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We have a special episode of Drummer Talk as Mike Johnston (from mikeslessons.com) chats with us about what it’s like to run the site, his take on educational philosophy, and what it’s like to take lessons with Will Kennedy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd9HFYQgBss Show notes after the break. Like us on Facebook! Don’t forget to head over to the exclusive Billy Kilson video lesson site preview – http://www.billykilson.com/?#!drummertalk/c1d5k They want your feedback Expires March 31 We’ve past 4000 followers!  Grats to @BlakeHofferber for being our 4000th follower. Sitting at 4014 now!  Twitter is THE place to get the most up-to-date articles and news from drummertalk.org. News from the Pinboard http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/28/2112-moving-pictures-classic-albums-full-length-documentary/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/28/will-we-ever-run-out-of-new-music/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/28/hang-solo/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/27/how-its-made-congas/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/27/making-a-wood-slit-drum/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/26/drumchannels-drum-less-drum-solo-contest/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/24/vic-firth-wants-you-to-share-your-game-changing-moment/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/25/what-makes-a-great-session-drummer/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/23/8-on-three-and-9-on-two/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/23/chad-smith-drum-app/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/25/free-drum-lessons-chad-smith-ready-made-groove/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/26/sonor-presents-gavin-harrison-protean-signature-snare-drum/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/28/sabian-founder-robert-zildjian-dies-at-at-89/ TOPIC – Spotlight on Mike Johnston Outro, drops, plugs, etc. Like our Facebook Page!  facebook.com/drummertalk Help support DT by making a donation!  100% of the proceeds goes back into the show and the site! How about a shout out on iTunes? Check out Dave’s soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/davyk/ We’ve got more spotlights coming up including Ndugu Chancler, Glen Sobel of Alice Cooper, and Marimbist Nathan Daughtery, and even Hudson Music, so stay tuned! Next week’s topic:  Releasing your own music!

Troy Dares joins us one more time to give us the complete rundown on landing and keeping a cruise line gig!  Show notes after the break!  Like us on Facebook! Dave’s entered an Indabamusic.com remix contest! http://awe.sm/fEGPJ Voting ends 3/26! Don’t forget to head over to the exclusive Billy Kilson video lesson site preview – http://www.billykilson.com/?#!drummertalk/c1d5k They want your feedback Expires March 31 News from the Pinboard  http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/21/dave-weckl-and-jay-oliver-wants-your-support-for-their-megaproject/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/21/in-the-studio-with-scott-kettner/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/20/paul-leim-nashville-demo-recording-session/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/20/modern-drummer-available-for-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad-on-the-itunes-app-store/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/19/interview-with-jojo-mayer/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/18/chops-versus-style-who-wins-this-drum-battle/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/18/hand-crafting-african-djembes/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/18/replacing-a-djembe-drumhead/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/15/new-eric-clapton-record-due-in-march-featuring-steve-gadd/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/15/aerosmith-drummer-to-discuss-memoir-at-penn-state-university/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/18/2013-kerope-zildjian-scholarship-competition/ TOPIC – All About Cruise Gigs The Band Gig The Rock/Dance band the Jazz trio the Calypso band ( Caribean only) The Orchestra Drummer Orchestra Drummer The orchestra drummer 3-5 hours per day every day no nights off or very rarely Must sightread very well Knowledge of styles – Latin and ballroom dance Big Band chops Click track mastery- productions shows Guest entertainers comedians, instrumentalists, magicians etc Audition and Skillset and Making Contact Making contact you must have video of yourself and recordings of your playing they must be professional – have a website, youtube and make sure your easily contacted Agent – One at a time Never shop out agents (You get carpet bombed and then blacklisted)  http://www.proship.com/ The audition process Sight reading to a click and styles – Time signature changes, styles changes, Tempo changes, Big band shots and set ups, think simple and solid not fancy this is changing but you will be emailed charts with a video camera set up and they will be on the phone. Styles know your ballroom, Latin and 50′s to present Groove is key ( if its a cliche its good) What the Audition Process Looks like Sight Reading and Styles Together Phone Camera and emailed charts Putting a Band together Theme night party band Dance club band from 7-10pm The Best Bands 2 need to sing ( not required but highly recommended) a male and female is recommended 3 and 4 pc bands No 5 piece bands are generally accepted you need to have sets together -Country night, rock night, disco night, calypso night/island party Beatles night ( be flexible and ready to learn new tunes) Jazz bands that play in cocktail lounges must sing backing tracks help thicken out your sound yes its more work but will help you get hired you will need to establish the band this is not a weekend project it will take time and an investment get a video and website together should have about 250 tunes in your bag with the goal of 500 hundred all top hits from the last 50 years and all danceable Things that all crew must be able to complete Bands that get hired must All must be able to pass a medical blood test and x-rays need a passport over 21 and no criminal record obtain federal check must have a video showcasing songs. you must be well dressed tux’s ball gowns or matching uniforms, clean cut no piercings tattoos, showcase diversity, must be professional looking and sounds this will be an investment the band you sell is the band they get [...]

