Drum Candy

By Mike DawsonArts Music Performing Arts Music Interviews

Drum Candy episodes

September 24, 2021 Jason Aldean's Rich Redmond on "My First Snare Drum"
In episode 20, longtime Jason Aldean drummer/producer/author/public speaker Rich Redmond talks live and studio gear, getting the gig, and his first snare.
1 hr 8 min
September 20, 2021 Tim Baltes on "My First Snare Drum"
Drummer, producer, and social media master Tim Baltes recalls the origins of his comedic alter ego "Timbo from Keno," shares some tips on getting the most from vintage drums, and discusses his first snare.
59 min
September 10, 2021 Kevin Murphy on "My First Snare Drum"
In episode 18, veteran touring drummer Kevin Murphy (Jon Pardi, Tonic, Randy Houser) shares insights on what it takes to work as a professional-level player, talks gear and tuning, and reminisces about his first snare drum.
1 hr 33 min
September 03, 2021 Chris Carr of Bucks County Drums on "My First Snare Drum"
Custom drum builder Chris Carr of Bucks County Drums takes us on a deep dive into the anatomy of a drum and his earliest snare builds.
59 min
August 27, 2021 Snarky Puppy's Larnell Lewis on "My First Snare Drum"
In this episode, Snarky Puppy's Larnell Lewis talks about his latest projects, how he tunes and chooses drums, and the story behind his first snare.
1 hr 4 min
August 20, 2021 Aaron Gilbert Steele on "My First Snare Drum"
In the episode top indie drummer/producer Aaron Gilbert Steele (Portugal. the Man, José James, Hayley Williams, etc.) talks about his recent shift away from collecting gear, transitioning into a new career direction as a producer/writer out of Nashville, and his first and favorite snare drums.
1 hr 18 min
August 13, 2021 Clutch's Jean-Paul Gaster on "My First Snare Drum"
In this episode, Jean-Paul ("JP) Gaster sits down with host Mike Dawson to talk about getting back into touring, preproduction for the next record, maintain a record label during a pandemic, and his approach to getting his legendary big, beefy rock drum sound.
1 hr 4 min
August 06, 2021 Branford Marsalis Quartet's Justin Faulkner on "My First Snare Drum"
In this episode, Branford Marsalis Quartet's Justin Faulkner dives deep into his philosophy on making creative music on the spot, and he shares his approach to tuning and treating his drumset for different rooms. He also reminiscences about his first three snare drums.
1 hr 16 min
August 01, 2021 Nir Z on "My First Snare Drum"
In this episode, top session drummer Nir Z discusses snare selection, drumhead choices, dampening tricks, recording with drum machines, and more. Plus he reminiscences about his first childhood snare drums.
1 hr 14 min
July 23, 2021 Matt Chamberlain on "My First Snare Drum"
Top touring and session drummer Matt Chamberlain shares thoughts on gear selection, approaching music in the studio, and his first snare drum.
1 hr 21 min

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Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will…