The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike field listener questions, discuss some common drum terminology, and share their thoughts on relatively unknown drummer/singer Josh Dion. Johnston then gives a detailed review of the Ultimate Ears UE-4 and UE-11 custom-mold in-ear monitors. The show concludes with picks of the week. Show Notes April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF [...]

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In this episode, Mike and Mike field listener questions before geeking out on their favorite drum albums. The featured artist up for discussion is NYC-based drummer Cliff Almond, who’s featured in the April 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the new Zildjian Low Volume LV380 cymbal pack. The show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Cliff Almond: http://www.cliffalmond.com/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REEk9GbRT-o

Zildjian Low-Volume cymbals demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/02/video-demo-zildjian-l80-low-volume-468-cymbal-pack/

Vinnie Colaiuta: http://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/

Billy Cobham: http://www.billycobham.com/html/index.php

Tony Williams Lifetime’s Believe It: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/believe-it-tony-williams-columbia-records-review-by-john-kelman.php

Roland BT-1 bar trigger pad: http://www.rolandus.com/products/bt-1/

Tune-bot: http://tune-bot.com/

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

 

In this episode, Mike and Mike field listener questions before geeking out on their favorite drum albums. The featured artist up for discussion is NYC-based drummer Cliff Almond, who's featured in the April 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the new Zildjian Low Volume LV380 cymbal pack. The show concludes with picks of the week....

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This week Dawson shares some info on his recent drum workshop for recording technology students at the Peabody Institute, and the hosts field several listener questions. They talk a bit about the April 2016 cover artist, Joe Saylor of Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and then dive into their thoughts and opinions on dedicated footwear for drummers. In the gear review segment, Dawson digs into the Bucks County semi-solid bebop kit he reviewed in the April issue. The show concludes with Mike and Mike’s picks of the week.

Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Peabody Institute: http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/recordingarts/

Bucks County Drums: http://www.buckscountydrumco.com/

Innovative Percussion KDB-1: http://www.innovativepercussion.com/products/kdb-1

Ok Go “Upside Down & Inside Out” video: http://okgo.net/2016/02/11/upside-down-inside-out/

 

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

 

This week Dawson shares some info on his recent drum workshop for recording technology students at the Peabody Institute, and the hosts field several listener questions. They talk a bit about the April 2016 cover artist, Joe Saylor of Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and then dive into their thoughts and opinions on dedicated footwear for drummers. In the gear review segment, Dawson digs into the Bucks County semi-solid bebop kit he reviewed in the April issue. The show concludes with Mike and Mike's picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike field several listener questions before digging into their thoughts on the various types of bass drum beaters out there. Then Johnston goes into detail on his systematic and highly productive approach to practicing. In the gear review section, Johnston discusses his new Gretsch USA Custom maple snare and how it compares to his Gretsch Brooklyn snare. The show concludes with an accessory item and a classic drum book for “pick of the week.”

Show Notes

Modern Drummer Magazine: https://www.moderndrummer.com/subscribe/

Mike Johnston’s online lessons: http://mikeslessons.com/

Danmar bass drum beaters and accessories: http://www.danmarpercussion.com/top1.htm

Ahead Switch Kick bass drum beater system: http://aheaddrumsticks.com/switch-kick-landing.html

Gretsch USA snare drums: http://www.gretschdrums.com/drums/snare-drums/usa-snare-drums

Gibraltar Wing Key: http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?fa=partsdetail&curcat=2&bnd=11&cid=119&sid=664&pid=2407

Joel Rothman drum books: http://www.joelrothman.com/books.html

 

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

 

In this episode, Mike and Mike field several listener questions before digging into their thoughts on the various types of bass drum beaters out there. Then Johnston goes into detail on his systematic and highly productive approach to practicing. In the gear review section, Johnston discusses his new Gretsch USA Custom maple snare and how it compares to his Gretsch Brooklyn snare. The show concludes with an accessory item and a classic drum book for "pick of the week."

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In this episode, Mike and Mike briefly pay tribute to the late Joe Hibbs, who was an icon in artist relations in the drum industry and played a big role in elevating the profile of Mapex Drums. The hosts also field some listener questions and discuss some limited-edition Modern Drummer 40th-anniversary custom snare drums. The featured artist, who is interviewed in the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer, is Jill Scott and John Legend’s Rashid Williams. Up for review this week is a trio of sleek, high-end snares from VK out of the UK. And the show concludes as always with two picks of the week.

Show Notes

March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/01/march-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-barry-kerch/#_

Joe Hibbs at NAMM 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDJD-kh-7IQ

Modern Drummer 40th-Anniversary snare drums: https://reverb.com/blog/video-modern-drummer-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-snare-drum-series

Van Kleef Drums: http://www.vkdrums.com/

Remo Smooth White drumheads: http://www.remo.com/portal/products/3/8/54/ds_smooth_white.html

Halsey: http://iamhalsey.com/

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

 

Joe Hibbs, Listener Questions, Modern Drummer 40th-Anniversary Custom Snare Drums, Rashid Williams, and more in this week's episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast with Mike and Mike.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Barry Kerch of the popular hard rock band Shinedown. Dawson shares some of his experience reviewing the new Sabian HH Remastered series, and Johnston digs deeper into his article in the March 2016 issue, “Hidden Rhythms, Part 2.” The hosts also answer some listener questions and offer their picks of the week.

Show Notes

March 2015 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/01/march-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-barry-kerch/

Sabian HH Remastered videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLViqdu0g8SYZ_2CiAF_sUpOmNB7670ihd

Tune-bot Gig: http://tune-bot.com/tune-bot-gig.html

“Off Camera With Sam Jones”: http://offcamera.com/

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast