Sarah Hagan Backstage

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Sarah Hagan Backstage with Eric Harland Feb 15, 2022

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Eric Harland is an incredibly creative jazz drummer who leads his own group and plays with an amazing array of superstar musicians including Charles Lloyd, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, McCoy Tyner, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Potter, Terence Blanchard and many, many more. Eric has released his own music, played on multiple Grammy nominated albums, owns a recording studio in New York City and is just a wonderful, insightful human being. Today we will talk about creativity, growth, and finding the beauty in the process of looking inward and improvising in life. Eric tells us what he has been up to the last couple of years, and what he has on the horizon. Come along with me as I catch up with Eric Harland.

Find Eric's Yurt Rock samples here: Eric Harland Drum Loops & Samples | Yurt Rock

Follow Eric on Instagram here: Eric Harland (@ericharland) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Otis Brown III Feb 08, 2022

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Otis Brown is an amazing jazz drummer who plays with Joe Lovano, Somi, Gretchen Parlato, Esperanza Spalding, and many more. Today we are going to talk about his journey to jazz music, his never-ending quest for creative inspiration, his advice for the next generation, and what is on the horizon for him and his music. Come along with me as I catch up with Otis Brown.

Otis's Website: Otis Brown III - Drummer - Debut Album (obthree.com)

Follow Otis on Instagram: Otis Brown III (@ob3isme) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Adam Deitch Feb 01, 2022

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Adam Deitch is an incredibly versatile funk drummer who spans musical genres with his creative projects like Lettuce, Break Science, and the Adam Deitch Quartet. We are going to talk today about his start in music, how he stayed busier than ever during the pandemic, his many projects, his record label, and his online academy. So come along with me as I catch up with Adam Deitch!

Adam's Website: HOME | Adam Deitch (deitchbeatsdontquit.com)

Adam's Instagram: Adam Deitch (@deitchadam) • Instagram photos and videos

Deitch Academy: Deitch Academy – Deitch Academy

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Antonio Sanchez Jan 25, 2022

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Antonio Sanchez is a Grammy award winning drummer and composer who has played with an amazing array of musicians in multiple genres over his past decades in the music industry. Today we are going to talk about the music that shaped his personal sound, his journey as a drummer and musician, learning to play musically, and the many incredible projects he has done including the soundtrack to the movie "Birdman", and his 2017 album "Bad Hombre", as well as what amazing things are on the horizon. So come along with me as I catch up with Antonio Sanchez.

Antonio's Website: ABOUT — ANTONIO SANCHEZ

Antonio's Instagram: ANTONIO SANCHEZ (@antoniodrums1) • Instagram photos and videos

Antonio's Youtube Page: Antonio Sanchez - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Marc Quiñones Jan 18, 2022

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Marc Quiñones is a master percussionist who has played with an incredible array of musical acts including Spyro Gyra, Marc Anthony, The Allman Brothers, and most recently The Doobie Brothers. Today we will talk about his start in percussion, growing up in the Bronx with weekly Latin jam sessions with family and friends, his musical journey, and what he is up to now. So come along with me as I catch up with Marc Quiñones.

Follow Marc on Instagram here: Marc Quiñones (@marcperq) • Instagram photos and videos

Check out the upcoming Doobie Brothers tour dates here: Doobie Brothers - Official Site (thedoobiebrothers.com)

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Kristina Schiano Jan 11, 2022

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Kristina Schiano is a Youtube drumming superstar with 1.45 million subscribers, and she has recently taken up some other instruments as well! We will talk today about how her life has and hasn't changed over the last couple of years, get some great advice and insights, and Kristina reveals her plans for the future and talks publicly for the very first time about a super cool project that she has in the works. So come along with me as I catch up with Kristina Schiano!

Follow Kristina on Instagram at: Kristina Schiano (@schianooo) • Instagram photos and videos

Subscribe to Kristina's Youtube Channel at: Kristina Schiano - YouTube

Check out Kristina's Twitch at: KristinaSchianoDrums - Twitch

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Marco Minnemann Jan 04, 2022

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Marco Minnemann is a drummer’s drummer known for his incredible limb independence, but he is also a multi-instrumentalist and composer. Marco’s work with the Aristocrats and McStine & Minnemann, among many other acts, is highly revered, and he always has a new project in the works. I am going to talk to Marco about all of these things, plus the new perspective he has gained through the pandemic, and he gives some really great advice to future generations. So come along with me as I catch up with Marco Minnemann.

Follow Marco on Instagram here: Marco Minnemann (@marcominnemann) • Instagram photos and videos

Keep up with Marco's music and tour dates here: Home of Drummer, Composer and Guitarist Marco Minnemann

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Peter Erskine Dec 28, 2021

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Peter Erskine is a world-renowned drummer, composer, educator, and clinician. He has played with the most incredible musicians during his long career in the music industry, has played on over 700 albums, 50 under his own name or as co-leader, and has won 2 Grammy awards. In this podcast Peter talks about what he has learned from the pandemic, imparts some valuable advice, and gives a great warm-up lesson! So come along with me as I catch up with Peter Erskine.

To keep up with Peter, and to purchase his music, books, and more: Peter Erskine

To follow Peter on Instagram: Peter Erskine (@petererskine.official) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Chris Fryar Dec 21, 2021

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Chris Fryar is best known as the drummer for Zac Brown Band, but he has also played with countless other superstar musicians, and he is a teacher. I am going to catch up with Chris today about all of these things, and we will geek out about the drum community, and other drummers as well. Come along with me as I catch up with Chris Fryar.

Chris Fryar’s Website- Chris Fryar – Drummer For The Zac Brown Band - Home

Zac Brown Band Website- Zac Brown Band Official Website

Follow Chris on Instagram: Chris Fryar (@the1chrisfryar) • Instagram photos and videos

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Steve Smith Dec 14, 2021

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My guest today is Steve Smith who is an absolute drumming legend. I am going to talk to Steve today about getting his start in drumming coming from a small town, and becoming a superstar, his work with Journey, Vital Information, and so much more. And we will talk with Steve about all the projects he has on the horizon which are going to make 2022 an incredible year for Steve! Come along with me as I catch up with Steve Smith.

Steve Smith’s Website: Steve Smith Official Web Site (vitalinformation.com)

Follow Steve on Instagram: Steve Smith (@stevesmithdrums) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Steve on Facebook: (2) Steve Smith - Vital Information | Facebook

Follow Steve on Twitter: Steve Smith (@stevesmithdrums) / Twitter