Sarah Hagan Backstage

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Sarah Hagan Backstage with Thomas Lang Dec 13, 2022

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Thomas Lang is considered to be an ultimate drummer's drummer, known worldwide for his icredible clinics and masterclasses, his DVDs, his teaching methods, and his work with Drum Channel. Thomas is full of really great advice about challenging yourself, and about growth at all stages of drumming, and he shares some of that insight with us and gives us the inside scoop about Westlake Drum Center. Come along with me as I catch up with Thomas Lang!

Thomas’s Website: Thomas Lang's Drum Universe (thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com)

Follow Thomas on Instagram: Thomas Lang (@thomaslangdrum) • Instagram photos and videos

Westlake Drum Center: Westlake Drum Center

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Brendan Buckley Nov 29, 2022

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Brendan Buckley is known for his years of touring with amazing musicians like Shakira and Morrissey, and he is also a first call session musician based out of LA. We are going to talk about his start in music, his touring experiences, his series Drummer Plus Drummer, and his love for the drumming community. So come along with me as I catch up with Brendan Buckley.

Follow Brendan on Instagram: brendanbuckley • Instagram photos and videos

Brendan's YouTube Channel (Drummer Plus Drummer): Brendan Buckley - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Q. Robinson Nov 22, 2022

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Quinton "Q." Robinson is known for his work with artists like Peabo Bryson, Bobby Brown, and Avery Sunshine, but also as the drummer for large musical productions, like his current seat as the touring drummer with Hamilton! Q. gives us some incredible insight into how he got to be where he is now, and his advice in this episode is highly valuable. So come along with me as I catch up with Q. Robinson!

Visit Q.'s Website: I Am Q. Robinson (iamqrobinson.com)

Follow Q. on Instagram: Quinton "Q" Robinson (@qgroovin) • Instagram photos and videos

Experience Hamilton the Musical: North American Tour - Tickets & Info - Hamilton Official Site – Hamilton Official Site (hamiltonmusical.com)

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Stan Bicknell Nov 01, 2022

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Stan Bicknell was one of the first of the online drumming generation, but his music career is incredibly diverse with many bands, genres, recordings, and students to his credit. We are going to talk about all of these things, and his incredibly disciplined daily routine including his personal mindset and how he stays so positive. Come along with me as I catch up with Stan Bicknell.

Follow Stan on Instagram: Stan Bicknell (@stanbicknell) • Instagram photos and videos

Find Stan on Facebook: Stan Bicknell - Drummer | Melbourne VIC | Facebook

Check out Stan’s Youtube Page: Stan Bicknell - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Omar Hakim Oct 18, 2022

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Omar Hakim is a drummer, producer, arranger, and composer with an exceptional career in the music industry spanning 50 years! Omar has worked with a who’s who of artists and acts including Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo fighters, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion for example. We are going to talk about his amazing career, what he is up to now, the recent Taylor Hawkins tribute shows that he helped put together, and we will get some invaluable advice for the next generation. Come along with me as I catch up with Omar Hakim.

Follow Omar on Instagram: Omar Hakim 🎶 (@ohthegroovesmith) • Instagram photos and videos

Visit Omar's Website: Home - Omar Hakim

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Tim Alexander Oct 04, 2022

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Tim Alexander is best known as the drummer in the band Primus but he has also played drums in amazing acts such as A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Laundry, and Blue Man Group. We are going to talk about how he got into drumming, the start of his time in Primus, their latest tour playing tribute to Rush, and the recent 25th Anniversary of South Park concert. Come along with me as I catch up with Tim Alexander.

Follow Tim on Instagram: Tim Alexander (@timalexander65) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Primus on Instagram: Les Ler Tim (@primusville) • Instagram photos and videos

Primus Website: PRIMUS (primusville.com)

Watch the South Park 25th Anniversary Concert here: South Park the 25th Anniversary Concert (Full Broadcast Version) - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Gary Husband Sep 20, 2022

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Gary Husband is a world-renowned piano player, drummer, and composer and has played with so many fantastic musicians like Alan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, and Jack Bruce just to name a few. We are going to talk about how being a multi-instrumentalist has given him an amazing perspective on music as a whole, this incredible drum family that we are a part of, and his support of and advice to the next generation. So come along with me as I catch up with Gary Husband.

Follow Gary on Instagram here: Official Gary Husband (@garyhusband1) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Gary on Facebook here: Gary Husband | Facebook

Gary's Website: Home (garyhusband.com)

Check out Gary's Videocasts here: Drum Videocasts (garyhusband.com)

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Fausto Cuevas III Sep 13, 2022

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Fausto Cuevas III is an incredible percussionist who has made some amazing music and had huge gigs with artists like Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez. We are going to talk about his start in music, the artists who shaped his playing, his journey as a musician, and his ability to always stay positive. So come along with me as I catch up with Fausto Cuevas III.

Follow Fausto on Instagram: Fausto Cuevas (@faustocuevas3) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Fausto on Facebook: Fausto Cuevas | Facebook

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Dave Weckl Aug 30, 2022

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My guest today Dave Weckl is an absolute drumming legend. He has not only played with an amazing array of musicians in multiple genres over his past decades in the music industry such as Chick Correa, Mike Stern, Paul Simon, Robert Plant and many more, and he made a name for himself as the ultimate drummers drummer with his drumming videos, masterclasses, and clinics. We are going to talk about the music and the teachings that shaped his personal sound, his journey as a drummer and musician, and the incredible projects he has coming up. So come along with me as I catch up with Dave Weckl.

Follow Dave on Instagram here: Dave Weckl (@officialdaveweckl) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Dave on Facebook here: Dave Weckl | Facebook

Dave's Website for Updates, Tour Dates, and Projects: Dave Weckl : Home

Dave'a Teaching Site: The Dave Weckl Online School | The Dave Weckl Online School (teachable.com)

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Antonio Sanchez: New Album Release Episode! Aug 23, 2022

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Antonio Sanchez is my first follow-up guest on this podcast. Today we are going to talk about his new album SHIFT: Bad Hombre Vol. II on Warner Music. We are doing to deep dive into the album, talk about the different tracks, the process of making the music, and all of the amazing guest artists featured on this incredible album. Come along with me as I catch up with Antonio Sanchez!

SHIFT: Bad Hombre Vol. II: ‎SHIFT (Bad Hombre, Vol. II) by Antonio Sanchez on Apple Music

Antonio's Website: https://www.antoniosanchez.net/about

Antonio's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniodrums1/

Antonio's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/AntonioSanchezDrums

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