The Modern Drummer Podcast

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Episode 22: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with Nir Z Feb 25, 2021

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Join us this week for part one of the Modern Drummer Podcast as Billy Amendola & David Frangioni talk with one of the worlds most called session drummers, Nir Z. Listen and watch Nir tell us how his journey from being born and raised in Israel and coming to NYC to pursue his career led him to Tennessee where these days he’s become “the guy” on the Nashville studio scene. Nir has played on numerous country and cross-over pop hits with Blake Shelton, and Dan & Shay, to name only two. He recorded in NYC with John Mayer for the promo of Mayer’s debut album and he’s recorded in England with Genesis. We had so much fun and knowledge from Nir to cover that we have to bring you a part 2. Stay tuned for more coming soon. Enjoy part 1.
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The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT interview with Todd Sucherman Feb 18, 2021

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In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews world-renowned drummer and educator Todd Sucherman. Todd takes us through his early influences, family, role models and his legacy with legendry band STYXS.
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Episode 20: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with legendary pocket-drummer Gerry Brown Feb 11, 2021

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Join David Frangioni and Billy Amendola for this week's MD video/audio Podcast as they speak with legendary pocket-drummer Gerry Brown about his tours with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, George Benson, Lionel Ritchie, and more. For drum tech tips, one of the best in the business, Carlos Guzman, pops in as a surprise guest to share a few of his stories working with Gerry. Carlos also shares his private (side of the stage) video clips of Gerry in action.
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Modern Drummer Pop-Up Podcast 2/6/21 - Featuring Dave Weckl & Rob Silverman Drumology Feb 06, 2021

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In this episode Billy Amendola & David Frangioni interview Dave Weckl & Rob Silverman from Drumology. Dave talks about his online drum school http://www.daveweckl.com and his upcoming record release in April on his new label - Autumn Hill Records. Rob discusses the Drumology album featuring drum duet tracks with Simon Phillips, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Greg Bissonette and more + the February Modern Drummer Drumology Playalong Contest - play along with Simon Phillips, Dave Weckl or Rob Silverman - download the Free Track here https://www.robsilvermandrums.net/mdcontest, video yourself playing along to 1 of the tracks, and submit the video directly within the top pinned post on Modern Drummer's Facebook page facebook.com/moderndrummer.
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The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT interview with Daru Jones Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Grammy award winning drummer Daru Jones. Daru talks about his influences, his technique, playing style and his Saturday Night Live performance with Jack White paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Managing Editor Mike Dawson then concludes with his weekly Shop Talk segment, reviewing the Angel Drums: Segment-Shell Maple Drumset.
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Episode 18: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with Simon Kirke + Shop Talk featuring the Doc Sweeney Pure Series Ash Snare. Jan 28, 2021

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Join us this week on the Modern Drummer Podcast as David Frangioni and Billy Amendola chat with Free/Bad Company’s Simon Kirke. Simon reflects on his sixty years of being in the business and being signed to Led Zeppelin’s label Swan Song. Simon also talks about the R&R Fantasy Camp and how that led to four tours as an All-Starr on the Ringo tour. In the Shop Talk segment, Managing Editor Mike Dawson reviews and plays the Doc Sweeney Pure Series 5.5×14 Ash Snare.
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The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT interview with Will Lee Jan 21, 2021

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In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews former drummer and world-renowned bassist Will Lee. With more than 1,700 songs in his professional catalog, Will takes a journey through his childhood, family, his influences in drumming and why he decided to start playing bass. During the interview, Will shares tales from the road, collaborations with other artist, and gives valuable advice to drummers and musicians. Lastly in the Shop Talk segment, Managing Editor Mike Dawson reviews and plays the Doc Sweeney Pure Series 5.5x14 Oak Snare.
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Modern Drummer Pop-Up Podcast 1/16/2021 Jan 16, 2021

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Join Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni and Billy Amendola for this special Pop Up Podcast with Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and drummer/singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe, who fill us in on THE BIG LOVE BENEFIT CONCERT January 23rd, 6PM PST / 9PM EST Also joining us is special surprise guest, drummer John Lum of the Allman Betts Band. John and the band will be performing for this wonderful cause with many others.
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Episode 16: Superstar Drummer Kenny Aronoff + Shop Talk featuring the Doc Sweeney Pure Series Elm Snare. Jan 14, 2021

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Modern Drummer Publisher and CEO David Frangioni along side Editor-At-Large Billy Amendola talk with world renowned Drummer Kenny Aronoff About his performance at the Modern Drummer 2020 festival featuring a tribute to Neil peart. Kenny and Neil were great friends and Kenny shares many stories about his time with Neil and what inspired his solo at the festival. Aronoff also goes into detail about his approach to the solo and shares candid moments. At the end of Kenny’s interview a surprise guest makes an appearance, none other than Bryan Adams Drummer Mickey curry. This Episode ends with Managing Editor Mike Dawson reviewing and playing the Doc Sweeney Pure Series 5.5x14 Elm Snare.
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Modern Drummer Pop-Up Podcast 1/8/2021 Jan 08, 2021

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Steve Jordan joins Billy Amendola & David Frangioni on this “Pop Up Podcast” to talk about a few topics not mentioned in his January 2021 cover story, as well as a few of the drummers who had a significant influence on him. His new record, “Beat Odyssey,” with former Beastie Boys d.j. Mix Master Mike is out now on Jay-Vee Records.
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