The Drummers Only Podcast!

Adam and Chris discuss their proudest moments as drummers, along with some very special viewer-submitted stories! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS:  - Website: https://drummersonly.co.uk - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drummersonlyuk - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drummersonlyuk/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drummersonlyuk #drummersonly #drum #drums #percussion #dru...

Mat Hector is a well-versed session drummer, currently playing with the punk icon Iggy Pop. Prior to this, Mat worked with multiple live and studio projects with artists like Razorlight, Thomas Dolby, Grace Jones and many more! He's no stranger to the studio, having recently recorded his own sample library "Fields Of Rock" with ToonTrack. We had to know more, so we chat with Mat Hector! We talk ab...

Jake & Nathan have a brief chat about gigs they'll NEVER forget - along with some viewer-submitted suggestions! Let us know about a gig you'll never forget down below! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS: - - Website: https://drummersonly.co.uk - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/drummerso...... - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drummersonl...... - Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ Pete Ray Biggin is part of the finest drumming talent from the UK. His raw power and phenomenal talent has led him to gigs with Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Chaka Khan, Adele, Robbie Williams, and currently, Level 42   Follow Pete on the Socials: https://www.peteraybiggin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Pete-Ray-Biggin-126983733989244/ h...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ Michael Schack is one of the most engaging and entertaining drummers of our time. He's the poster boy for Roland and EDM music in general with his upbeat, quirky style utilising the latest in Roland sound sampling technology. Michael also produces educational content with Drumeo as one of their Drumeo Coaches.  We had to know more, so...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ Jost Nickel is a German drummer, composer and educator. His style is credited to be part of the "golden age" of drummers from Germany, with friends like Benny Greb, Anika Niles (a former student of his), and Marco Minnemann to name a few. His name appears within the credits on many hit records, but it's not just being a top-class session d...

Visit Us For All Things DRUMS!: https://drummersonly.co.uk Abe Cunningham is the drummer for Deftones. Need we really say more than that?! A phenomenal, diverse drummer and life-long Tama & Zildjian artist, Abe joins us to talk all things Deftones, Gear and much more. This is a MUST LISTEN for fans of Deftones and Abe alike!   🛒 SHOP DEALS: https://drummersonly.co.uk/product-tag/deals/ G...

Visit Us For All Things DRUMS!: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ Richard Spaven is one of the most exciting drummers in the scene today, with a very distinct and signature sound that's landed him gigs across the jazz, soul and other genres with big artists. He's a Yamaha & Meinl Artist, both companies allow for Spaven's unique sound to shine through no matter who he plays with. He is incredibly dow...

Visit Us For All Things DRUMS!: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ Mike Johnston is a drummer, content creator and educator. He runs his own education site, Mikeslessons.com and has grown an extensive following on his social media channels. Mike is the real deal, the complete definition of a true professional, please enjoy our chat!    Follow Mike:  https://www.mikeslessons.com/  http...

Visit Us For All Things DRUMS!: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ John Tempesta is a hard-hitting, heavy metal/hard rock drummer. Growing up in The Bronx influenced his no-nonsense playing style which has landed him gigs with metal juggernauts Exodus, White Zombie and, The Cult. We talk about Johns career as a drummer, what it takes to perform at such a high level, being a drum tech, joining an establis...

Neil Golding is the director of Gold Media & Events, and chief organiser for events like The UK Drum Show, The UK Bass Guitar Show, The London Drum Show and more! We talk to Neil about moving and expanding The UK Drum Show to Liverpool, the logistics and struggles of running a large scale drumming event, the future of drum shows and much more! Follow The UK Drum Show On Socials! - https://theu...

We’re joined by our Leeds store manager, Jake Brooksbank, to discuss our experiences working in Drummers Only and the drum industry as a whole. We talk about our perspective of factory visits, the evolution of drum retail and a quick story of selling a cowbell over the phone! You can find our Jake at Drummers Only Leeds Leeds@drummersonly.co.uk 0113 2442183 Subscribe For More! Follow Us On The Soc...

Jared is the founder and CEO of Drumeo, the largest and most recognisable drumming and instrument-based online educational platform. We talk with Jared about the future of online, and indeed the importance of online education along with some of the trials and tribulations they've experienced over their decade-long adventure. Follow Jared: https://www.drumeo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drumeo htt...

