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Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #59.  On this podcast, Drums and Rums alumn Jame' from Ready Set Rum joins me as co-host as we chat with the Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. Ian's been around rum as part of his family and culture from starting out as a bartender in London to becoming an ambassador for the rum industry. He talks about starting up the African-Caribbean blended rum, Equiano, with a collaboration with Foursquare and Gray's Distillery.

Also, he drops some knowledge about what space tastes like.
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The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Here are a few things you will hear in this episode of the Drums and Rums podcast.

•  What type of rum does he recall being around while growing up?
• Partnering up with Richard Seale at Foursquare
• The history behind the name of the company.
• Equiano's foundation supporting Anti-Slavery International 
• After taking a break from college and started bartending, did you have an idea of where this all would end up or be just let’s give it a go?
• The return of the rum festivals and the upcoming one in Miami in February 2022.
• We ask about his music career back in the '90s with a successful hit song that was in movies and tv ads. 
• The story on how he set up a Rum Shack in Antarctica? 
  
  

In four sips or less:

• Neat or on the rocks?
• Prince or Michael Jackson
• As a bartender what’s your most important tool
• Which bar would you bartend at, the Cantina from Star Wars or Cheers?

Visit Ian's links:

• https://equianorum.com
• https://equianorum.com/foundation/
• https://www.instagram.com/equianorum/
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Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #58.  On this podcast, I meet up with Captain James the owner of a south Florida-based rum company, Bombarda Rum. I learn about his journey and inspirations on starting up the company. You'll hear about his passion for rum and his brand.
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The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Here are a few things you will hear in this episode of the Drums and Rums podcast.

• Bombarda's offerings and the story for each of them: the Falconet, Culverin, and the Formidable
• The process of coming up with the bottle design inspired by a cannon and a sneak peek about a new bottle design
• His travels and how it inspired to start a rum company during the pandemic
• Being stuck in the Falkland Islands on an expedition boat because of COVID
• The rum bond he had with his father “Papa George” and a few sayings that he learned from him and lives by and thus the spark to start his own rum company
• A crazy story about when the military  showed up to a photoshoot in the Keys

In four sips or less:

• Neat or on the rocks?
• Aerosmith or Led Zeppelin
• Of all the continents he's visited, which one is the most memorable?
• Will the Dolphins make the playoffs this year?

Visit Bombarda's links:

• https://shopbombardarum.com/
• https://bombardarum.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/bombardarumco/
• https://www.facebook.com/bombardarumco

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Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #57.  On this podcast we recap the responses from our rum guests up to the last episode on our segment "In Four Sips or Less"

Featured guests:

• Ep. 31 - Alex of the Rum Barrel (rum reviewer)
• Ep. 35 - Karen Hoskin, Founder & CEO of Montanya Distillers
• Ep. 37 - Katie Darling, CEO of Celebration Distillation (Old New Orleans Rum)
• Ep. 38 - Jami of Ready Set Rum (rum reviewer)
• Ep. 40 - Christopher of the Havana Club Collection/Historian
• Ep. 42 - Joel Lackovich, "The Cocktail Scientist" and Rock Sound Rum co-founder
• Ep .44 - Dave Jackson, Craft cocktail creator & Instill Distilling bar manager
• Ep. 46 - Doc Brown, Owner of Really Bad Rum
• Ep. 48 - Roger & Robert of Just Drinking (rum reviewers)
• Ep. 56 - Trader Jay from the Florida Rum Society

Want to learn more about these guests? Check out their full episodes.

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The music for our guest segment transitions and outro  is Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
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Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #56.  On this podcast I had the pleasure talking with the founder of the Florida Rum Society, Trader Jay. Their mission is to help Floridians realize there is a Rum out there for everyone and to make Florida the “GO TO” place for rum by working to bring quality products, options, and information to the Rum Lovers of Florida and beyond.

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The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Here are a few things you will hear in this episode of the Drums and Rums podcast.

• The story about how the Florida Rum Society (FRS) cam about while enjoying rum with buddies, the Rum Doc and Salty Joel.
• The affiliation with Hamilton
• Some of the FRS events, virtually and in-person
• A recent post in the Florida Rum Society Facebook group about Privateer rum
• I ask Jay about Tiki life
• His favorite drink the 1944 Mai Tai
• Where can someone find FRS products?

