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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Today, we go over the first day and a half of PASIC 2009.  Clinics include Maria Martinez, Chris Pennie, Sergio Belotti, Tobias Ralph, Felix Pollard, Steve Fidyk, and Benny Greb.

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Today, we examine what makes a drum kit a good kit, and we discuss the differences between top of the line gear.  Simon Phillips is the drummer of the week, and we have news including Thomas Pridgen’s departure from The Mars Volta!! Show Notes

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Hey guys. Very sorry for the late notice. There will no show this will as Dave & the gang are armpit deep in Drumathon preparations. Be sure to tune in to Drumathon Live to catch all the action live. And as always we’re doing this to send the Visible School drummers to PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis, IN, but we can’t do it without your help! Please donate!

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We talked about ringtones on today’s show, so here is the Drummer Talk Theme for all you ringtone folks!

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Today, we shamelessly plug Drumathon 5 as well as re-roll the interview with Anton Fig who was the drummer of the week! The triple-stroke roll is the rudiment of the week, and Carter brings us news and a review of the recent The Mars Volta show. Show Notes

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It’s a very special message about Drumathon 2009! www.drumathon.com

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This week, we look at the clinics and masterclasses coming up at PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis, IN. The Double Drag Tap is the rudiment of the week, we talk about the recent Sabian Vault Tour in the news, and the legendary Buddy Rich is the drummer of the week. Show Notes

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We’re coming back strong from fall break live Thursday morning 8AM CST (internet providing)! Check the DT Twitter page for topic info & updates prior to the show.

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