Simon is a bit of a wizard when it comes to e-drum technology, having spent the last 15+ years being a consultant and demonstrator for some of the biggest brands in the drumming industry.    This knowledge has lead Simon to get the call from the likes of Yamaha, U2, Kylie Minogue, Take That and of course, Drummers Only to solve any technical issues. We talk to Simon about electronics, wh...

Kaz Rodriguez is a drummer, producer, composer and educator. He could be defined as the "drummer for the stars", with gigs such as Josh Groban, Chakka Khan, Jessie Ware & Disciples under his belt. Throughout his career so far, Kaz has successfully let his voice be heard through performances, a trait he has since passed to his Drumeo & private students. He believes finding your own voice on...

Ian Aguado-Bush has been an integral part of the drumming community for two decades. He is head of A&R for Tama, Zildjian, Aquarian Drum Heads & Tuner Fish in the UK, as well as Director of Sales and marketing for Headstock Distribution, where we get these brands from.   In this episode, Ian talks about do's and don'ts for endorsements, being a drum buyer for the UK and the lesso...

Ash Soan is one of the UK's most in demand session drummers having played on 58 Top 10 albums, which include 29 No. 1 albums and 10 No.1 Singles (ashsoan.com). His live credits include 2012 London Olympic Games Ceremony, 3 seasons of the UK Voice, 8 years in Will Young's band, Woodstock '94 and many more. We caught with him from his Windmill Studio to discuss all things recording from home and mor...

Perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of playing the drums is actually setting them up. It's really important that you're comfortable behind the kit, so we take you through a step-by-step of our method of setting up the drum kit for your body. This allows you to feel comfortable, look comfortable and play your absolute BEST! FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS: - Website: https://drummersonly.co.uk Face...

It's no secret that we at Drummers Only LOVE Sonor drums! Adam & Chris both play Sonor kits, and two very different kits at that! So with that in mind, we decided it was time to GET 'EM OUT! We talk about the Vintage, SQ1 & ProLite series' which are all made in Sonor's German factory.   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!   TIMECODES  0:00 - 0:34 - SICK TITLE SEQUENCE 0:35 - 2:05 - Int...

2020 was...a year. It's also been our first FULL year of podcasting! We've had some amazing guests on and discussed many topics, so we decided to put together a small collection of our favourite moments from 2020. We hope you enjoy it! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! 0:00 - 0:34 - SICK Title Sequence  0:35 - 4:14 - Intro  4:15 - 15:25 - Most Memorable Session Experience w/Paul Savage  15:26 - 2...

Todd Sucherman is the drummer with Multi-Platinum selling band Styx. He has an amazing session career having performed with artists from Brian Wilson to Spinal Tap as well as Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan.   He is a world-renowned clinician and educator having released two best selling drum DVDs "Methods and Mechanics" and 'Methods and Mechanics 2" as well as appearances at the Modern...

This week Adam and Chris sat down at a social distance with John Blease. John Blease has had quite the storied career, He is an established London-based musician who plays in many different bands, spanning many genres. We talk about how a humble man from Ayrshire came to be on stage with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Robert Plant, Seal, Paolo Nutini & more!  TIMECODES: 0:00 -...

This week Adam and Chris managed to talk with our creator, Paul Burke. We start by asking him a simple question; "Would you open a drum shop in 2021?". Find out the answer and MUCH MORE inside this fantastic conversation with the man who started it all for us, Paul Burke.    TIMECODES: 0:00 - 0:34 - SICK Title Sequence 0:35 - 1:55 - INTRO 1:56 - 13:36 - Would You Open A New Drum Shop in...

Adam and Chris check out some hip stick alternatives by Headhunters, share their origin stories - how they got into drums and discuss the longterm benefits for your drumming by looking after your health. TIMECODES: 0:00 - 0:34 - SICK Title Sequence  0:35 - 3:03 - INTRO  3:04 - 26:43 - STICK ALTERNATIVES (HeadHunters)  26:44 - 38:59 - IEM MONITOR MIX  39:00 - 1:01:35 - DRUMMING...

Chris and Adam discuss how simply changing the hoop on a snare drum can drastically alter the sound of a drum, with playing examples! We also talk about Jimmy Chamberlin's new album, new shop arrivals and more. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!  FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS: - Website: https://drummersonly.co.uk   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/drummerso...  Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...