Drummer Mamas

Send us Fan Mail If you need a pep talk then this is it! Mindy Abovitz Monk, the founder of all-women drum publication TomTom Magazine, tells us about how it came to fruition and the power of putting your ideas into action. Mindy is an expert in making things happen, and her knowledge and insistence on inclusion and diversity in the music industry left us buzzing after speaking with her here! Trig...

Send us Fan Mail This isn’t an episode to listen to if you shy away from swearing! The Drummer Mamas give their take on the Netflix series that has got everyone talking, ’Adolescence’ (*spoiler alert*), and what it’s made us think about as parents. Anti-social behaviour online? Enough. Unwanted flirtatious behaviour on social media? We’re done with it. Sexually inappropriate comments on social med...

Send us Fan Mail Gareth Grover has played on some of the world’s biggest stages and festivals with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and his touring life with his previous band picked up around the same time that he became a first-time dad at the age of 24. Gareth tells us how this led to a deep divide between his work and family life, and how he was able to balance that out in later years. Off...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is especially for women who don’t feel comfortable broaching the topic in person: do you worry that you’ve left it too late to have children? Are you scared about taking time away from your job to have a baby?  In this highly personal episode, Ciara and Gemma talk about the pressures that women face over starting a family, as well as personal experiences with endometr...

Send us Fan Mail Collette Williams initially joined Blossoms as a drum tech and is now part of the band, providing percussion, BV’s, guitar and keys as part of their festival line up. Collette gives us a frank insight into how she and the Blossoms team planned and coordinated performances during her pregnancy, what happened when her waters unexpectedly broke on stage, and the personal importance t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Drummer Mamas, Hannah J Welton! Hannah was discovered by Prince at the age of just 22 years old; she was catapulted into a whirlwind life as his drummer for 4 years before everything drastically changed from one moment to the next. Now a mum to 5 children, Hannah is finding her way back to drums with her new docu-lessons series ‘Back 2 Basics’ and we can’t wait to hear...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are speaking to the one and only Lyndsay Evans!  Lyndsay is a drummer, percussionist, DJ and former Masterchef contestant (more about that in the episode…). Lyndsay runs She Plays Drums, which takes her to events all over the world. Pandemic lockdown babies, the most successful year of her career following the birth of her eldest child, and how she balances parenting with...

Send us Fan Mail It has been five years since we recorded season 1 and two years since we recorded season 2... we thought you were owed a catch up!!! Camps, book, self identity and more... Christin Neddens Book: https://www.christinneddens.de/shop.html?p=prod_QuHHIVThRniflQ Follow us here: instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradrums instagram.com/gemmadrums  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Mina Nielsen about her experience with parenting and drumming as a Trans woman. Mina opens up on her parenting journey, her relationship with drums and how her career has been unfolding. Mina is on Instagram @minaondrums, sharing through a private account but always welcomes new friends :) Follow us here: instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradru...

Send us Fan Mail The legend that is Bob Knight joins us today. Drummer for Cee-Lo Green, Nik Kershaw, The Pogues, Jason Derulo, Rumer, Alison Moyet, Nicole Scherzinger and James Taylor (yes that one!) Also MD and fixer to many. He shares his career from the perspective of becoming a father and navigating work and family duties along the way.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram....

Send us Fan Mail Migdalia van der Hoven is an international award winning Mexican-British drummer who is currently working in the UK's musical theatre, jazz and function scene. She is a mum of two and is such a trailblazer in how she goes about the world, showing what is possible and inspiring us along the way.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram....

Send us Fan Mail We speak to the lovely human that is Tom Meadows! We speak about his career, how it changed with parenthood and with lockdown.  He shares many insights on how you can make a career in music and parenting work for you and your family.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Send us Fan Mail It has been ages but Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill are back for another season of Drummer Mamas discussing all things parenthood and drumming. This Episode was recorded 2 years ago - as of 2024, GEWA music represents the brands; Gretsch, LP, Toca. Gibraltar, Paiste, Remo and GEWA Digital Drums.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/g...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we speak to Karen Wulff. Karen has been playing for over 30 years and is single mum to three children. An amazing drummer with an incredible drive and passion for drumming.  Karen is also an exceptional educator and is involved in female only drum camps called "Sisters on the Drums'.  To see more on this then please do check out their website: https://sister...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to the amazing Hanne Andersen, an incredible drummer who has had a very varied and full career, playing with artists such as Dennis Cole (Baywatch), The Platters, Crown Princess Show Band,  Legends in Concert, Tony Saunders, Keystone Revisited, Will Rose and Jami Lula.  Hanne has also opened for the Electric Light Orchestra, has played in nearly every Casin...

Send us Fan Mail We are thrilled to have Michèle with us on this episode. A drummer and single mama, how did she do it?! We find out. London based Michèle Drees is an established drummer, latin percussionist, vocalist, guitarist and composer and has been active on the Music scene for more than 30 years. During this time Michèle has played with top Artists across a wide variety of genres including...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we speak to working drummer Nick Poyner who shares how he juggles his drumming work life with his role of being dad. We were really thankful to have a dad on this week and invite you to email us, subscribe and please rate if you like what you're hearing.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 2 of an initial conversation between Ciara and Gemma. Discussing everything from first meeting, gigging, sexism and motherhood.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Send us Fan Mail This is the first part of an initial conversation between Ciara and Gemma. Discussing everything from first meeting, gigging, sexism and motherhood.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums