Drum Candy

In this episode, we talk about the new Headhunters album "Speaker in the House" with jazz/funk legend Mike Clark, make final comparisons of six different Bucks County 5.5x14 8-ply wood shell snares, explore ways to be creative with the paradiddle-diddle, and much more.

In our third wood snare comparison series, we examine cherry, oak, and ash drums. We also finish up our chat with Zach Danziger, and share some cool ways to play the flammed mill rudiment.

In this episode, we interview modern drumming great Zach Danziger, check out a vintage Camco drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop, compare maple, birch, and walnut snare drums, and much more.

Every wondered about the differences between wood species in snare drum shells? How to practice flam taps creatively? This is the episode for you! We also wrap up our interview with legendary Brazilian jazz great Duduka da Fonseca, and we check out a vintage Pearl Wood-Fiberglass kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop. For the best prices and selection on drum parts, accessories, hardware, and more, visit www...

www.drumfactorydirect.com, www.stickshed.com In this episode, we compare all the PureSound snare wire options, interview Brazilian jazz legend Duduka da Fonseca, share some double paradiddle accent patterns, check out a vintage WFL Porto-Pak drumset, and much more.

In this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews Jerry Gaskill of legendary alternative rock band King's X, and he chats with Steve Stecher of Doc Sweeney Drums about their innovative new HolloCore snare series. The main segment compares German-style and standard steel snare wires of different widths. Thomas Wendt is back to teach us all how to play a jazz shuffle. After a fielding a few listener ques...

In this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews NYC-based drummer/percussionist Willy Rodriguez about the making of the new Mars Volta album. He also compares some basic snare wire models to help you figure out which is best for your own needs. The education segment explores ways to practice flam accents so that they cross over the bar line. The Shop Talk segment focuses on some super-cool new Rogers...

In this special episode, hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary drummer/composer/bandleader Tony Williams.

This sixth episode of season 2 of the Drum Candy Podcast includes part 2 of our 5x14 metal snare shootout with top online educator Mike Johnston, another great hang with modern jazz great Kenny Washington, the final chapter in our Drum Mechanics series with fitness and biomechanics expert Brandon Green, simple but effective exercises for displacing paradiddles, and much more.

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In episode 3 of season 2, host Mike Dawson concludes our exploration on how the tuning of bottom drumhead of a snare affects sound and response. The featured artist is mainstream jazz journeyman Andy Watson, the education segment covers how to swing the ride cymbal (by Thomas Wendt), and in the Shop Talk segment, we dig into some drumming mechanics with trainer Brandon Green. We conclude by fieldi...

In this debut episode of season 2, host Mike Dawson discusses and demonstrates how the tuning of bottom drumhead of a snare affects sound and response, then he finishes up his interview with Stella Mozgawa and Bryan Hollon of the EDM project Belief, picks the brain of Jefferson Shallenberger at Sugar Percussion about snare beds, and fields a few listener questions. We also have another great jazz...

In this debut episode of season 2, host Mike Dawson demos 12", 13", 14", and 15" snare drums at identical tunings, interviews Stella Mozgawa and Bryan Hollon of the EDM project Belief, visits Hawthorne Drum Shop to check out some vintage Ludwigs, and fields a few listener questions. We also have a great lesson on jazz drumming essentials with Thomas Wendt.

In this episode, touring drummer and serial entrepreneur Mike McKee (Delta Rae, Baldman Percussion, Drum Team Collective) discusses how he launched his companies, how products are developed, and much more.

The great funk/rock/pop/R&B drummer Erik Hargrove sits down with David Throckmorton to chat about playing drums with James Brown and much more

Modern jazz great Lewis Nash discusses a range of topics, from developing a swing feel, preparing for studio sessions, tuning, and much more.

Hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 amazing recordings featuring modern drumming pioneer Jack DeJohnette

How to practice improvisation, limiting self-criticism, choosing gear for the gig, and much more with Dub Trio/Birth's Joe Tomino

Houston-born drummer, composer, and educator Reggie Quinerly shares some of the most important things he's learned from the jazz greats that have shaped the musician he is today.

In this episode, hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 amazing recordings featuring legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey.

In this episode, the great drummer/educator Brian Wolfe (the Dap Kings, David Byrne/St. Vincent, etc.) discusses how he developed his drumset curriculum at West Virginia University, the beauty of the Ludwig Acrolite snare drum, and 10 amazing R&B/soul tracks. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vOl-d1jz0RqMjsQNmznKCCQyFMJHKGv

In this episode, drummer/producer/engineer Jim Eno (Spoon) discusses his approach to production, writing drum parts, and much more. We also check out a unique Corder drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop.

Giuseppe Capolupo pulls double-duty as tour manager and drummer with the modern metal band The Devil Wears Prada.

In this episode, Mike sits with Thomas Wendt and David Throckmorton to share their favorite moments on record by legendary modern jazz drummer Roy Haynes. We also check out a great vintage Rogers Holiday drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop.