#quarternotes #JordSamolesky #propagandhi #AtPeaceYou want to talk about a bucket list guest…….well, this is a conversation I never thought I would have had in my lifetime…..Jord Samoleski from one of my all time favourite bands Propagandhi!!I was able to have a great one on one chat with the godfather or prog punk drumming the day before Propagandhi’s new album ‘At Peace’ was released. We talk about his journey through music, growing up just outside of Winnipeg and getting into punk rock shows (before he was old enough to get into the clubs), the importance of protecting your hearing, and nerd out on drum gear and how he’s adapted his set up over the last couple of years.This is by far one of my all time favourite conversations, and was all caught on camera…so sit back and enjoy one of the greatest Canadian drummers to ever site behind a kit…..Jord Samoleski.00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - Conversation with Jord01:10:50 - CRASH Questions01:34:09 - OutroJord is not on social media, but if you want to see what he and the band are up to….go and follow Propagandhi:https://www.instagram.com/propagandhi_official/https://www.youtube.com/@Propagandhiofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/PropagandhiFor all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:https://loscabosdrumsticks.com/

#aaronyoung #tattoos #thesilvertongueddevils 

Here we go again, back into The ConunDRUM, with one of my dearest and oldest friends, the big WOP himself…..Aaron Young!!

The term chosen family comes up now and again, and this guy has been my brother since the day we met while I was skateboarding in the Irving gas station parking lot. Just two young teenagers not having a clue as to what we were doing, we just knew we wanted more than the status quo, so we started to carve out our path towards music together.

This episode dives into Aaron’s timeline through music, life, and family. 

Sit back, enjoy my long overdue one on one with my brother from another mother…Aaron Young

Here are some links:

Aaron Young

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronsyoung79/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyShe

The Silver Tongued Devils

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027525776186

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_silver_tongued_devils/

Tattoo stuff:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063549132623
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronyoungtattoos/

#QuarterNotes #DannyThompson #facetoface #TheMusicFactory

Here we go with another BIG episode!!

This week I got to sit down with Danny Thompson - the drummer from Face to Face, one of my favourite punk rock bands of all time!

Danny is not just your typical drummer, he is also a savvy businessman and the owner/co-founder of The Music Factory School of Music in Costa Mesa CA. He has held the drum throne for Face to Face since 2008 and has been a rock solid foundation for the band ever since day one. 

Danny shares how his love of Elvis made him want to play music, his experiences recording drums and working with legendary drummer/producer Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room, his own show called the “Highway 62 Podcast”, and a whole lot more.

“Hold Fast” and take a trip to 29 Palms and enjoy my conversation with Danny Thompson.

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:01:14 - Conversation with Danny

00:48:34 - CRASH Questions

01:27:16 - Outro

Danny Thompson:

https://www.instagram.com/dannythompson691967/

https://www.instagram.com/highway62podcast/

face to face:

https://www.instagram.com/facetofacemusic/

https://www.facebook.com/facetoface/

https://facetofacemusic.com/

The Music Factory:

https://www.instagram.com/the_music_factory_oc/

https://www.youtube.com/@musicfactory-schoolofmusic3841

https://www.facebook.com/MusicFactorySoM

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

https://loscabosdrumsticks.com/

#QuarterNotes #JohnWright #DeadBob #NoMeansNo

This is a BIG ONE!!

For all you punk rock elites out there….my guest is one of Canada’s pioneer punk rock drummers…John Wright!

In 1979, John formed (with his brother Rob) one of the most iconic punk bands from the Canadian West coast…Nomeansno. Together they created a unique sound that continues to influence countless bands all over the globe (that’s right, it’s not flat). Not to be a one trick pony, John then took on the mantle of the ‘frontman’ for their side project, The Hanson Brothers. 

After an extended break from playing music, John is back with his new project ‘DEAD BOB’, and it is a tour de force breaking through the norm of musical genres, nothing is off limits and his drumming is just as intense and inspiring as ever!

Sit back and poor yourself a cold one…get ready for the one and only - John Wright.

