Discussions in Percussion

Damon and guest host (also, friend of the show) Kassandra Kocoshis get to interview Arthur Lipner. He talks about playing vibraphone, marimba, steel pans and much more. He has several publications out including the Vibes Real Book and is getting set to release a documentary on playing mallet percussion. There are segments like happy birthday, RIP, product reviews, educational spotlights, an iconic recording, music news among others.

Damon gets to talk to Steve about his upbringing, his family, teaching at universities and masterclasses, playing for the Army and much more. There are other segments, including: Birthdays, educational spotlights, an iconic recording, music news and more.

Damon gets to interview Terence and they talk about recording sessions and other adventures as well as family, friendship, other passions, creativity and much more! Marcos joins and there is an RIP, gig alerts, educational spotlights, an iconic recording, music news and other segments.

Damon and Marcos get to talk to Oskar about setting up your home studio, studying at the Drummer's Collective, packing up from Finland, moving to NYC, and other adventures. There are other segments like: RIP, educational spotlights, a social soundbyte, iconic recording, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos get to talk to Stephen about growing up so close to NYC, adventures in touring, Moving to Memphis, being a multi-instrumentalist and much more! There are other segments like: Happy Birthday, RIP, educational spotlights, music news and others!

Damon and Marcos get to talk to Danny Cummings about his start and adventures in touring, as well as, the music he gravitated to in England. He gives some great advice and Pro-Tips in both recording and live situations. There are other segments, including: RIP, Happy Birthday, educational spotlights, product reviews, an iconic recording, music news and much more!

Damon and Marcos talk to Bryan about growing up the son of a band director, growing up in the church, going to Juilliard, putting out content on multiple mediums, being part of the LGBTQ community and more. There are also segments like RIP, happy birthday, gig alerts, educational spotlights, product reviews, social soundbyte, an iconic recording, music news and others!

Damon and Marcos talk with the legend Little Johnny Rivero. Johnny talks about his new albums, old albums, being born in NYC, growing up in Puerto Rico, coming back to NYC, playing with Sonora Ponceña, Eddie Palmieri and other adventures along the way. There are also an RIP segment, (online/streaming) gig alerts, an educational spotlight, product review, iconic recording, music news and much more!

Damon and Marcos talk to Jordan about his upbringing, recording, Corona Collabs, how he battled through hearing loss, different gigs and adventures and other topics. There are some alternative gig alerts, happy birthday, R.I.P., educational spotlights, product reviews, an iconic recording, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos talk to Keith about the Interlochen Center for the Arts, his path in music, love for teaching, endorsements and more. There are different segments including educational spotlights, an iconic recording, lots of news like: setting up your home teaching studio, getting help (financial or otherwise)for lost work because of the Coronavirus and much more!