In the Pocket Drummers' Radio

Who posted on Instagram in November about a pop-up show in NYC's East Village date coincident with my few weeks there that made me cancel my plans and hop the subway downtown to catch her play for a half hour? You guessed it, Mia Morris! This is the interview you don't want to miss. You're welcome in advance! Find out why I not only followed her as a drummer but was taken in by her unique abilitie...

I took the bass out of the box, turned on a song and played the bass part perfectly. How did I start playing bass when I hadn't picked on up before? How did I learn dozens of songs in just a couple of weeks? What does this have to do with the pocket and how can you use it? Good questions, all. And they are all answered in this episode. Find out about the band I've been following for 30 years but n...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY TO ME! 40 years ago today my mom took me to the store for my birthday to get the gift I asked for, Rush's Moving Pictures album I had only heard for the first time on the last day of school the week before. I came home with "Moving Pictures" and "Signals" and my life and drumming career changed from there forward. Here is a fun short episode on how that le...

I recently saw my absolute idol and he's not a drummer, but his band, his songwriting and his creativity has one thing that makes it so amazing and THE inspiration that made me the songwriter and drummer I am today: POCKET. This has been a rough 2 years but also inspirational and ushering in a revival and renaissance. Join me for my first episode in two years, get the updates and hear about my tri...

A legacy like no other, what did he leave behind that not too many realize but know deep down? Join me as I take you through what I discovered that I didn't even realize on how he influenced me despite my "falling out" with him years ago. What does this mean to me, you and every other drummer and musician. It means everything and here's why! Tune in now!

Join me as I interview another drummer discovered because of hashtags followed on Insta. Today I'm in the pocket with Anna Mylee, a young but powerful drummer who I had to "slide into DM's" with on Instagram after getting absolutely OBSESSED with her shuffle groove on a song from her forthcoming album 'Gemini' with her band "Dorja". Tune in now and hear her almost sell me on John Bonham and Led Ze...

Join me in the Pocket with Brian Dunne who currently plays on Live at Daryl's House and has been on tour with Hall & Oates a major gig which is by no means the sum total. Get into it as we discuss pocket, feel, soul, groove and even dynamics to get ever closer to a pocket definition and description. This one's a keeper. Listen up now, drum heads, this one's for YOU!

If you can say it you can play it, relax and enjoy, play it clean... these are a few of the tidbits that my special guest, Drummer David Ruberto had to say, coming to us all the way from Melbourne Australia. Join me as I get this pocket drummer's take on pocket from a teacher's and a session player's standpoint.

Crash Test Dummies drummer Mitch Dorge talks about happiness, pocket, and a long, happy career, what it takes to make it and perhaps the best yet definition of what it means to play in the pocket. Tune in now.

Join me as I grill live and studio recording artist Dennis Cotton, whose resume includes over 50 albums, radio, television and on-stage work. Find out Dennis's unique perspective on playing in the pocket and how he made a connection between audience response and the outer limits of the pocket, all in its relation to technique, mental facility and fluidity of playing. Listen as I ask Dennis the har...

Playing in the pocket to FILL your pockets is a point I hadn't thought of! Join me as I interview drummer Swiss Chris as we discuss ourr "chance meeting" on the NYC Subway, Swiss's impressive resume, his history of study at Berkleee and all the celebs he has worked with. Listen in on Swiss's take on pocket, groove and what it takes to serve the song and satisfy the directors, composers and audienc...

Join me as I explain that rhythm has been a part of me and even my environment outside of music, and how to tap into the rhythm around you to find the pocket, establish groove and become an awesome drummer, rhythmist, instrumentalist or musician in general. I also share advice on where to turn for help finding the pocket.

My premiere episode detailing my life, history and why I'm even remotely qualified to get on the air about drumming in the pocket as well as my intentions for the show, where it will go and what you will get from it. Tune in and listen up now. Join me now, in the pocket! @frankiepockets