Episodes

Episode 37 - Ari Hoenig 12.09.2024 39:29

Steve Maxwell Jr sits down with incredible jazz drummer, composer, and educator Ari Hoenig before his clinic at our shop! (Recorded in April 2024) arihoenig.com patreon.com/arihoenig If you enjoy these product demos, showcases, and insights around our shop be sure to subscribe! And sign up for our newsletter to stay tuned for in-store events and deals: https://www.maxwelldrums.com/maxwell-newslett...

Episode 36 - Bobby Colomby 05.08.2023 2:03:14

Steve Maxwell Sr. calls up Bobby Colomby to talk Blood, Sweat & Tears; making a documentary; Jaco Pastorius, Mark Knopfler, Jesús Molina; Rogers Wine Red Ripple, and more!

Maxwell Drums Podcast LIVE - ”Meet the Smiths” at the 2023 Chicago Drum Show 10.06.2023 3:09:56

Steve Jr sits down with 9 Cymbal smiths to talk about their backgrounds and the process of their craft. Live from the 32nd Chicago Drum Show! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwIxSTIHpJA Cymbal Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-daBCxjrP0

Episode 35 - Drum Show Update with Steve Sr and Jr 13.05.2023 17:02

Steve Sr and Steve Jr sit down to talk happenings around the shop, new drums in stock, and gearing up for the 32nd Rebeats Chicago Drum Show!

Episode 33 - George Fludas and Terry Keating (Bonhamology and Bonzoleum on YouTube!) 20.11.2022 1:25:40

Steve Jr. sits down with George Fludas and Terry Keating to talk drums, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Ludwig and click tracks!

Episode 32 - Jack Mouse 20.11.2022 2:23:32

Steve Jr. sits down with jazz drummer Jack Mouse to talk about his story, the Falconaires, Yamaha, Brushes, and his latest projects!

Episode 31 - Rob Cook 27.08.2022 1:56:38

Steve Maxwell Jr sits down with author Rob Cook to talk Rebeats, The Leedy Company, Biking, and The Chicago Drum Show!

Episode 30 - Adam Topol (with Noah) 30.07.2022 2:12:10

Steve Jr. and Noah sit down with Adam Topol (Percussionist, RootsEQ, Jack Johnson) and talk vintage drums, hand percussion, tape machines, touring, and RootsEQ! Huge thanks to Adam for stopping in while on tour!

Episode 29 - Steve Hawk 27.07.2022 1:32:30

Steve Jr. sits down with drummer Steve Hawk to talk drumming lineage, hot jazz, vintage sound, and local venues!

Episode 28 - Nils Higdon 25.06.2022 1:09:58

Steve Jr. sits down with his old friend Nils Higdon to talk about their history, Second Line, traditional beats, Bosphorus, and cats! Featuring a follow-up demo by Higdon!

Episode 27 - Mike Curotto (with Sr and Jr) 18.06.2022 52:10

Steve Maxwell Jr sits down with his dad and Mike Curotto to talk drums (pre-Chicago Drum Show 2022)

Episode 26 - Noah Ice 28.05.2022 1:15:58

Steve Maxwell Jr. sits down with our very own Noah Ice to talk about the shop, the Chicago Drum Show, Trains, and Band Names

Episode 25 - Randy Rainwater 14.05.2022 1:43:06

Steve Jr. sits down with Randy Rainwater to talk drum collecting, welding, Cheap Trick, and the upcoming 31st Chicago Drum Show

Episode 24 - Cleo Cole 07.05.2022 1:23:29

Steve Maxwell Jr. sits down and chats with Cleo Cole, drummer for The Mike Wheeler band!

Episode 23 - Matt Wilson 30.04.2022 1:11:15

Steve Maxwell Jr. sits down with Matt Wilson to talk Jazz, Craviotto, the New School, and Touring!

Episode 22 - Steve Sr. And Jr. Go Over The History of And Our Relationship With Gretsch Drums 12.03.2022 1:05:39

This podcast is long overdue. We finally have arrived at Gretsch, the company we have worked with for many years. We hope you enjoy this!!

Episode 21 - B3 (Bill Ludwig III) 06.11.2021 1:32:41

His Story, The History And Influence Of His Families Drum Company, WFL III Drums, and Indian cuisine! I had a great time with my good friend B3 or Bill Ludwig the third on this podcast. We get into all sorts of good stuff, including many entertaining stories from his childhood growing up in the second Chicago Ludwig factory and on to him working with musicians all over the world. B3 is always a tr...

Episode 20 - Joe Luoma 26.08.2021 1:51:00

Steve Maxwell Jr. Joins Vintage Drum Show Icon Joe Luoma Just After The 2021 Chicago Show We all had a fantastic time at the show in 2021 and our good friend Joe was good enough to join me for a podcast! He has been there from the start and has plenty of good stories about collecting drums, the origins of the Rebeats Chicago Vintage Drum Show and even his contribution to the modern drum world, Hot...

Episode 19 - Steve Jr. And Sr. Shop Update - Arnie Lang Tribute In Our New Podcast Space 28.07.2021 24:36

Hello again everyone, here with another installment of our podcast. Just a shop update here, with some Craviotto news and a sad note and tribute. Arnie Lang renown NY city percussionist and owner of Lang Gladstone has passed away. He lived a tremendously productive and important life with great influence in bringing back the genius innovations of the Gladstone snare drum with it's three way tuning...

Episode 18 - Paul Jacki 22.05.2021 2:01:41

Steve Maxwell Jr. With Our Good Friend Local Drummer And Drum Shop Expert Paul Jacki Paul Jacki is a household name in certain circles around Chicagoland. He has worked in just about every successful drum shop from Frank's to Drums Ltd. to The Drum Pad. We here at Maxwell Drums have been friends with Paul for many years with my father first meeting him back at Frank's in the seventies/eighties an...