The Drummers Only Podcast!

Visit us for all things DRUMS: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Fraser West is the drummer for Scottish Celtic Rock band Skerryvore. Since 2004 the band have released 9 albums including a live album and have toured all over the world. As indie as band can be they have done literally all of it themselves. From designing and printing posters to fixing all the gigs and running PA and lights from...

Visit us for all things DRUMS:  ⁠⁠http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/⁠⁠ Steve Smith is a highly accomplished drummer whose style embodies the history of U.S. music. With a career spanning over four decades, he has performed with jazz and rock legends, including Journey, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, and Jean-Luc Ponty. Smith has also collaborated with jazz greats like Zakir Hussain, Buddy DeFranco, and Da...

Visit us for all things DRUMS:  ⁠http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/⁠ Darryn Farrugia is an independent drummer currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Darryn became interested in jazz at 14 and eventually studied at the Victorian College of the Arts under the tutelage of his long-time instructor, Frank Corniola. This was followed by individual lessons in the United States with drummers like Marvin &#...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: https://www.drummersonly.co.uk Chris Jago is a highly respected and versatile drummer who has played with a variety of top end artists. Neil Diamond, Alan Cumming, Boy George, Barclay James Harvest, China Crisis, The Calling and more. On top of these credits, he is a highly sought after Broadway/Theatre player from playing on shows such a as Rent Live on FOX 2019, th...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ The Australian session drummer Chris Allison is known for his chameleon-like approach to music creation and his captivating style. Because of his love of improvisation and great sense of groove, he is equally at home performing sophisticated arrangements and quirky rhythmic phrasing. In late 2017, Chris began filling in for popular guit...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Claus Hessler is a drummer, author and teacher based in Germany. Beginning in 1990, he studied the Moeller Method with Jim Chapin and developed an Open-Handed playing technique. Claus is famously known for having taught fellow drumming prodigy, Anika Nilles. He is also a member of the Modern Drummer Education Team, a Drumscene Magazine...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Chris and Adam from Drummers Only discuss their drumming goals for 2023, and encourage listeners to tell their drumming-related goals going forward! GET IN TOUCH Got any questions or looking for more personal advice? We’d love to help! ✉️ Email: info@drummersonly.co.uk 📞 Call: 0141 429 3799 💬 Live chat - https://drummersonly.co.uk/ FO...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Jason McGerr is best known as the drummer for American rock band, Death Cab For Cutie . Having been their drummer since 2003, Jason has developed a unique approach to writing his parts for the band. The result is impeccably crafted and creative grooves, while still remaining tasteful to the band's musical offerings. We talk with Jason a...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Kenny Sharretts is a world-class drum tech & stage manager based in Austin, Texas. Kenny has over 20 years of touring experience and has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world, with clients such as Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Puff Daddy, Train, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Ethridge, Joss Stone, and drummers such...

Visit us for all things DRUMS:   http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Jonathan Atkinson is a UK-based session drummer. Jon has been involved in various great projects, from film soundtracks to working with legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin and is currently on tour with 80s pop icon, Kim Wilde.   Jon plays Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Tuner Fish Lug Locks, Remo Drumheads and...

