We talk about do’s and dont’s for college auditions.  Carter brings news of the Cympad, new Steve Gadd tour dates, Cymbal Summit artists.  Plus, Lenny White is the Drummer of the Week!  Show Notes

Note: Ustream problems prevented us from broadcasting live and grabbing a video feed. Hopefully everything will be in working order for next week.

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We continue our discussion on solo literature and talk about snare drum repertoire on today’s show. Jeff Queen is the drummer of the week and the news covers Marimba 2010, Sabian’s Most Warped Drummer Contest, and Rascal’s reunion. Show Notes



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We veer a little off topic today to discuss the didgeridoo!  Tons of news including John Blackwell’s new CD, upcoming Cymbal Summit, American Idol and the Tonight Show, and goodbye to Drummers for Jesus.    In honor of our topic, Andy Graham is the drummer of the week.  Show Notes



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We talk about drumset composition on today’s show. In news we talk about Aaron Gillespie leaving Underoath, new gear from Ludwig, Brady, and Roland, and Alfred Play-Alongs. Elvin Jones is the Drummer of the Week! Show Notes



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We’re back from our week break and we bring you a show on frame drum technique and Michael Jackson drummer, Jonathan Moffett is the drummer of the week. In the news is Brady Drums, RIP Jake Hanna,

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Today, Dave demonstrates hand drum technique that can be applied to virtually any hand drum you come across, and Carter brings us news of Ringo Starr’s new honor, Zildjian’s 2010 scholarship contest, and the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival lineup.  Plus, Zak Starkey is the drummer of the week! Show Notes

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Dave is sick today and thus there is no new show, but please enjoy this tasty treat from the archives. This show originally aired April 26, 2006.

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Today we talk all about drumline and things you need to get started in drumline/corps style playing. Also, Paul Skidmore joins us in house and talks about being a drumline instructor. Show Notes

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Today, Dave and the crew talk about the the bad habits of good drummers. We got news, the double paradiddle is the rudiment of the week, and Art Blakey is the drummer of the week. Show Notes

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We uncover the tangled history between the world’s two largest cymbal makers: Zildjian and Sabian, complete with an interview with Andy Ziljdian! The double stroke roll is the rudiment of the week, Manu Katché is the drummer of the week, and we talk about Roland’s new gear in the news. Oh, and Carter is ENGAGED!! Show Notes

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This week, we talk abut rehearsing – space, leaders, etc! The Paradiddle is the rudiment of the week, Philly Joe Jones is the drummer of the week, we talk about what we’re listening to right now (including a phone call to Soulja Boy Tell’em), and Carter brings drumming news! Show Notes

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     Maybe I’m all alone in this but before I picked up this DVD I had no idea who Chris Layton was. Maybe that’s a forgivable offense but I also didn’t know who Stevie Ray Vaughan was either. So if you do know who Stevie Ray Vaughan was then placing Chris Layton in your mind will be easy. He was Stevie’s drummer in Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Double Trouble band, making him either the double or the trouble. I’m not sure which. (more…)

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Alfred Publishing’s pulling out the big guns this time. With the release of their “Drum Atlas” series of books, drummers can now find a book on specific countries and the rhythms found in those countries. Seems like a pretty cool idea to me. Although… I wonder why they chose India, Brazil, Cuba, and… Salsa… Salsa’s not a country. Although I could go for some chips and salsa right now.

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Today, we talk about rekindling the passion for playing.  Dave unveils the 2009 Drummer Talk fundraiser, Carter brings the news, and we take your live calls! Show Notes

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So while searching for a story for today, I stumbled across the Hudson Music Youtube channel and found a whole channel for Tommy Igoe’s Groove Essentials 2 DVD. This particular clip popped out to me. It’s about rideless grooves and how to use them. I found it incredibly useful. Same ole Tommy. However, I noticed he’s using Evans heads now where he was using Remo before. Enjoy!

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We’re on Easter break this week, so in our absence, enjoy a classic Drummer Talk episode form our archives!  This show originally aired February 13, 2006.

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Tonight, Dave and the gang get together and discuss the various types of grips as well as single stroke roll rudiments. Also, we have our first MMMBop MMMoment.  Show Notes

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