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:01:02 - Conversation with John

00:58:05 - CRASH Questions

01:28:26 - Outro

01:29:44 - Meet John's Drum Kit 

Dead Bob:

https://www.instagram.com/dead._.bob/

https://www.youtube.com/@Deadbobstuff

https://www.facebook.com/DeadBobMusic

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

https://loscabosdrumsticks.com/

#QuarterNotes #DammitGoldie #TheAntiQueensJust like that another episode of Quarter Notes is upon us…in this episode I got to meet and chat with Tommy-Lee Metcalfe - drummer for Dammit Goldie and The Anti-Queens.Tommy is a well respected top tier drummer based out of the GTA. He’s been in and around the music world throughout his formative years and received his Drums and Percussion degree via the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College. Enjoy my chat with the drummer extraordinaire Tommy Metcalf00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:41 - Conversation with Tommy00:35:16 - LCD Origins00:49.19 - CRASH Questions01:10:52 - Outro Tommy’s drumstick of choice: 5B Intense Hickory Los Cabos Drumsticks are Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!Follow Tommy here: https://www.instagram.com/tleedrums/https://www.youtube.com/@tleedrumshttps://www.facebook.com/tommy.metcalfeDammit Goldie:https://www.instagram.com/dammitgoldie/https://www.youtube.com/@dammitgoldiehttps://www.facebook.com/dammitgoldieThe Anti-Queens:https://www.instagram.com/theantiqueens/https://www.youtube.com/@TheAntiQueenshttps://www.facebook.com/TheAntiqueensFor all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:⁠www.loscabosdrumsticks.com⁠

#pjdunphy #whichwitchinwhich #irongiant #themonoxides

Welcome back!! This is an “Iron Giant” of an episode…see what I did there??

This is the return of the ConunDRUM with the final piece of my Which Witch is Which collection, my guest is none other than PJ Dunphy!!

I’ve got them all!!! Muahah-haha-ha-ha-haaaaaa!!!!!!! 

PJ is one of the most respected individuals in the East Coast music scene. He’s been a part of some of the most influential and successful bands to come out of New Brunswick. 

I’ve had the honour of sharing the stage with PJ a number of times (more to come), and he’s always been so supportive of all the bands and everyone that comes out to watch the show. He’s got so many amazing tales to tell, and he was so gracious to share a few with me on this episode.

Please enjoy my conversation with PJ Dunphy.

Here are the links to find PJ and all of his awesome projects:

PJ Dunphy

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pjwitch/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pj.dunphy

Which Witch is Which

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WhichWitchIsWhichRnR

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whichwitchiswhichrnr/

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kCBjFUNySOpW2ewfwWtIL

The Monoxides

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monoxides

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_monoxides/

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Bpq81ekG8iXkpQYZZxco3?si=iaxjvhBWRgi_yx36HmJTIw

IRON GIANT

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irongiantecwt

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1e5mAhOqSU3RokWNW1r4cD?si=nv0IdR5xQfGZWXXETpDRlQ

#QuarterNotes #DLourdes #NYCBroadway

Whoa!! It’s 2025…how did that happen?

Welcome to the NEW home of the Quarter Notes podcast - I am excited to be putting out a new episode and continue this journey talking to amazing drummers from all aspects of the drumming world, from the small stage to stadiums and all genres of music.

Before having to take a longer than expected break from podcasting, I had the chance to sit down and get to know my awesome guest this week, and that is Rhode Island drummer extraordinaire Jesse-Ray Leich.

Jesse-Ray is a world class drummer based out of New York City where he is currently backing up one of New York’s finest artists D’Lourdes, he also can be found on Broadway where he’s provided a solid backbeat for many stage productions (Billy Crystal’s Mr. Saturday Night! & Juliet, Titanique, MJ The Musical, as well as Alicia Keys’ Hell's Kitchen). We had a great talk about musical education, what it takes to be a drummer in the musical theatre world, and so much more!

Enjoy my chat with the ultra talented Jesse-Ray Leich

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:55 - Conversation with Jesse

00:48:46 - LCD Origins

00:53:52 - CRASH Questions

01:10:41 - Outro

Los Cabos Drumsticks are Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!

