Life after 30 or to be more accurate, after 50!

In this Episode we are joined by Lachlan Fletcher, who is a mate of ours from Australia and a Top Bloke!

We met Lachy (Pronounced Locky) in Mike Johnston's group of Mikeslessons Students on the Family Facebook Page that you can be added to when you become a member. This group has provided such support and bonded many of us. To the extent that we make friends with other drummers all around the world.

We also bring back Riza Jazeel and make this a 4 way chat about our drumming journey's and how we got into drumming right up to what we are doing now and working on..

This one did go on for over 2 hours so we cut it down to 2 episodes but both under the heading of Episode 9 The second part is ready and will pop up very soon afterwards so you don't have to wait too long.

Thanks for listening and please come back for more...

Follow Lachy on Instagram @drummingjourney

We also mention Archie's Instagram so go and give him a follow if you can @af_drumz

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This week we have a chilled out show for you …

We waffle on about some random topics including a new air freshener, some new purchases from Highwood Music www.highwoodmusic.co.uk 

Ciara Chinnia has released a new date for a mixed camp on odd time

7th and 8th December 

https://www.ciaradrums.com/oddtime

GREGG BISSONETTE 

Clinic on 30th September 2024 (The Monday after the UK Drum Show)

with DIXON DRUMS

At BOB'S DRUM SCHOOL (follow on Facebook or See @paullucgifford on Instagram)

CHANTRY BREWERY TAP BAR, GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, UNIT 182 CALLUM COURT, PARKGATE, ROTHERHAM, S62 6NR

Big Love to Dixon Drums !

We listen to some Handpan Samples played on the

Roland SPD SX Pro

https://www.andertons.co.uk/roland-spd-sx-pro-sampler-percussion-pad/

Samples here.

https://monsterlogostudios.gumroad.com/l/uyohv

And… We have an unplanned guest, Trevor! Who is our new “Voice Over Guy” and Handpan Fan.. We kept it in because we thought it was funny :)

Hope you enjoy this slightly odd one ….

Thanks from

Matt , Andy and Trevor !

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Episode 7

"Carry On Camping" with our friend Riza Jazeel

In the Episode we welcome our friend Riza who's just got back from Freddie Gee's 24th Camp!!

We know Riza from Mikeslessons family group and he's a "Proper Geezer" who is killing it in

"Sessions" on the MLDC website and regularly gigs in London UK in a few bands.

In this episode Riza goes into detail about this year's Freddie Gee experience and he is clearly still buzzing!

There's a little banter in this one but all on good taste..

Check out Freddie Gee on Social Media

We also mention Ciara Chinniah's new book "Odd Times Made Easy" OUT NOW

e-Book available via https://hudsonmusic.com/product/odd-times-made-easy/?wcacra=8369475

The physical version is now out on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/i0SjX6K (£22 Paperback)

Steve White's new book, "Match Fit Hands" which is also out now available to pre-order for September

via DrumHeadz https://drumheadz.co.uk/product/steve-white-match-fit-hands-pre-order/ £19.99

Steve's book has some photos taken by Archie Faiers. Check his photos out on Instagram @archiefaiersphotography

We talk a little about Sessions from Mike Johnston's Mikeslessons.com site as we are all at difference stages of Sessions.

Sessions is a section of Mike's site where you learn a song and Mike directs you with what and how to play.

The list of songs run from 1 - 30 although the last few sessions are still being recorded by Mike.

It is certainly worth checking out!

Mike also has new Book out 15th August 2024 called "BLOCKS" which can be ordered from his site www.mikeslessons.com

FYI shipping in the UK is £10 the book is £48

We give a big shout out to Hive Drums hivedrums.co.uk as we briefly drool over their Snare Drums too.

Enjoy and see you next time... :)

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy !

Recorded 12th August 2024

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This Week we talk to Till Gerke from Germany who is certainly one to watch! A young drummer and drum teacher who has just returned from California from a life changing Drum Camp with Mike Johnston!

He absolutely LOVED it and this may be of interest if you're considering making the trip to Mikeslessons Drum Camp In Folsom CA. He mentions "Suffering" a lot but that is all in good humour, to demonstrate you go to camp to work and improve as well as enjoy the company, drums and matcha.. ;)

We kick off with an amazing solo by Till, recored at Camp in Mikes Studio. He sent us the file after we recorded the episode so we didn't speak about it sadly but WOW! its fabulous !!

