Drummers on Drumming

The Drum Panel: Gunnar would request a bald cap first

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming ... a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum.

This week's Drum Panel features myself (Ben Hilzinger) alongside Eric Urrea (Marina City) and Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) aka **The Dream Team**

We talk about:

  • The specific tools we each use to stay on top of gigs, holds, and payments
  • The not-so-obvious challenges of over-scheduling and saying “yes” to everything
  • Gunnar’s hot take on whether live percussionists should be allowed cymbals
  • How double-drummer bands actually work, including famous examples and personal wish lists
  • The real anxieties and logistics behind committing to tours vs. staying available for “dream” gigs or family
  • Practical advice for 22-year-old drummers moving to new cities—and why being physically local still matters for working players
  • Social media as a calling card: when it helps, when it’s oversaturated, and how to post for the gigs you want

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