This week’s guest is Porter Bliquez, a young American drum prodigy from San Francisco. Despite his age, Porter has already recorded and performed with award-winning producers and musicians associated with Kevin Gates, Olivia Rodrigo, Haan, Andy Prado Jr., and more.

While still attending USC, Porter manages to carve out time to make a significant impact in both the LA and online drum communities. At my ripe old age of 37, it's refreshing to connect with the younger generation of drummers and see what’s happening in their world. Porter is destined for the biggest stages globally, so I'm thrilled if this is the episode that introduces you to him. Please enjoy the records that helped shape Porter into the exceptional drummer he is today. Cheers!

Eric Harland - Zildjian Performance Video HERE

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

PORTER'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Homey

Artist - Chon

Release Year - 2017

Key Track(s) - Sleepy Tea / Water slide

Drummer - Brian Evans

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Album - Black Focus

Artist - Yussef Kammal

Release Year - 2016

Key Track(s) - Strings of Light / Wingtai Drums / Joint 17

Drummer - Yussef Dayes

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Album - Chon

Artist - Chon

Release Year - 2019

Key Track(s) - Peace / Pitch Dark

Drummer - Brian Evans

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Album - Two Star & The Dream Police

Artist - Mk.gee

Release Year - 2024

Key Track(s) - Rylee & I / Dream Police / DNM / How Many Miles

Drummer - Micheal Gordon

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Album - Misadventures

Artist - Peirce the Veil

Release Year - 2016

Key Track(s) - Song For Isabel / Texas is Forever / Phantom Power / Ludicrous Speed

Drummer - Mike Fuentes

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