We will have a chat about it another time but wanted you to enjoy it now :)

We know Till through the Mikes Lessons website and family Facebook group that all MLDC (Mikes Lessons Dot Com) students are invited to join. It is a really supportive spot on the internet where other students and Mike post up their challenges, ask questions, share their successes and new gear. I almost think the subscription to MLDC is worthy of being part of that group alone, but we get so much more from Mike Johnston.

We are not paid to promote this but generally love being part of it so go check it out at www.mikeslessons.com

Till, is one of the Advanced members of the group but there are all levels there so you don't need to worry...

Check out Till on instagram @till_gerke

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Best

Matt & Andy

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This week we speak to Jake from Into Music Store in the UK.

Check out www.intomusicstore.com

Follow them on Instagram @intsomusicstore and Check out the Into Music App from your App Store!!!.

Into Music will be at the UK Drum Show in September 2024 with Meinl and sponsoring the Main Stage Mini.

Enjoy

Thanks for listening :)

Matt & Andy

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Episode 4 is a little different at we have our FIRST Guest!

Matt spent about an hour chatting with Ciara Chinniah

She does love Odd Time signatures and she guides you through 3/4 - 21/16 with this 94 page eBook!

A MASSIVE thanks to Ciara for allowing us some time to have a chat and get to know her a little better:)

We hope you enjoy this interview and if you do, please spread the word and follow as we have more to come....

instagram @thedrumshedpodcast

email us thedrumshedpod@gmail.com

Thanks again

Matt & Andy

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Ciara's Links

@ciaradrums On Instagram

linktr.ee/CiaraDrums

NEW BOOK (eBook) $14.99 Instant Download

https://hudsonmusic.com/product/odd-times-made-easy/?wcacra=8369475

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Episode 003 Recorded 8th July 2024

In this episode Matt & Andy chat about Starwars for some random reason, Benny Greb's Gig with The Buddy Rich Band at Ronnie Scotts on 17th June with Cathy Rich and Greg Potter. Also we mention one of our favourite Drum Podcasts, Drum and Drummer, who informed us through their podcast about the Drumwise.co.uk Greg Potter Masterclass on 22nd June

Also to mention Benny Greb's Brass Band is Playing at the Zanzibar in Liverpool Saturday 28th September 2024 during the UK Drum Show Weekend also in Liverpool 28th & 29th September 2024 theuksdrumshow.com GET TICKETS for BENNY GREB"S BRASS BAND Separately from the DRUM SHOW tickets. Links are on the UKDRUMSHOW.COM site or via EVENTBRITE

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-benny-greb-brass-band-tickets-927250520267?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

Check out @archiefaiersphotography on Instagram, where you will see some great pictures from Benny's, Greg's, recent events along with more from the Last Years UK Drum Show and Meinl Drum Festival in Germany amongst others.

We also mention the Meinl Drum Festival 2023 1 year Anniversary which lead on to some Meinl appreciation by Matt (no surprise)

We also chat about keeping it simple and simplifying challenging playalongs..

Keep our Drum Shops alive and buy from them!

UK DRUM SHOPS - Not Exhaustive List

South to North (ish)

Absolutemusic.co.uk Bournemouth

grahamrusselldrums.com Fareham

Gak.co.uk Brighton

Andertonsmusic.co.uk Guildford

Drumshack.co.uk London SW

Cariaddrumshop.com Bridgend Wales

Drumdepot.co.uk Cardiff

Rattleanddrum.com Derby

intomusicstore.com Lincoln Horncastle

Highwoodmusic.co.uk Wakefield

Rockemmusic.com Rotherham

adcdrums.co.uk Liverpool

Drumshop.co.uk Newcastle

Drummersonly.co.uk Glasgow

Drumcentral.co.uk Edinbrugh

Thanks for listening - Next Episode we will cover E-drums and maybe have a guest

Matt & Andy

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Matt and Andy talk about Zero % Beer and Drums... Luckily! Subjects cover building your own drums, recording drum videos for social media and a mention of a new unsigned local band.

Links related to this episode:

www.tikidrums.com - Drum Building Courses

Spotify: Contemporary Club (Band)

Instagram @contemporaryclubband

Martina Barakoska Instagram @iamthe_m

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

Find us on Instagram @thedrumshedpodcast

Email us thedrumshedpod@gmail.com

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This is our first attempt to doing a podcast around drums, drumming and all the things related the world of drums. Two older British amateur drummers view of the business , education, gear, artists and more. Hopefully a few interviews will be coming of some professional drummers.

Let's see how it goes...

Thanks for listening

Matt F

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Episode 9 PART 2 with Lachlan Fletcher

Here is the second half you're itching to hear, I am sure!!

