Discussions in Percussion

Damon and Marcos get to talk to José in his home. They talk about the history, his family, musical adventures, what's next and much more. There's also R.I.P., Happy Birthday, gig alerts, a social soundbyte, an educational spotlight, an iconic recording and music news.

Damon and Stephen talk about West Virginia, writing articles, multiple college ensembles and degrees, touring with a grammy nominated band and more. There's other segments like: R.I.P., Happy Birthday, iconic recording, music news and others.

Damon gets to talk to Joel about his musical adventures, being roommates with Dave Weckl, helicopter rides, subbing as a sideman, open drum solos and more. There's other segments like: gig alerts, Happy Birthday, an iconic recording, educational spotlight, music news and others.

Damon gets to talk to Mike about his new album, performing live again, his new job in Arizona, his duo and much more. There's other segments too, including: R.I.P., Happy Birthday, educational spotlight, music news and more.

Damon gets to talk to Sikiru about growing up in a family of talking drum players, other Yoruban drums, other jobs he's had, getting stranded in America, and some of the legendary musicians he's worked with among other things. There's also other segments like R.I.P., gig alerts, music news and more!

Damon gets to talk to Ian Hale about taking over the percussion program at Umass after Thom Hannum's retirement, how to keep a program growing and other challenges of a percussionist and an educator among other topics. There are other segments like music news. This episode was recorded before the news dropped about the great Charlie Watts.

Damon gets to talk to Mike about education, curriculum, Amsterdam, creative thinking and problem solving, crossing genres and much more! There are other segments like: gig alerts, iconic recording, music news and others.

Damon gets to talk to Miguel about Indiana, Miami, Egypt, injuries similarities in percussion instruments, the Otaak band and much more! There are other segments as well like: educational spotlights, an iconic recording, music news and others.

Damon gets to talk to Michito while on tour about the road, subbing, protecting gear, recording and other adventures. There's other segments too like: gig alerts, educational spotlight, music news and others.

Damon gets to talk to Jonathan about his approach to the steel pan, composition, languages, his family, Béla Fleck and so many other adventures. There are also other segments like: R.I.P., Happy Birthday, gig alerts, educational spotlight, iconic recording, music news and more!