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Sarah Hagan Backstage with Abe Cunningham Aug 02, 2022

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Abe Cunningham is best known as the drummer in the band Deftones and he is also one of the chilliest guys I know with such a signature sound to his playing. We are going to get a bit nostalgic today talking about our experiences finding music, and some great tours of the past, but we also get into how things are going lately, and what is coming up! So come along with me as I catch up with Abe Cunningham.

Abe's Instagram Page: Abe Cunningham (@vbecunninghvm) • Instagram photos and videos

Deftones Instagram Page: Deftones (@deftones) • Instagram photos and videos

Deftones Website: Deftones Official Website

Sarah Hagan Backstage with John Wackerman Jul 26, 2022

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John Wackerman has had an incredible career as a touring drummer, writing and recording music for television and commercials, and running his recording studio in Las Vegas. He has also created an amazing series called Drum Duets that has two installments already, with some of the world’s most prolific drummers, and is currently working on the third! We are going to talk about all of these things and more so come along with me as I catch up with John Wackerman.

John's Website: John Wackerman

John's Studio: Wackerman Studios

Follow John on Instagram: John Wackerman (@johnwackerman) • Instagram photos and videos

Find John on Facebook: John Wackerman | Facebook

Check out Drum Duets on Drum Channel: John Wackerman duets DVD available now! - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Dave DiCenso Jul 19, 2022

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Dave DiCenso has been a teacher at Berklee College of Music for almost 30 years, and also has a full schedule of private drum students. He has an incredible history of touring and recording with many artists in diverse genres, is coming out with his third instructional book very soon, and is working on a solo album which will feature his guitar and vocal skills as well as his phenomenal drumming. Come along with me as I catch up with Dave DiCenso!

Dave's Instagram: Dave DiCenso (@davedicensodrums) • Instagram photos and videos

Dave's Facebook: Dave DiCenso | Facebook

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Mike Mangini Jul 12, 2022

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Mike Mangini is best known as the drummer in the band Dream Theatre, but he is also an incredible teacher, clinician, and studio drummer as well. We are going to talk about returning to tour life after the pandemic, his solo album (which I was lucky enough to preview a couple of years ago), the process of auditioning for Dream Theatre, his recent Grammy win, and his reunion with Mike Portnoy. So come along with me as I catch up with Mike Mangini.

Mike's Instagram: Mike Mangini Official (@mikemanginiofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

Mike's Youtube: Mike Mangini® - Official YouTube Channel - YouTube

Mike's Facebook: Mike Mangini - Public Figure | Facebook

Book Lessons with Mike: Register for Classes | Mike Mangini ®- Rhythm Knowledge Instrument Instruction

Watch the Dream Theatre Audition Documentary: Drummer Auditions Part 1 - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Henry Cole Jun 28, 2022

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Henry Cole has an incredibly unique style of drumming influenced by his childhood in Puerto Rico and his education at Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. We are going to talk about that style, his influences, his albums and touring schedule, and his upcoming PASIC clinic this November, so come along with me as I catch up with Henry Cole.

Henry's Website: Henry Cole & Villa Locura - Raw & Spiritual. Interstellar Puerto Rican Funk Music (henry-cole.com)

Henry's Instagram: Henry Cole (@henrycoleondrums) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Jonathan Ulman Jun 21, 2022

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Welcome to Sarah Hagan Backstage. My guest today Jonathan Ulman balances his full-time position managing the percussion department at Berklee College of Music with a very full recording and live music schedule. He has won the Boston Music Award for Session Musician of the Year many times over and is known on social media for his incredibly beautiful product photography, and for his creative alterations to musical instruments. We are going to talk about all of these things and more so come along with me as I catch up with Jonathan Ulman!

Follow Jonathan on Instagram for his latest updates, events, shows, and recordings: JONATHAN ULMAN 🥁 (@jmudrums) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Jimmy Chamberlin May 24, 2022

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My guest today Jimmy Chamberlin is best known as the drummer with Smashing Pumpkins and Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and has had an incredible career so far, solidifying his place as a true drummer's drummer along the way. Jimmy has some incredible projects on the horizon, as well as a fall tour with Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction, which I am pretty sure we all need right now. So come along with me as I catch up with Jimmy Chamberlin!

Follow Jimmy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chamberdrums/?hl=en

The Smashing Pumpkin’s Website: The Smashing Pumpkins - CYR - Double Album, Out Nov! | Smashing Pumpkins

Jimmy’s PASIC 2019 Clinic: (5) Jimmy Chamberlin | PASIC 2019 - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Kevin Murphy May 17, 2022

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Kevin Murphy is the Nashville- based drummer with Jon Pardi, and he has a long history of working with great bands like Tonic, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, Randy Houser, and more, and is a session artist as well! Today we are going to talk about Kevin’s gigs, his great sense of humor, and his outspoken nature, as well as share some funny stories and insights. Come along with me as I catch up with Kevin Murphy.

Follow Kevin on Instagram:Kevin Murphy (@bigrightfoot) • Instagram photos and videos

Kevin’s Website: Kevin Murphy (bigrightfoot.com)

Jimmy’s Chicken Shack “High”: jimmies chicken shack "High" - YouTube

The Todd Sucherman Clip: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlRoQvFlV2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Will Easterwood swapping Kevin’s snare mid-song: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbIPOMiPtTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Daru Jones May 10, 2022

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Daru Jones is the drummer for Jack White and quite a few others, has won two Grammy Awards, and runs a record label. He is also known for his incredibly unique drum setup, and his bright outfits with coordinating hats and glasses. We are going to talk about all of these things, with an overall theme of embracing what makes you unique and fostering great relationships. So come along with me as I catch up with Daru Jones!

Follow Daru on Instagram: Daru Jones (@darujones) • Instagram photos and videos

Daru's Website: RUSIC RECORDS | DARU JONES

Daru playing his unique setup: Daru Jones - Funky Drummer (James Brown, Clyde Stubblefield) - 12/2/2020 - YouTube

The Drumeo Video about creating your own identity: Creating Your Own Drum Identity - Daru Jones - YouTube

Daru playing with Jack White on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jack White "What's The Trick?" - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with John Tempesta May 03, 2022

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John Tempesta is the drummer with The Cult and Motor Sister, and is known for his time with White Zombie, Rob Zombie, Exodus, Testament, Helmet and others. John joins me on a day off on The Cult tour to talk about getting his start in drums, the adventures he has had along the way, and what he is up to now. Come along with me as I catch up with John Tempesta.

John's Website: John Tempesta: Official Website

Follow John on Instagram: John Tempesta (@johntempesta) • Instagram photos and videos

The Cult Website: :: THE CULT :: 2 0 2 2

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