UK Drummer Podcast

Episode 14 of the UK Drummer podcast has me talking to LA session drummer Brendan Buckley. Brendan currently plays with acts such as Shakira, Tegan and Sara and JJ Lin, but has also do recordings/performances for Gloria Estafan, DMX, Miley Cyrus and Lauryn Hill. Head to ukdrummer.com for more.

In episode 13 of the UK Drummer Podcast I talk with the one and only Kaz Rodriguez. In addition to a list of playing credits to his name that include Jesse Ware and Cirque Du Soleil, Kaz also composes drum play alongs that have been used by some of the worlds best drummers, including Aaron Spears, Chris Coleman and Tony Royster Jnr. For more info please visit ukdrummer.com

In Episode 12 - I speak with Sigma MD/drummer, Paul Jones. We talk about everything from how to get gigs to Paul's interest in fusing electric and acoustic drums together to create his unique sound. For more info please visit ukdrummer.com

In this episode we talk with Stereophonics drummer, Jamie Morrison. Jamie has a wonderful insight when it comes to music, and tells us about he got into drumming from an early age and how he just kept gigging until things started to happen. Enjoy... For more, please visit ukdrummer.com

Episode 10 of the UK Drummer Podcast has host Travis Marc talking to the one and only Darby Todd. Darby has had stints with some huge musicians, including Gary Moore, Hot Leg, The Darkness, Robin Ford and more. We cover everything from his gigging experience to the lessons he once had with the mighty Thomas Lang. For more info please visit UKdrummer.com

In Episode 9 - I talk to the always sensational, Troy Miller. Troy has worked as a drummer with artists such as Laura Mvula, Mark Ronson, George Benson and the late great Amy Winehouse, but is also an extremely established producer in his own right. For more info please visit UKdrummer.com

In Episode 8 of the UK Drummer Podcast we talk with the incredibly inspirational Ian Palmer. In addition to speaking about what it was like growing up with famous family members that were already established drummers (Carl and Steve Palmer), Ian also explains to me how he juggles he's time between arranging events like 'The Worlds Greatest Drummer Concert' each year, flies aeroplanes for Virgin Atlantic, and still manages to practice everyday. Amazing.

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This week I talk to British session drumming legend 'Clem Cattini'. Who, during the course of his career played on over forty four #1 singles and was part of a group called 'The Tornados' who were the first British group to ever achieve a #1 in the US with their single 'Telstar'. He was also on a shortlist of drummers considered by Jimmy Page to potentially be a member of Led Zeppelin before the group officially launched. Say what !!!

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In todays episode we talk with British jazz drumming legend, 'Pete Cater who, in addition to being one of the UK's most in demand drum tutors has also performed at clinics alongside Steve White, Ian Palmer and Steve Gadd (among others). We also talk about how Pete filled in for Harvey Mason at last years London Drum Show event and how he has rubbed shoulders with both Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich over the years.

In episode 5 of the UK Drummer Podcast we chat with South African drummer and author, Georg Voros. In addition to talking about his book, 'rhythm of the head, we talk about Georg's rise to the top of the SA drumming circuit and his involvement with the Rockschool institution and play a couple teasers from his new album, 'Bach To Me'.

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