Big Fat Five: Rhys Hastings' (Yves Tumor / Educator) Top 5 Influential Records

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This week’s guest is Rhys Hastings. This episode has been a long time coming as both Rhys and myself have been two ships in the night trying to schedule this thing. We’ve both had an insanely busy year of touring, but we finally did it! Rhys is an incredible person and drummer based in Los Angeles and has played with the likes of Yves Tumor, Melanie Martinez, Angel Olsen, Kim Gordon, Mark Ronson, Tobias Jesso Jr and many more. His mind/body approcah to the instrument is very inspring and I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shape Rhys Hastings inot the drummer he is today. Cheers!

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Find out more about The Hastings Method HERE

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RHYS' BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

Album - Ege Bamyasi

Artist - CAN

Release Year - 1972

Key Track(s) - Pinch / Vitamin C / Soup / I'm So Green

Drummer - Jaki Liebezeit

Album - Speak No Evil

Artist - Wayne Shorter

Release Year - 1966

Key Track(s) - Witch Hunt / Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum / Dance Cadaverous

Drummer - Elvin Jones

Album - Miles Smiles

Artist - Miles Davis

Release Year - 1967

Key Track(s) - Footprints, Dolores, Freedom Jazz Dance, Gingerbread Boy

Drummer - Tony Williams

Album - I Want You

Artist - Marvin Gaye

Release Year - 1976

Key Track(s) - I Want You / Come Live With Me Angel / Soon I'll Be Loving You Again

Drummer - James Gadson

Album - Siamese Dream

Artist - Smashing Pumpkins

Release Year - 1993

Key Track(s) - Cherub Rock / Quiet / Geek USA

Drummer - Jimmy Chamberlain

Honorable Mentions:

Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced"

Led Zeppelin "Houses of the Holy"

David Axelrod "Song of Innocence"

Yes "Yes"

Minnie Ripperton "Adventures in Paradise"

D'Angelo "Voodoo"

J Dilla "The Shining"

Also mentioned during the show:

Minnie Riperton - Adventures in Paradise

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Big Fat Five: Rhys Hastings' (Yves Tumor / Educator) Top 5 Influential Records

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Check out Rhys' website HERE
Find out more about The Hastings Method HERE

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RHYS' BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

Album - Ege Bamyasi

Artist - CAN

Release Year - 1972

Key Track(s) - Pinch / Vitamin C / Soup / I'm So Green

Drummer - Jaki Liebezeit

Album - Speak No Evil

Artist - Wayne Shorter

Release Year - 1966

Key Track(s) - Witch Hunt / Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum / Dance Cadaverous

Drummer - Elvin Jones

Album - Miles Smiles

Artist - Miles Davis

Release Year - 1967

Key Track(s) - Footprints, Dolores, Freedom Jazz Dance, Gingerbread Boy

Drummer - Tony Williams

Album - I Want You

Artist - Marvin Gaye

Release Year - 1976

Key Track(s) - I Want You / Come Live With Me Angel / Soon I'll Be Loving You Again

Drummer - James Gadson

Album - Siamese Dream

Artist - Smashing Pumpkins

Release Year - 1993

Key Track(s) - Cherub Rock / Quiet / Geek USA

Drummer - Jimmy Chamberlain

Honorable Mentions:

Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced"

Led Zeppelin "Houses of the Holy"

David Axelrod "Song of Innocence"

Yes "Yes"

Minnie Ripperton "Adventures in Paradise"

D'Angelo "Voodoo"

J Dilla "The Shining"

Also mentioned during the show:

Minnie Riperton - Adventures in Paradise

For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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Big Fat Five: Fred Eltringham (Sheryl Crow) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 46:39

