Category: Podcast

Season 1 is a Wrap

Season 1 is a wrap. Thank you. Stay tuned for season 2.

Season 1 of the podcast is a wrap! I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started this, but it has been fun and the feedback has been very encouraging. Thanks to everyone who has listened.

Big thanks to each one of my guests: Brad Webb, Colin Stranahan, Billy Drummond, George Fludas, and Dan Weiss. It means so much!

Special thanks to Bart at the Drum History Podcast for all of the advice and early technical help. Thanks to Jon at the Four on the Floor blog for helping to spread the word. 🙏

Stay tuned for more episodes later this year and follow me on Instagram @practicingdrummer for more frequent updates.

Podcast S1 E5 – Dan Weiss

This episode is available in most places that you listen to podcasts.

Season 1 Episode 5 Dan Weiss Practicing Drummer Podcast

Recorded May 2023

Podcast interview with drummer Dan Weiss.

Dan is a drummer and tabla player living in Brooklyn with a unique musical voice that draws from jazz, Indian classical, progressive rock, hip hop, metal, and more. In addition to his varied work as a sideman, he’s also a highly regarded bandleader and composer. Be sure to check out the Dan Weiss Trio and his band Starebaby.

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The song featured in this episode is Halfway to Hartford by Noah Preminger.

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.

Podcast S1 E4 – George Fludas

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George Fludas Season 1 Episode 4 practicing drummer podcast

Recorded May 2023

Podcast interview with drummer George Fludas.

George Fludas is a staple of the Chicago scene who has toured extensively as a member of Ray Brown’s Trio, and with groups led by Hank Jones, Diana Krall, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Joey DeFrancesco. George is also a great rock drummer and a John Bonham expert.

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The song featured in this episode is Mr. PC played by the Benny Green Trio.

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.

Podcast S1 E3 – Billy Drummond

This episode is available in most places that you listen to podcasts.

Season 1 Episode 3 Billy Drummond Practicing Drummer Podcast

Recorded April 2023

Podcast interview with drummer Billy Drummond.

Billy Drummond is a jazz drummer based out of New York who has played with Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, J J Johnson, Sonny Rollins, and countless others. He’s also a great band leader with several wonderful records  under his own name. His most recent album as a leader, Valse Sinistre,  was a Downbeat Best Album of 2022.

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Other podcast interviews with Billy Drummond:

After the interview Billy sent over a video of albums he’s been listening to recently. Here’s the list.

The song featured in this episode is Frankenstein by Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas from the album Valse Sinistre.

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.