Join us this week as we talk all about technology to help bring your teaching studio into the 21st century.  Also, Troy Dares joins us again as a special co-host! Show notes after the break. 1. INTRO Like us on Facebook!  www.facebook.com/drummertalk. http://soundcloud.com/stevewheelermusic Dave’s entered an Indabamusic.com remix contest! http://awe.sm/fEGPJ Voting ends 3/26! Don’t forget to head over to the exclusive Billy Kilson video lesson site preview – http://www.billykilson.com/?#!drummertalk/c1d5k They want your feedback Expires March 31 News from the Pinboard http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/14/max-roach-live-at-blues-alley-1hr-video/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/14/win-a-14×4-12-lug-superdrum-from-drum-gear-review-and-drum/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/14/former-iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burr-passes/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/12/billy-cobham-interview-1-hr-long/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/13/chris-vrenna-formerly-of-nin-is-not-a-fan-of-mashups/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/11/peter-criss-to-receive-humanitarian-award/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/11/kellie-picklers-drummer-seriously-injured-in-crash/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/11/so-what-does-nicko-mcbrain-of-iron-maiden-think-about-the-black-sabbath-and-slayer-drummer-firings/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/08/drum-olympics-snare-drum-results/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/03/09/travis-barker-offering-free-lessons-on-youtube/ TOPIC – Tech for your Teaching Studio Mics and a Mixer http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363306738&sr=8-1&keywords=behringer+mixer Headphones and headphone amp http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-Headphone-Amplifier-Controls-Distribution/dp/B0010BWLMS http://www.amazon.com/Vic-Firth-Stereo-Isolation-Headphones/dp/B0002F519I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363306606&sr=8-1&keywords=vic+firth+headphones Koss Plug – http://www.amazon.com/Koss-Plug-In-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B00001P4XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363307018&sr=8-1&keywords=koss+plug http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR-3350-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B002HJ9PTO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363307347&sr=8-1&keywords=lapel+mic Get yourself a DAW! Dave uses www.ableton.com A web cam is where it’s at! http://amzn.com/B006JH8T3S 5. Outro, drops, plugs, etc. Like our Facebook Page!  facebook.com/drummertalk  Help support DT by making a donation!  100% of the proceeds goes back into the show and the site! Next week’s topic:  Cruises and those other pro gigs

It’s a super-sized episode as we talk about what’s out there on the world wide web for music education!  PLUS, I have a very special guest, Troy Dares, who gives Drummer Talk listeners an exclusive first look at Billy Kilson’s upcoming drum instruction portal – and he wants your feedback! Click Here to get an early sneak peek at BK’s new site.  Then, post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments to let them know what you think! Remember this is exclusive to Drummer Talk Listeners. Show notes after the break. News from the Pinboard Tuning with Tommy Igoe Build your own kit with Tiki Drums Questlove to release memoir 5 Pro Tips from Thomas Lang and Benny Greb TED Taiko Drummers MD’s Playing in a Band Part 1 and Part 2 The Iron Cobra turns 20! Lars gets into the shoe business Topic: So you want to learn online? Online Instruction (subscriber) Billy Kilson – exclusive look (www.billykilson.com/#!drummertalk/c1d5k) Pat Petrillo (www.patpetrillo.com) Drum Channel (www.drumchannel.com) Drummer 101 (www.drummer101.com) OnlineDrummer.com (www.onlinedrummer.com) ArtistWorks (artistworks.com/drum-lessons) Mikes Lessons (www.mikeslessons.com) Betterfly (betterfly.com) Online certificates and such Berklee Online (www.berkleemusic.com) Dubspot (www.dubspot.com) UCLA (https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/ProgramDetails.aspx?reg=CF554) Online Degrees Boston U (www.bu.edu/online/programs/undergraduate-degree) Full Sail (www.fullsail.edu) Some PLUGS! Like our Facebook Page!  www.facebook.com/drummertalk Help support DT by making a donation!  100% of the proceeds goes back into the show and the site! Next week’s topic:  Tech for your teaching studio!

