TMP242 MICHAEL SKINKUS JOINS THE CLUB

The ace drummer/percussionist has worked with artists including Dr. John, Irma Thomas, the Radiators, and Michael Ray’s Cosmic Krewe. Studying under Cuban master percussionists Hector Gallardo and Regino Jimenez, he has spent years exploring a wide range of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean drumming. Michael once traveled to Havana for an initiation into bata drumming which included a ritual hand washing. After his night with the Troubled Men, he’s going to need a shower. Topics include a Lynn Drury tour, the Finger Lakes, Canadian fires, Eric Bolivar, wake up calls, Carlo Nuccio, Supreme Court decisions, Alan Arkin RIP, last words, Hart McNee, White House cocaine, heat records, “Barbie,” Michael Ward, Uganda Roberts, school band, Percussion Inc., Tulane, teaching, Smilin’ Myron, Pupi Menez, playing with Cachao Lopez, Kenny Claiborne, Cafe Brasil, Adé, Mas Mamones, Mani Lander, dance workshops, Katherine Dunham, a Johnny Adams session, James Singleton, the Dragon’s Den, playing with Charo, the Harrah’s Casino Band, Ed Volker, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break Music: "Shallow Water Suite" from "Mardi Gras Mambo:Cubanismo! in New Orleans" Outro Music: "Bruha Bembe" from "Creole Moon" by Dr. John Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here.  Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook Michael Skinkus Facebook