In this section we do go on a Mike Johnston "Love Fest" but we don't mind giving credit where credit is due!

If you are a member of Mikeslessons, then you will get it and if you're not, you might like to try it out for a week Free by visiting his site www.mikeslessons.com

Thanks to Lachy and Riza for joining us on this episode and if you missed the first part, pop back and check out Episode 9.0 with the same title.

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

@thedrumshedpodcast

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Episode 13 Part 2 we continue chat with Matt & Jon from Hive Drums

The boys are "Buzzing" about the up coming UK Drum Show 28th & 29th September 2024 in ACC LIVERPOOL

Get yourself tickets if not already https://theukdrumshow.com/ It's gonna be a blast!

Check out HIVE DRUMS https://www.hivedrums.co.uk/ Instagram @hivedrums

HIVE DRUMS will be there with a bigger stand than last year so go and say hi! If you heard this podcast go and mention it to them please:)

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 13 Part 1 we chat with Matt & Jon from Hive Drums

The boys are "Buzzing" about the up coming UK Drum Show 28th & 29th September 2024 in ACC LIVERPOOL

Get yourself tickets if not already https://theukdrumshow.com/ It's gonna be a blast!

Check out HIVE DRUMS https://www.hivedrums.co.uk/ Instagram @hivedrums

HIVE DRUMS will be there with a bigger stand than last year so go and say hi! If you heard this podcast go and mention it to them please:)

We chatted for a while so this one again is in TWO parts, with the second part dropping very soon after so you can listen on your way to the show!

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 12 Part 2 ! We are back with the second half of our chat with John Holbrook @johnholbrook_drums on Instagram

https://allmylinks.com/johnholbrookdrums

We talk about and have clip of his new track "78 Excuses" which can be streamed or purchased through Bandcamp or iTunes

If you want to help him out, I am sure he would prefer a purchase through Bandcamp but either way, your support is always appreciated

https://johnholbrooktrio.bandcamp.com/track/78-excuses

We also go a little geeky into his Beautiful 1970's Beverley Bop Custom Kit!

John is certainly one to watch and listen to :)

Enjoy

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

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Episode 12 part 1:

We speak to John Holbrook (Instagram @johnholbrook_drums) https://allmylinks.com/johnholbrookdrums

John is a very talented young man from Hull in England, UK who was a 3 time contestant in the top 10 of The Young Drummer of the Year Competition Hosted by Mike Dolbear. He Studied Music and achieved a First in Music / Drums Degree at ACM Guildford UK.

He is a teaching and gigging musician with a fantastic new track out now on streaming platforms https://open.spotify.com/album/3hOhVXsUkA3zwnN4xODkQ8?si=xTsDmrJgTLiFCs_pQ7j04g Go and check that out!

We hear about his drumming journey so far and have split this in to two parts because I didn't want to cut much out apart from me coughing now and then...so second half will appear very very soon after this one.

Enjoy

Matt & Andy

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"Inspire to Aspire" a quote from the late Dom Famularo

Episode 11. We welcome Tony McNally from ToneAlley www.toneally.co.uk 

Instagram @toneally01 and chat about The UK Drum Show and the Vintage Drum Show events September and October 2024.

Tony talks about his experiences in music and the time he had on BBC’s Dragons Den. He also tells us a couple of “up beat” stories about his friend, the late and great, Dom Famularo.

This one is 1.5 hours long and full of life as Tony is so known for.

Tony will be on Stand 7 in the Foyer with his products at

The UK DRUM SHOW  (Go and Say Hi)

28th & 29th September 2024 at the ACC Liverpool (Royal Albert Dock) 

Https://theukdrumshow.com

He will also be at

The Vintage Drum Show

12th & 13th October in Coventry

https://vintagedrums.co.uk

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 10 "Matt's going on about Meinl again..."

In this episode Matt and Andy are talking about the gear and potential purchases at the UK Drum Show later in September.

Matt goes into detail (as usual) about his recent road trip to Meinl HQ and Factory in Germany where he met up with Mr Reinhold Meinl and also bumps into Norbert.

Thanks for Listening, and next time we have a very energetic guest who some of you will know or heard about. 

As we get closer to the UK Drum Show, we will be increasing the amount of chat about the show and surrounding events…

Enjoy and Thanks for Listening!!

Matt & Andy :)

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Episode 14 Hanging with Mel is a "Mel'low calm chat after all the noise of the recent UK Drum Show.

