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446 - Caleb Crosby: Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Capturing the Moment in the Studio, Building a Record Label Nov 30, 2023

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Originally from a small town in Kentucky, Caleb Crosby moved to Nashville to study music at the Belmont University. In a short amount of time, Caleb met a young Tyler Bryant, and they form what’s now known as Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. The group has released an impressive one body of work since they began recording around 2011. There’re touring credits include opening and being direct support for groups like AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Jeff, Beck, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Caleb splits his time between the band, their new record label, freelance drumming and raising a young family.

Just recently, Caleb was the drummer with Dolly Parton during her halftime show at a Dallas NFL game.

In this episode, Caleb talks about

Capturing the moment in the studio
The power of positive energy
Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown
Being in a band and freelancing
Playing with Dolly Parton
Building a record label
Creating parts in the studio
Family

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445 - Adam Deitch: His New Quartet Record, His 20-year Connection with John Scofield, Lettuce's New Live Approach, The Denver Scene Nov 16, 2023

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Adam Deitch is the centerpiece of the instrumental funk juggernaut Lettuce, and is also a beatmaker, producer, and sideman for a wide range of projects. On the heels of Lettuce’s latest release entitled Unify from 2022, Adam is out with “Roll The Tape” a new record featuring his own quartet and special guest John Scofield. He also operates the Deitch Academy, an online drumming course.

In this episode, Adam talks about:

His new quartet record and the soul jazz icons it harkens back to
The value of using professionals to record, mix, and master, as opposed to DIY
Including solo drumming and brushwork on the record
The influence and mentorship of John Scofield
How IEMs have made for a more connected and intimate live experience
Why he calls Denver home, and a snapshot of the scene there

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444 - Brandon Green: Drum Mechanics, Combining Fitness and Drumming, Exercises that Specifically Benefits Drumming Nov 09, 2023

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Brandon Green is a biomechanics specialist, fitness educator, gym owner and drummer. Brandon’s online presence, often recognized as “Drum mechanics”, explores educational biomechanics perspective on fitness, drums and life.

In this episode, Brandon talks about:

Combining his passions of fitness and drumming
Future plans for more online educational content
Seat hight the works for you and your body type
Exercises that specifically benefits drumming
Active stretching vs passive stretching
Defining post-activation potentiation (PAP) and its benefits

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443 - Pepe Jimenez: Coming to Vegas from Puerto Rico, Playing with Lady Gaga and The Raiders Band Nov 02, 2023

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Jose “Pepe” Jimenez has played drums professionally since the age of 16 and is known for his versatility in different musical styles. He’s product of the Escuela Libre De Musica (Puerto Rico Performing Arts School), Musicians Institute and the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Pepe has played with Lady Gaga, Santana, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jerry Gonzales, Mark Anthony, and The Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra to name a few. Recordings include Ricardo Arjona, Olga Tanon, Armando Manzanero, Elvis Crespo, Ilan Chester, and Glenn Monroig among others. Since movingh to Las Vegas in 2002, he has worked in various production shows and bands including Storm, Mamma Mia, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity, Criss Angel Believe, The Lion King, Latin Grammys, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, Pop Evolution Orchestra and his solo project The Groove Culture.

In this episode, Pepe talks about:

Getting handpicked by Lady Gaga to be part of her Vegas orchestra, and what that show entails
How to make the click your friend
Playing with the Raiders Band - a different kind of stadium gig
The developing scene for jazz, Latin, and independent music in Vegas
Instilling good technical foundation in all his students
Defining his drum identity not by genre or style of playing, but his respect and love for the role

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442 - Paul Eckberg: Skills to Being a Great Sideman, Realities of the Music Business, Faith Guiding Life Decisions Oct 26, 2023

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Paul Eckberg has drummed for Owsley, Danielle Bradbery, Jana Kramer, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Whitney Duncan, Andrew Peterson, and many other Nashville-based artists. He spends most of his time recording in Nashville.

In this episode, Paul talks about:

Growing up in Minneapolis MN
The realities of the music business
Human interaction, not “networking”
Skills to being a great sideman
Having a strong count-off game
Life decisions being informed by his faith

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441 - Mark Pardy: From England to New York to Vegas, Touring with "Moulin Rouge," Making Gigs You're Right For Come To You Oct 19, 2023

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In this episode, Mark talks about:

What he finds rewarding about musical theatre
Other Vegas-specific gigs he’s done over the years
Touring heavily at age 55 and staying connected to home life
Using gear that suits you as a player but also fulfills the needs of the show you’re on
Staying engaged by being detail oriented
Having your boss’s trust
The virtue of contentment

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440 - Martin Lynds: Drumming with Chuck Mead, The Hidden Beauty of Traditional Country Drumming, Exploring Styles Outside Your Comfort Zone Oct 12, 2023

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Martin Lynds is a musician and editor who tours most often with Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll boys but has stayed busy performing and/or recording with many others, including Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson, Kevin Gordon, Marah, Bobby Bare, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart.

In this episode, Martin talks about:

Exploring styles outside your comfort zone
Finding your people without being concerned with the hustle
His experiences living in Washington D.C.
Finding a “clubhouse” to meet other musicians and create experiences
His gig with Chuck Mead
Backline nightmares
The hidden beauty of traditional country drumming

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439 - Danny Banks: Playing with Nicole Atkins, Being Part of Howard Grimes' Legacy, Being a Memphis Drummer by Choice Oct 05, 2023

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Danny is originally from the Boston area but has called Memphis home for the last decade, where his main gig is touring with Nicole Atkins. He has toured with John Paul Keith and John Nemeth, and is active in Memphis’s many recording studios.

In this episode, Danny talks about:

Being an opening act for major headliners
How Memphis provides ample opportunities to record in proper studios, so Danny hasn't set up a home rig
How he was able to keep gigging remotely during Covid
Mentoring under Howard Grimes and his contribution to the Memphis sound
His appearance on Letterman as an 11-year-old prodigy

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438 - Brian Tichy: Touring with the Dead Daisies, Great Playing Over Good Networking, Adapting to the Gig Sep 28, 2023

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Brian Tichy is one of the most in demand performers today. Brian studied music at, and has a degree from, the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

Brian has performed and recorded with artists: Billy Idol, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Ozzy Osbourne, WASP, Don Felder, B'Z, Lynch Mob, Vinnie Moore, Michael Schenker, Seether, Velvet Revolver, Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory, The Dead Daisies, Glenn Hughes, Slash's Snakepit and is also the founder of the popular celebration events, Bonzo Bash and Randy Rhoads Remembered.

In this episode, Brian talks about:

Drummers that connect with the people
Touring with the Dead Daisies
Being able to adapt on sessions
Different tours/sessions and managing it all
Playing with Don Felder
Recording the album Pride and Glory w/ Zakk Wylde
Great playing over good networking
Hand and feet exercise for desks and floors only : 0

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437 - Allison Miller: DC Roots, Connecting Her Drumming to Dance, Playing with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Her New Album Sep 21, 2023

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Allison Miller is a New York-based drummer, bandleader, educator, and producer. She studied with Michael Carvin and Lenny White and went on to play with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ani DiFanco, Brandi Carlisle, and many others. She's active as an educator in many capacities including at The New School in New York, and her new album, Rivers In Our Veins is out now.

In this episode, Allison talks about:

Getting started with big bands in DC, and studying classical percussion in college
The role that traditional bepop vocabulary plays in developing a modern jazz drumming voice
The importance of experiencing jazz in a live setting
Her new record and raising awareness about the role and health of America's rivers
How her jazz credentials and experience led to pop opportunities
Playing with Dr. Lonnie Smith

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