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In episode #20 of Drums and Rums, where the backbeats meet the spirits.

Live on location at the Pirate Heads backyard resort. Today's guest I think is like the rum version of the most interesting man in the world.

Arrrrr you ready for our first podcast with a rummer and drummer, Johnny Ringo aka Captain Ringo or the chief pirate in charge.

Johnny Ringo is the founder of Code Rum which is based out in Florida.
He shares with us how Code Rum started, perfecting their flavor profiles, treasure hunting, getting involved with sponsoring a NASCAR team and the time when he had a run in with Captain Morgan.

Hope you find this podcast entertaining and informative about the Code Rum company. Also who can't get enough of Johnny and remember "Keep to the Code"

Here's the things we discuss in this podcast:

• Introduction to Code Rum products, how it got started and where its distilled
  • How they came up with their flavors and what's their most popular one
  • What's a Bloody Pirate? If you like Bloody Mary's , then you'll be convinced to swap out the vodka for some  Code Rum Key Lime
  • How they came up with these recipes
  • Check out more Code Rum cocktail recipes on their website
  • Find out what makes Code Rum different from other rums
  • Where you can get it if you don't live in Florida
  • What part of the rum making progress  would  people find the most surprised or interesting
  • Other Code Rum products (Ringo ring and hook game, rum cakes and hot sauces) see links below on how to get some
  • When did he become a real life pirate
  • What is keeping to the code
  • How he got into playing the drums
  • What are the Pirate Heads
  • His new radio show on  the Coast 101.3 | WHLG-FM
• Rapid Fire
  • Which Code Rum cocktail recipe is his favorite.
  • The coolest thing he found while treasure hunting.
  • Which part of the Keys does he prefer (Upper Keys, Middle Keys or Lower Keys)
    
    

Links to the Code Rum products:

• Online at Universal Fine Wine & Spirits. Also available at all Florida ABC Fine Wines & Spirits and Total Wine and Spirits
• Rum Cakes and Hot Sauces
• Ring and Hook Game  (use the discount code "JOHNNYRINGO" to get free shipping)

More info on their website and social media:

• Code Rum Website
• Code Rum FB
• Code Rum IG

And check out our site and links

• Website
• Drums and Rum Gear
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Patreon

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In episode #19 of Drums and Rums, where the backbeats meet the spirits. I pull up to the bar with Charles McCann, owner and head chef of Nitrogen Bar, Grill and Sushi. Nitrogen is located in Jupiter, FL about a hour north of Miami.

We also sample some Pampero Aniversario and The Real McCoy rum.

Here's the things we discuss in this podcast:

• How Charles got into culinary and restaurant business?
• If he got a chance to meet any of the musicians while working at the House of Blues.
• Traveling around the country allowed him to experience different food styles
• What was it like to compete on Hell’s Kitchen
• What’s the best and worst thing about being the boss.
• Rapid Fire
  • Las Vegas heat or Florida heat?
  • Would you do Hell’s Kitchen again?
  • Whiskey or rum?

Nitrogen's links:
Website: https://www.nitrogenbrasserie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nitrogen.jupiter
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nitrogenjupiter/

And check out our site and links
http://www.drumsandrums.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/
https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums
https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrum/

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Hey all, it's Paul from Drums and Rums. Where the backbeats meet the spirits.

Episode #18. On this podcast from July, I catch up over Zoom with Scott Stanton a fellow Drum Dojo alumni

In this episode, Scott and I talk about he found about the Drum Dojo from Facebook drum group. Like myself, Scott wasn't as familiar with country music or Jim Riley's music background. Scott got a chance to see Jim in action when Rascal Flatts when toured close to where he lived. With our exposure to Nashville and country music and Scott and I being rock guys, we discuss some differences of the country and rock genres.

Scott had plans to move to Nashville this year, but you know 2020 happened. So plans are on hold for the moment.

Also he shares how the drums helped him overcame some personal challenges.

Here's a track from Scott and his band Orange Barrel Acid titled "Back to the Underground"

Here's the things we discuss in this podcast:

• How we met?
• Meeting Jim Riley via a drum Facebook group and Scott learning about the drum dojo
• Getting invited to a Rascal Flatts show and watching Jim in action
• Things learned while at the drum dojo
• Plans for moving to Nashville to pursue a music career

Check out our site and links

http://www.drumsandrums.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/
https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums
https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrum/

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In episode #17 of Drums and Rums, where the backbeats meet the spirits. In this episode, I catch up with Jamey Bennett of Royal Ruckus.

