Archive for: February, 2017

111: Live from The Drum Thing (Keltner, Hall, Gadson, Sclavunos, Drumbo)!

Joe hosts a live round table discussion featuring Jim Keltner, Bobbye Hall, James Gadson, Jim Sclavunos, and John “Drumbo” French. This episode was recorded live in Los Angeles at the release party for The Drum Thing, a fantastic book of photography focused on many of the world’s most interesting drummers.

Remembering Clyde Stubblefield

Clyde Stubblefield was a towering genius whose drumming helped define modern popular music. He passed away Saturday at age 73, due to kidney failure. Unfortunately, Clyde died with no insurance; so a GoFundMe page has been set up to cover his funeral expenses. Joe speaks to Joey Banks, Clyde’s longtime friend and protege, about what…

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110: Martin Chambers (The Pretenders)

Martin Chamber’s deft, propulsive drumming style helped The Pretenders break out of the British punk scene to become one of the world’s best-loved pop bands. Martin talks to Joe about how drums just made sense to him, working with Chrissie Hynde, destroying hotel rooms, parenthood, the gift of hindsight and the tragic death of The…

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BNS: Martin Chambers Answers Your Questions

In this bonus mini-episode, Martin Chambers–of The Pretenders–answers listeners’ questions.

109: Jeremiah Green (Modest Mouse, World Gang)

Jeremiah Green’s brilliant style of drumming walks the fine line between chaos and control. He talks to Joe about challenging family situations; learning to manage depression; co-founding, leaving, and returning to Modest Mouse; and personal evolution.

108: Davey Brozowski (Modest Mouse, Black Whales, The Catheters)

Davey Brozowski’s versatility has led to collaborations with Black Whales, The Catheters, Modest Mouse, Danger Mouse, and more. He tells Joe about how he joined Modest Mouse; teenage tours; creating an artisanal soap company; and working with legendary drum builder (and past guest) Gregg Keplinger.

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