Sarah Hagan Backstage

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Sarah Hagan Backstage with Glenn Kotche Dec 07, 2021

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Glenn Kotche is best known as the drummer in the band Wilco, but he also always has many interesting projects happening, and he is one of the most creative drummers of our time. I am going to talk to Glenn today about what he has been up to, what he has going on into 2022, and how he finds the creative inspiration to make the sounds that work for all of his endeavors. So come along with me as I catch up with Glenn Kotche.

Glenn's Instagram: Glenn Kotche (@glennkotche) • Instagram photos and videos

Glenn's Website: Glenn Kotche | American Drummer and Composer

Wilco's Website: Home - Wilco (wilcoworld.net)

Delta Faucet Commercial featuring Glenn: Delta with Glenn Kotche on Vimeo

Sarah Hagan Backstage with David Haynes Nov 30, 2021

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David "Fingers" Haynes is a fantastic drummer with an incredible resume. He has played with Chaka Kahn, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Joe Zawinul, Mary J. Blige, Lee Ritenour, Frank Ocean, Arrested Development, and so many more. He is also the pioneer of finger drumming, hence his name David "Fingers" Haynes. We are going to talk about all of these things, his technique and the equipment that he uses, and he is going to share some amazing stories from his time in the industry. Come along with me as I catch up with David "Fingers" Haynes!

Follow David on Instagram: David "Fingers"Haynes (@dfingersh) • Instagram photos and videos

For a great video of David with his Akai pad: David Haynes and the MPC Studio | #AkaiProMPC - YouTube

For some acoustic drum practice with David: David"Fingers"Haynes drum practice session - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Charles Haynes Nov 23, 2021

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Charles Haynes is an incredible drummer, producer, and friend. He has worked with some amazing artists including Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Keyon Harrold, Ed Sheeran, Queen Latifah, and many, many more. I am going to talk to Charles about getting his start in drumming, and finding out that drums were NOT his first instrument! We'll talk about producing, his studio work that got him through the pandemic, and what he is up to now with his new project. Come along with me as I catch up with Charles Haynes!

Follow Charles on Instagram: Chally Mikes (@challymikes) • Instagram photos and videos

Follow Charles' latest project here: We Are LoFi (@weare_lofi) • Instagram photos and videos

Charles' Studio : Contrlroom (@contrlroom) • Instagram photos and videos

For a killer Charles Haynes drum solo (I installed those jingles and rivets in his cymbals!) : James Ross @ (Drummer) Charles Haynes - "Drum Solo - www.Jross-tv.com (St. Louis) - YouTube

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Jason McGerr Nov 16, 2021

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Jason McGerr is best known as the drummer in the band Death Cab for Cute, but he also does a lot of recording, and he teaches! Today I am going to talk to Jason about getting back out on the road with Death Cab after such a long time during the pandemic, remote recording, and the changing drum and recording sounds over the years. Come along with me as I catch up with Jason McGerr.

Follow Jason on Instagram: Jason McGerr (@jasonmcgerr) • Instagram photos and videos

Death Cab For Cutie's Website: Death Cab for Cutie

Lennon Stella: Lennon Stella

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Kent Slucher Nov 09, 2021

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Kent Slucher is best known as the drummer with country superstar Luke Bryan but he also has a home studio, and during the pandemic he created the rock and roll supergroup Kuarantine with Chris Jericho. I am going to talk to Kent about all of these things today, and a host of other topics, so come along with me as I catch up with Kent Slucher.

Kent's Facebook Page: Kent Slucher | Facebook

Kent's Instagram: Official Kent Slucher (@kstix8) • Instagram photos and videos

Kuarantine Band Info: Kuarantine (@kuarantine_official) • Instagram photos and videos

See Kent on tour with Luke Bryan: Tour | Luke Bryan

Sarah Hagan Backstage with JJ Johnson Nov 02, 2021

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JJ Johnson is an amazing drummer who is known for playing with some of the most incredible guitar players in the world including John Mayer, Lenny Kravitz, Susan Tedeschi Trucks, Derek Trucks, and now Gary Clark, Jr! I am going to talk with JJ today about getting his start as a drummer, playing with these incredible musicians, and getting back out on the road after being home so long during the pandemic. Come along with me as I catch up with JJ Johnson!

