalist on the Blues Scene. Mo met with Dave in a New York City Park and talked about getting the gig with Shemekia as well as covering topics like Playing on Backline Drums, Working as a New York Drummer, Shuffles, Playing to Click, and why Bass Players are a Drummers friend. Recorded at Carl Schurz Park, NYC, June 2012
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Episode 16 - Steve Smith

September 3, 2012, 4:43 am
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Steve Smith is One of The Greats. A Monster of a Player - He played with Journey during their Heyday from 1978 until his departure from the group in 1984. He went on to form his own group, Vital Information, which just recently released a Live DVD/CD set entitled "One Great Night." Steve Smith has played for a Stadium Rock Band making Millions of dollars, played on The "Burning For Buddy" Tribute to Buddy Rich, played with Zakir Hussain and everyone from Mike Stern and Hiromi to Bryan Adams (Steve played on Bryan's #1 Hit "Heaven"). Steve talks about his entire career and gives many fascinating insights into his Life. Steve talks backline, preparing for the Hiromi gig (subbing for Simon Phillips), what he brings on the road, life after Journey, working with Ronnie Montrose, Jean-Luc Ponty, and a LOT more. Epic Interview with an Epic Player. Recorded in Steve's apartment in NYC, August 2012.
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Episode 17 - Rich Redmond

September 18, 2012, 6:46 am
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Rich Redmond plays with Country Superstar Jason Aldean. Rich was on Tour with Aldean when Dave met with Him in New Jersey before a Jason Aldean Show. Rich talks extensively about the Nashville Music Scene, How he stays focused and disciplined, Home Recording, Being a Session Drummer, What it takes to be a Working Drummer - Rich also talks about the tenets for his CRASH Course for Success - This is a Highly Motivational Man and His Story is Very Inspiring - Rich Redmond has a lot to pass on to Fellow Drummers - This is an Epic Interview filled with Great Information. Recorded in the Dressing Room at PNC Bank Arts Center, New Jersey, September 2012.
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Episode 18 - Sammy Siegler

October 4, 2012, 6:08 am
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Sammy Siegler is a Legend on The New York City Hardcore/Straight Edge Scene. He's played with Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Judge, CIV, Rival Schools, Glassjaw, Project X, Side By Side, Head Automatica, as well as Recording with Limp Bizkit. Sammy met with Dave in the East Vilage of New York City where they talked about Sammy's Entire Career - starting at age 11 with Gorilla Biscuits. Sammy talks about he got involved with Youth of Today as well as Recording with Limp Bizkit - Sammy has Many stories, He's done a lot in His Career. Even if you're not a Fan of Hardcore Music, Sammy has a lot to Offer any Musician. Recorded in The East Village, NYC September 2012.
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Episode 19 - Kenny Aronoff

October 17, 2012, 7:49 am
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John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, The BoDeans, The Smashing Pumpkins, Chickenfoot, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Krokus, Stryper - These are just Some of the Artists that Kenny's played and/or recorded for over the Years. Kenny talks about being the House Drummer for the Levon Helm Tribute Show, Playing with His current gig (John Fogerty), Playing the Kennedy Center Tribute to Led Zeppelin, The Inauguration for President Obama - How he prepares for these big gigs, as well as a lot more - Like How the Business has Changed for Studio Drummers, Working with Click Tracks, Home Recording, and what Record Labels are really like these days. Recorded at The W Hotel in Hoboken, NJ October 2012
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Episode 20 - Cindy Blackman Santana

November 12, 2012, 6:03 am
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Cindy Blackman Santana is known for many things; For some she is best remembered as the Drummer for Lenny Kravitz, featured in the Video "Are You Gonna Go My Way?" Others know her to be a True Jazz Drummer with chops for days - Nobody comes as close to Tony Williams as Cindy does - And still others know her as the Wife of Guitar Legend Carlos Santana, as well as their work together... Cindy Blackman Santana has done a lot in her career, and it all started in NYC with a Heavy Jazz background. Cindy talks about her days in New York and hanging with Legends like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and of course, Tony Williams. Recorded at The Trump Soho, NYC, October 2012.
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Episode 21 - Mark Schulman

