Drum and Drummer

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...

This week's episode is ‘ablaze’ with banter thanks to our brilliant guest, Jordan Farrugia! After regaling us with a tale of arson and an unusual first date in court, we move on to drumming and Jordan’s career playing for Iranian artist Kamyar for his UK and European shows. We also talk about becoming a Master of Music at the London College of Music, getting to grips with Ableton, working part tim...

This week we had a lovely chat with Lainey Loops who is the drummer for SNAYX. Lainey gives us all the ups and downs of being in a band from touring with Royal Blood and Billy Talent, playing Download to being stuck on the Autobahn for 7 hours and balancing life on the road with work. Also a fellow non-burper along with George and previous guest James Gillingham, who is also her partner, we discus...

This week we are joined by the one and only Bob Knight. Not only has Bob had a staggering drumming career playing for the likes of Rita Ora, Nik Kershaw, Michael Bublé and Cee-Lo Green (plus so many more) he has also become one of the big ‘fixers’ in the music industry. Having moved down from Yorkshire to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music, Bob decided to take bookings into his own hand...

The Euros are over and whilst we also regularly disappoint the nation, unlike Gareth, we aren’t going anywhere! Ben had a gig down in Cornwall and made a weekend of it and George has been adjusting to electric kits and restaurant gigs. We also talk about being prepared by getting things right at the start to save time and avoid practising wrong. Ben also made more use of the sale at Graham Russell...

Recorded before the General Election and England’s quarter final win, we weren’t sure what this week would look like! What we do know is that Ben will go to great lengths to avoid a dirty PlayStation controller. He also took a trip to Paultons Park and we both showed our faces at Graham Russell Drums with George taking further advantage of the sale by purchasing a new ride cymbal. Enjoy! Follow us...

We’ve all been there, you go to buy a drum mat and end up with some new hi hats. George found himself diverted to Graham Russell Drums on his way to a gig and took advantage of their Euro’s discount on used drum gear. We also chat about England’s recent win, boomers and the role of band leader. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: d...

The Euros are underway and while the expectation of the nation weighs heavy, our new hardware is light as a feather. George has joined Ben in getting the Yamaha Crosstown lightweight hardware and is pleased with his choice. There’s also chat about good gigs, school rumours, human anatomy, pizzas and how to eat a burger. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @b...

This week we are joined by the absolute joy that is Will Daly! Having been a drummer since childhood Will completed a degree in teaching and then spent four years working at the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour. He then made the big decision to drum full time, setting up a teaching studio on a farm near his home in Essex alongside playing live for original band Stealing Signs and covers ba...

On this week’s show Ben tore a ligament in his back leaving him unable to walk while to the contrary George showed off his walking skills while playing a roaming gig. There was also some band drama at the studio that Ben overheard and in good taste sent a play by play to George on WhatsApp. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: druma...