THE DRUMMERGY PODCAST with host Fred "Fredrock" Fischer

When it comes to social media and promotion, the trends change FAST! Keeping up can be a chore or feel like you're always behind. Careful and strategic planning will provide the best results. HOW you approach this is IMPORTANT! Begging, making yourself look small, and general annoyance can definitely cause people to turn away and ignore. Throw in politics and game over. Here are some thoughts to help! (from October 15, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Is it really necessary for a local band to have a manager? How many shows (realistically) are you doing a year? Isn't more important for the band to have the relationship with the venues? What are these "managers" doing that you couldn't handle on your own? (from October 8, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook

When a live a music venue closes, changes name, ownership, managers, and way of doing business, sometimes the cliental and musicians get upset. They don't realize what all is involved in owning and operating a business. (from October 1, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Words of promise and hand shakes are fine until something goes wrong. Emails and texts MIGHT provide an additional layer of protection but having a written contract, an agreement between you and the venue, can protect everyone in the long run. Having a clear understanding of expectations is key. The problem is that most bands are not really "in" business......but that venue is! (from September 24, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Being in the music business requires odd hours, last minute situations, sacrifice, time away from home, and strain on your personal relationships. It's not an easy situation for either side so what do you need to do? (from September 17, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Is It OK to Replace Your Singer? The Drummergy Podcast (from September 10, 2024) Some of the most famous bands in the world have successfully replaced their singers. Maybe they we're fired, or maybe they passed away. Sometimes the fans embrace the change while others criticize or completely abandon the band. Some would claim these people are the best in the business and assuming so much is at stake. So when it comes to replacing the singer of the local bar band, why is there so much hatred and turmoil? I'd say, no matter what level or what is at stake, nobody likes to be fired and nobody's wants to feel like a failure. It's impossible to see every possible situation but one thing we all can do is care about our abilities and willingness to be the best we can be. The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST

Viewer Questions Answered. The Drummergy Podcast (from September 3, 2024) Viewer interaction and input has always been an integral part of The Drummergy Podcast. Here's a discussion based on viewer questions and topics! The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST

Breaking my leg has been one of the most painful moments in my life! Not only did it immediately disrupt everything, all the momentum I had, I wasn't prepared for the recovery time. 3 months of not walking turned into 4 months. Wheelchair, walker, crutches, re-learning to walk, physical therapy, lack of sleep, and the mental anguish. Second guessing myself and self worth. I wasn't prepared, I don't think anyone is, of how is it is to have your spirit broken. I pushed hard to get through that, and still, a year and a half later as I type this description, I'm still occasionally struggling with it. So thankful I've always had music in my life and my love of drumming to help me. (from August 27, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

My world came to a screeching halt when I broke my leg in Indianapolis following DCI Finals! Here's what happened and most importantly what my mindset was and choosing to focus on what I could do versus what I couldn't do. (from August 20, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST.

Have I Ever FAILED??? The Drummergy Podcast. It was brought to my attention that I only talk about my success......but what about the things I've done and failed at? It's TRUE, not every thing goes they way I want or hoped for. Failures can be embarrassing as well. (from August 6, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.