To see JJ on tour with Gary Clark Jr: Gary Clark Jr. Official Website – GaryClarkJr.com | New Album 'This Land' Available Now

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Gergo Borlai Oct 26, 2021

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Gergo Borlai is a world-renowned musician who is not only known for his drumming solos and clinics, but also for his groove and his work with other musicians. Today I am going to talk to Gergo about his start in music, how he made it through quarantine with just a keyboard and a laptop, and what he is up to day. Come along with me as I catch up with Gergo Borlai.

Follow Gergo on Instagram: Gergo Borlai (@gergoborlai) • Instagram photos and videos

Gergo's Zildjian Live Episode: Zildjian LIVE! - Gergo Borlai - YouTube

Dennis Chambers' Zildjian Live Episode (he gives his nod to Gergo at 10:15): Zildjian LIVE! - Dennis Chambers - YouTube

Gergo's Signature Gretsch Snare: Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum - 4.25 x 14 inch | Sweetwater

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Marcus Gilmore Oct 19, 2021

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Marcus Gilmore is has traveled the world playing with some incredible musicians including Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, Christian Scott, Zakir Hussain and many more. I am going to talk to Marcus today about how he got his start in drumming, his experiences playing with these amazing musicians, and what he has coming up including tour dates with Robert Glasper, and an appearance at the PASIC convention in Indianapolis in November.

Marcus's Zildjian Live Performance: Zildjian LIVE! - Marcus Gilmore - YouTube

To see Marcus perform at PASIC: PASIC 2021 | November 10-13

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Rashid Williams Oct 12, 2021

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Rashid Williams is currently out on tour with John Legend and he plays with an amazing array of artists including Common, Jill Scott, J. Cole, and many others. I am going to talk to Rashid today about getting his start in music very young, all of the people who have been there for him along the way, how he made it through the pandemic, and what he is up to now. So come along with me as I catch up with Rashid Williams.

Follow Rashid on Instagram: @jrashidwilliams • Instagram photos and videos

John Legend Tour Dates: John Legend | Bigger Love Tour 2021

Check out a performance by Rashid here: Rashid Williams: "Speak To Me" - extract... - YouTube

Fat Joe Tiny Desk: Fat Joe: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert - YouTube

Rick Ross Tiny Desk: Rick Ross: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert - YouTube

Rashid Williams and the LFJ Orchestra at Will's Pub: Rashid Williams & The LFJ Orchestra with Audible Parts and Stay At Home Astronauts – Will's Pub (willspub.org)

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Nate Smith Oct 05, 2021

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Nate Smith is a true drummer’s drummer who is loved by all the drummers that I know. He plays with multiple bands and artists including The Fearless Flyers, Brittany Howard, and of course his own band Kinfolk. We are going to talk about his experiences discovering music, finding his own unique sound as a drummer, getting back out on tour, and about his new album "Kinfolk 2: See The Birds". So come along with me as I catch up with Nate Smith.

Nate Smith's Website: NATE SMITH MUSIC

To purchase Nate's new album: Nate Smith | Kinfolk 2: See the Birds - Edition Records

Kinfolk Tour Dates: NATE SMITH MUSIC

Kinfolk 2: See The Birds Liner Notes: Blog — NATE SMITH MUSIC

Zildjian Underground with Nate Smith: (1) Zildjian Underground - Nate Smith - YouTube

Berklee Artist in Residence: (1) Armand Zildjian Artist In Residence Concert: Nate Smith - Part 2 - YouTube

Stick Drop & Recovery Video: (1) NATE SMITH drum solo at Dakota Jazz *dropped stick - YouTube