Count Us In

In this weeks episode, Matt and Harry talk about being adaptable. We discuss different gigging situations where we’ve had to adapt our playing, but other situations that you may find yourself in. Jamie, is enjoying some time in Italy!  Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt - @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie - @jamiejoinermusic Harry - @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/c...

In this episode, we discuss our essential gig gear! From our go-to essentials, to our gig savers, and best finds, we talk all the items we can't gig without! What are your bits of essential gig gear? Let us know on our instagram - @harryplaysdrums *Apologies for the audio issues - Our normal recording situation surprised with a last minute update that isn't valid with Harry's Mac so...

In this weeks episode (or therapy session), we discuss the bad gigs. All the funny moments, the not so funny moments and the moments we wish we could forget! What are some of your bad gig or gig horror stories? Tell us on instagram - @countusinpodcast Questlove drum fill fail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjiq0DoSQD8 Matt - @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Su...

In this weeks episode we tackle the vast (and slightly vague) topic of "being professional". Yes, there are many things that quantify being professional, but what are the things that we maybe overlook? What are the things that maybe matter more than just being really good at what you do? Hmmm.... Let us know what you think contributes to "Being Professional" on our instagram -...

In this weeks episode, we discuss what we think "the dream" is. We discuss things that we'd love to do in our drumming journeys and things we've done that feel like big achievements. What do you feel most proud of in your drumming journey, and for you what is "the dream"? Let us know on our Instagram - @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermus...

In this episode we continue our practice pad exercises with our 6th episode in the series. We all bring a different exercises that use various rudiments and explain how these workouts can be both useful before a gig and to develop technique, but also to embellish into something completely your own. Head to our instagram - @countusinpodcast to see us play these exercises long with notation.  Death...

In this episode, we return to our "Deep Dive" series where one of us presents the others with an album to listen to top to bottom, and we dive deep on the drummer behind the album, the drum parts, the sounds, production and songwriting. With Matt not joining us for this episode, Jamie and Harry chat about one of Jamie's favourites, "Plans" by Death Cab For Cutie. Released...

In this episode, we discuss navigating band dynamics. A touchy subject no doubt, but we discuss how we've tried to navigate awkward conversations about commitments to rehearsals and gigs, to organising calendars for dates. How have you gone about this with your bands? Let us know on our instagram - @countusinpodcast Dont forget to rate and share this episode if you've enjoyed it.  "...

In this weeks episode, we talk about dealing with uncertainty. Being working drummers, we all encounter uncertainty all too often. From not knowing when the next gig will come in, not knowing what to practice, what bit of gear to buy and everything in between. It makes a tough business feel even tougher. We're all in it together though and if you have a that uneasy feeling of uncertainty, get...

In this episode we discuss all our experiences in growing our originals bands. Reminiscing about our very first originals bands, all the way to our most recent experiences with our current projects. Have you been a part of an originals project and experienced something similar? Or have you found any of these tips useful with your current projects? Let us know on our Instagram - @countusinpodcast C...

In this episode, we give you some tips and tricks for your first gigs. These are the kind of things that we've learnt the hard way through experience, like having no hi hat clutch or drum rug. So we hope that we can save you the trouble. Are there any tips and tricks we missed? or have we reminded you about your first gig or the first time you forgot your drum rug? Let us know on Instagram -...

We're back!  Thank you to everyone that listened and shared the podcast in 2025. We took some time over Christmas and the beginning of January to regroup and talk about what we want to do with our drumming and of course, the podcast in 2026. This weeks episode is about looking back at our 2025 goals and reflecting on if we achieved them or not, and it was BRUTAL! We're looking forward to...

In this episode, Matt and Harry discuss making recording drums more accessible. We discuss affordable microphones and interfaces that are ideal for starting and ways in which you can get yourself started in the world of recording. It can feel very overwhelming at first, but it’s much easier than you think to get started. Interested in getting into recording? Check out the gear we recommended below...

In this weeks episodes, Matt and Jamie discuss their personal development as a teacher and what they have learned in their years of teaching.  Instagram: @countinspodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums  Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we catch up with Matt about this years The Drummers Odyssey Camp and get some highlights, we talk bass drum heads and what we’re using and talk about plans for the remaining episodes of the year! Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we unpack and talk everything about this years UK Drum Show. We discuss our pickups from the show floor, performance highlights and memories from the weekend.  Were you at this years show? Let us know what you enjoyed on our instagram - @countusinpodcast Harry's Paiste video: https://youtu.be/fIIYUJ2GcnU?si=R9hQTD3BFSE2b3Uy Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic H...

This weeks episode is all about the UK Drum Show. Its our yearly get together with the drumming community to marvel at the incredible drummers that perform, the amazing equipment all of our favourite companies have on display and get fuelled up with inspiration. We'll be doing a full debrief of the show in the next episode so stay tuned, but we hope if you're at the show that you enjoy i...

In this weeks episode, we share 3 drum fills to work on in your practice.  These drum fills we recorded and demonstrated during the recording of the episode using our electric kits, but you can find the notation and visual demonstration of the drum fills on our instagram - @countusinpodcast or on our YouTube.  We hope you enjoy working on these fills and please share your progress with us! Matt -...

In this episode we discuss the sometimes awkward topic of teaching drums.. without actually playing drums... Ever taught a lesson where you have the student play for no more than 5 minutes, but you've spent most of the lesson chatting? Well we talk about that process and how actually, sometimes those are better lessons both for the student and the teacher.  Instagram: @coutusinpodcast Matt: @...

In this episode we kick off a brand new series we'll be exploring where we do a deep dive on one album and the one drummer that plays on it, and what better way to kick this series off with the masterpiece that is John Mayer's "Continuum".  The album features and is produced by the legendary Steve Jordan (any guesses who picked this album?). We talk all about the magic of Steve...

In this episode, we catch up with Harry on his recent fly gig to Kuala Lumpur with the BeeGee's tribute he plays with, playing 2 theatre shows. We also answer some listener questions which led us to discuss our drum parts in the intro music. Thanks for sending in questions and please continue to send them to us on Instagram - @countusinpodcast Footage from Harry's gig: https://youtu.be/a...

In this episode, Matt and Jamie discuss being in the business of music and the challenges and realities of being a full time musician.  Follow us on Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we finally sit down with our good friend, and reason why this podcast exists... AJ Rousell! We talk to AJ about becoming a drum clinician, teaching, his current projects, influences and his first release as a drummer "The Remission" which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI-8dMcvm1k&list=RDFI-8dMcvm1k&start_radio=1 And stream here: https://open...

In this weeks episode, we discuss our recent gig outings, our warm ups on gigs and Matt has some very exciting news... Social Media:  Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode we discuss the feeling of being inspired but also completely exasperated at the same time. As drummers, we get so much inspiration from our favourite plays and musicians, but can also overwhelmed by the technical brilliance that it becomes frustratingly unachievable. Can you relate and have had a similar experience? Let us know on our Instagram - @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey...