Drum Candy

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In this episode, host Mike Dawson shares a lesson on how to simultaneously develop coordination, independence, and creativity. We also check out an antique Ludwig kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop.

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Can you tell the difference between wood snares with reinforcement rings and those without? Test your ears along with Mike and special guest Carter McLean.

In this first episode of season 3, co-hosts Mike, Tom, and Dave are back—along with special guest Paul Wells—to share ten of their favorite recordings from legendary jazz/pop/rock/fusion great Steve Gadd.

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In this episode, we delve into the world of snare drums by comparing 5.5x14 and 8x14 maple models, interview renowned percussionist and bandleader Mike Dillon, known for his work with Punkadelic, Garage a Trois, and Les Claypool, learn about basic 3/4 jazz playing from Thomas Wendt, examine a highly sought-after aluminum Slingerland drum set at Hawthorne Drum Shop, and discuss unique Vintage White drumheads available only at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

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In this episode, NYC jazz drummer/educator Paul Wells (Curtis Stigers, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, Julliard) shares 6 of his favorite Neil Peart tracks from the middle era with Rush.

In this episode, 4x14 and 5.5x14 birch snares are compared, vintage Ludwig Mod Orange drums get inspected, and Thursday's Tucker Rule talks Q Drums, writing during COVID, and more.

Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary modern jazz/pop drummer Brian Blade

In this episode, we talk about the new Headhunters album "Speaker in the House" with jazz/funk legend Mike Clark, make final comparisons of six different Bucks County 5.5x14 8-ply wood shell snares, explore ways to be creative with the paradiddle-diddle, and much more.

In our third wood snare comparison series, we examine cherry, oak, and ash drums. We also finish up our chat with Zach Danziger, and share some cool ways to play the flammed mill rudiment.