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Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy.
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We caught up with Creighton Barrett of indie rock band Band of Horses while they were touring through Pittsburgh in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Everything All the Time. Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hoops, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com. This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with Matt Greiner, a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. As a respected drummer in the heavy metal scene, Matt shares insights into his setup and daily routine.
This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with the incredible musician Nikki Glaspie before a show at the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh with her band, the Nth Power, in support of Snarky Puppy. In this candid drummer interview, Nikki shares her go-to touring meal, insight into her life on the road, and a rundown of her drumset. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in drums and the life of a touring artist!
Shop for drum parts, sticks, heads, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, heads, sticks, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite tracks by pop/jazz/fusion/rock drumming great Omar Hakim.
Shop the widest selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite recordings featuring drummer/producer/musical director Steve Jordan. Filmed before a live studio audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.
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Host Thomas Wendt and guest artist Kenny Washington discuss the legacy and impact of early jazz/big band great Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett. The second half of the episode features an excerpt from a recent drum clinic conducted by Thomas on the basics of jazz brush technique.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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