The Bottom of the Glass Podcast Brian Watkinson

Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with a fabulous group of junior fife and drum corps directors. The discussion is lively. We cover a lot of ground talking about how junior corps survive and thrive in the current State of Fife and Drum. Enjoy!


This episode will feature music from a number of junior fife and drum corps along with popular music from Simon and Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin, Louie Jordan and Eddie Cantor.






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Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with the great Markus Estermann about fife and drum in Switzerland, how American fife and drum has influenced Swiss fife and drum...and vice versa. Markus is a treat to talk to and you're really going to enjoy this program!


This episode will feature music from the Swiss Junior Drum Show, Trommelgruppe Chriesibueb from Fasnacht 2019, the Edgar Winter Group and music from our
friend Jason Malli. 











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Welcome to the Bottom of the Glass for the first episode of 2024 - our FIFTH SEASON! In this St. Patrick’s Day themed podcast we’ll discuss the State of our Artform.  How does the current state of fife and drum compare to preceding generations, and what should we focus on for the future of our hobby.

And enjoy some great music from Greg Bacon, The Bothy Band, Planxty, Silly Wizard and Peter Hollens. ENJOY!










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Take a trip with us as we dig into the drumming life of Bill Bachman. From his books to his sticks to his pads and all the award winning percussion groups he's worked with in between, Bill takes on the ride of HIS life! What a life it's been with SO MUCH MORE to go. This is a fascinating chat with the Drummers' Drummer...the Great Bill Bachman!


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Our chat with Chet is a journey into the experiences, stories
and anecdotes with one of the coolest rudimental drummers on the scene. He's played with some of the greats, because he IS a great! His mark on percussion is big and his work using drumming as a vehicle to make a difference in the lives of young people is even BIGGER! Enjoy this talk with Chet Doboe. You're
gonna LOVE IT!









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We’re all amped, ramped and vamped for the 64th
Annual Westbrook Muster.  If you’re
making your way to the Connecticut Shoreline, or if you can’t make it this year
and plan on the future…enjoy this discussion with a fife and drum friend who
has attended SO MANY Westbrook Musters. 
Kathy Brennan has been our friend, colleague, corps mate, and
inspiration for decades.  She has also
been highly involved in so many levels of fife and drum organization.  This is a beautiful chat with a beautiful
person!









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