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This week’s guest is Fred Eltringham ! If you listened to our recent episode with Sterling Laws , you heard Fred get a lot of love as one of Sterling’s five picks—so it was an honor to finally have him on the show himself. And I gotta say…his voice is so soothing and calm. Puts mine to shame. Fred has been playing with Sheryl Crow since 2012, but his résumé also includes The Wallflowers, The Chicks, kd lang, Willie Nelson, Gigolo Aunts, Juliana Hatfield, Ben Kweller , and plenty more. He’s a steady, calm ship at sea behind the kit, and it seems like songwriters line up around the block to work with him. In addition to his international touring with Sheryl, you can catch him on Instagram whenever he’s doing something cool in Nashville —especially with Jules Belmont , as part of their tasty little instrumental group. So, please enjoy my chat with Fred Eltringham about the five records that shaped him into the musician he is today. As promised… CLICK HERE for Fred’s current play-along playlist… Cheers! --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. FRED'S BIG FAT FIVE: Artist - Led Zeppelin Album - Led Zeppelin I Release Year - 1969 Key Track(s) - " Good Times, Bad Times," "Dazed and Confused" Drummer - John Bonham - Artist - The Beatles Album - Abbey Road Release Year - 1970 Key Track(s) - " Come Together," "You Never Give Me Your Money," "Polythene Pam," "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window," "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," "The End" Drummer - Ringo Starr - Artist - Squeeze Album - Singles Release Year - 1989 Key Track(s) " Pulling Mussels," "Tempted" Drummer - Gilson Lavis - Artist - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Album - Greatest Hits Release Year - 1993 Key Track(s) " The Waiting," "Last Dance With Mary Jane," "Free Fallin" Drummers - Stan Lynch, Phil Jones - Artist - Sheryl Crow Album - Sheryl Crow Release Year - 1996 Key Track(s) - " If It Makes You Happy," "Sweet Rosalyn," "Home" Drummers - Michael Urbano, Brian Macleod, Jim Keltner, Pete Thomas - Any Honorable Mentions? Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (Donald Lindley on drums) / Essence (Jim Keltner on drums) Mitch Mitchell - The Jimi Hendrix Experience Buddy Miles - Band of Gypsys Jim Keltner - All things: Steely Dan, Leon Russell, John Lennon, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys Jim Gordon - Sessions, Leon Russell, Harry Nilsson Harry Nilsson - The Point (John Guerin on drums), Nilsson Schmilsson (Jim Gordon on drums) Charlie Watts - All things Rolling Stones Keith Moon, Kenny Jones (The Faces) - The Who: Who's Next , Tommy , Live from the Isle of Wight , It's Hard Nick Mason - Pink Floyd Gary Mallaber - Steve Miller Band Greatest Hits 1974–78 Levon Helm - The Band Alex Van Halen Dave Houghton - Joe Jackson's Look Sharp Dave Grohl - Anything he drums on Queens of the Stone Age - First 3 albums: Nick Lucero, Gene Trautmann, Dave Grohl, Alfredo Hernández Steve Jordan / Charley Drayton - X-Pensive Winos: Live at the Palladium , Main Offender Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life , Innervisions Prince - Dirty Mind through Diamonds and Pearls Roger Hawkins - Muscle Shoals / Sessions / Aretha Franklin: The House That Jack Built , Respect Russ Kunkel - Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King The list goes on and on and on...I've reached max characters! For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter, and TikTok.…

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Records That Define the 70's Drum Sound 53:29

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This week’s episode is going to be a little different. I’m starting a new, perhaps self-indulgent series where I pose a question on the Big Fat Snare Drum Instagram and make an episode out of your responses. Maybe it’ll stick. Who knows?…but these are the conversations I have with my musician friends anyways, so now I’m just pushing record. The first question posed was “which records helped define the 70’s drum sound?”. We got A LOT of responses and opinions were certainly shared (THANK YOU!) Ihad to shave a 5,000 hour playlist down to a handful of songs. Then, I called up my good buddy and amazing drummer, Jake Reed , to chat with me about his views on 70’s recording techniques and listen to the songs with me. Please enjoy! --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter, and TikTok.…

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Big Fat Five: Chris "Woody" Wood (Bastille) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 51:10

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming , the podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. This is another segment of Big Fat Five , where I invite my favorite drummers to break down the five records that shaped their approach to the instrument. Today, I’m joined by my friend Chris “Woody” Wood, drummer for the internationally loved band, Bastille. Since exploding onto the scene with Bad Blood in 2013, Bastille has become a staple of modern alt-pop— balancing sweeping, atmospheric moments with massive sing-along choruses . Woody’s playing is a perfect example of how space, groove, and feel can elevate a song without ever getting in the way—something especially crucial in an arena-sized band like Bastille. But make no mistake, he still finds his moments, keeping his playing fresh, musical, and relevant for well over a decade. Beyond the kit, Woody is just a hilarious and thoughtful dude. He even co-hosts his own podcast, Away Days w/ Woody and Piers , a comedic deep dive into the world of away football fandom. We get into all of that and more—while uncovering the five records that shaped him into the drummer he is today. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. CHRIS' BIG FAT FIVE: Artist - Red Hot Chili Peppers Album - Californication Release Year - 1999 Key Track - " Scar Tissue" Drummer - Chad Smith - Artist - Queens Of The Stone Age Album - Songs For The Deaf Release Year - 2002 Key Track(s) - " Hangin' Tree," "Millionaire" Drummer - Dave Grohl - Artist - Smashing Pumpkins Album - Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness Release Year - 1995 Key Track(s) - " Jelly Belly," "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" Drummer - Jimmy Chamberlin - Artist - Mars Volta Album - Deloused In The Comatorium Release Year - 2003 Key Track(s) - " Inertiatic ESP," "Cicatraz ESP" Drummer - Jon Theodore - Artist - Nate Smith Album - ANYTHING HE PLAYS ON For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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The Drum Panel: Mental Health > Paradiddles, Signature Sticks and Dream Lessons 51:56

