Adam Topol: Day Dream Man - Reflections On Venice, Life and Drumming For Jack Johnson

In this episode Sandy & Chuck have an engaging conversation with Adam Topol who shares his multifaceted journey as a musician and his experiences of living in Venice Beach. Adam recalls his time spent at the Berklee College of Music, studying drumming in Cuba, his early career on the East then West coast music scenes, and his 25+ year collaboration with multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson. Adam discusses his various solo music projects over the years and how these creative endeavors have made him a better musician and band mate. Adam also talks about his favorite bits of Venice, catching early morning waves and the importance of community. 

For more info on Adam please visit him at: https://www.adamtopol.com/
Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/topeywan/

Venice Pulse is a podcast focusing on Venice Beach and beyond. It is hosted by Venice residents Sandy Clark and Chuck Whobrey. Sandy has been on the cutting edge of both written and televised journalism for the last 30 years. Her credits include NHK, CBC, ABC, BBC, AMI (various publications), the Daily Mail and the Westside Current. 

Originally from the UK, Chuck was once on the BBC's Newsnight talking about "Ecstasy". Besides that he has no experience whatsoever when it comes to hosting a current affairs type show! 

Intro Music: "Trip" by DJ Nick "Feesch" Wilson 

You can also listen to "Venice Pulse" on Apple, Amazon, Spotify and all the other main podcast platforms.