Mel Smart is a friend of ours and a member of Mikeslessons.com. She talks about how she got into drumming and some of the challenges she faced and still faces. We talk about the Sessions section of Mike Johnston's site and where all 3 of us are, currently on that journey.

A bit longer than usual but we could just go on and on....

Coming up soon, will be chat about the Drum Show and other recent events that followed the show in the UK Sept/Oct 2024

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 15 Chat with Chris Johnson from Highwood Music www.highwoodmusic.co.uk

This was recorded a couple of weeks before the UK Drum Show so we do mention the "Upcoming Show" just in case it's confusing..

We invited Chris in to have a quick chat about his shop in Wakefield Yorkshire.

Chris is a legend in the drumming retail UK scene and is often referred to as one of the most trustworthy sellers on the Facebook Groups, along with being a guy to go to when you're looking for that must have drum gear...

This one is a little shorter than usual.

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Andy's Back From The Barbershop! and looking younger.....

We are clearly tired in this episode but we chat about drums, and some events coming up soon.

Cymbal Talk and Matt's swapped out his kit in the studio, so we chat about the need for change to help inspire creativity...

Enjoy and Thanks for Listening!

Matt & Andy

Recorded 17/2/2024

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Episode 5 of Season 2

An evening chat with Mel AKA "Posh Radio Four Lady" .

Matt and Mel have a "not very Drummy" chat but it's always lovely to

catch up.

Enjoy and as always, Thanks for Listening :)

(Recorded 13/2/2025) Posted 18/02/2025

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Episode 23 - "It's a Learning Curve" A line you will often hear Andy say...

We missed a WEEK!!!! I know!!! Sorry guys but things got in the way. This one was recorded on the 4th December 2024 and was meant to be out that week but never mind ...

This is a bit of a catch up of the recent weeks and a chilled out chat about our podcast so far..

Matt talks about the TAMA 50th Celebration event and his meet up with Zack Grooves recently in London.

Andy went out to see HIGH FADE play in HULL and we talk Christmas Presents..

1.5 hours of 2 old blokes waffling on, but it might help you sleep if you're struggling.. ;)

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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"Fun Froth on My Musical Hot Chocolate" with Ben & George from Drum & Drummer Podcast!

Episode 22

The Podcasters become the "Podcastees"! Ben & George kindly joined us for a long chat about drums, drum podcasts, Lego, and what motivates them to entertain us every week whilst keeping it real with little to no censoring at all...

Check them out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from.

https://open.spotify.com/show/1W3ylFbwBFo2d6pXob6j27?si=8075014998a0473f

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/drum-and-drummer/id1597988199

https://www.instagram.com/drumanddrummerpodcast/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KLJu5VpWAB6z9SQxcYhEw

Thanks again to Ben & George for giving up a couple of hours in their day and before their

"Dinner" not Tea ;)

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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This week we hear about AJ's Lessons, Camps and Clinics and some general drum chat.

Check out AJ's socials and website.

Web: www.ajrousell.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ajrouselldrums

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajrouselldrums

Books: https://www.ajrousell.com/books

Enjoy and thanks for listening :)

Matt & Andy

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EPISODE 20: Hanging with Mel & Riz (not Kim)

Andy was unable to attend this one so we have Mel and Riza in for an informal chat about all sorts including Comets!! (Oddly)

We talk about some of the stuff we are working on, and discuss how Posh Mel is of course...

We also talk a little about how we record our drum videos. I think a more in-depth chat about that may come later..

Enjoy and Thanks for Listening

Matt, Andy, Mel and Riza :) (Oh and Trev the Voice Over Guy)

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This week, we meet up with Richard Spaven whilst he enjoys a cup of Yorkshire Tea with Oat Milk.

We discuss important issue such as that age old question.. “Which side does a logo need to be on a Meinl Mug?” We also talk about his

New Album “Sole Subject”, his recent Album Launch Gig at the Jazz Cafe, London which he described as “One of the best gigs of his life!” 

+ Plus more drummy stuff..

Join us for just over an hour of chilled out chat with one of the leading and most influential and inspiring drummers on the scene today.