We are settled into out new digs in Orlando, FL and we’re back to kick off Season 8 with Episode #172 of Drummer Talk.  Today’s topic is quite poignant – Changes and Relocation.  Show notes after the break! INTRO We’re back! New Crew New Site.  Join the DT Pinboard team! From the Pinboard http://drummertalk.org/2013/02/28/evelyn-glennie-how-to-truly-listen/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/02/28/dave-grohl-confirms-elton-john-will-appear-on-new-queens-of-the-stone-age-album/ http://drummertalk.org/2013/02/27/add-bonzo-to-any-song-with-the-bonhamizer/ http://drummertalk.org/pinit/ TOPIC – Relocating to a New Town betterfly.com musiclessons.com Outro, drops, plugs, etc. Like our Facebook Page!  facebook.com/drummertalk Help support DT by making a donation!  100% of the proceeds goes back into the show and the site! Next week’s topic: Online learning

May the 4th Be With You!!  Today, Dave demonstrates demonstrates three different drum strokes: the free stroke, the lift stroke, and the finger stroke.  In the news, Bonzo gets a birthday bash, Chad Smith releases an iOS app, and the unfortunate story of marching band hazing gone wrong. Here is the video that goes along with today’s episode! Show notes after the break! Adler and Wright to play at Bonham Birthday Bash tribute concert, May 31st “Rock the rhythm, beat the odds,” A celebration of music education New chad smith app and twitter Q&A Hazing leads to drum major’s’s death

Welcome to Drummer Talk #170 where we talk about some of our best and worst gig experiences!  In news, we talk about yet another drummer with his own coffee, the K Zildjian scholarship, DW’s new airlift system, and we pay tribute to the late, great Levon Helm.  Did we mention that Jeff Bowders is the drummer of the week?! News Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer launched his own line of coffee, “Rockin’ & Roastin’,” a organic, fair trade, custom-roasted coffee. Kerope Zildjian Scholarship Levon Helm loses the battle against cancer. DW Airlift Forearm-less drummer’s videos make it onto msnbc.com Woodshed Percussion presents second annual “Shedfest” International Jazz Day to celebrated with All-Star Concerts Zildjian extends Drummer Love deadline Drummer of the week, Jeff Bowders Born in 1976 and his favorite movie is “Rocky”, www.jeffbowders.com He has played for people like Rebecca St. James, Ginny Owens, Fusebox, Chris Tomlin, and Paul Colman Trio. Jeff is currently Paul Gilbert’s drummer and an instructor at Musicians Institute. Recently came out with an album entitled The Pilgrimage of Thingamuhjig, featuring his drumming.

We’re back from our long hiatus with a show talking about the 10 things (in no particular order) the “best” pro musicians have in common.  Also, we have 2 new guys on the mic!  In news, Luis Conte gets the online drum academy treatment, Roy Haynes is honored, Questlove opens his own hoodie shop, and Zildjian’s Drummer Love heads to Europe!  Show notes after the break! Show Notes 1. INTRO http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 2. NEWS Luis Conte school of percussion http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/04/12/prweb9395422.DTL Roy Haynes to Receive Peabody Medal http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/10113/79/ Zildjian’s Drummer Love Europe http://www.idrummag.com/news/2012/4/13/zildjians-drummer-love-get-some.html http://zildjian.com/drummerlove?utm_source=generic&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=DrummerLoveEurope Questlove’s Hoodie Shop http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/30/questloves-the-hoodie-shop_n_1391652.html Sonny Igoe Dies at 88 http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/music/145878935_Sonny_Igoe__88__drummer_for_Big_Band_greats.html World’s Largest Cowbell Ensemble http://www.boston.com/Boston/businessupdates/2012/03/phish-drummer-ben-jerry-plan-world-largest-cowbell-ensemble/2Ezo4eJ8baYpdNVwMDYTbM/index.html King’s X Drummer Gives Message to the Fans http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/04/05/kings-x-drummer-jerry-gaskill-releases-new-video-message-for-fans-ill-be-better-than-ever/ 3. TOPIC – http://www.zorothedrummer.com/thebiggigbook/index.html 10 Things the Best Pros Have in Common The best professional musicians are all self starters and entrepreneurs. The best professional musicians have an unquenchable thirst for learning. The best professional musicians arrive early. The best professional musicians arrive prepared. The best professional musicians have a healthy balance of career and the rest of life. The best professional musicians can read anything you put in front of them. The best professional musicians can play anything you ask them to play. The best professional musicians have a desire to see others grow in their own musicianship. The best professional musicians embody a servant-minded attitude towards their role in music. The best professional musicians are humble about their gifts and talents and strive to leave every bridge unburned