In four sips or less:

• Other than rum what other spirit?
• If you were stranded on an island with one unlimited supply of one certain type of rum, what would it be and why? 
• Since he's an 80’s music fan, Def Leppard or Motley Crue?
• On the rocks or neat?

Watch the video replay of this podcast:
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/live

Visit their links:

• The Florida Rum Society Website
• Follow the FRS on Instagram
• Follow the FRS on Facebook

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Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #55.  On this podcast:  It's The Jams 'N' Cocktails and Drums and Rums cross-over episode. In this episode, I co-host with Brad Brock and Jordyn Taylor of the JNC Podcast where we catch up with filmmakers Tim Jack and Nic Davis. We discuss the making of their nationwide release documentary: Enormous: The Gorge Story. If you love music documentaries then go check your local theatre and catch this film.

Here are a few things you will hear in this episode: 

• Meeting Tim and Nic at the Ft. Pierce film festival
• Talking about the Gorge, the music, the natural beauty
• Telling the story of the Gorge and the musicians who have played there
• The 6-year journey to make this film
• Tim and Nic describe the quest to see an alligator in the wild
• JNC's segment: Inside the Lipton Tea

In four beats or less:

• Do they play any instruments?
• Other than the Gorge, what other venue is their favorite?
• What film got them into filmmaking?
• What's their rum of choice?

Watch the video replay of this podcast:
https://youtu.be/D3R5QceSmb4?t=1

Visit their links:
https://www.enormousmovie.com/
https://www.408.productions/home

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Check out the shows LIVE every Wednesday at 8 pm ET onFacebook LIVE & YouTube. keyword: Jams N Cocktails Podcast
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Episode #54.  On this podcast, our guest is Kelli Rae Tubbs. She's a drummer and percussionist working in the music industry for more than three decades, Kelli’s resume spans the musical spectrum, covering jazz, pop, country, bluegrass, drum corps, brass band, and children's music. Since 2017, she has served as the house percussionist at the Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, TN. Over the last decade, Kelli has established a formidable “second” career as a collector, researcher, and clinician. She has presented on the preservation and restoration of antique drums as well as historical drumming methods at the Chicago Drum Show,  the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Delaware Drum Show, and the National Women's Music Festival.   

The opening track is written by Kelli and Andy LaCasse titled "Calcutta Rodeo". The outro track Kelli drums on "Landlocked" by "Waltzing on Waves"  solo artist, Jen Bluhm. 

Here are a few things you will hear in this episode: 

• Being the house percussionist at the Smokey Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, TN, and performing with The Voice's season 12 winner, Chris Blue
• Receiving grants and fellowships to document and explore the history of drums
• Working on a book with noted drummer, author, and educator Daniel Glass. 
• A riverboat gig as a riverlorian. Think river historian fused with music
• Check out her YouTube channel where Kelli showcases the history of drumming and instruments used
• Being a judge for Hit Like a Girl for the last few years and what styles, or things she's seen change over the years with the competitors and offers some advice for future competitors.

In four beats or less:

• If she was asked at the same time to fill in on drums for the Beatles or the Police, which gig does she take?
• Which era of music is her favorite to perform?
• Most interesting drum hardware she's come across?
• What’s a Spinal tap moment she had at a gig?
  
  

Visit Kelli's links:
Drum Magazine article featuring Kelli
https://kelliraetubbs.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KelliRaeTubbsDrums/
https://twitter.com/kelliraetubbs
https://www.youtube.com/kelliraetubbs

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Episode #53.  On this podcast, as part of our salute to vets for July 4th our guest is USAF and  257th Army Band veteran, Sheila Klotz.

The opening track "Rockit" features Sheila on drums featuring a track from Drumtraxapp.
Sheila proudly endorses TRX Cymbals and WFLIII Drums.

