Damon Grant

Discussions in Percussion

Music EN ↓ 100 episodes

Podcast host Damon Grant, is a professional percussionist and has partnered with the Percussive Arts Society to bring this podcast to the masses. The mission statement is "Document History and Educate the Next Generation." This podcast aims to interview percussionists, drummers, and percussion educators of all genres.

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Damon Grant

Episodes

#496 Manolito Rodriguez: Percussionist, Educator, Bandleader, and More! 08.07.2026 1:14:35

Damon gets to talk to Manolito about his upbringing, new signature series instruments, his band, education, and so much more. There are also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#495 Dr. Thad Anderson: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, PAS President & More! 01.07.2026 1:08:59

Damon gets to talk to Thad about being PAS President, the Percussive Arts Society, teaching, technology, family, jam bands, Indianapolis, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#494 Anthony Almonte: Percussionist, Vocalist, Composer, and More! 23.06.2026 1:24:59

Damon welcomes back Anthony to talk about his new album, composing, touring, fashion, fitness, and so much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, and others.

#493 Brian Prechtl: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, and More! 17.06.2026 58:33

Damon gets to talk to Brian about Baltimore, teaching, administrative work, composing, Pride, and so much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news, and others.

#492 Doug Yowell: Drummer, Engineer, Producer, Educator and More! 10.06.2026 1:19:37

Damon gets to talk to Doug about his family, musical adventures, Joe Jackson, Peter Erskine, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#491 Felipe Fournier: Vibraphonist, Percussionist, Composer, and More! 03.06.2026 1:02:23

Damon welcomes back Felipe to talk about Trio Libre, Supermambo, touring with Joe Jackson, and so much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#490 Michael Burritt: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, and More! 27.05.2026 1:17:47

Damon gets to talk to Michael about his PAS Hall of Fame induction, teaching, mental health, work/life balance, NY state, and so much more! There's also other segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#489 Sidney Hopson: Percussionist, Educator, Cultural Policy Consultant & More! 20.05.2026 1:19:51

Damon gets to talk to Sidney about film scores, musical adventures, advocacy, education, and much more. There's also segments like music news, gig alerts, and others.

#488 Matthew "Mateo" Gonzalez: Percussionist, Dancer, Educator, and More! 13.05.2026 1:10:45

Damon gets to talk to Matthew about Los Pleneros de la 21, Bomba, Plena, music business, education, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#487 Clayton Craddock: Drummer, Author, Educator, Podcaster, and More! 06.05.2026 1:27:53

Damon gets to talk to Clayton about his new book, his new gig, passive income, and much more! There's also other segments like gig alerts and music news.

#486 M.B. Gordy: Drummer, Percussionist, Composer, Producer, and More! 29.04.2026 1:39:34

Damon gets to talk to M.B. about Maryland, life adventures, Frank Zappa, film scores and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#485 Samuel Torres: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, and More! 22.04.2026 1:12:07

Damon welcomes back Samuel to talk about his new album, playing percussion with a drummer, his clinic at PASIC, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others.

#484 J.P. Bouvet: Drummer, Educator, and More! 15.04.2026 1:11:18

Damon gets to talk to JP about what he presented at PASIC, his educational site, improvisation, psychology, and more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news, and others.

#483 Mark Walker: Grammy Winning Drummer, Educator, Composer and More! 07.04.2026 1:21:27

Damon gets to talk to Mark about Chicago, NYC, life adventures, the Caribbean Jazz Project, UMass, and so much more. There's also other segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, and an iconic recording.

#482 Ed Fast: Percussionist, Educator, Drummer, and More! 01.04.2026 1:04:36

Damon gets to talk to Ed about his Percussive Arts Society clinic, Bill Fitch, Connecticut, playing multiple instruments, his band Conga Bop and more. There's also other segments like gig alerts, and music news.

#481 Jenny Klukken: Percussionist, Educator, Artist, and More! 24.03.2026 1:21:58

Damon gets to talk to Jenny about her new album, Minnesota, artwork, marimbas, improvising, and much more! There's also other segments like gig alerts, educational spotlight, and music news.

#480 Jeremy Wade: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, and More! 18.03.2026 55:49

Damon gets to talk to Jeremy about the bodhrán, St. Paddy's Day, Kentucky, telecommunications, and much more. There's also gig alerts, music news, and other segments.

#479 Saturnino Tiamson Jr.: Drummer, Percussionist, Educator, and More! 11.03.2026 1:07:42

Damon gets to talk to Saturnino about his many jobs, running a Percussive Arts Society chapter, Asia, education and much more. There's also other segments including gig alerts, educational spotlights, and music news.

#478 Vicky O'Neon: Drummer, Percussionist, Educator and More! 03.03.2026 1:16:14

Damon gets to talk to Vicky about playing drums vs. percussion, her name and style, life adventures, touring vs. house bands and so much more! There's also other segments, including music news, gig alerts, and educational spotlights.

#477 Pat Petrillo: Drummer, Inventor, Educator and More! 25.02.2026 1:19:18

Damon gets to talk to Pat about his product inventions, drum corps, getting gigs, Broadway, endorsements, and other musical adventures. There's also other segments including gig alerts, iconic recordings, and music news.

#476 Garry Kvistad: Percussionist, Instrument Builder, Educator, Author and More! 18.02.2026 1:10:03

Damon gets to talk to Garry about Woodstock Chimes, Nexus, Black Earth Percussion, Steve Reich, festivals, and so much more! There's also other segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, and music news.

#475 Chris St. Hilaire: Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter, Producer and More! 11.02.2026 1:13:11

Damon gets to talk to Chris about his new album, Trinidad, current events, social media, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others.

#474 Will James: Symphonic Percussionist, Educator, Author and More! 04.02.2026 1:12:33

Damon gets to talk to Will about the St. Louis Symphony, education, triangles, North Carolina, getting a gig and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others.

#473 Dr. Jeffrey Barudin: Percussionist, Educator, Author and More! 28.01.2026 1:22:48

Damon gets to talk to Jeff about job listings on his website, New Jersey, teaching, calzones and much more. There's also other segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, and music news.

#472 Dr. Andrew Veit: Percussionist, Educator, Composer and More! 21.01.2026 59:14

Damon gets to talk to Andrew about the World Vibes Congress, The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, Drum Corps, New Jersey, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, gear talk, music news, and others.