He also a lovely bloke and a Meinl Artist (of course ;) )

Check out his links and if you want a Vinyl copy of his Brilliant new Album you better HURRY as they are running out and are a limited edition. He will even sign a copy for you if you go via

https://richardspaven.bandcamp.com/album/sole-subject

Endorsed by: Yamaha, Meinl, Remo, Vic Firth

Check OUT RICHARD'S Links below

@Spaven23 on Instagram

Amazon ( Vinyl Album Copy)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sole-Subject-VINYL-Richard-Spaven/dp/B0DHLRTMRC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CY1SEJJ8PZ45&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SOwWjWEpAvLFhHuWhrgCScj75KL659LZm8z_VmL8fUCChdShxPvSdVQV5iYACOseXHpjbNWAKkn8FvZMqfzhJ3zi1Id-xN6tbqRrzMtuMgrieWVtI-FVEQ-DoJXsXox83dxQcLoJovgZRronb--a9N3KVIOjVhajKE2Vu1O3uOCTdNOViw-07obhqDymRHORMhuivL13y1-MFYeeWuUl9w._n0UKkTCDm1DckReDR0YdM_sIaKdgaLIIy-mYniH00A&dib_tag=se&keywords=richard+spaven&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1731056992&sprefix=richard+spaven%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1

Richard Spaven on Bandcamp

https://richardspaven.bandcamp.com

Website 

https://www.richardspaven.com

Richard Spaven Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/richardspaven?utm_source=campaign-search-results

Richard Spaven on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vPmwfwytzhoK1cXXWzQWI

Sole Subject - Album - Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/5zB5DkFnigzorF6nOZ9OYt?si=ejkpTomPSqOE8y-MatSflQ

Thanks for listening 

Best

Matt & Andy

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Episode 18 - A Slightly Weird Catch Up

This week Matt’s away in the middle of nowhere and we catch up for a quick chat about the previous week and discuss what is coming up in the way of some guests.

We talk about the Richard Spaven a little and about some upcoming JoJo Mayer Gigs, November 5th and 6th In Hoxton London

There’s something strange going on in this podcast, maybe something to do with Halloween.

Anyway.

Thanks for Listening

Matt & Andy

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Episode 17 Part 2 with Ronn Dunnett who makes amazing high end drums at his World Headquarters in Vancouver, Canada Check out his site at www.dunnett.com and on Instagram @dunnettclassicdrums

We are also joined for a for a few second by Andy Anderson from drumshop.co.uk Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK who is the only UK Dealer for Dunnett Drums. Andy Anderson was out for the evening but popped in to say hi, and we will catch up with him properly in another episode.

Ronn talks about his drum building experience and we have a relaxed geeky chit chat, so please enjoy.

We will upload both episodes at the same time but you can listen to them in two parts as you see fit :)

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 17 Part 1 with Ronn Dunnett who makes amazing high end drums at his World Headquarters in Vancouver, Canada Check out his site at www.dunnett.com and on Instagram @dunnettclassicdrums

We are also joined for a for a few second by Andy Anderson from drumshop.co.uk Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK who is the only UK Dealer for Dunnett Drums. Andy Anderson was out for the evening but popped in to say hi, and we will catch up with him properly in another episode.

Ronn talks about his drum building experience and we have a relaxed geeky chit chat, so please enjoy.

We will upload both episodes at the same time but you can listen to them in two parts as you see fit :)

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Catching up after the Drumshow with Matt & Andy.

After the Noise and excitement of THE UK DRUM SHOW, we reflect on the show, and other events that took play in September/ October 2024 in the UK. We also chat about some gear and general drum talk.

No guests on this one, but more to follow....

Thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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NAMM Chat with Matt & Jon from HIVE Drums

No Andy this time, but he will be back next time.

Matt T from Hive went to NAMM 2025 on a business trip to launch a new project.

He can't tell us much about it yet but find out a bit more in this episode and check out @thisistwelves on Instagram

We end up talking about the UK Drum Show as we are already getting excited for the

BEST DRUM SHOW in the WORLD!!

Links

hivedrums.co.uk

Instagram: @hivedrums

twelvesglobal.com

Instagram: @thisistwelves

Thanks for Listening!

Matt & Andy :)

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Episode 3 of Season 2 - Andy quizzes Matt on what gear he would choose if Meinl wasn't an option! It sounds like a horror story!! Matt raves about a cheap boundary mic. We have a little chat about Social Media pros and cons and for some reason ROMCOM Films pop up...??

Enjoy and thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

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Episode 2 of Season 2 is slightly laid back, where Matt & Andy talk about some new gear and we talk about the New Meinl Benny Greb Signature Quick Sand Ride and Hats along with Matt's new toy the Meinl 14x4 Caixa (Snare) from Meinl Percussion. Andy has been building a new practice kick pad and we talk about the idea of attending the Europe Drum Show..