December 4, 2012, 7:27 am
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Mark Schulman plays with Pink. He's Also Toured Or Recorded with Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Billy Idol, Cher, Foreigner, Simple Minds, Al Green, The Pointer Sisters, and Many Many Others. Mark Invited Me into His Home in Los Angeles to Discuss His Career as a Professional Drummer - Not Only the Gigs He Scored But Also The Auditions When He Did Not Land the Gig. Mark Has a lot to Teach Drummers About The Biz - This is Chock Full of The Good Stuff. Recorded at Mark's House in Los Angeles, October 2012.
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Episode 22 - Butch Norton

January 15, 2013, 3:10 pm
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Butch Norton Currently Plays for Lucinda Williams. He's also played for Tracy Chapman, Aimee Mann, Michael Penn, Tracy Bonham, The Psychedelic Furs, as well as being the Original Drummer in The Eels, having played on all the Early Classic Albums. Butch sat down with Dave in his Rehearsal Studio at his Los Angeles Home and discussed his entire Career, including the call he got to audition for Queens of The Stone Age. Butch speaks candidly about many things, whether it's about his years smoking pot and "wasting time," His departure from The Eels, or the time he spoke with Jim Keltner about working with Lucinda Williams. Butch is One of The Nicest Guys you'll ever meet if you're lucky enough to get the chance. Great Guy, Great Drummer. Recorded in Butch's Room, Los Angeles, CA January 2013.
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Episode 23 - Franklin Vanderbilt

January 29, 2013, 10:13 am
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Franklin Vanderbilt plays with Lenny Kravitz. Franklin's also played with Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan - A Drummer who gets hired by other Drummers. He talks about those experiences as well as getting the Kravtiz gig. Franklin also talks about his own music, the business today, and even his car. He's accomplished a lot in his years, and he's got some stories to share. He's a great guy, a very Tall guy, and he loves to laugh. Recorded in Hollywood, CA January 2013
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Episode 24 - Hunt Sales

February 12, 2013, 9:13 am
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Hunt Sales is a Legend. The son of Soupy Sales and brother of Tony Sales, Hunt started his professional career at 15 years old. Hunt discusses his entire career, including his work on Iggy Pop's classic album "Lust for Life," as well as his time with Tin Machine and David Bowie. Hunt also played in the band Paris with Bob Welch, he's played with Todd Rundgren, Charlie Sexton, and has even played in a Vegas Show. Hunt talks about studying with Freddie Gruber, his Famous Blue Sparkle Premier Drums, his current band The Hunt Sales Memorial, his love for Austin, Texas, growing up as Soupy Sales' son, and a lot more. Hunt Sales has seen and done it all. Recorded in Austin, Texas February 2013
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Episode 25 - Mario Calire

February 20, 2013, 9:57 am
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Mario Calire was the Drummer for The Wallflowers from 1995 - 2003, during their years of platinum record success and non stop touring. Since 2003 Mario's been the Drummer for LA based band Ozomatli, and Mario's been busy touring with them ever since. Mario talks about his entire career, from his time with The Wallflowers up until his departure, how he fell into the Ozomatli gig, getting to study and trade fours with Billy Higgins, studying with Peter Erskine and Tootie Heath, playing with Liz Phair, and finally, Mario settles the rumor about his time with Megadeth. Not only is Mario a great Drummer, he's also one of the funniest Motherf'ers out there - He could have had a career writing comedy. Maybe someday. Recorded in Hollywood, CA January 2013
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Episode 26 - Dave Elitch

March 3, 2013, 11:32 am
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Dave Elitch is best known for having played with The Mars Volta on the Octahedron tour. He's also played with Juliette Lewis, Crash Kings, M83, and many others. Dave also does clinics around the world and teaches privately out of his studio in Los Angeles. I met Dave at a curry restaurant in LA and we spoke over lunch. Elitch talks about his time with TMV, working with Justin Timberlake, the realities of being a working Drummer in LA, youtube cover videos, traveling, studying with Toss Panos, when to use different kits for different gigs, technique, shredding vs groove, and a whole lot of other gems coming from a guy who is also a teacher to many older established cats on the scene. The food was good and laughs were had. Dave Elitch is a great drummer and a great guy. Good hang. Recorded at Hurry Curry Restaurant in Los Angeles, January 2013.
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Episode 27 - Michael Iveson

