Audio engineer and friend Drew Mazurek on tap today. From very humble and simple beginnings that he wouldn't trade the world for shares his knowledge of the world of recording studios with us, from different drummers, his current teaching at 3 different schools (WAY different) and his work with Universal Audio. You can find him at http://www.drewmazurek.com/ and here are some links to some of his work. Enjoy!

Kill Betty (HEY! My old band) https://open.spotify.com/artist/0v01nJlYih1hFgZYi3ZQuy

Jawbox https://open.spotify.com/album/0gsVBsleAP9vsCBGqlhxIt?si=TerfIbZYTei_LKN_vsNc2w

Jimmy Eat World https://open.spotify.com/track/6GG73Jik4jUlQCkKg9JuGO?si=bd858764a957485e

Happy New Year!!! Mr John Thomakos in the house for our first episode of 2023. We are filing this under "the most self depricating interview" column and best dead pan. Aside from that, there's a reason why John is the first call for many in town. He's a total servant to the music and the song. As a musician, that's the best thing you can be. Having "local" guys like John give hacks like myself the opportunity to enjoy and learn mor about drums and music. Check out the links below to get an idea of what John's musicality is all about. Enjoy!


https://youtu.be/FL7Da5teFcU

Eric Scott- Red

- Welcome To My Day
or
- Missy


https://open.spotify.com/album/192hbjmrX8apzZt3z2OjuT?si=p7_NpklyRPaSQrZvhZuE_A

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Carl Filipiak - Looking Forward, Looking Back

- Vera Cruz
or
Au Privave

https://open.spotify.com/album/4bM99j1Yuramp1XEX06jgm?si=JaQRh6epT9CamfkDL2pb0Q

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Naked Blue - Just The Clothes on My Back

- Blessed or Cursed
or
- Big Man

https://open.spotify.com/album/4pPs0GjoaGTDg9f1xEbpry?si=5pUNX73_TpGtTSU6USTGYg

Drummer, singer and bass player (didn't cover that topic) Mr. Ricky Wise is my guest for this week's installment. Supreme talented in all areas and a wonderful human to boot! We discuss KISS, Elvis, Rival Sons and I didn't realize how much in common musically I had with him, especially with things related to singers. If you're in Baltimore and want to play late o a school night, pop in to The Admiral's Cup in Fells Point every Monday to see him. Sign up for more information on his website and see the links below for that and some of his music. Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ggI1nwvujDFhg977jqLAE?si=B2Duoy3mRziemlSZSKHyOg&utm_source=copy-link

https://www.rickylovesyou.com/about

https://youtu.be/6tplnNl4OGE

https://open.spotify.com/album/1lRt1Ub6NPJYCRDQcZUDe8?si=ENDDagTtRq-z-ykVHY-zrQ&utm_source=copy-link

Have a listen to my chat with artisan cymbal maker, Nick Margarite, of Nickymoon Cymbals. We talk about the perception of some manufacturers with particular alloys, marketing tactics, but most importantly what drives Nick to make quality products and the opportunity to learn how to make them as well. Check out his links below!

https://www.instagram.com/nickymoon_cymbals/?hl=en

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

https://www.nickymoon.com/

My friend Deren Blessman talks drums and music and fun experiences all along the way. Check out the links of some of his great playing!

https://youtu.be/bxrwspHCS6g

https://youtu.be/iZdvzUta3Vs

https://youtu.be/riCbIvZXlQQ

https://youtu.be/VYLKYLJ9BfM

https://youtu.be/pF4_uHJLTkw

Bill is a retired 30 year Sgt. Major of the US Army and former percussionist for the Army Field Band. If you think that a career in the military playing music isn't possible, you need to listen to this podcast, because that career is totally possible. Bill is now teaching privately at CCBC as well as at his home studio and at Baltimore School For Drummimg.

Will Dorsey is the living embodiment of great things happen to great people. Drummer for Ice T's Body Count and drum tech for The Offspring, Adele and many others. And did a mention a GRAMMY AWARD WINNER?!?! Enjoy and Happy Halloween!!!

The MAN behind the drums for The Voice and numerous others. You can check out his official website at https://natemorton.com/. Merch, news, videos and he also gives private lessons. IG handle is n8drumz, too! As always, our sponsors are the wonderful beard products by Made In The Shade US. Link is below.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInTheShadeUS?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1112374521

BJ is the current drummer for Candlebox as well as the man behind Industrial Imperfections. A link to his word working business is at the bottom, as well as the performance with Candlebox of the song "For What It's Worth". Tour dates can also be found on the band's link at the bottom. The Bearded Baterista is sponsored by our friends at Made In The Shade USA. Their Etsy link is also at the bottom.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInTheShadeUS?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1112374521
https://www.industrialimperfections.com/
https://www.candleboxrocks.com/

Mariano currently works for Yamaha Drums and is a former Guitar Center and Drum Workshop employee. He also plays in 2 Metallica tribute bands from Southern CA, Ride The Lightning and Damage Inc. His social media links are below. The wonderful people at Made In The Shade beard products. Their Etsy shop link is below. Also, the new intro music you hear is from my last original band, Kill Betty. The song is called "Crumble".

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInTheShadeUS?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1112374521

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