Contraption Podcast

Episodes

1. 18

   Tom Lonardo

   Memphis based drummer and drum educator Tom Lonardo has a wonderful approach to drums - play fearlessly and realize the drums are a place of peace. The son of a bass player and music store owner, much of Tom's life has been devoted to music. Learn about his path to the drums, his own drum…

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   Feb 15, 2020

   1h 08m
2. 17

   Stanton Moore

   When I started the podcast back in October of 2018, I had a list of people I really wanted to talk with. One of those at the top of the list was this episode's guest, Stanton Moore. Whether you know him as the drummer for Galactic, or with other bands and projects covering a wide range of styles,...

   Nov 15, 2019

   53m
3. 16

   Ulysses Owens Jr.

   Ulysses Owens Jr. has firmly established his place in drums, from his work as a jazz drummer, educator, and author of his upcoming Hal Leonard publication on brushes. Lauded in publications like Jazz Times, All About Jazz, and The New York Times, Ulysses reputation is well deserved and firmly...

   Nov 6, 2019

   59m
4. 15

   Cindy Goldberg

   Artist, writer, musician, drummer and filmmaker, Cindy Goldberg is getting great reception for her new feature length documentary, "Beat Keepers: Women with Rhythm." Exploring the challenges and prospects women face in the drum community. Cindy was kind enough to talk with us about her film, her...

   Nov 1, 2019

   49m
5. 14

   Sarah Thawer

   Toronto based drummer, Sarah Thawer, has been bringing Indian rhythms, infused with her incredible talent and energy, to numerous stage and recording projects. Her love of the instrument is seen in every video and performance she graces, proving once again that those with the greatest passion for...

   Oct 6, 2019

   51m
6. 13

   Tony TC Coleman

   He's been the drummer for the best of the blues, from Albert Collins to Albert King to the "King of the Blues" himself, B.B. King. Tony TC Coleman, this episode's guest, talks about how he came to appreciate the blues and how aspiring drummers need to approach playing it. A self-confessed…

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   Jul 29, 2019

   44m
7. 12

   Tony Bartone

   Tony Bartone has been playing drums most of his life. His early training in rudiments definitely paid off as he grew to become a working professional with some pretty high profile gigs, including a year on the set of Everyday with Joan Lunden. Today, Tony teaches a wide variety of students in his...

   Jun 13, 2019

   55m
8. 11

   David Anderson

   David Anderson is another drummer who came to us through our interview with legendary drum educator, Ed Soph. A student of Lee Rucker at the University of Central Oklahoma, David would also drive three hours to Denton, TX to study privately with Soph. Between Rucker and Soph, along with…

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   May 29, 2019

   1h 02m
9. 10

   Craig Pilo

   Originally from Connecticut, drummer/drum educator Craig Pilo graduated from the University of North Texas in 1995 and began life as a working musician in LA a year later. One of his earliest gigs was with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson! He's also worked with Pat Boone, Edgar Winter and was on tour…

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   May 17, 2019

   1h 03m
10. 9

    Jeremy Bout

    We depart a bit in this episode to feature a filmmaker instead of a drummer. Jeremy Bout, a prolific filmmaker, speaker and overall inspiring individual, is the founder of Edge Factor, whose mission is to "inspire and equip communities through the power of storytelling." The story Jeremy talks…

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    May 17, 2019

    54m
11. 8

    Sean Dobbins

    Detroit-area jazz drummer and drum educator Sean Dobbins has been playing since he was a very young man. As a student in the Ann Arbor, Michigan school system, he was fortunate to study under Louis Smith, an amazing trumpet player and long time Blue Note recording artist. Influenced by jazz…

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    Apr 12, 2019

    1h 11m
12. 7

    Ra-Kalam Bob Moses

    There are many reasons so many drummers respect Ra-Kalam Bob Moses. His seminal book Drum Wisdom brought out his 8/8 concept of playing to resolution points. His ground-breaking 1973 album, Bittersuite in the Ozone, marked the start of a solo recording career that continues through this day. He's...

    Feb 18, 2019

    1h 16m
13. 6

    Gina Knight

    The title of this episode is "Embrace the Mundane," but I really hesitate to call it that because today's guest, Gina Knight, is as far from mundane as you can get. An incredible drummer, amazing teacher – and by day a super real estate agent (no, I'm not kidding), you probably know Gina as...

    Feb 12, 2019

    1h 08m
14. 5

    Ed Soph

    In January 2017, when Drum! Magazine published "10 Drumming Educators Share Their Number One Piece Of Advice For Students," they talked with a veritable who's who of those at the very top of their field. Among them, today's most honored guest, Ed Soph, whose work as a professional drummer,...

    Jan 20, 2019

    1h 12m
15. 4

    Johnny Vidacovich

    There are few musicians who, although strongly associated with a particular instrument, transcend that instrument to exhibit an overall musicality. It's not about technique, proficiency or virtuosity -- It's about serving the song as the music pours out of every pore of his or her body. Jaco...

    Jan 10, 2019

    47m
16. 3

    Mark Lanter

    Mark Lanter, musician, drummist, vocalist, educator, author, producer, and wilderness enthusiast, has been a working musician since age 14, with a steady schedule of touring, recording, and teaching. In addition to his work with the Black Jacket Symphony, which performs covers of iconic albums,...

    Nov 30, 2018

    48m
17. 2

    Bob Everett

    Bob Everett, owner and founder of Beat It Music, Ltd., Canada's biggest vintage drum shop, has worked as a touring pro since he was twelve years old. He's also owned a restaurant, worked as a contractor, done stand up comedy, and been a part of the famed Canadian group, Done on Bradstreet. He's...

    Nov 16, 2018

    1h 16m
18. 1

    Paul Wertico

    Famous for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, Paul Wertico is a seven-time Grammy Award winning drummer. Paul's discography includes a veritable who's who of music, and he has won the reader's poll in both "Modern Drummer" and "Drum" magazines. In addition to his work with his own Paul Wertico...

    Nov 13, 2018

    1h 01m