Ian Aguado-Bush has been an integral part of the drumming community for two decades. He is head of A&R for Tama, Zildjian, Aquarian Drum Heads & Tuner Fish in the UK, as well as Director of Sales and marketing for Headstock Distribution, where we get these brands from.   In this episode, Ian talks about do's and don'ts for endorsements, being a drum buyer for the UK and the lessons he's learned along the way.  

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Perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of playing the drums is actually setting them up. It's really important that you're comfortable behind the kit, so we take you through a step-by-step of our method of setting up the drum kit for your body. This allows you to feel comfortable, look comfortable and play your absolute BEST!

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It's no secret that we at Drummers Only LOVE Sonor drums! Adam & Chris both play Sonor kits, and two very different kits at that! So with that in mind, we decided it was time to GET 'EM OUT! We talk about the Vintage, SQ1 & ProLite series' which are all made in Sonor's German factory.   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!  

TIMECODES 

0:00 - 0:34 - SICK TITLE SEQUENCE

0:35 - 2:05 - Intro 

2:06 - 2:55 - Todays Topic

2:56 - 5:04 - A Brief Overview Of Sonor Range

5:05 - 22:16 - Sonor Vintage Series

22:17 - 40:19 - Sonor SQ1 Series

40:20 - 48:38 - Sonor ProLite Series

48:39 -50:18 -  SQ2?

50:19 - 1:01:44 - LISTENER QUESTION

1:01:45 - 1:02:31 - OUTRO

2020 was...a year. It's also been our first FULL year of podcasting! We've had some amazing guests on and discussed many topics, so we decided to put together a small collection of our favourite moments from 2020. We hope you enjoy it!

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0:00 - 0:34 - SICK Title Sequence 

0:35 - 4:14 - Intro 

4:15 - 15:25 - Most Memorable Session Experience w/Paul Savage 

15:26 - 26:56 - Building A Brand/Family w/Mike Ciprari 

26:57 - 36:42 - Playing For The Song w/Steve White 

36:43 - 48:56 - Die-Cast vs Triple Flanged Hoops 

48:57 - 59:21 - Using Your Senses When Tuning w/Jeff Davenport 

59:22 - 1:09:44 - Seeing Where Dreams Are Made w/Paul Burke 

1:09:45 - 1:21:55 - Outro

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Todd Sucherman is the drummer with Multi-Platinum selling band Styx. He has an amazing session career having performed with artists from Brian Wilson to Spinal Tap as well as Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan.   He is a world-renowned clinician and educator having released two best selling drum DVDs "Methods and Mechanics" and 'Methods and Mechanics 2" as well as appearances at the Modern Drummer Festival and beyond.  In 2020 he released his first solo record entitled 'Last Flight Home', which you can purchase here: https://www.toddsucherman.com/lastflighthome.htm 

We spoke about lots of things from his details orientated nature to his incredible snare drum collection and more. A real treat to sit down with him.  

TIMECODES: 

0:00 - 0:34 - SICK TITLE SEQUENCE

0:35 - 2:37 - INTRO

2:38 - 5:27 - 2014 Glasgow Clinic Stories 

5:28 - 16:50 - Being "Details Orientated"  

16:51 - 26:10 - The Last Flight Home - Approach To Writing 

26:11 - 31:25 -  Favourite Song From L.F.H & Favourite Session Story 

31:26 - 34:32 -  Your Future-Present

34:33 - 39:33 - THE SNARE TOUR!!

39:34 - 43:34 - The Right Tool For The Job

43:36 - 46:52 -  SOMETHING SPECIAL

46:53 - 51:23 - Designing The Styx Drum Rig

51:24 - 58:17 -  Playing the Drums On A Mountain

58:18 - 1:01:11 - Spinal Tap!

1:01:12 - 1:07:58 - Not Being Precious About A Gig

1:07:59 - 1:12:07 - Crutial Advice

1:12:08 - 1:13:49 - OUTRO

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This week Adam and Chris managed to talk with our creator, Paul Burke. We start by asking him a simple question; "Would you open a drum shop in 2021?". Find out the answer and MUCH MORE inside this fantastic conversation with the man who started it all for us, Paul Burke.   

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Adam and Chris check out some hip stick alternatives by Headhunters, share their origin stories - how they got into drums and discuss the longterm benefits for your drumming by looking after your health.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - 0:34 - SICK Title Sequence 

0:35 - 3:03 - INTRO 

3:04 - 26:43 - STICK ALTERNATIVES (HeadHunters) 

26:44 - 38:59 - IEM MONITOR MIX 

39:00 - 1:01:35 - DRUMMING ORIGIN STORIES 

1:01:36 - 1:17:40 - OUTRO

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Chris and Adam discuss how simply changing the hoop on a snare drum can drastically alter the sound of a drum, with playing examples! We also talk about Jimmy Chamberlin's new album, new shop arrivals and more.

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