The Modern Drummer Podcast

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....

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In this episode, Mike and Mike whether or not the Ludwig Black Beauty is still made with a seamless snare, and they discuss the myth and lore of Turkish cymbal making before diving into a review of Meinl’s Byzance Vintage Pure series cymbals. The featured artist they discuss is modern metal great Travis Orbin, and they conclude with their picks of the week.

Show Notes

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

Ludwig snare drums: http://www.ludwig-drums.com/snaredrums.php

Black Beauty clones: http://porkpiedrums.com/prod/big-black-brass/, http://www.pacificdrums.com/snares/snares.asp?sKITNAME=ss_ace65x14&v=JQ_nBQk12NQ, http://www.worldmaxusa.com/shop/Snare%20Drums%20-Black%20Dawg%20Series/

Travis Orbin: http://travisorbin.com/

Meinl Byzance Vintage series: http://meinlcymbals.com/cymbal-series/byzance-vintage

Donny McCaslin: http://www.donnymccaslin.com/

Alfred Music International Drum Rudiments playing cards: http://www.alfred.com/Products/Alfreds-Music-Playing-Cards-International-Drum-Rudiments–00-43967.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 whether or not the Ludwig Black Beauty is still made with a seamless snare, and they discuss the myth and lore of Turkish cymbal making before diving into a review of Meinl's Byzance Vintage Pure series cymbals. The featured artist they discuss is modern metal great Travis Orbin, and they conclude with their picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike share their favorite rudiments for drumset applications, and they discuss current trend of mixing electronics within an acoustic drumset. They also take a look at some of the most innovative pieces of gear to come about in the past forty years. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Hybrid kit and he demos some beats from one of his bands that incorporates a lot of electronic and acoustic elements. The show concludes with the picks of the week.

Show Notes

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

 Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Hybrid drumset: http://usa.yamaha.com/news_events/namm_2015/yamaha_dtx502_hybrid_packs_acoustic_electric_all-in-one/

 “Aguila Guerrera” by Dawson’s band Dayan (to hear the original programmed drum parts that are recreated on live drums and electronics in the gear review segment): https://soundcloud.com/dayansound

 Ian Froman video lessons on contemporary jazz drumming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svco860T110

 Steve Jobs biography: http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537

 

 

“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 share their favorite rudiments for drumset applications, and they discuss current trend of mixing electronics within an acoustic drumset. They also take a look at some of the most innovative pieces of gear to come about in the past forty years. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Hybrid kit and he demos some beats from one of his bands that incorporates a lot of electronic and acoustic elements. The show concludes with the picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike dispel the rumors that Rush’s Neil Peart has retired from drumming. They also discuss modern drumming innovator Zach Danziger, as well as their thoughts and opinions on in-ear monitors. In the gear review section, they dig into Amedia’s Turkish-made Kommagene series cymbals. The show concludes with the hosts’ picks of the week.

Show Notes

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

Zach Danziger https://www.facebook.com/Zach-Danziger-157270214320376/, http://www.misterbarrington.com/

Amedia Kommagene Cymbals https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/11/video-demo-amedia-kommagene-series-cymbals/

Grip Exercisers http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/products/grip-strength-equipment.jsp

Relative Pitch Interval Ear Training app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relative-pitch-interval-ear/id315370958?mt=8

 

“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 dispel the rumors that Rush's Neil Peart has retired from drumming. They also discuss modern drumming innovator Zach Danziger, as well as their thoughts and opinions on in-ear monitors. In the gear review section, they dig into Amedia's Turkish-made Kommagene series cymbals. The show concludes with the hosts' picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after a few weeks of traveling, drum shows, and clinics, and then they dive into some news regarding Brady drums. They also discuss their favorite hi-hat sizes, and then they crack open the January 2016 issue of Modern Drummer to talk a bit about cover artist, Neil Peart of the legendary prog-rock band Rush. In the gear review section, they examine a one-of-a-kind snare from Provenance Drums that’s made from the side panel of an old, rusty VW van. As usual, the show concludes with the hosts’ picks of the week.

 

Show Notes

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

Brady Drums: http://www.bradydrums.com.au/

Soultone Vintage Old School Hi-Hats: http://www.soultonecymbals.com/content/vintage-old-school-patina

Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Dual Hi-Hats: http://meinlcymbals.com/cymbal-finder/Product/show/Byzance-Extra-Dry-Dual-Hihat-15-(B15DUH)

Zildjian New Beat Hi-Hats: http://zildjian.com/Products/Drumset-Cymbals/Cast-Bronze-Cymbals/A-Zildjian-Series/HiHats/14-A-Zildjian-New-Beat-HiHats

Provenance Drums: http://www.provenancedrums.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 catch up after a few weeks of traveling, drum shows, and clinics, and then they dive into some news regarding Brady drums. They also discuss their favorite hi-hat sizes, and then they crack open the January 2016 issue of Modern Drummer to talk a bit about cover artist, Neil Peart of the legendary prog-rock band Rush. In the gear review section, they examine a one-of-a-kind snare from Provenance Drums that's made from the side panel of an old, rusty VW van. As usual, the show concludes with the hosts' picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after a crazy week of traveling. Dawson is just back from PASIC in San Antonio, Texas, and Johnston is calling in from his hotel in London as he wraps up a European clinic tour. After discussing PASIC and the tour, the hosts go into their ideas on the effects of drum depth on bass drums and snares. Then they discuss Frankie Banali’s new documentary on his life and career in Quiet Riot, and in the gear review section they talk about the Tru Tuner rapid tuning system, which was reviewed in the December 2015 issue of Modern Drummer.

 

“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