Jamey and I first crossed paths when I was in an acoustic project then a few years later he hit me up about performing live with him. We met up to discuss while checking out Biz Markie at an end of season equestrian party.

Since then I've backed my man on percussion on what i now refer to my mini kit. Kick pedal on a Cajon and an 8" snare hanging off a hi hat stand.

He talks about getting hooked on beats by learning drums at an early age from teachers such as Eddie Money's drummer Johnny Snider, how he got into hip hop and rap, some of the projects he's working on and a little bit about his faith.

We also sample some rum. El Dorado a 12 year old rum from Guyana and an offering Hazelnut Spice rum from Rogue Ales. You may be familiar with their craft beer.

Here's our opening track "U Know Who I Am" by Royal Ruckus and DJ Sean P.

Here's the things we discuss in this podcast:

• Who's Chunjay aka Cleva MC aka Jamey Bennett?
• History of Royal Ruckus
• Getting into drums at an early age
• How we met
• Hearing Beastie Boys for the first time
• Mr. Rodgers
• A story about Rogue Ales Rum
• Rapid Fire
  • Beastie Boys or De La Soul.
  • Any producer you could work with, who would it be.
  • Of all the places he's lived, where does he feel he's enjoyed the most.

Jamey's links:
music: http://royalruckus.com
videos: http://youtube.com/RoyalRuckus
opus: http://summerofthecicadas.com
faith: http://orthodoxfieldguide.com
doubt: http://brewsbeards.com
twit: http://twitter.com/jameybennett
like: http://facebook.com/jamey

And check out our site and links
http://www.drumsandrums.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/
https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums
https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrum/

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums)

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In episode #16 of Drums and Rums, where the backbeats meet the spirits.

In this episode, if you watch online drum videos then you will know our guest. With 1.6M Youtube subscribers 1.6M Facebook and  700k Instagram followers.

Drumeo founder and CEO Jared Falk. I've been watching Drumeo videos for few years and they always provide great free short little lessons as well as their membership to vast online resources to help drummers improve.

We discuss what it was like establishing and building Drumeo through doing the hard work and a little entrepreneur DNA, engagement with the Drumeo members and the drum community, VR drumming, Drumeofest and hockey.
He also provides words of encouragement to push yourself to continue self improvement on the drums.

And if you're not a drummer, they also Pianote and Guitareo

Let's kick this podcast off with a track of Jared playing at the Drumeo studios.

Here's the things we discuss in this podcast:

• What is something people don’t realize on how you got your start in drums and how you started Drumeo?
• Working on the family farm and duck sales, what was that like?
• Work/life/balance
• Since launching educational products and Free Drum Lesson’s site, you’ve been in contact with students from all over the world who share their issues with him – via email, chat, and/ or video.
  • How do you keep up with responding back to everyone?
• Starting with DVD’s then expanding into posting videos then streaming. Do you think the physical medium is dead or will  just become nostalgia like albums have become today?
• Drumeo has two podcasts, “The Gab” and “The Podcast”, what’s the difference between them?
• Favorite band is “Dave Matthews”, why hasn’t Carter Beauford  been on Drumeo yet?
• Canucks fan, still got time to follow hockey?
• Drumeo Fest AUGUST 14-15, 2021
• Rapid Five
  • Which Vancouver Canucks player (Henrik Sedin, Pavel Bure or Roberto Luongo)
  • Which Dave Matthews Band song do you feel showcases Carter Beauford?
  • Favorite family activity?
  • Worse feeling… busting a head in the middle of performing or can’t find a drum key
  • The movie Strange Brew, Yay or Nay

Jared's links:
https://www.drumeo.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/freedrumlessons
https://www.facebook.com/drumeo
https://www.instagram.com/drumeoofficial/

And check out our site and links
http://www.drumsandrums.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/
https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums
https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrum/

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In episode #15 of Drums and Rums, where the backbeats meet the spirits.

We're away from the drum shack as part of our Rummer Time series. It's was our first podcast recorded live outside out on the patio of the new Twisted Tuna in Jupiter, Florida

On this podcast our guest is Brad Brock, singer/songwriter and host of the “Jams and Cocktails” podcast.

Brad is a one man band where he plays an unique drum set with his feet rather than using a drum track for his shows. This setup provides a truly full band sound. Brad's sound and style has been described as a mix of Cat Stevens, Tom Petty and Jack Johnson.