Jesse-Ray’s drumstick of choice: 5B intense

Follow Jesse here:

https://www.instagram.com/jesseray_on_drums/

https://www.youtube.com/@jesse-raydrums1739

https://www.facebook.com/jesseray.leich

D’Lourdes:

https://www.instagram.com/onthedlourdes/

https://www.youtube.com/@dlourdes3105

https://www.facebook.com/DLOURDESmusic

If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: [email protected]

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

⁠www.loscabosdrumsticks.com⁠

Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks⁠

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ClareMacdonald

 We are back with another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!

This time Dre has a great conversation with Clare Macdonald ahead of their  final show with Hillsburn. Clare won three ECMAs in 2022 - including Album of the Year! They are also the drummer for the Halifax punk rock outfit Like A Motorcycle - they have just released their new album “Pretty Pleased”, and that is no doubt going to bring home some hardware.

Clare shares their journey from school band program to DAL University, joining two bands during the pandemic, preparing to perform with an orchestra for Hillsburns final show, and looking forward to what’s next.

Sit back and enjoy getting to know Clare Macdonald!

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:02:37 - Conversation with Clare

00:46:49 - LCD Origins

00:52:08 - CRASH Questions 

Clare’s drumstick of choice: 5A red intense 

Clare’s socials: 

https://www.instagram.com/pclarem/

Like A Motorcycle:

https://www.instagram.com/likeamotorcycle/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6NSKG4bZBV_ipl9NUp_cDA

https://www.facebook.com/likeamotorcycle

Hillsburn: 

https://www.instagram.com/hillsburn/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpO1gU92r_VrA90YFBfCX1Q

https://www.facebook.com/hillsburn

If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: [email protected]

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

⁠www.loscabosdrumsticks.com⁠

Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks⁠

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ChikoMisomali

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!

This episode is a great chat with Chiko Misomali best known as being the drummer for Canadian Punk Rock Icon, BIF NAKED!! He also has a side hustle with some of his best buds called Stars Unhinged. Chiko and Dré talk about Daniel Craig being the best 007, playing road hockey in Downtown Vancouver, and being stuck in a hotel for 3 days binge watching The Squid Games during the pandemic. This episode also dives into the importance of being a good bandmate and maintaining positivity no matter what is going on around you.

Settle in with your favourite cup of coffee and get to know Chiko Misomali!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:20 - Conversation with Chiko

00:48:25 - LCD Origins

00:54:12 - CRASH Questions

Chiko’s drumstick of choice: 5A White Finish

Chiko’s socials:

https://www.instagram.com/chikoland/

https://www.youtube.com/@chikoland

Bif Naked:

https://www.instagram.com/bifnakedofficial/

Stars Unhinged:

https://www.instagram.com/starsunhinged/

https://www.facebook.com/starsunhinged

https://www.youtube.com/c/STARSUNHINGED

If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: [email protected]

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

⁠www.loscabosdrumsticks.com⁠

Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks⁠

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #AlejandroSerritiello

Welcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!

This episode Dré has a chat with Alejandro Serritiello from Fat Wrek Chord’s MakeWar and Toronto’s psychobilly/horror powerhouse The Creepshow!

Ale’s talks about leaving his home in Venezuela to move to Australia (at the age of 15) to follow his passion of playing music and wanting to be in a touring band. He then found himself living in Canada and is now playing for a band signed to his favourite record label…talk about living your dreams!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:21 - Conversation with Ale

00:53:45 - CRASH Questions

Ale's drumstick of choice: 2B white hickory

Ale's socials:

https://www.instagram.com/ale.serritiello/

https://www.facebook.com/alejandro.serritiello

MakeWar:

https://www.makewarband.com/

https://www.instagram.com/makewarmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/MakeWarNYC

The Creepshow:

https://www.instagram.com/thecreepshow_official/

https://www.facebook.com/TheCreepshowOfficial

Drumeo:

https://www.drumeo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drumeoofficial/

https://www.facebook.com/drumeo

https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial

If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: [email protected]

For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:

⁠www.loscabosdrumsticks.com⁠

Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks⁠