Matt is using the sE Electronics Dynacaster Professional Dynamic Microphone that is on loan from sE Electronics to try out! Thank you to sE for that and it is a fantastic Microphone well worth checking out!

https://www.andertons.co.uk/se-electronics-dynacaster-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-mic/

Matt popped into see Chris Johnson at Highwood Music and bumped into Gareth Healey from Highwood Drums this week and stumbled on some real gems in the shop!

Lots of nice Sonor kits and snare plus the DIXON CORNERSTONE Kit that was played by Greg Bissonette last year at his UK clinics and at the Drum Show.

It is sitting there waiting to find a new home so go check it out!

https://www.highwoodmusic.co.uk/product/dixon-cornerstone-4-pce-ltd-edition-drum-kit-shell-pack/2967

Check the following links out.

New Meinl Cymbals for 2025

https://meinlcymbals.com/en/blog/New-For-2025

Meinl Caixa

https://meinlpercussion.com/en/instruments/filter/Caixas-f10493.html

The Europe Drum Show

https://theeuropedrumshow.com/

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

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SEASON 2 - Episode 1 Kicking off the New Season in 2025, we interviewed

Samuel Holcombe, drummer for the band “AQUALINE” a 5 piece alternative band from Guildford, UK.

Samuel popped in to talk about life being a drummer in a young UK based gigging and recording band in their 20’s.

Recently Graduated from ACM Guildford, Samuel simply LOVES the drums and is having a blast right now!

Aqualine have played gigs in the UK and Europe and recently returned from recording new material in Vienna.

In 2024 they featured on the BBC Live Lounge and have a great future ahead of them! Certainly one to watch and support our new and upcoming home grown artists.

Samuel has already been employed as a Drum Teacher in Schools and works in the Drum Dept of a popular and well known Music store whilst he continues his drumming career.

Give him a follow and check him and the band out on Social Media :)

Samuel’s Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelj.music/

AQUALINE (Band Links) LINKS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aqualine/?hl=en-gb

Bandcamp: https://aqualineofficial.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aqualinemusicofficial/

Thanks For Listening!

Matt & Andy

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The Christmas Special - With Mel and Riza !

Season Finale (Part Two)

In this two part episode we have a little fun at our "Office Party" reflecting on Season 1 with our close friends / "Approved Contractor

Co-Hosts" Mel & Riza.

This was well over 2 hours so I cut it in half-ish and we talked about some new ideas coming up, and some potential guests.

We hear Riza's Radical Question, which gives us an idea to give him a regular slot.. as long as the newly appointed Director or Planning "Mel" signs it off that is.. :)

Hope you had a great Christmas and have a great New Year.

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy, Mel and Riza ..

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The Christmas Special - With Mel and Riza !

Season Finale (Part One)

In this two part episode we have a little fun at our "Office Party" reflecting on Season 1 with our close friends or "Approved Contractor

Co-Hosts" Mel & Riza.

This was well over 2 hours so I cut it in half-ish and we talked about some new ideas coming up, and some potential guests.

At the end of this part, Riza is about to ask a "Radical Question" but to find that out, listen to part 2, coming up straight after on the same day Friday 27th December 2024.

Hope you had a great Christmas and have a great New Year.

Thanks for listening

Matt & Andy, Riza & Mel

Matt & Andy, Mel and Riza...

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Hanging with Christin Neddens Part 2

We spent 2 hours chatting with Christin so I split this one up in to 2 parts but will release them both on the same day so you don't need to wait...

Christin was very kind to spend so long speaking to us about her Drumming Journey and we loved having her on the show.

Check out https://www.christinneddens.de/ and @christin.neddens on Instagram.

She has a new book on the say in 2025 and already plenty of educational material to purchase from her shop page, so go and check her out.

You may have seen her this year at the UK Drum Show, where she was part of Mike Johnston's team in his Education Room.

She is such an inspiring person and fabulous drummer!

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Hanging with Christin Neddens Part 1

We spent 2 hours chatting with Christin so I split this one up in to 2 parts but will release them both on the same day so you don't need to wait...

Christin was very kind to spend so long speaking to us about her Drumming Journey and we loved having her on the show.

Check out https://www.christinneddens.de/ and @christin.neddens on Instagram.

She has a new book on the say in 2025 and already plenty of educational material to purchase from her shop page, so go and check her out.

You may have seen her this year at the UK Drum Show, where she was part of Mike Johnston's team in his Education Room.

She is such an inspiring person and fabulous drummer!

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Ep 22 (s2) Drum Hang with Dan Moss @mozziedrums (Instagram, Youtube) www.mozziedrums.co.uk

Dan from mozziedrums came in to tell Matt about his new venture following the closure of PMT.