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Episode 11 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, Britt Bowman (Demi Lovato, KiNG Mala, Meg Myers, Royal and the Serpent, Toni Cornell). Today we discuss: What’s the one piece of gear you’ve held onto the longest—and why? Are signature drumsticks a genuine advantage or just a marketing ploy? If you only had one hour per week to practice, how would you maximize your progress? Is it more beneficial for your creativity to immerse yourself in one album for a full week or explore a new record every day? Why every drummer needs a creative outlet outside of their career. How mental health directly impacts your drumming—and what to do about it. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Big Fat Five: Ian Matthews (Kasabian) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 46:12

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming , the podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. This is another segment of Big Fat Five , where I invite my favorite drummers to break down the five records that shaped their approach to the instrument. Today, I’m joined by Ian Matthews, drummer for the "future rock" Kasabian —a group that, like many of the greats, enjoys massive success outside the U.S. while somehow remaining criminally underrated stateside. With eight studio albums and a reputation for explosive, anthemic live shows, Kasabian has been shaping the sound of modern rock for decades. And at the heart of it all? Ian Matthews—the powerhouse engine behind their dynamic and electrifying sound. We cover a lot in this conversation—stuff that will help any drummer level up their playing and presence on the kit. I also want to mention something special: If you've listened to The Drum Panel recently, you know I’ve talked about a certain project from November 2024 that I was really stoked about. Well, Ian was one of my main inspirations for those sessions. This one meant a lot. Enjoy the five records that shaped Ian Matthews into the drummer he is today. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. IAN'S BIG FAT FIVE: Artist - Buddy Rich Album - Live At Ronnie Scott’s Release Year - 1972 Key Track - "Time Being" Drummer - Buddy Rich - Artist - Leo Sayer Album - Endless Flight Release Year - 1976 Key Track - " When I Need You" Drummer - Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Rick Shlosser, Nigel Olsson, Ed Greene, - Artist - Dave Brubeck Album - Time Out Release Year - 1959 Key Track - " Take 5," "Blue Rondo á la Turk" Drummer - Joe Morello - Artist - Iron Maiden Album - Live After Death Release Year - 1985 Key Track - "Aces High" Drummer - Nicko McBrain - Artist - Steely Dan Album - Aja Release Year - 1977 Key Track - " Aja," "Home At Last" Drummer - Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Jim Keltner, Rich Moratta, Ed Greene For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Big Fat Five: Jason Gerken (Shiner, Hum, Molly McGuire) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 36:17

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Today, we’ve got another segment of the podcast called Big Fat Five . This is where I invite my favorite drummers on the show to break down the five records that helped shape their approach to the instrument. Our guest today is Jason Gerken , a Kansas City-based drummer known for his work with Molly McGuire, Shiner, Open Hand, Project 86, and most recently, Hum. After our episode with Jared Shavelson a few weeks ago, I got a flood of DMs from people thanking me for introducing them to Jason’s drumming on The Egg by Shiner. I knew I had to get him on ASAP. Jason’s drumming carries so much weight—in every sense of the word. I know a lot of my friends were especially looking forward to this one, so here you go. I hope you all enjoy the five records that shaped Jason Gerken into the drummer he is today. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. JASON'S BIG FAT FIVE: Artist - Chicago Album - IX Release Year - 1975 Key Track - Beginnings Drummer - Danny Seraphine - Artist - Rush Album - Moving Pictures Release Year - 1981 Key Track - Red Barchetta Drummer - Neil Peart - Artist - Jimi Hendrix Experience Album - Essentials 1&2 Release Year - 1967 Key Track(s) - " If 6 Was 9" and other B-sides Drummer - Mitch Mitchell - Artist - Yes Album - Fragile Release Year - 1971 Key Track - Heart of the Sunrise Drummer - Bill Bruford - Artist - Government Issue Album - You/Crash Release Year - 1987 Key Track - Jaded Eyes Drummer - Peter Moffett - HONORABLE MENTIONS: Artist - Bitch Magnet Album - Umber Release Year - 1989 Key Track - Navajo Ace Drummer - Orestes Delatorre - Artist - Steely Dan Album - The Royal Scam Release Year - 1976 Key Track - Green Earrings Drummer - Bernard Purdie - Artist - Bastro Album - Diablo Guapo Release Year - 1989 Key Track - Sing the Troubled Beast Drummer - John McEntire - Artist - Helmet Album - Strap It On Release Year - 1992 Key Track - FBLA Drummer - John Stanier For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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The Drum Panel: Defining Success, Underrated Drummers, and the Gear We Love (That’s Not a Drum) 45:04