LP Square TambourineWe’re back form Winter break with our Winter NAMM 2012 recap.  The English Muffin sits in and we’re joined by PastorStix, our roving correspondent, who went above and beyond the call of duty in bringing us the most unique and interesting things to see and hear at the convention.  Show notes, pics and more after the break! Gregg potter and the BR Big Band – First Show March 3 http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2012/01/gregg-potter-with-the-buddy-rich-big-band/#.TyKuCphe8fO Queen announces winner of contest http://www.drummercafe.com/music-industry/news/queens-roger-taylor-announces-winners-of-the-queen-extravaganza-competition.html http://www.queenextravaganza.com Sticks N Skins in the Smithsonian http://www.drummercafe.com/music-industry/news/sticks-and-skins-in-the-smithsonian.html Journey’s touring drummer, Deen Castronovo, arrested for assault http://www.tmz.com/2012/01/26/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-arrested-assault/#.TyKxBJhb020 Drum clinic tomorrow, Jan. 28, in Moreno Valley, CA (Stanley Rudolph & Tony Moore) http://www.pe.com/local-news/san-bernardino-county/san-bernardino-county-headlines-index/20120126-moreno-valley-professional-musicians-lead-drum-clinic.ece http://www.dynastyclubent.com/ NAMM Photos and More! Acoutin Drums Aquarian Cymbal Tops DW Feisty Paiste Drum Tuning Rotek: Flat Headz Gretsch & Grbralter LP   Ludwig Molecules Pearl Quirky Drums Roland Sabian Tama Zildjian

It’s the last show of 2011 and today we talk about shaker technique.  From Eggz to Caxixi, we cover how to shake that thang!!  Drummer of the week is John Dolmayan! News Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy’s drummer) presents an educational drum clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Rochester Adams High School http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2011/12/12/entertainment/doc4ee64a8fb748c069511239.txt Former Oasis Drummer Zak Starkey’s New Band (Penguins) Unveils Debut Single     http://www.live4ever.uk.com/2011/12/former-oasis-drummer-zak-starkeys-new-band-unveils-debut-single/#ixzz1gRj6R0Pt Queen drummer to announce “Extravaganza” winners Thursday http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57337894-10391698/queen-drummer-to-announce-extravaganza-winners-thursday/ ArtistWorks Launches Online Drum Schools with Top Drummers Billy Cobham and Thomas Lang http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/08/prweb9024463.DTL#ixzz1gRkI5Oup Sublime With Rome Drummer (Bud Gaugh) Leaves Band http://www.billboard.com/news/sublime-with-rome-drummer-leaves-band-1005657752.story#/news/sublime-with-rome-drummer-leaves-band-1005657752.story Drummer of the Week  - John Dolmayan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoheCz4t2xc&ob=av2e http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-iepu3EtyE&ob=av2e

We’re back from PASIC and it’s time to recap what we’ve learned!  Show Notes after the break! PASIC Blog over at Drumathon.com California Percussion P-Bag Emil Richards

It’s that time of year again for our annual PASIC Preview!  PASIC is Nov 9-12 and we’ll be liveblogging from the show floor! Show notes after the break! News The Big Beat 2011 http://fivestardrumshops.com/bigbeat.html Godsmack Drummer to appear at House of Guitars Drum Expo – Nov 5 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165288 Chriss pennie quits Coheed and Cambria http://www.nme.com/news/coheed-and-cambria/60179 Manhattan Park drummers http://online.wsj.com/article/APe95177799b6842f8b0783a4557c4d7ec.html drum day in Oklahoma http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20111104_44_D4_TheDru580833 Drummer of the Week – Pat Petrilo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOZXZlOWZw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umBbl8uiQ08&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X56UTC0cEvo&feature=related http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Pat_Petrillo.html S-Hoop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vfCXSmMxhA PASIC Preview PAS Links Artist page: http://www.pas.org/PASIC/Artists.aspx Daily Sched: http://www.pas.org/PASIC/DailySchedule.aspx John Riley – Thursday, 5pm Drumset Clinic “The Art of Improvisation”; Friday PM Concert (8:15pm) Army Blues Jazz Ensemble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl1KPz2t-KQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMoMzbmdZhA Keith Carlock – Saturday, 3pm Drumset Clinic; Friday PM Concert (8:15pm) Army Blues Jazz Ensemble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFtgkuEyXQY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUq7oFIjRM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qNb4W2xrPM Ed Soph – Friday PM Concert (8:15pm) Army Blues Jazz Ensemble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muDcMkrHt74 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3A4C7iuC68 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWt61sLwdp0 Cora Coleman – Saturday, 1pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkCN0Pv9nPg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLoJXEwJBbg Grant Collins – Friday, 5pm Drumset Clinic “Whole Body Effect: The four-limb philosophy” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCod94LTxRI Billy Martin & Allen Herman – Thursday, 1pm – Drumset Clinic “Life on Drums” Joe McCarthy – Thursday, 3pm Drumset Clinic Simon Phillips – Saturday, 5pm Rich Redmond – Friday, 11 am Jim Riley – Friday, 1pm Gil Sharone – Friday, 3pm Florian Alexandru Zorn – Thursday, 2 P.M. Fred Dinkins – Friday 2pm Elizabeth Ficalora – Thursday 12 pm Claus Hessler – Friday 10 am Larry Lelli – Saturday 4pm