Dan is doing lots for the Drumming Community in the Norwich / Norfolk area and has 2 upcoming EVENTS

FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2025 there are only a couple of tickets left for his debut Drum Hang in Norwich with performances from

Darby Todd, Jamie Murray and Dan Moss.

A night hanging with drummers, drum performances, a mini shop and a raffle supported by Into Music Store, Evans & Promark, SONOR, Zildjian

Protection Racket, Top Banana Drums, and Drum Buddy. Check out Dan's socials for more...

On 6th September THOMAS LANG is doing a Masterclass with Mozziedrums also in Norwich, so DON"T Miss that!! Again check out the socials for more information and tickets!

Thank you so much to Dan for all he is doing for the Drum community and please support him where you can.

Enjoy his energy and thanks for listening!

Matt

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Ep21 (s2) Freddie Gee Academy 25! - Riza tells all!

In this episode, Matt is in Portugal on his holiday and Riza is buzzing from his experience at the 25th Freddie Gee Drum Academy where he and 76 other drummers spent a few days hanging out and taking lessons from an amazing group of professional drummers.

Hear Riza's feedback on his experience which was Riza's 5th time attending.

Check out Freddie Gee on Facebook

Freddie Gee is run by George Frederick of Marshall / Natal Drums and is well worth booking a place for next year.

Thanks for listening.

Matt & Riza

Recorded 11th August 2025

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Episode 13 - A Catch up with Matt & Andy.

This week it's just us catching up on a busy few days.

Matt has a new Dixon Little Roomer Kit, custom made in Neo Mint.

Matt and Archie have been hanging out with Zack Grooves and his band Everything Yes at the Jazz Cafe and

Mark Guiliana also at the Jazz Cafe all within the last week!

and we both have received Christin Neddens, new book "Creative Flow"

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 12 of Season 2 We chat with Aurea Garrido about the Benny Greb Clinic and her pending trip to Camp with Mike Johnston in Folsom, California.

We know Aurea from the Mikeslessons.com family group and have met up a few time at gigs, clinics and the UK Drum Show.

Aurea talks about the Benny Greb Clinic we went to in Southampton held by Graham Russell Drums and Meinl in April 2025.She also tells us about the nerves and excitement of her pending trip to Camp with Mike Johnston in sunny Folsom, CA. 

This Episode drops the day before she travels so will will have a follow up on her return.

Thanks for Listening.

Matt & Andy :)

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Ep:11 S2 We got to speak to Benny at his Clinic at The Drill in Lincoln on 14th April 2025

Jake Harris from Into Music invited us to do a quick podcast interview before the gig. 

We interviewed Jake and Benny briefly in person and we also bumped into Ben Smith (@sixfootsticks_drums) a local drummer and customer / friend of Into Music moments before we witnessed the marvellous clinic by the “Grebmaster”

We also talk about how important it is to attend these events and support music / drum shops and the artists.

Jake’s Interview is 24:30 minutes in

Benny’s is 45:45

Ben Smith’s is 58:16

Andy and I both had a great time and really appreciated having the opportunity to hang with Jake and Benny and the Meinl Guys from the UK and Germany. Thank you to Into Music and Meinl for hosting this event and of course to Benny for coming to visit us in the UK!

Links:

www.bennygreb.de

www.intomusicstore.com

www.meinl.de

Special thanks to Oliver Kabler from Meinl (Germany) @oliver_at_meinl

Next Episode we talk about the Benny Greb clinic in Southhampton and have a guest who is on her way shortly to Mike Johnston’s Camp in Folsom California.

Thanks for listening!

Matt & Andy

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Episode 10 Part 2. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School

@bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media.

Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell.

In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the world of drumming. We don't get to mention all the many drummers and recognise there are so much more today than ever before. We also have a chat about Meinl but then, what do we expect hey? ;)

Andy had just finished a run of early shifts but he soldiered on in what became over 2 hours of some blokes chatting about drums...

I have cut this in 2 parts but will drop them at the same time as the file was too big to upload the whole lot !!.

Thank you to Bob for spending an evening with us!

Check him out on instagram, TikTok and Facebook @bobsdrumschool

Enjoy and thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

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Episode 10 Part 1. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School

@bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media.

Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell.

In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the world of drumming. We don't get to mention all the many drummers and recognise there are so much more today than ever before. We also have a chat about Meinl but then, what do we expect hey? ;)

Andy had just finished a run of early shifts but he soldiered on in what became over 2 hours of some blokes chatting about drums...

I have cut this in 2 parts but will drop them at the same time as the file was too big to upload the whole lot !!.

