The Trap Set with Joe Wong

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111: Live from The Drum Thing (Keltner, Hall, Gadson, Sclavunos, Drumbo)! Feb 22, 2017

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Joe hosts a live round table discussion featuring Jim Keltner, Bobbye Hall, James Gadson, Jim Sclavunos, and John "Drumbo" French. This episode was recorded live in Los Angeles at the release party for The Drum Thing, a fantastic book of photography focused on many of the world's most interesting drummers.

Remembering Clyde Stubblefield Feb 20, 2017

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Clyde Stubblefield was a towering genius whose drumming helped define modern popular music. He passed away Saturday at age 73, due to kidney failure. Unfortunately, Clyde died with no insurance; so a GoFundMe page has been set up to cover his funeral expenses. Joe speaks to Joey Banks, Clyde's longtime friend and protege, about what you can do to help Clyde's family. Then, we re-play our conversation with Clyde from last year.

110: Martin Chambers (The Pretenders) Feb 15, 2017

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Martin Chamber's deft, propulsive drumming style helped The Pretenders break out of the British punk scene to become one of the world's best-loved pop bands. Martin talks to Joe about how drums just made sense to him, working with Chrissie Hynde, destroying hotel rooms, parenthood, the gift of hindsight and the tragic death of The Pretenders co-founders Pete Farndon and James Honeyman-Scott.

BNS: Martin Chambers Answers Your Questions Feb 15, 2017

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In this bonus mini-episode, Martin Chambers--of The Pretenders--answers listeners' questions.

109: Jeremiah Green (Modest Mouse, World Gang) Feb 08, 2017

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Jeremiah Green's brilliant style of drumming walks the fine line between chaos and control. He talks to Joe about challenging family situations; learning to manage depression; co-founding, leaving, and returning to Modest Mouse; and personal evolution.

108: Davey Brozowski (Modest Mouse, Black Whales, The Catheters) Feb 01, 2017

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Davey Brozowski's versatility has led to collaborations with Black Whales, The Catheters, Modest Mouse, Danger Mouse, and more. He tells Joe about how he joined Modest Mouse; teenage tours; creating an artisanal soap company; and working with legendary drum builder (and past guest) Gregg Keplinger.

107: Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms For Peace, Elliott Smith, Ultraista, REM) Jan 25, 2017

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Joey Waronker possesses a powerful groove and a gift for nuance and shading. These attributes--combined with a deep understanding of production and a knack for electronic percussion--are what distinguish him as one of the leading drummers of the modern paradigm. He tells Joe about growing up in a musical family; studying with the legendary Freddie Gruber; his love of the punk label, SST Records; overcoming his neuroses through therapy; and working with artists like Beck and REM. He also answers listener questions.

106: Coady Willis (Big Business, Melvins, The Murder City Devils, Hew Time) Jan 18, 2017

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Coady Willis has been busy for the past two decades, powering some of the heaviest bands to emerge from Washington State. He tells Joe about a corrupt martial arts instructor; tour adventures with The Murder City Devils; achieving a balance between self confidence and self doubt; forming Big Business with Jared Warren; turning off "the passenger"; and joining forces with Melvins.

105: Airto Moreira (Miles Davis, Return To Forever, Jobim, Flora Purim, etc.) Jan 11, 2017

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Throughout a career that has spanned over five decades, Airto Moreira has distinguished himself as an exceptionally innovative percussionist, singer, and composer. He tells Joe about his upbringing in rural Brazil, his early gigs on horseback, arriving in New York, recording the landmark Bitches Brew record with Miles Davis, collaborating with his wife--singer Flora Purim, and his sense of spirituality. A great conversation with one of the greatest musicians of our time.

BNS: Carla Azar Answers Your Questions Jan 11, 2017

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Carla Azar answers listeners' questions about PJ Harvey, Jim Keltner, Elvis Costello, and...paradiddles.