The Drum Panel: 2024's Biggest Wins, Unexpected Lessons, and the Stack Debate

Episode 9 of The Drum Panel

Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM.

For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Kris Mazzarisi (owner/founder of Big Fat Snare Drum & drummer for Winnetka Bowling League).

Today we discuss:

• What was the most game-changing moment in your drumming or musical journey this year?
• Which performance, session, or project from this year holds a special place in your heart—and what made it so meaningful?
• What’s one surprising thing you discovered about yourself as a musician this year?
• Did any piece of gear or tool unexpectedly transform your playing this year? Share your story!
• Hot take: Is spending more than $100 on a stack just plain unnecessary?
• Time to settle the debate—Is Buddy Rich a legend or just overhyped?
• Let’s get it out there: What are some of your biggest drumming pet peeve?

Listen to 500 Anõs by La Armada HERE

Check out Kris' cute little digital recorder HERE

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