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Episode 10 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, Jessica Burdeaux (Covet, City Mouth, Host of Reverb.com's "What's That Sound?" series on YouTube). Today we discuss: How do we get into the mindset of authentically emulating grooves? Thinking like a producer: Approaching drumming with overdubbing and auxiliary percussion in mind. What’s a style of music you feel you should know more about? How do you decide when to cut yourself off from outside influences? What’s your favorite piece of music gear that isn’t a drum or cymbal? If you could play one iconic groove perfectly, what would it be? Who are some drummers you think are underrated right now? How do you currently define success as a drummer? Are koalas marsupials? As promised... Josh Freese Jason Gerken Casey Deitz Valerie Franco Ulf Mickael Wahlgren --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Big Fat Five: Jared Shavelson (Joyce Manor, Seal, Mariachi el Bronx, Ways Away, The Hope Conspiracy, Boysetsfire, Paint It Black, Chuck Ragan) 38:49

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Today, we’ve got another segment of the podcast called Big Fat Five . This is where I invite my favorite drummers on the show to break down the five records that helped shape their approach to the instrument. This format also inspired my book, Drummers on Drumming , which is available now as a paperback or ebook on Amazon. Today’s guest is Jared Shavelson . I met Jared through a mutual buddy and Big Fat Five alum, Mike Robinson. Jared is the real deal. He studied jazz in college but left early to kickstart his career—and it’s safe to say that decision paid off. Over the years, he’s played with Seal, The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx, Joyce Manor, The Hope Conspiracy, Paint It Black, The Aquabats, and so many others. I just saw him perform with Mariachi El Bronx on New Year’s Eve, opening for Morrissey at The Palladium. He was playing a cocktail kit, and the Afro-Cuban rhythms he was laying down were absolutely insane—I was completely blown away. Now, we were supposed to record this a few days ago, but life in LA had other plans. Between the fires and travel chaos, it was hard to pin down a time. Jared ended up flying out of Los Angeles Thursday night, only to get stuck in Atlanta during a snowstorm when his flight was canceled. After being stranded at the airport for 18 hours, he decided to help pass the time by hopping on the mic with me. That’s why the audio in this episode might be a little rough—picture Jared huddled in the corner of a busy terminal while we recorded. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. JARED'S BIG FAT FIVE: Album - Led Zeppelin 1 Artist - Led Zeppelin Release Year - 1969 Key Track(s) - Good times bad times / How Many More Times Drummer - John Bonham - Album - Time Out Artist - Dave Brubeck Release Year - 1959 Key Track(s) - Take Five / Kathy’s Waltz Drummer - Joe Morello - Album - Alice In Chains Unplugged Artist - Alive in Chains Release Year - 1996 Key Track(s) - Nutshell / No Excuses / Down in a Hole Drummer - Sean Kinney - Album - Out of Step Artist - Minor threat Release Year - 1984 Key Track(s) - Betray Drummer - Jeff Nelson - Album - The Egg Artist - Shiner Release Year - 2001 Key Track(s) - The Egg / Surgery / Andalusia Drummer - Jason Gerken For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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The Drum Panel: 2024's Biggest Wins, Unexpected Lessons, and the Stack Debate 43:53

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Excerpts from My Book: Drummers on Drumming, Part 2 30:42