March 10, 2013, 8:13 pm
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Michael Iveson is the Drummer with Gotye. This interview was recorded two days after Gotye had won three Grammy's including Record of the Year and Best Alternative Music Album. Michael had also just moved into a new home in Los Angeles after a solid two years of international touring. We sat down in his new home and we talked about everything that was on his mind. Unadulterated, raw, real. Recorded in Los Angeles, February 2013
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Episode 28 - Danny Seraphine

March 19, 2013, 6:12 pm
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Danny Seraphine was a founding member of Chicago, at the time known as The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles. 1984's Chicago 17 became the biggest selling album of the band's history, producing four hit singles. Danny was essentially the leader of the band, guiding them through many years of hit records. Danny talks about his time with the band, studying with Papa Jo Jones, the time Buddy Rich embarrassed Elvin Jones, working with David Foster, being replaced on tracks by Jeff Porcaro and Carlos Vega, discovering Bill Champlin, the fifteen years he spent away from the Drums, and what it's like to return to them after such a long absence. Danny also talks about his New band - CTA (California Transit Authority), which is releasing a new album March 21. This is a candid interview with a Legend. Recorded at Danny's Home in Thousand Oaks, CA February 2013
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Episode 29 - James Gadson

April 2, 2013, 8:49 am
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James Gadson has played with Bill Withers, The Temptations, Herbie Hancock, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, The Three Kings (Albert, B.B. and Freddie), and even more recently with the likes of Beck, Justin Timberlake and Lana Del Rey. This is, of course, only naming a few names Mr. Gadson has worked with. The Full List is as endless as his talent. I met with James at his home studio in Los Angeles. We discuss his entire career, how he broke into Session Work, the Linn Drum Machine, Home Recording, Changes in The Industry, Being one of the Most Sampled Players in History, Hanging with Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine - and a lot more. This is an Epic Interview with a Legend. Recorded in James Gadson's Home Studio in Los Angeles, CA February 2013
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Episode 30 - Patty Schemel

April 10, 2013, 6:05 am
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Patty Schemel is best known as the Drummer for Hole. Patty talks about Her Documentary "Hit So Hard," Her experience recording the album "Celebrity Skin," Walking away from the Drums for years - and then returning to them - Drug Addiction, Working with Linda Perry, Juliette Lewis and Pink, Her work with Rock Camp for Girls, Hanging with Gina Schock from the Go-Go's, Vintage Drums, Seeing Buddy Rich when she was a kid - All with a sense of humor and keen eye for truth. Patty Schemel has figured a lot of things out in Life. Recorded in Hollywood CA, February 2013
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Episode 31 - Blair Sinta

April 22, 2013, 8:20 am
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Blair Sinta currently plays for Melissa Etheridge. He is also an in-demand session drummer based out of Los Angeles. Blair has also toured and/or recorded with Alanis Morissette, Stevie Nicks, James Blunt, Better Than Ezra, Annie Lennox, Josh Groban, Wilson Phillips, and many others. Blair talks about the auditions he went through to score the gigs, working in LA, 20" bass drums vs 24", a particular gig he did in China, and a whole lot more. Recorded on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA March 2013
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Episode 32 - Alicia Warrington

April 28, 2013, 10:14 am
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Alicia Warrington has played for Kelly Osbourne, Lillix, Hannah Montana, Selena Gomez, Colton Dixon, Gore Gore Girls, and many others. Currently she plays with Chris Rene. We met one morning in Los Feliz for coffee, and as we caffeinated we talked wrestling, drums, metal, and the urge to smash a chair over the collective head of the loud group of women sitting next to us. It was a great hang. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA March 2013
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