Frank Zummo is best known as the drummer for Sum 41, and one of the founding members of Street Drum Corps. Jake catches up with Frank while on tour with Sum 41 in Europe, returning to the start of Franks's drumming journey, filling in for Tommy Lee for some Mötley Crüe gigs, being an SJC drums artist and so much more! Follow Frank: https://www.instagram.com/frankzummo/?hl=en https://twitter.com/fz...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Alex Reeves has performed drums live on stage, radio and TV and recorded on albums with Elbow, Dizzee Rascal, Razorlight, Bat For Lashes, Shania Twain, Marina, Nick Cave, The BBC Symphony Orchestra, The Heritage Orchestra, Guy Garvey, Anna Calvi, The Young Punx, Bobby Womack, One Direction, Johnny Hates Jazz, Avicii and hundreds more. A...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ We chat with Irish session LEGEND Graham Hopkins! Graham is a seasoned studio and live drummer, whose credits consist of Glen Hansard, The Frames, Snow Patrol, Rosanne Cash, Tom Jones and many more! When he's not touring, he's at his studio recording for many world-class producers, tv shows and a whole host of other projects! Follow Gra...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ We caught up with UK Session LEGEND Neal Wilkinson. We catch up with Neal while on tour with James Morrison to discuss the tour, his incredible work ethic and all things in between. Follow Neal: https://www.instagram.com/nealdrums/?hl=en https://twitter.com/nwdrums?lang=en-GB 🛒 SHOP Shop SALE: https://drummersonly.co.uk/shop/?filter_by...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ We caught up with Carter McLean at the 2022 UK Drum Show in Liverpool. Carter is known for several musical projects, but is most commonly known for performing The Lion King on Broadway for the past 20 years. We catch up with him just after his performance, and see what’s going on with him these days! Follow Carter: https://www.instagram...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ We caught up with Femi Koleoso at the 2022 UK Drum Show in Liverpool. Femi plays for The Ezra Collective and UK chart-topping group, The Gorillaz. We chat with Femi about the drums he uses on each gig, and what it's like performing with them. Follow Femi: https://www.instagram.com/femiondrums... 🛒 SHOP Shop SALE: https://drummersonly.c...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ This week, we chat with “The Dude”, Harry Miree! We discussed the dude's thoughts on being a drummer in Nashville, social media and everything he’s got going on currently! 🛒 SHOP Shop SALE: https://drummersonly.co.uk/shop/?filter_by=clearance GET IN TOUCH Got any questions or looking for more personal advice? Get in touch - we’d love t...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/   Chris and Adam discuss their Top 3 favourite drummers, along with a surprise appearance from David Abbruzzese of Pearl Jam in the comments section, and some viewer-submitted drummers!   🛒 SHOP   Shop SALE: https://drummersonly.co.uk/shop/?filter_by=clearance   GET IN TOUCH  Got any questions or looking for mo...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ Jake & Bryn discuss the moments that made them want to become drummers, including what drew them to the instrument and what they first learned! Let us know what made YOU decide to become a drummer below! GET IN TOUCH Got any questions or looking for more personal advice? Get in touch - we’d love to help! ✉️ Email: info@drummersonly....

Visit us for all things DRUMS:   http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/   We chat with Jay Weinberg! Jay is the current drummer for the Metal band Slipknot but also has quite a musical heritage. His father, Max Weinberg, played for "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band, for which Jay himself also spent some time performing for.    We chat with Jay about what it's like join...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ The internet is full of wonderful, bonkers drumming content, which is largely down to Tim Baltes. Tim is quite a character on socials, amassing an Instagram following of over 32 THOUSAND people. From dressing as his Grandma to putting potatoes in a washer/dryer, accurately re-creating the Hot For Teacher drum sound - there are no bounda...

Visit us for all things DRUMS: https://drummersonly.co.uk/ We chat with the LEGENDARY drummer Chris Whitten. Chris has quite the storied career, from finding commercial success with 80's hits "The Whole Of The Moon" by The Waterboys, and "What I Am" by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. He went on to appear on the critically acclaimed "Flowers In The Dirt" album by Paul McCartney and rocking the...

We chat with long time Drummers Only pal, Audrey Tait, who's recently taken on the Franz Ferdinand gig!    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/drummersonlyuk

The phrase " in with the bricks " springs to mind when talking about Norbert Saemann. Norbert started at Meinl as an apprentice and worked his way up through the company to be quintessential in the A&R role for the company. He's seen and done it all. We had to know more, so we chat with Norbert Saemann! We talk about all things Meinl, the evolution of the company, Norberts involvement and much...

Arya Goggin is the drummer for Welsh heavy metal band Skindred! Aryas unique drumming style combines expertly combines with the band's creative blend of ska rhythms, and thrashing metal beats! We caught up with Arya just after Skindreds latest UK tour...where he drops some knowledge bombs!  We had to know more, so we chat with Arya Goggin!  We talk about gigs with Skindred, being a...