Archive for: August, 2019

BNS: Bill Bruford Revisited

We’re moving Trap Set Headquarters! This week, we’re revisiting our conversation with the incomparable Bill Bruford. Bill happens to be a favorite drummer of last week’s guest, Danny Carey, who spoke of Bill with loving derision during his episode. See you next week!

221:Danny Carey (Tool, Green Jello, Carol King, Zaum, etc.)

Danny Carey is the rare artist with a wildly ambitious imagination, coupled with the virtuosic ability to manifest his singular ideas. Joe joined Danny at his Hollywood studio for one of our loosest, most freewheeling episodes yet! Danny talks about: growing up in Kansas City; his love of basketball; how his Midwestern work ethic helped…

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220: Billy Brimblecom (The START, Blackpool Lights, Steps of Faith Foundation)

Billy Brimblecom plays drums with an emphatic crispness, that has made him a valued member of his native Kansas City music scene since the 90s. After achieving many of his childhood musical dreams, Billy was forced to reexamine his priorities when his leg was amputated due to cancer. Although he is still a working drummer,…

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219: Joey Armstrong (SWMRS)

Joey Armstrong co-founded SWMRS when he was still in grade school, and at the age of 24, he already has decades of musical experience. Joey talks about: the benefits of hailing from a well known musical family; working to develop his own musical identity; how School of Rock changed his life; sustaining a band with…

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