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Ok, I promise I won’t be promoting my book forever—but give me at least a few weeks to talk about it (I’m proud of it!). And hey, the sooner you grab a copy, the sooner you’ll stop feeling guilty... and, well, left out. In this episode, I read a few excerpts from my new book, Drummers on Drumming . You’ll hear stories and song choices from incredible drummers like Joe Bagale, David Raouf (rdavidr), Joe Seiders, Ilan Rubin and Jesse Kongos. These highlights give you a taste of the insights and inspiration you’ll find in the book. I hope you enjoy these glimpses into the creative minds of today's top players. --- Get Your Copy of the ' Drummers on Drumming' Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Ok, I promise I won’t be promoting my book forever—but give me at least a few weeks to talk about it (I’m proud of it!). And hey, the sooner you grab a copy, the sooner you’ll stop feeling guilty... and, well, left out. In this episode, I read a few excerpts from my new book, Drummers on Drumming . You’ll hear stories and song choices from incredible drummers like Jason McGerr, Madden Klass, Jojo Mayer, Noa Kahn, Andrew Marshall, Michael Benjamin Lerner, and Brendan Buckley. These highlights give you a taste of the insights and inspiration you’ll find in the book. I hope you enjoy these glimpses into the creative minds of today's top players. --- Get Your Copy of the ' Drummers on Drumming' Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Episode 8 of The Drum Panel This week, Eric (@ericsurrea) is back!...alongside our newest bestie George Martinez (@skinnygeorge). In this episode, we dive into: Are ghost notes the modern-day equivalent of skinny jeans—cool now but overdone? How do you strike the right balance between technical precision and feel in your playing? Are dynamics the single most important factor in making a drummer sound great? Why is it so challenging to produce a high-quality drum part on the spot? Are tambourines and shakers actually more essential than toms? What are the guilty-pleasure drum songs we secretly love to play but would never admit to? Is a rubber practice pad less effective than a gel pad or pillow for improving your playing? Are self-taught drummers at a disadvantage in the long run? What’s the best way to handle trolls in the drumming community? Is quantizing your Instagram drum videos considered cheating? --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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The Drum Panel: Audition Advice, Anecdotes, and Staying Hired—Thriving in the Touring Industry with Elias Mallin & Stacy Jones 1:10:54

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Episode 7 of The Drum Panel This week, we're joined by Stacy Jones (Miley Cyrus, Letters to Cleo, American Hi-Fi) and Elias Mallin (Kesha, Noah Cyrus, Filter)—two seasoned veterans of the touring music industry and influential figures in shaping the competitive LA music scene. This episode steps away from our usual bullet-point list of hot takes and dives into a bigger-picture conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a career in live music. We cover everything from technique tips and tuning tricks to staying mentally sharp during performances, audition dos and don’ts, and plenty of honest stories about the ups and downs of auditions and live shows. Special thanks to Patches Sound for hosting us! --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Big Fat Five: Sterling Laws (NIKI, Natasha Bedingfield, Matt Berninger) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 37:28

13 weeks ago37:28

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Welcome back to Big Fat Five —a segment of Drummers on Drumming brought to you by Big Fat Snare Drum, where I chat with my favorite drummers about the stories and records that shaped their sound. I’m your host, Ben Hilzinger, and this week’s guest is the incredible Sterling Laws . Sterling is a fellow Pacific Northwest native now based in Los Angeles, but more importantly, he’s a Grammy-nominated drummer whose resume is as impressive as it gets. He’s worked with artists like Olivia Rodrigo , Kim Gordon , Chappell Roan , NIKI , Matt Berninger , Liz Phair , The War on Drugs , Linda Perry , Aly & AJ , Lo Moon , Dave Stewart , and many more. Sterling is out there doing the thing and still manages to bring a unique perspective to the kit while working with such a diverse roster of artists—a quality that’s both rare and inspiring. It’s exactly why I was so excited to talk to him. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. STERLING'S BIG FAT FIVE: Album - Badmotorfinger Artist - Soundgarden Release Year - 1991 Key Track(s) - Rusty Cage, Searching With My Good Eye Closed, Jesus Christ Pose Drummer - Matt Cameron - Album - In Rainbows Artist - Radiohead Release Year - 2007 Key Track(s) - 15 Steps, Bodysnatchers, Weird Fishes, Reckoner Drummer - Philip Selway - Album - Future Self Artist - The Globes Release Year - 2011 Key Track(s) Pigeon, Stay Awake, A Stitch Couldn't Save The World Drummer - Marcus Ourada - Album - Boxer Artist - The National Release Year - 2007 Key Track(s) - Mistaken For Strangers, Brainy, Apartment Story Drummer - Bryan Devendorf - Album - Live From The Ryman And More Artist - Sheryl Crow Release Year - 2019 Key Track(s) - A Change Would Do You Good, Everything Is Broken, Maybe Angels, If It Makes You Happy Drummer - Fred Eltringham For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram .…

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Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Danny Elfman, Angels & Airwaves): Start Somewhere To Go Somewhere 43:31

14 weeks ago43:31