Here's a few things you will hear in this episode: 

• Started out drumming at the early age of 10 and taught by World Drum Corp Hall of Famer, John Bosworth
• Under John's tutelage, how Sheila built up the chops and playing paradiddles at 220 bpm.
• How she got into the Air Force by ways of drumming and her time in the AF band
• Continuing her military service and becoming the Commander of 257th Army Band in Washington, DC.
• The style of music she's currently into
• Her drum studio SoMar where she teaches all skill levels in : Drum Set, Drumline, Classical & Latin Percussion. Lessons, Camps, Clinics, Masterclasses, Mini-Sessions. Jazz, rock, pop, blues, fusion, country, latin & more
• The upcoming Mid-Atlantic Overnight Drumset Camp For Young Drummers on July 25-30, 2021 where Sheila is the camp director and other artists/educator such as Juan "Carlito"  Mendoza, Penny Larson, Alex Cohen, Somdahi (DrumTraxApp) Sherrie Maricle & Alton Clark.
• We talk about the "Hit Like a Girl Competition" journey and winning in 2020
  • How did she select the music to her performance
  • Now a judge for "Hit Like a Girl Competition"
  • Advice on competing

In four beats or less:

• Favorite drum related movie
• Which rudiment is her favorite
• Drum set or snare
• How many times she has seen Top Gun

Visit Sheila's links:
http://www.instagram.com/drum_she
http://www.YouTube.com/SheilaKlotz
https://hitlikeagirlcontest.com/judge/sheila-klotz/
https://www.facebook.com/SoMarDrummers/
https://drumtraxapp.com/

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Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Episode #52.  On this podcast, as part of our salute to vets for July 4th our guest is a silver star recipient from the US army. I sit down with my dad, Joe, recorded on Father's Day.

Also I do a review of my father's day gift, a cocktail smoker kit.

Here's what you will hear in this episode: 

• No rum stories
• Growing up in the ruins of WWII in Glasgow then in the middle east and Mediterranean 
• Joining the merchant marines
• Arriving in America
• Getting drafted for the Vietnam War and serving in the Army prior to becoming a US citizen
• We talk about immigration
• Pipe and drum bands
• The time he saw Buddy Rich perform in a club in NJ
• Rum and the British Navy
• A memory that I will always will remember growing, him taking me to Vietnam movies like Rambo and Platoon
• Connecting with guys from his platoon
• We talk about his embroidery business who makes our hats and shirts

Visit link to his business, Embroidery and Sew More

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Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Episode #51.  On this podcast, our guest was dubbed the "godmother of drumming" by the guys at Drumeo.  Her cover of  Disturbed's "Down With the Sickness" has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube and the rest is history.  Our guest is Dorothea Taylor. Also, Rene Rivera is back as my co-host.

Also, I do a review of my Breakbeat kit from Ludwig

Here's what you will hear in this episode: 

• How I connected with Dorothea through a previous guest
• How her persistence of wanting to play the drums has paid off and the drummers that inspired her
• She talks about learning to play the drums pre-YouTube era
• Her appearance on Drumeo has made her an influencer
• Check out her presence on social media, especially Tik Tok
• Her practice routine
• In four beats or less:
  • What other Disturbed song besides Down with the sickness?
  • What your favorite drum movie?
  • What is your favorite rudiment? 
  • Who’d you want to meet?

Visit links to Dorothea's socials:

• Down With the Sickness Cover
• Instagram, YouTube , Tik Tok

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Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Episode #50.  On this podcast, our guest is the drummer and bandleader for the multi-platinum group Rascal Flatts. He has performed for millions of fans as well as numerous television credits. We talk about the status of Rascal Flatts farewell tour to shifting from touring to being more at home with his family and his projects like his third book and online drum education.

Also, I do a review of my experience at the Drum Dojo.   

Here's what you will hear in this episode: 

•  If/when Rascal Flatts continue with their farewell tour scheduled for last year
• With everything locked down last year, Jim became an adjunct professor at Belmont University in Nashville
• We talk about the products he's been working with Innovative Percussion as well as some of his new educational products
• In four beats or less
  • Tom Brady Tampa or Tom Brady New England
  • Most memorable placed Jim has performed
  • Someone he'd want to collaborate or perform with
  • Does he get tired of playing the song "Life is a Highway" the Tom Cochrane song from the movie "Cars"

Visit links to Jim's socials and companies he endorses:

• Jim Riley Music website
• Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter
• Endorses: Ludwig, Sabian, Remo, Innovative Percussion, Gibraltar, Latin Percussion, Clark Synthesis, Earthworks

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Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad Brock
Check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST
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Don't forget to check out our site and links

Drums and Rums website
Follow us on Facebook, YouTube,  Instagram.