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The Talking Drum
by Dave De Leon
Dave The Drummer interviews various percussionists of the Santa Cruz Music Scene! We talk about drums, life, philosophies, hobbies and more! Tune in and enjoy Santa Cruz favorite Drum based talk show, The Talking Drum!
Episodes
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Episode 10: Episode 24 with Chris De Leon
In this very special final episode, we talk with one of the most important influences in Dave's life, his younger brother, Chris. The pair discuss at length their family history of drumming, as well as life back in the Central Valley growing up together. They also talk in depth about the loss of...
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Episode 9: Episode 23 With Jerry Marrota
In this episode, we welcome back talk Jerry Marrota to chat with us some more. In this episode, Jerry and Dave discuss drum gear, influences and just how important it is to look to your friends when you need help. We were so excited that Jerry wanted to return, Dave pulled out all the stops to...
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Episode 8: Episode 22 With Jerry Marrota
In this episode, we talk with one of the most well-travelled drummers we've had on the show and has worked with greats such as Paul McCartney, Robert Fripp and Sarah McLaughlin, the charming and soulful Jerry Marrota! Jerry and Dave discuss Jerry's beginnings as a musician and how his brother...
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Episode 7: Episode 21 with Gabe Sanchez
In this episode, we interview Gabe Sanchez, another drummer from Dave's home region, The Central Valley of California! Gabe and Dave discuss gear, touring life as a drummer and how to get a killer sound out of a drum kit for a live show! Gabe also tells us the one cymbal he wishes he could have...
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Episode 6: Episode 20 with Hector Larios
It's the first episode of our final season! We start it off with a bang as we interview Doves & Black Rivers drummer, Andy Williams! Dave has been a huge fan of his for years and it shows! In a rarity, we get 2 musical clips including one to close out the episode. Very special indeed! The pair…
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Episode 5: Episode 19 With Bruce Guttridge
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we talk with Nashville based Bruce Guttridge! We talk about changes in his environment from the East Coast down to the place everyone is seemingly flocking to for making great music and being surrounded in a wonderful musical environment. Bruce also talks to…
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Episode 4: Episode 18 With Ian Danter
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we interview our second guest from outside the U.S. in Ian Danter! Ian and Dave talk about Ian's interest in cover bands and the effort it takes to bring the material justice, akin to a period piece and a little slice of musical history. Ian also talks about…
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Episode 3: Episode 17 with Stephen Cox
In this third episode of the final season, we talk with our first drummer from Dave's native home area in The Central Valley of California. Stephen talks with us about being a drum educator and the tools necessary to help guide students into developing a great work ethic. Stephen and Dave talk a...
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Episode 2: Episode 16 With Sean Niemann
EPISODE DESCRIPTION It's the second episode of our final season! We interview another Santa Cruz based drummer in Sean Niemann of Supernaut. The pair talk about drum gear, being in a band with your family and of course inspirations! Sean also tells his origins of being a drummer and also about...
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Episode 1: Episode 15 With Andy Williams
It's the first episode of our final season! We start it off with a bang as we interview Doves & Black Rivers drummer, Andy Williams! Dave has been a huge fan of his for years and it shows! In a rarity, we get 2 musical clips including one to close out the episode. Very special indeed! The pair…
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Episode 6: Episode 14 With Jimmy Palafox
It's the final episode of Season 2! We have on Jimmy Palafox, we discuss gaming, Chicano Lifestyle, Santana and so much more! Were heading into the Final Season of the show with one of Dave's favorite interviews! Santa Cruz Latin Collective | Facebook The New Horizons | Facebook Santa Cruz Latin...
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Episode 5: Episode 13 With Jim Payne and Thomas Lang
A Double Header Episode! We sit down and talk with Jim Payne as well as Thomas Lang about methods on becoming a better drummer, drum gear and Santa Cruz Drummers! It's The Talking Drum Podcast Season 2! Thomas Lang's Drum Universe (thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com) Thomas Lang - YouTube Jim Payne...
