Discussions in Percussion

Damon and Marcos talk to Felipe about moving from Costa Rica to Puerto Rico to NYC. They also talk about his various percussion set ups, who his favorite vibraphone player is, how he got into producing, some recordings to check out and more. There are lots of segments, including, RIP, gig alerts, educational spotlight, product review, iconic recording and music news. 

Damon gets to talk to Mike about the various locations he's lived in, what goes into editing the largest drum magazine in print (Modern Drummer), how he got that job, pet peeves, the Mike and Mike podcast, drumming and educating tips and so much more! Marcos joins and there are gig alerts, educational spotlights, a product review, iconic recording, music news and more!

Damon gets to sit down with Wolf and talk about Philly, his process in the studio, adventures he's had, and they both geek out on drum machines, samples, and lots of other nonsense. Marcos joins and there are gig alerts, and educational spotlight, correction section, social soundbyte, and music news. 

Marcos and special guest Camilo Molina talk to Anthony Carrillo about his beginnings in Puerto Rico, his apprenticeship with Puntilla and the Eddie Palmieri years as well as with his influences, friendships and future projects. Damon joins and there is an RIP for Ginger Baker, gig alerts, social soundbyte, iconic recording, music news and other segments.

Damon gets to interview Andy Akiho and they talk about his path from drum corps to traveling to Trinidad for his steel pan playing. Andy also talks about taking time off of school, and then returning to turn his sights on composing as well as performing. They talk about a bunch of other concepts and ideas. Marcos joins and there are gig alerts, an educational spotlight, product reviews, social soundbyte, music news and other segments.

Damon gets to interview Kenny Grohowski. They talk about him growing up in Miami, learning from his grandfather Bobby Cruz, moving from Afro-Cuban music to Jazz and Classical then ending up where he is currently, playing a lot of metal (among other adventures in his life). They talk about advanced musical concepts, video games, coffee and much more! Marcos joins and there are gig alerts, product reviews, an iconic recording, social soundbyte, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos get to interview Robby and talk about his background in New Haven, writing a book with Lincoln Goines, his relationship with Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, how he ended up with Ruben Blades and so much more! There's also gig alerts, educational spotlights, product reviews, an iconic recording, social soundbyte, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos talk to Rolando Morales-Matos about Broadway. What his job entails, the stipulations and benefits, how to get hired, what he looks for in a sub, the skill sets he uses and so much more! There are also gig alerts, iconic recordings, music news and other segments.

Damon and Marcos get to interview Weedie and talk about his Africa retreat, upcoming performance with his group and lots of other topics. They get deep on the trials and tribulations of percussion players and how to overcome some of the pitfalls. NSFW! There's also an educational spotlight, product review, gig alerts, music news and more!

Damon gets to talk to Daniel about his family, his outreach and charity groups, playing with different artists, and much more! Marcos joins and there is also an educational spotlight, iconic recording, product review, music news and more!