On this week’s show, we talk part 2 of Surviving a Cover band.  Show notes after the break! Show Notes The Big Beat 2011 http://fivestardrumshops.com/bigbeat.html Danny Carey reuintes with Paul Damour http://loudwire.com/tool-drummer-danny-carey-reunites-with-paul-damour/ Lars on New Metallica album, “Lulu http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165126 http://www.loureedmetallica.com/news/view-the-13-minute-lulu-epk http://www.loureedmetallica.com/listen-to-lulu.php Angels and Airwaves Recuits NIN Drummer http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/angels_and_airwaves_recruit_nin_drummer.html Zildjian interview with Dave McClain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Ve222zMdg McCartney Drummer Tryout http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/17/ap/entertainment/main20121207.shtml Godsmack Drummer to appear at House of Guitars Drum Expo – Nov 5 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165288 Phil Rudd opens restaurant http://www.nzherald.co.nz/food/news/article.cfm?c_id=206&objectid=10762031 Inside the world of an online session drummer http://www.musicradar.com/rhythm/inside-the-world-of-an-online-session-drummer-october-2011-509102 Lamb of God completes work on new album http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=73256 Coldplay released new album (Mylo Xyloto) on Tuesday (Oct. 25) http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2491232 Drummer of the Week – Jen Ledger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06LXZQwkrc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-2-nzRsqw

We’re finally back to kick off Season 7!  Today’s topic: Surviving in a Cover Band (Part 1).  Check out below the break for show notes! Freddie Gruber Dead at 84 http://www.spinner.com/2011/10/12/freddie-gruber-drummer-dead/ Dave Grohl Subbing for Cage the Elephant Drummer http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/dave-grohl-stands-in-for-cage-the-elephant-drummer/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOvzEvMIhj4&feature London Drum Show http://www.londondrumshow.com/ David Letterman Drum Solo Week 2! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF8JAYEGi4I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcokoyn_HQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIAeXue0zcE& http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmTFJiDQgj8 New System of a Down is “Going to Happen” http://www.nme.com/news/system-of-a-down/59621 The Fray releases new single for upcoming album Scars & Stories in February 2012. http://soundcloud.com/the_fray/heartbeat?cid=nl%3A158350952&utm_content=nllink-9889f9f-here The return of Drummer of the Week, Andrea Vadrucci http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3vLQ7iCz94 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZqwvjwqwK4 http://www.youtube.com/user/vadrum

It’s the season finale of Drummer Talk Season 6, and on this week’s show, Dave’s gives a very in-depth look at a complete snare drum makeover – from batter head, to reso head, to snare strands, to strand cords.  Also we, of course, talk more Dream Theater, new Avenge Sevenfold, Memphis Drum Shop’s Chris Coleman clinic recap, the Summer of contest continues, and much more!  Show notes after the break! Show Notes Dream Theater Gig to Mike Mangini John Densmore no more autographs Andrew – Avenged Sevenfold release new track (“Not Ready To Die”) for Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Adrian Young Expecting a daughter! http://celebritybabies.people.com/2011/05/04/no-doubts-adrian-young-expecting-a-daughter/ Slipknot moving on with or without lead singer Zildjian Drummer Love Contest http://zildjian.com/News-Events/2011/5/Zildjian-Drummer-Love-Contest Tour Neil Peart drumkit contest Mike Portney wanted back into Dream Theater Memphis Drum Shop’s 80 inch Gong What it was like to audition for Dream theater 100 most influential drummers of all time (rhythm magazine) Steve Jordon helped create the new yahama club custom kit 30 Seconds to Mars break [up]? South Florida rock band “Every You” is looking for a drummer. Tampa death metal drummer spends free time caring for feral cats Original Meters Drummer Zigaboo Modeliste Releases “New Life” CD