Drum and Drummer

On this week’s show Ben tells us about a last minute recording session where he ended up recording the drumming legend Graham Walker (Gary Moore, Vanity Fare). We also chat about new Roland wireless tech, getting recognised at a memorial service and Billy taking a dump in the bath. Enjoy! Also, please vote for The Old Blacksmiths Studios for ‘Recording Studio Of The Year’ in the Portsmouth Music A...

This week we are joined by Connor McCorkindale! Connor is a fellow BIMM graduate, a teacher and plays for multiple bands including Winter Gardens and Coco And The Lost. We chat about his recent broken wrist and the impact that had on his drumming, his love of teaching and learning Ableton to keep his job. A self described ‘technique nerd’ Connor has begun learning traditional grip and has a desire...

On this week’s episode we’re chatting about practicing and rehearsing; doing the right amount for the right context. We also chat about George’s recent trip to Chesterfield where he met up with Dave and got a tour of the Hardcase factory and the next day did a video shoot for a new band plus Ben’s been dealing with a broken shower. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on...

Before George heads up to Chesterfield for a video shoot we had another one of our ‘famous’ chats where Ben finally reveals all about his cryptic clues for 2024 and tells all about his NYE gig in Banbury. George also popped in to Graham Russell Drums to get a new kick drum reso head and has been practicing hard for a soul band theatre show coming up in February. We also chat about the new BDC kit...

Happy New Year! On this week’s episode we’re catching up after Christmas with some gig chat including a surprise 60th birthday party and George’s dramatic M25 rescue mission. We also briefly talk about our goals for 2025, a new delivery highlights video and Ben’s secret game. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Vt9CgrSx0Cg Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Emai...

Hope you all had a great Christmas! It’s Boxing Day so time to finish off those chocolates and join us for an Xmas treat. Traffic and illness thwarted our attempt at a ‘traditional’ Xmas special but we were very grateful for the legend that is Lennon Taylor to step in and chat with us. Lennon and George can often be found on stage together at weddings with Wildwood Sky. After gifting Lennon with a...

Although Christmas is just round the corner we’re not particularly in a Chrismassy mood but this doesn’t deter us from chatting about parsnips, traditions and marvelling at his large but somewhat under-decorated tree. George also gives us the low down on his new job at a bakery and stealing a notebook from an Xmas party gig. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitte...

This week we are finally joined by Ben Alldred from D’Addario; parent company of EVANS Drumheads. Having met Ben at Graham Russell Drums a few weeks ago when he helped skin and tune the ‘Florida Acrolite’ we wanted to quiz Ben on all things skins and tuning. Ben imparts his extensive knowledge on how important good heads are on a kit, how to choose the right head, designs and innovations and what...

This week we are joined across the pond by Dan Grabski; owner of Daytona Beach Drum Center! Ben met Dan at his shop on holiday in Florida and left with a Ludwig Acrolite. We chat about Hurricane Milton’s impact on Dan and his store, why he moved to Daytona Beach and decided to open a drum shop and his decisions around which brands to stock. We also delve into the pro gigging scene in the area and...

We’ve had to reschedule our chat with Ben Alldred so it’s just us this week I’m afraid. However, pop your disappointment to one side and join us as we talk about winter gigs, Dean’s lovely hair and George’s surprise leg injury that meant he had to dep out a gig last minute. We also discuss becoming human tamagotchis, Instagram addiction, George’s trial shift at GAK and Ben’s trip to the Crocs shop...

After a quick chat about the Royal Family we talk about Ben’s gig up in Norfolk and the highs and lows of our football careers. George updates us on his paradiddles, Ben’s seen some interesting car stickers and finds out what happened to the school psycho. Also send us your questions to ask Ben Alldred from Evans who will be on the show next week. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodc...

We have a catch up about our weekend’s gigs where Ben had an unusual stage invader and George was surprised at what song got the crowd going. But before we set off for our gigs Ben went to the Graham Russell Drums Birthday Bash to get his new snare skinned and tuned by another Ben from Evans and George popped round to the new house to grab a choc ice from the outside fridge. We also learn what EMA...