Thank you to Bob for spending an evening with us!

Check him out on instagram, TikTok and Facebook @bobsdrumschool

Enjoy and thanks for listening

Matt & Andy

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Neo Mint Thins ft. Zack Grooves

ZACK and his confession of a secret LOVE!

We have been away for a week or two but we are certainly BACK !

This week has a little minty twist as we managed to catch up with Zack one of his two UK Clinics in March 2025.

Paul from Dixon Drums and the lovely Andy Anderson from Drumshop UK in Washington Tyne&Wear (Newcastle to us southerners) put on an amazing evening in store on Tuesday night and Andy and I had to make the trip up North or further up North for Andy! 

The 12 minute video of our Interview with Zack will be available on YouTube 

https://youtu.be/DObnNrRCzIA

Here on our usual Podcast stream, we have incorporated a recap of the event and other random Drum “ish”related chat with brief interview with Mr Grooves.

I am sure you have the links already but check out Zack Grooves on YouTube and Instagram along with his band “Everything Yes”

Massive thanks to Zack, Andy Anderson, Paul Luc-Gifford and Dixon Drums for arranging this for us UK fans.

https://www.youtube.com/@ZackGrooves

https://everythingyeshome.com

https://www.instagram.com/everythingyesband/

https://www.instagram.com/zackgrooves/

https://playdixon.com

https://www.drumshop.co.uk

Thanks for listening.

Matt & Andy

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Episode 8 of Season 2, Throwing Your Toys Out Of Your Pram!

Matt & Andy have a slightly more serious chat about that time when you feel like it's time to quit the drums!

Andy had recently felt like The Drums were NOT for him and it sparked a conversation about some of the difficulties musicians face and the struggles of drumming.

The message here I guess, is that lots of people go through the same thing at some point.

He's not quitting just yet by the way.

Enjoy and thank for listening

Matt & Andy

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Episode 7 - Interview with Highfade's Drummer Calvin Davidson

Whilst on their busy US tour, Calvin found time to pull into a "Truck Stop" on the way to their gig in Portland Maine USA! They are still touring America so check out their tour dates at https://highfademusic.live/

The band will be in Europe and back to the UK in May 2025

What a lovely bloke and we are very grateful to Calvin for sparing us the time to hang with a couple of old geezers.

Check out Calvin and the band on Instagram

@perrydimension

@highfademusic

and as always, thanks for listening!

Matt & Andy

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Chat with Jeremy from Lowboy Beaters (Episode 20 of Season 2)

Matt & Riza chat about these very special Bass Drum Beaters with the man who makes them.

Jeremy, based in California certainly brought the Cali Sunshine to our evening as he tells us about the concept and the various customisation options available to buy direct from him at www.lowboybeaters.com or from other suppliers.

Riza who is now a complete convert to Lowboy Beaters, talks about his first hand experience of owning one and how it compares to other Bass Drum Beaters.

We also talk about the drum business and our concerns for the dwindling number of independent drum and music shops out there.

Thank you so much to Jeremy for spending the time with us, what a lovely guy!

Hope you Enjoy this episode!

We did have some connection issues, which affected Riza's audio, so apologies for any drop outs.

See you next time :)

Matt & Riza

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Creative Flow with Christin Neddens.

Episode 19 (s2)

Christin is back following the launch of her new book "Creative Flow".

It was great to catch up with her again after our last chat back in December 2024!

Christin Neddens describes herself as a Drummer, Creator, Influencer and now the Author of "Creative Flow" her new paperback book with 127 pages which will last any drummer many years and provide a ton of instruction and inspiration to play and improve on the instrument.

"Creative Flow" is it out now in German or English and available to buy from her website www.christinneddens.de where she will sign you a copy and post it herself. Alternatively you can buy it from Thomann or Amazon.

This episode is also available as audio only on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Acast.

A massive thank you to Christin for finding the time to speak to us again and fit us in between her busy schedule.

Enjoy.

Matt F :)

Uploaded 25th July 2025

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"Air In my Shuffle"

Matt and Riza are back with a slightly new format discussing what we have been up to recently, including Jam Nights, and Purchases.

Riza talks about his new Low Boy Bass Drum Beater, which we will have more on later as we have since spoken to Low Boy who have agreed to come in on a show soon..

Riza also asks how other diabetic drummers manage with gigs.

Next week we have Christin Neddens back in talking about her new book.

Get in touch via Instagram @thedrumshedpodcast or email @thedrumshedpod@gmail.com

Thanks for listening.

Matt & Riza

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