Sarah Hagan Backstage

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Sarah Hagan Backstage with Andrew Tkaczyk Sep 28, 2021

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Andrew Tkaczyk is the drummer for The Ghost Inside, and he is also a multi-instrumentalist who writes and records music in many genres. I am going to talk to Andrew today about drums, music, his apparel line, our mutual love of horror movies or course, and about how he and his band made the greatest comeback from a horrific bus crash that resulted in serious injuries for him and members of the band and crew, and the loss of his right leg. Andrew’s story about overcoming serious adversity in order to make it back to the stage doing what he loves with his best friends is incredibly inspiring. Come along with me as I catch up with Andrew Tkaczyk.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Jay Weinberg Sep 21, 2021

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Jay Weinberg is the drummer in the band Slipknot, and he is a very creative person who is also a fine artist. I am going to talk with Jay today about music, art, getting through the pandemic, and how the pandemic created an atmosphere of renewed creativity. Come along with me as I catch up with Jay Weinberg.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Stanton Moore Sep 14, 2021

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Stanton Moore is best known as the drummer with Galactic, and many other bands. We will talk to Stanton about drumming, and Galactic, and his drum academy, we are going to focus on the effect that Hurricane Ida had on Louisiana. Stanton is from New Orleans, lives in New Orleans, he owns Tipitina's, a club in New Orleans, so we want to talk about how we can all help, where we can donate, and what we can do to help in the recovery efforts for Louisiana. We will also talk about the effect of the coronavirus on the industry that we love so much, and where we think things are going in the future. Come along with me as I catch up with Stanton Moore.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Steve Misamore Sep 07, 2021

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Steve Misamore is not only the drummer for Dierks Bentley, but he is also a really great friend of mine with a fantastic sense of humor. Today I am going to talk to Steve about playing with the band, changing music technology, the challenges he has faced over the past year, and of course we have to cover the amazing band that closes every Dierks Bentley show- Hot Country Knights! So come along and laugh with me as I catch up with Steve Misamore.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Greyson Nekrutman Aug 31, 2021

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Greyson Nekrutman is an internet drumming sensation. Not only that, he is just blowing up everywhere lately. He has a feature in Rhythm Magazine, he has been doing projects with Sweetwater and his endorsing companies, and he is heading out on the road with Brand X. We are going to catch up with Greyson on all of these things, and hear about his plans for the future. So come along with me as I catch up with Greyson Nekrutman.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Ray Luzier Aug 24, 2021

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Ray Luzier is best known as the drummer in the band Korn for the last fourteen years, but has played with many other amazing musicians as well. He is a former teacher at Musicians Institute as well as a session musician. I am going to talk to Ray about all of these things, as well as how it feels to be back on the road with Korn after the quarantine, and what he is up to in all areas of life, so come along with me as I catch up with Ray Luzier.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Larnell Lewis Aug 17, 2021

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Larnell Lewis is the drummer in the band Snarky Puppy, is a Professor of Music at Humber College, and is a Drumeo Coach. Today I am going to talk to Larnell about all of these things, the new music he has out, his apparel line, as well as his viral Drumeo video. So come along with me as I catch up with Larnell Lewis.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Taku Hirano Aug 10, 2021

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Taku Hirano is a world-renown percussionist known for his incredibly diverse background, and for playing in the studio and onstage with some amazing artists including Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre, and many more. Today we will talk to Taku about his percussion education, his experience playing these many genres of music, and about his new album which is coming out in October. So come along with me as I catch up with Taku Hirano!

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Nikki Glaspie Aug 03, 2021

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Nikki Glaspie is a Berklee College of Music graduate and she was one of the original Beyonce all-female band members. She is doing a ton of projects right now, so we are going to chat about all of the things that she has going on, as well as her very important work with the Harold Robinson Foundation, and a bunch of other topics. So come along with me as I catch up with Nikki Glaspie.

Sarah Hagan Backstage with Dennis Chambers Jul 27, 2021

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Dennis Chambers is not only one of my personal favorite drummers of all time but he is also one of my favorite people of all time! I am so happy to chat with Dennis today about playing with some incredible musicians over the years including Santana, Parliament Funkadelic, Santana, and the list goes on and on. Dennis shares some great stories from his past, and we revisit some of his greatest solos, so come along with me as I catch up with the one and only, the legendary Dennis Chambers.

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