Discussions in Percussion

Damon gets to interview cajon master Diego Alvarez in L.A. They talk about his travels from Venezuela to Spain and eventually Los Angeles. They talk about him searching out other cajon masters to study with, some of the history of the cajon, and other adventures along the way including managing a great music career with a supportive family. Marcos joins and there's jazz appreciation, music news and a few other segments.

Damon and Marcos interview Andy Moffatt and talk to him about running the Football Eagles Drumline. What their schedule is like, winning the Super Bowl, traveling to England and much more. There's also talk about sports drumlines in general, as well as the long history with drums in Andy's family. Before the interview, there is new music alerts, Women's History Month shout-outs, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos get to interview the great Eddie Montalvo and talk about the many musical adventures in his life as well as what is to come next. There's also educational spotlights, a 94th happy birthday shout-out to Roy Haynes, an iconic recording, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos get to sit down with Giovanni Hidalgo, the G.O.A.T., along with Marcos Lopez and Javier Raez (of Congahead). They talk through a lot of Giovanni's history and upbringing as well as what is to come next for him. There's also an R.I.P. to Hal Blaine, educational spotlights, and iconic recording, music news, and more!

Damon and Marcos get to talk to Brad Dutz and talk about his upbringing, as well as the many adventures from playing with pop artists to film scores, TV sound tracks, leading his own groups and so much more. There's also educational spotlights, festival alerts, music news and more!

Damon and Marcos get to talk to Steve Houghton about his upbringing, his tutelage, as well as the books he's written, the education seminar he put together at PASIC and some of the techniques he uses in teaching at Indiana University (Bloomington). There is also an educational spotlight, festival alerts, an Oscar recap, an Iconic recording, a product review and music news.

Damon sits down with his accountant, Joe Devito, to answer questions on how to do your taxes as a self-employed musician. They keep it simple and explain the dos and don'ts to keep most of your money, avoid getting audited and more. What you can write off, new updates to the laws and more! Marcos joins to talk about an iconic recording, product reviews, a few educational spotlights and music news!

Damon gets to interview Ray Yslas and talk about him growing up in L.A. all the way up to getting the gig with Chicago (the band he idolized as a kid). They talk about staying healthy on the road and other projects he's involved in. Marcos joins and they talk about some educational spotlights, black history month shoutouts (including some new music), the Grammys and other music news!

Damon gets to interview Satnam and talk about how he made the move from Canada to Los Angeles. They talk about how he got involved with playing on film scores as well as how he combines his traditional Indian tabla roots with rock and roll drumset (among other genres), thanks to his siblings. Marcos joins and there is gig alerts, an iconic recording, educational spotlight, listener letters, music new and more!

Damon gets to interview Scott and talk through his life from piano lessons all the way to getting the gig with Kacey. His beginnings in California to Texas and finally to Nashville and all the adventures in between. Marcos joins Damon to talk about NAMM, some recording sessions, educational spotlights and music news among other tidbits.