As we settle into our new houses our green fingers have been rummaging round to see what’s what. George had a surprise housemate living in his shed and Ben found some rather interesting items in his new garage. We also chat about band myths, tip runs, the Graham Russell Drums Birthday Bash, learning some My Chemical Romance and Ben has an apology to make. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddru...

This week we start off with some correspondence before heading into more tales of Ben’s holiday including trying out the Zildjian Alchem-E at Guitar Centre and picking a new snare from Dan at Daytona Beach Drum Centre. Ben also went to see Enter Shikari and You Me At Six in Orlando, had an eventful ride on Space Mountain and got asked one very important question. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @dr...

Ben’s back from his holiday! We chat about the few days before departure which included a gig in Wales and the small task of moving house with 5 days notice. After a busy and stressful week it was time to head to Florida and relax, that was until Hurricane Milton, the fifth most intense Atlantic hurricane ever, decided to join the party. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow...

While Ben's still away in Florida we pre-recorded some chat filled with golden nuggets such as Dyson headphones, cash tips at gigs, the UK Drum Show and popping your crisps in the fridge. We also take a look at the new line of Roland kits and do our best Jools Holland impressions. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerp...

Hallo! On this week’s episode we find out all about George’s recent gig in Switzerland; strict passport control, being taken to a cabin in the woods and apple sauce with pasta. WHAT?! Find out what George makes of the Swiss tax system and why he would never live there, what lessons he learnt about gigging abroad and the horror gig he missed on the Isle of Wight. Genießen! Follow us on Instagram: @...

On this week’s show we’re chatting about a man who has no email address, posting USB sticks instead of file sharing and George gave a man from DIY SOS some van SOS. We also catch up on our recent gigs with George trekking to Cambridge and central London and Ben making his HYPR debut. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrumm...

This week we are joined by the one and only Gabi King! She’s off to Liverpool to do a masterclass at the UK Drum Show this weekend but before she sets off she kindly joined us for a natter. Having been the drummer for Declan McKenna for nearly 8 years she now finds herself touring the world as the percussionist for The 1975. We chat about those years with Declan, making the switch to percussion pl...

We were up bright and early for this week’s episode (well, early for Ben). George had a busy week gigging; his cajón took centre stage at a corporate event, he nearly got in a fight loading out of a pub and his dream trip to Beaconsfield and Oxford didn’t go to plan. Meanwhile Ben went up to London to look at Batman stuff, witnessed a man mistake a suit carrier for a hi hat and had another bad hog...

After some internet issues in Brighton we finally got down to business. On this week’s episode we chat about the gig we did together in Weston-super-Mare where we got to meet the ‘locals’ and lots of lovely farm animals. Ben also had a long drive to London the previous day and George brought his big boy Tama kit out of retirement. We also discuss the new Zildjian headphones, a delicious new Tama f...

Packed lunches and chocolate bars start us off this week before moving on to George’s upcoming gig in Zurich and Ben’s upcoming gig with HYPR. As well as writing charts Ben also got tempted by a new kit once owned by Mark Richardson of Skunk Anansie fame from Graham Russell (lovely bit of Japanese oak). We also chat about the 7th of September, parachuting out of a plane and what we’d do if we were...

Two guys have finally managed to put their drama all behind them and reunite for the people… and Oasis are back together! We chat about their recent reunion announcement and ponder over who the drummer will be. We both had a busy bank holiday weekend of gigging with George playing in a cold cowshed and Ben playing in Horsham town centre. George also went for a few beers in London with a recent gue...

On this week’s show we’re talking about the intricacies of passing wind while playing drums, George is off to play a festival in Zurich and Ben purchased a PackBrack. We’re also introduced to the term ‘hi hat bark’ and the difference between triple flange and die cast hoops. Ben also recently worked on some new music with former X-Factor finallist Sean Smith and while on a trip to Lego store got d...

Welcome back to another episode! After seemingly having done nothing of note over the last few weeks we’re digging deep and chatting about the Olympics, George’s car battery dying outside his therapist's house and non-eventful gigs. There’s also trips to the cinema, appropriate TV size and a night on the Guinni with Elliott Joseph. Enjoy! Norm Archer: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SWQQOXIZCLrdLi...