Welcome back to Drummer Talk!  It’s been a great Summer, and we’re back with a new show all about what to look for in cars for drummers.  We also talk about the reality of small drum shops and their owners.  Show Notes

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This week, we talk about what’s next in the world of drumming. In news, we give a Cymbal Summit recap and talk about Paiste’s inappropriate Alex Van Halen ride. Plus, we take two “What is Up?” Hotline calls! Show Notes



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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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Taking a page from last week’s show on drumset solos, we talk about drumset solo literature today! Rick Latham is the drummer of the week, Carter brings us a bit of news including the upcoming Rush tour, and we answer a question about practice pads. 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 talk all about the upcoming Cymbal Summit on today’s show.  We bring news of PAS drumset competition,Stanton Moore clinic tour, and The Killers’ Ron Vannucci 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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Part II of our  look at all the crazy gear coming out at this year’s Winter NAMM in Los Angeles (Anaheim!!).  Travis Barker is the drummer of the week, we talk  about Tommy Igoe’s new DVD, and no one laughs at Carter’s jokes.  Show Notes

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We look at all the crazy gear coming out at this year’s Winter NAMM in Anaheim and Adrian Young is the drummer of the week! Show Notes

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Today Dave flies solo as we finally finish part 2 of our PASIC 2009 recap and we pay tribute to the late, and very great, Ed Thigpen.  Show Notes

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We are back from our Christmas break with a show all about stands! Mike tells us all about the drummer of the week, Ed Shaughnessy, we talk about Ramon Samson, the Guitar Center Drum Off Winner, and Carter is late! Show Notes

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It’s full blown end of the year madness here, so in Dave’s stead, Carter and Mike run things in this final episode of Drummer Talk for 2009. This week’s topic: Gear you shold wish for for Christmas!  See everyone in 2010! Show Notes

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