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DRUMMERS LIVE delivers in-depth interviews with some of today's most fascinating drummers and percussionists.

03/09/2015

E9 - Sean Rickman with Steve Coleman / The Rick

Although he’s known for his work with jazz saxophonist Steve Coleman, multi-instrumentalist Sean Rickman has played with guitarist Sean Lane, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dapp Theory, and has his own solo project entitled, The Rick. We’ll touch and his early influences, how Jeff Porcaro’s Rosanna groove and some good advice turned his playing around, and Sean let’s us in on his nightmare gig.

1h 41m
10/30/2014

E8 - Melvin Baldwin with Justin Bieber / New Edition

Today we’re talking to Melvin Baldwin, drummer for Justin Bieber, New Edition, Bell Biv DeVoe, and many more. He’ll discuss what steps he took to rise from playing in local clubs to being one of the most visible drummers on the planet. If you’re serious about your career and want the reputation of being ‘the professional that everyone can count on’, then this episode is for you because you’re going to get advice straight from the guy who wrote the book on it.

1h 28m
09/22/2014

E7 - Nate Morton of NBC's 'The Voice'

Nate Morton has been a mainstay of primetime television since 2006 and will continue to do so as NBC's The Voice enters it's seventh season on September 22nd. In this interview, he explains why began drumming, how Gerry Brown and Omar Hakim influenced his style, BBC's 'Rock School', advice from Vinnie Colaiuta, why quick notation is important, and why The Matrix Trilogy is much like Hootie & The Blowfish.

1h 42m
07/07/2014

E6 - Pat McDonald with the Charlie Daniels Band

Charlie Daniels Band drummer Pat McDonald is a veteran of the music scene in Nashville. In this episode, he talks about when he was the new guy in town, the do’s and don’ts of the road, and how he overcame an enormous physical obstacle that could have ended his career.

1h 44m
04/26/2014

E5 - Robert "Sput" Searight with Snarky Puppy

Robert "Sput" Searight already had a full career as a professional musical before joining Snarky Puppy by playing with Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, and Celine Dion. The Grammy Award winning drummer talks about how he transitioned from keyboardist to drummer while sidestepping a lot of pitfalls that can wreck a musician's path. He speaks about not only trying to make great music but using it to combat the failings of popular music... and we also had to ask, "How did you get your nickname?"

1h 5m
04/06/2014

E4 - Mike Reid with Demi Lovato

Mike Reid has made a name for himself as a drummer who plays exactly what the music needs. Not only does he cover how he found himself performing with Demi Lovato, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams & N.E.R.D., Jill Scott, & Justin Timberlake, but how these amazing opportunities almost didn't happen. Not only is he making a name for himself as a successful drummer but he's also encouraging young people with his Be Hip program. Keep your eyes and ears on Mike Reid because he's making all of the right moves.

35 min
03/23/2014

E3 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part II)

Sheel gives us an up close and personal look into the world of Bad Rabbits. You'll hear about working with famed producer Teddy Riley, how the internet has actually helped them, and navigating the dangerous waters of the music industry. He's also touches on his choice of gear, overcoming serious back problems, and why using Tommy Lee's 30" bass drum wasn't the best choice in the studio.

38 min
03/11/2014

E2 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part I)

The American Dream. That's how drummer Sheel describes his band, Bad Rabbits. They've made a lot of waves since the release of their debut album, American Love, and plan to make more with their hectic 2014 schedule. We talk about honing his craft in The Eclectic Collective, playing with rapper Slick Rick, and the sonic evolution of Bad Rabbits. A metal drummer at heart, Sheel also describes his relationship with the Deftones' Abe Cunningham, The Soul Train Wall of Death, and... what's up with them bootys on the CD covers!

34 min
03/08/2014

Prelude to Episode #2

In this clip, Sheel describes how his band Bad Rabbits never should have happened. Find out more about Bad Rabbits at: http://www.merchdirect.com/badrabbits https://www.facebook.com/BadRabbits http://www.youtube.com/user/BadRabbitsTV/featured

1 min
02/19/2014

E1 - Wuv of P.O.D.

P.O.D. is still one of the hardest working bands around... period. We revisit the early days, having a major release on 9/11, inside the studio, and to their latest release Murdered Love. Wuv has a unique approach to the instrument and he goes into great detail how it has changed over the years. P.O.D. has worked with everyone from Carlos Santana, Ekk-A-Mouse, Matisyahu, and Katy Perry. Never one to mince words, Wuv shares his feelings on their legacy and how most bands today aren't as organic as they should be.

46 min

10 Episodes

DRUMMERS LIVE delivers in-depth interviews with some of today's most fascinating drummers and percussionists.

Creator

DRUMMERS LIVE!
Years Active

2014 - 2015
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

DRUMMERS LIVE!

DRUMMERS LIVE!

Episodes

E9 - Sean Rickman with Steve Coleman / The Rick

E8 - Melvin Baldwin with Justin Bieber / New Edition

E7 - Nate Morton of NBC's 'The Voice'

E6 - Pat McDonald with the Charlie Daniels Band

E5 - Robert "Sput" Searight with Snarky Puppy

E4 - Mike Reid with Demi Lovato

E3 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part II)

E2 - Sheel of Bad Rabbits (Part I)

Prelude to Episode #2

E1 - Wuv of P.O.D.

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