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Episode 4: Episode 12 with Zack Olsen
Zack and Dave talk about Zack's love of hitting things, how he wound up in Santa Cruz and Rick Walker! Zack also talks about influences, his drum studio and so much more! It's The Talking Drum Podcast Season 2! Zack Olsen Drums – Lessons | Live Performance | Studio Work Thanks to Zack's Sponsors...
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Episode 3: Episode 11 With Alex "Naka" Nakagawa
Dave and Naka talk about Piccolo Snares, UCSC and Super Nintendo Games! Plus, Naka shares his influences as well as his love of sleep. Enjoy! Monkeyhands | Santa Cruz CA | Facebook Ancestree Reggae | Facebook Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831 Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559...
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Episode 2: Episode 10 With Jim Greiner
Jim and Dave discuss Jim's origins in hand drums, Santa Cruz and finding his way towards his Corporate Team Building Workshops! Jim also talks about traveling, family, drum gear and so much more! Hands On Drum | Corporate Team Building Drumming Activities, Community Drumming & Percussion…
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Episode 1: Episode 9 with Rick Tahira
Welcome Back To Santa Cruz's Favorite Drum Based Podcast, The Talking Drum! Episode One of the Second Season! We talk with Santa Cruz Drum Club's Rick Tahira about Frank Herbert's Dune, Being a Drum Geek, Vintage Drum Gear and his band, The Haywoods!...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 8 With Rick Walker
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get a local legend of not only drumming and percussion, but also of looping music and instrumental wonderment in Rick Walker. Rick was actually someone I initially had in mind when drawing up the whose who of whom I felt needed to be on the show to give us...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 7 With Nathan Kingsley
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get to meet the very talented drummer/producer who I share a deep love of video games with, Nathan Kingsley! Me and Nate talk bout his great fortune of drum set up, including his new(at the time) set and cymbals! We also discuss about his time with Analogue...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 6 With Logan Tyler
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get to meet a very talented drummer and producer who has been performing with Light The Band for a few years now in the Bay Area, Logan Tyler! Logan actually produced the first album of the band who had some fantastic live performances that can be found on...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 5 With Stretch
In this episode of The Talking Drum Podcast, we get to sit down with someone I've known for a few years now. The man, the myth, the legend they call Stretch. Stretch was a member of the original Shockwaves once upon a time. He has since brought up a new version of the band that has delighted fans...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 4 With Keoki Thompson
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get to meet a very talented drummer formerly of The Redlight District a band who had some fantastic live performances I've personally seen. We discuss drum gear, influences and my love of biking around UC Santa Cruz bike trails to get away from it all. We...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 3 With J.T.
In this episode of Santa Cruz favorite drum based podcast, we get to hang out with a great guy and a friend named JT!We met while he was playing with the band, "Lil Petie and The Mean Ole Men" and my band opened up for his back in Winter of 2016 at Sand Bar in Capitola Village! We talk about…
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 2 With Jesse Flores
In this episode of Santa Cruz favorite drum based podcast, we will talk with Jesse Flores of the band "Arrows". We talk about influences, drum equipment and who makes his favorite food! All this and a musical performance of our drummer at work. Originally recorded in Summer of 2016! It's The...
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The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 0 & 1 with Dave and Angelo Francisco Rodriguez
Santa Cruz favorite drum based talk show is now in podcast form! Exclusive clips and songs not found on the TV or YouTube episodes! We start off with an introduction to the show by our host, Dave The Drummer. Then we get familiar with 12 to Midnight's Angelo Francisco Rodriguez as we talk drums,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dave The Drummer interviews various percussionists of the Santa Cruz Music Scene! We talk about drums, life, philosophies, hobbies and more! Tune in and enjoy Santa Cruz favorite Drum based talk show, The Talking Drum!
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Dave De Leon
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The Talking Drum currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Dave The Drummer interviews various percussionists of the Santa Cruz Music Scene! We talk about drums, life, philosophies, hobbies and more! Tune in and enjoy Santa Cruz favorite Drum based talk show, The Talking Drum!
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The Talking Drum is created and hosted by Dave De Leon.
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