The Modern Drummer Podcast

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....

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Fresh home for the Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike begin this episode by recapping more of their favorite new products from the show. Then they answer two listener questions: one regarding how to get gigs and one regarding their favorite percussion instruments. In the Education Corner, the hosts explain their favorite applications of Ted Reed’s classic drum book Syncopation. Then they discuss one of their favorite drummers, Mike Bordin of the alternative rock band Faith No More. In the Gear Review segment, Johnston discusses the Gretsch 5×14 chrome-over-brass snare. The show concludes with Pick of the Week, which features a cool practice device and affordable recording software.

Show Notes

The NAMM Show: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016

Modern Drummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern_drummer/

Modern Drummer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernDrummer/

Modern Drummer Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModernDrummer

Syncopation: http://www.alfred.com/Products/Progressive-Steps-to-Syncopation-for-the-Modern-Drummer–00-17308.aspx

Mike Bordin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bordin

Gretsch COB 5×14 snare: http://www.gretschdrums.com/drums/snare-drums/usa-snare-drums

Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzer: http://www.onboardresearch.com/beatnik-rhythm-analyzer-drum-tutor-ra1200p/

Mixcraft software: http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/

 

“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

 

Fresh home for the Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike recap their favorite new products from the show, answer listener questions, discuss their favorite Syncopation Applications, and more...

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In this special episode, recorded live from the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike share some of the standout products they spotted during the first day of the convention. (The NAMM Show is the world’s largest trade-only event for the music products industry.) Notable snare drums, cymbals, accessories, and new companies are all topics of conversation, as well as any other interesting happenings. Be sure to follow the Modern Drummer Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook feeds for up-to-the-moment photos from the show floor.

Show Notes

The NAMM Show: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016

Modern Drummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern_drummer/

Modern Drummer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernDrummer/

Modern Drummer Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModernDrummer

 

 

“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 special episode, recorded live from the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike share some of the standout products they spotted during the first day of the convention. (The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry.) Notable snare drums, cymbals, accessories, and new companies are all topics of conversation, as well as any other interesting happenings. Be sure to follow the Modern Drummer Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook feeds for up-to-the-moment photos from the show floor.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike share some info on vintage Ludwig snares, and they discuss the hugely influential hardcore rock band Refused and its drummer David Sandström, who's featured in the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. In the gear review section, Dawson shares some insight into the new Beier 15" steel snares, which he reviewed for the February issue. The show concludes with the host's picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike share some info on vintage Ludwig snares, and they discuss the hugely influential hardcore rock band Refused and its drummer David Sandström, who’s featured in the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. In the gear review section, Dawson shares some insight into the new Beier 15″ steel snares, which he reviewed for the February issue. The show concludes with the host’s picks of the week.

Show Notes

February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/12/february-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-adam-deitch/

Vintage Ludwig drums: http://www.vintageludwigdrums.com/

Refused: http://www.officialrefused.com/

Beier snare drums: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/12/video-demo-beier-15-steel-snare-drums/, http://beierdrums.com/SnareDrums.html

Jost Nickel Groove Book: http://www.alfred.com/Products/Jost-Nickels-Groove-Book–00-20249US.aspx

 

“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 discuss internal-miking options for the bass drum, and then Dawson gives his choice for favorite wood and metal snare. The featured artist is contemporary funk/jazz/fusion great Adam Deitch, who’s on the cover of the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, Dawson recounts his experience with the Liberty Jazz Series bebop kit. The show concludes with the hosts’ picks of the week.

Show Notes

February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/12/february-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-adam-deitch/#_

Internal bass drum mike mounts:

http://www.kellyshu.com/, http://www.randallmay.com/internal_miking_system.php

Adam Deitch at Modern Drummer Festival 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7QRj9Em4II

Masters of Maple Black Ugly snare:

http://mdrums.com/snare-drums-1/#black-ugly

Angel Drums: http://www.angeldrums.com/

Liberty Jazz Series drumset: https://www.libertydrums.com/customdrums/jazz-series-drum-kits/

 

“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 discuss internal-miking options for the bass drum, and then Dawson gives his choice for favorite wood and metal snare. The featured artist is contemporary funk/jazz/fusion great Adam Deitch, who's on the cover of the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, Dawson recounts his experience with the Liberty Jazz Series bebop kit. The show concludes with the hosts' picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike recap 2015 by going over some of their personal achievements, both on and off the drums, and they offer their thoughts on where they think the drum industry may be heading in 2016. Then they discuss their favorite cymbal cases and bags. Next, Johnston explains the concepts behind his Rock & Jazz Clinic article from the January 2016 issue of Modern Drummer, entitled “World Groove Independence.” Then the hosts talk about featured artist Brendan Buckley, who’s best known as the longtime drummer for pop superstar Shakira. In the gear review section, Johnston demos and discusses his favorite metal and wood snares, and the show concludes with Mike and Mike’s picks of the week, which include a new bass drum muffling device and an ultra-affordable bebop-size drumset.

Show Notes

January 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/11/january-2016-issue-of-modern-drummer-featuring-neil-peart/#_

Protection Racket cymbal cases: http://protectionracket.com/products/category/cymbal-cases

SKB cymbal cases: https://www.skbcases.com/music/products/prodlist.php?c=97&s=77

Ahead Armor Cases cymbal silo: http://www.aheadarmorcases.com/cymbalcases.html

“World Grooves Independence Mash-Up” demo video: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/11/video-lesson-world-groove-independence-mash-up-with-mike-johnston/

KickPro bass drum muffler: http://www.kickpropillow.com/

Multipurpose heavy-duty shot bag: http://www.sandbagstore.com/lighting–grip–and-display-sandbags–shot-bags–black.html

Gretsch Snares: http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=snaresub&sid=713, http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=snares

 

 

“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