Sanity Lounge

Sanity Lounge Episode 41: John Crocken of Persimmon Drumsticks

In this episode of Sanity Lounge, we sit down with the incredibly talented John Crocken—drummer, craftsman, and creator of Persimmon Drumsticks. We talk about his deep roots in percussion, the evolution of his career, and how his passion for drumming led to designing some of the finest handmade drumsticks on the market.

🎵 After our conversation, John takes us on a live journey through his marching drum and snare techniques, showing off his precision, artistry, and the unique sound of persimmon wood. It's a rare treat for percussion lovers!

✨ Explore more of John’s work:

• Drumsticks: https://www.johncrockenpersimmondrumsticks.com
• Musical about Louis Armstrong: http://www.satchmusical.com
• Satch Musical video showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/2383296
• “Speed A Beat” demo: https://vimeo.com/876917925

Hit that like button, subscribe for more creative minds and behind-the-scenes magic, and let us know in the comments what inspired you from John’s story!

#SanityLounge #JohnCrocken #PersimmonDrumsticks #Drumming #MarchingDrums #LouisArmstrong #SatchMusical #SnareDrum #HandcraftedDrumsticks #Podcast #MusicLife

We had not one, but TWO incredible sound healing practitioners join us on the show—and it was an experience to remember. 🌟

They brought the vibes (literally), shared their knowledge of sound therapy, and gave Davis a full sound bath on air. You do not want to miss his reaction! 😲✨

From crystal bowls to tuning forks, we explored the power of sound to heal, ground, and transform. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will open your ears—and your mind.

🌐 Check them out:

Website: https://www.restorehealing.org

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

🌀 Tune in now and feel the frequency!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more immersive conversations.

#SoundHealing #SoundBath #PodcastGuests #HealingVibrations #WellnessJourney #YouTubeShow #baltimore

We had a great time hanging out with Speakers of the House — a band made up of members from two well-known local groups, The Almighty Senators and The Junkyard Saints. They started playing together a couple of years ago, mainly to have fun and play the kind of old-school funk, boogaloo, and Latin music they all love.

In this episode, we talk about how the band came together, what they’re into, and why they play the music they do. They also played a few songs for us live — it was a good time all around.

Hit play, check it out, and don’t forget to like and subscribe if you’re into it.

#SpeakersOfTheHouse #LiveMusic #BandHangout #FunkVibes #MusicInterview

Can’t believe it’s already been a year since our first episode.

Huge thanks to everyone who been listening, sharing and showing us love along the way!! To celebrate, we’ve got a brand new episode dropping tomorrow with the incredible Daphne Eckman and Thomas! We talked all kinds of stuff - music, growing up in Annapolis, barista life, songwriting, favorite TV shows, movies and why Baltimore is such a unique creative hub.

PLUS she performed 4 amazing tracks live for us!!

Check her out:

IG: @daphneeckmanmuisc

Website: https://www.daphneeckman.com

#annapolis #baltimore #music #bmore #daphneeckman #sanitylounge #livemusic #ottobar #supportlocalmusic

🎤 Had the one and only Daphne London in the lounge and she had us crying laughing with a live set of her hilarious songs 😂🔥

We sat down and she told tales of her musical history, comedy origins and even her mom getting ejected from her UK show to her dad trying to steal som dudes guitar!

If you haven’t seen her live yet, what are you even doing?

Go follow her now:

👉 IG: @daphnelondoncomedy

👉 YouTube: @daphnelondoncomedy

Trust us, you’re gonna want to watch this one ‘til the end. Hit play and prepare to laugh your ass off. 😭🎶😂

#DaphneLondon #LiveComedy #FunnySongs #LiveatTheLounge #Baltimore #BaltimoreComedy

We had the honor of hosting the insanely talented Talbot Mayo on the show—and wow, what a voice. 🔥 Straight out of Monkton, Maryland, Talbot brings a fresh yet timeless sound rooted in country, bluegrass, and honest storytelling. Her new EP Big Shot (recorded in Nashville with some of the best in the biz) is full of soul, grit, and songs that stay with you.

She didn’t just talk music—she played it too. And trust us, her live performance was something special. 🎤✨

Website: https://www.talbotmayomusic.com

IG: @talbotmayomusic

#talbotmayo #monkton #baltimorearts #baltimoremusic #womeninmusic #livetotape #podcast #baltimorepodcast #bluegrass #countrymusic #familyband #monktonmusic #baltimorecountry

We’re thrilled to have Baltimore musician Glorian on the show for an unforgettable conversation and performance! 🌟🎤 From deep musical insights to a live set that’ll leave you mesmerized, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

👉 Tune in as we chat about Glorian’s creative process, inspirations, and the Baltimore music scene—plus, an exclusive live performance that you can only catch here!

🎧 Check out more of Glorian’s music:

🔗 glorian.bandcamp.com

🔗 glorianmusic.com

📸 IG: @__glorian

#Glorian #BaltimoreMusic #LivePerformance #MusicTalk #Baltimore

We had an amazing time with Eyas in the lounge! She’s a super talented local singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who’s worked with some incredible Baltimore artists. We got into her creative process, her influences, and she even shared some of her favorite movies and TV shows. Then she wrapped it up with a performance that’ll leave you wanting more — seriously, her voice and musicianship are next level. Don’t miss this one — like, share, and subscribe!

👉 Follow her on IG: @aka.eyas

🎧 Check out her music on Bandcamp: https://eyas.bandcamp.com

📅 Stay up to date on Baltimore shows and events at whatshappeningbaltimore.com

#baltimoremusic #localmusic #singersongwriter #baltimorearts #eyasmusic #sanitylounge

We had an amazing time with Eyas in the lounge! She’s a super talented local singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who’s worked with some incredible Baltimore artists. We got into her creative process, her influences, and she even shared some of her favorite movies and TV shows. Then she wrapped it up with a performance that’ll leave you wanting more — seriously, her voice and musicianship are next level. Don’t miss this one — like, share, and subscribe!

👉 Follow her on IG: @aka.eyas

🎧 Check out her music on Bandcamp: https://eyas.bandcamp.com

📅 Stay up to date on Baltimore shows and events at whatshappeningbaltimore.com

#baltimoremusic #localmusic #singersongwriter #baltimorearts #eyasmusic #sanitylounge

🔥 Hanging with @BussiWithAnI – Comedy, Chaos & a 47-Min Set! 🤖🎤

Just had an absolute blast talking with BUSSI (Bionic Universal Super Soldiers Incorporated)—aka Erik Woodworth & Tommy Sinbazo—and this one went all over the place. We got into insane movie takes, wild store stories, and even Erik’s rugby career. You may even catch these guy on the @98Rock morning show!!

Then, after all the laughs, they hit us with a 47-minute live set—no audience, just pure, unfiltered comedy straight into the void. And let me tell you, even without a crowd, these guys brought the energy like they were performing in a packed arena. Absolute chaos in the best way.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bussiwithani?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

#baltimorearts #baltimore #comedy #musicalcomedy #podcast #sanitylounge #baltimorecomedy #comedian #standupcomedy #crowdworkcomedy