Episode 101 of The Reluctantly Podcast kicks off the next 100 episodes with Terry sitting down with his son Riley for a candid conversation about family, hockey, music, and the winding road that took him from a kid in Alberta to playing some of the biggest stages in the world. Riley shares stories from his childhood, including years spent playing hockey, golfing, and developing a relentless drive to improve at whatever he pursued. The conversation follows his transition from sports to music, beginning with a fascination for drumming, the influence of Rock Band, and the formation of DRT with friends Tate and Declan.The episode revisits unforgettable moments such as playing Rexall Place, Rockfest, Tushfest, and countless underage gigs, before tracing Riley’s growth into a professional touring musician. Terry and Riley discuss performing with acts including Mike Plume, Stephanie Harpe, Clayton Bellamy, David Gogo, Shotty Horroh and AP Dhillon, leading to tours across Canada, Europe, India, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Career highlights include playing the first-ever Lollapalooza India, performing at the Juno Awards, and taking the stage at Coachella on the Sahara Stage alongside artists such as Grimes, Peggy Gou, and others. Through humour, heartfelt memories, and incredible stories, the episode celebrates perseverance, passion, and the people who helped shape Riley’s remarkable musical journey.Key TopicsRiley's early musical influences and first instrumentsMemorable hockey moments and first goalsForming and performing with DRT and other bandsExperiences playing in Sweden and EuropeLessons learned from early gigs and performances Music career developmentInternational touring experiencesCollaboration with renowned artistsMemorable stories from the roadLessons learned in the music industryChapters00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Journey01:59 - Reflections on Family and Early Memories04:46 - The Evolution of Sports and Hobbies06:51 - First Experiences in Hockey09:52 - Memorable Hockey Stories12:46 - The Transition to Golf and Music15:37 - Musical Influences and Early Memories18:21 - The Impact of Rhythm and Music on Development21:17 - The Journey to Becoming a Drummer24:13 - The Journey Begins: Discovering Music25:36 - From Hockey to Drumming: A Hard Switch29:01 - Forming Connections: The Birth of DRT37:48 - First Gigs and Growing Pains44:31 - The Road to Professionalism: Early Performances50:10 - Turning Eighteen: A Milestone in Sweden53:39 - A Close Encounter with Nationalism55:01 - The Escape from Danger56:44 - Musical Journeys and Collaborations01:00:37 - The Impact of Education on Music01:03:16 - Networking and Opportunities in Music01:05:48 - Transitioning to New Musical Styles01:10:33 - Touring Experiences and Cultural Insights01:18:25 - The Evolution of Musical Projects01:23:00 - Preparation and Learning in Music01:24:16 - Experiences at Major Festivals01:25:40 - Touring India: A Musical Journey01:27:30 - Performing at Iconic Venues01:29:04 - Memorable Moments at Coachella01:29:26 - Upcoming Shows and Collaborations01:31:00 - The Edmonton Music Scene01:33:58 - Tributes to Lost Friends01:45:04 - Reflections and Future Aspirationswww.reluctantlypodcast.com @ZoneOnePodcast @TheWealthRoundUp @TheAlbertaGolfPodcast @jrcdrums #music #hockey #youth #internationalperformance #band #Sweden #childhood #guitar #drums #concert #musicindustry #touring #collaboration #drumming #internationalfestivals #musiccareer #abudabi #artiststories #musiceducation #dubai @APDHILLON @mikeplumemusic #claytonbellamy #carlossantana #dennischambers #mikemangini #tomcochrane #davidgogo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