You can catch his weekly live podcasts on Wednesday nights streamed on YouTube and Facebook where he interviews local musicians and they perform some of their original music. Big props to Brad for helping promote local music and helping keep the music scene in the south Florida area going.

I'd like to thank our the Twisted Tuna owners Kenny and Rachelle for letting us take over the patio, Stephanie our server and the entire staff.

Also thanks to fellow local musician Chris Springer, good friend to Brad and I as well as Johnny Ringo owner of Code Rum for sitting in on the podcast. 

The opening track is "Unrequited" by Brad

Here's the things we learn about Brad Brock:

• How he developed his one man band percussion stage setup? 
• What was it like performing and living at sea on a cruise ship? 
• How his podcast has evolved from the inception to where it’s at now and where he would like to take it?
• Talks about his how he came up with the songs for his 4 albums 
• The idea behind the Brad Brock app 
• How we connected with Johnny Ringo and Code Rum and his Tahiti Joe's "Hot Pub" hot sauce
• In the Rapid 5 we learn about 
  • If he would you do a stint on a cruise ship again?
  • What’s your go to local beach?
  • Which is his favorite Code Rum flavor?
  • Which one of his albums is his favorite?
  • What song gets him your the biggest tip in the tip bucket?
    
    

Brad's links:
https://www.bradbrock.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bradbrockmusic
https://www.youtube.com/user/bradbrockmusic
https://www.instagram.com/bradbrockmusic
https://www.facebook.com/jncpodcast

And check out our site and links
http://www.drumsandrums.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/
https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums
https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrum/

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This episode my guest/co-host is Craig Cohen. We went to high school together and were into a bunch of bands from the late 80's and early 90's. So I thought it'd be a fun show to have a where are the drummers of these bands today. Craig and I also catch up and troll down memory lane from this time frame in our lives. We split a list of 10-12 bands and did some researching "aka" Googling.

Craig just released an instrumental concept album title "Catalina Rush". Also Craig hosts a few different podcasts. 

Also thank you to Jason Davis for providing the 80's themed song for this podcast. 

Also check out drumsandrums.com, as well as our social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

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This episode, we're on the road again. Part of our Rummertime series. I finally got a chance to catch up with Copper Bottom Craft Distillery founder and head distiller, Jeremy Craig.

They are a local owned family business that not only makes great rum and vodka, but they are part of the community. Most recently they received lots of coverage when they started producing hand sanitizer back in the spring of 2020. We're 5-6 months into the pandemic and they are still supporting first responders with free hand sanitizer. Copper Bottom currently produce 4 products: vodka, silver rum, single barrel rum and beer barreled
rum which they partner with local breweries.

When you're in the Central Florida or Daytona Beach area, stop by the distillery to get free tastings and tour.  Check out Copper Bottom Craft Distillery on social media as well as they're website https://www.copperbottomspirits.com/home.

Also check out drumsandrums.com, as well as our social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

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This episode, we're on the road. Part of our Rummertime series. I stopped by Daytona Beach Drum Center and caught up with Dan Grabski the owner and founder.

I've stopped at Dan's place every so often while visiting family in the Daytona area. Dan and I chat about how the drum center came about, what a drum business like his can offer to drummers and about his current music projects. One thing I learned from Dan is, he knows his stuff. You got any technical questions, Dan's your man. They cater to your needs, making you feel at home. Being a drums-only shop, they are your gateway to gear and accessories that you may have heard about but maybe never have seen in person.

They also partner with boutique brands, collaborate with industry leaders and maintain a plentiful vintage selection to service all drumming tastes.

Located in Central Florida, Daytona Beach Drum Center is a quick detour from Interstate 95 and just over an hour from Disney attractions.

Check out Daytona Beach Drum Center's on social media as well as they're Reverb page.

Also check out drumsandrums.com, as well as our social media on Facebook, Intstagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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In this podcast Rene Rivera joins me again as co-host to chat with David Raouf. Better known as rDavidr online. You may have seen David on Drumeo or collaboration videos with Casey Cooper, Juan "Carlito" Mendoza or Steven Taylor, but you've probably caught one of his videos on his YouTube channel.
We chat about all sorts of things including drumming, how he became a craftsman, current impacts of COVID and also how he ended up playing drums in the bathroom in Casey Cooper's 2 million subscriber collaboration video.

Check out his YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/rdavidr

Also don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and check out drumsandrums.com