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| Johnny Rabb: From Berklee to Collective Soul - Drumming Stories, Haters, and Peanut Hour :: Ep 236 The Rich Redmond Show | 29 Aug 2025 | 02:10:38 | |
Rich and Jim talk with drumming legend and longtime pal Johnny Rabb, the powerhouse behind Collective Soul for over a decade. In this candid conversation, Johnny opens up about his journey from Berklee College of Music to Nashville, his innovative "free hand technique," dealing with online trolls, and life on the road with one of rock's most enduring bands. From recording in Elvis's Palm Springs estate to the band's unique "Peanut Hour" joke-writing sessions, this episode is packed with insider stories, drumming wisdom, and plenty of laughs. **[4:27]** - Johnny reflects on being a returning guest during COVID times and the uncertainty of that period **[7:37]** - The story behind Collective Soul's "Summer Unity Tour" with Live and Our Lady Peace **[12:39]** - Recording at Elvis's Palm Springs estate for the documentary "Give Me a Word" **[20:00]** - The importance of treating crew members and runners with respect on tour **[25:00]** - Johnny's dream jobs outside of drumming: lawn care and real estate **[32:02]** - The band's daily ritual of "Peanut Hour" - their joke-writing workshop **[45:47]** - Johnny's signature playing style and incorporating technology with the Roland SPD-SX **[1:00:00]** - Fitness routines (or lack thereof) and post-show recovery rituals **[1:14:33]** - Dealing with online haters and the "free hand technique" controversy **[1:21:41]** - A shocking encounter with a young drummer who publicly attacked Johnny online **[1:45:51]** - Johnny's favorite foods, drinks, and pre-show rituals **[1:58:35]** - If Johnny had to play in one tribute band forever: Wang Chung or The Outfield **[2:05:00]** - Tour details and what's next for Collective Soul This episode showcases the camaraderie between veteran Nashville musicians while diving deep into the realities of professional touring, creative processes, and maintaining longevity in the music business. The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits! Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jmvos.com
The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co www.itsyourshow.co | |||
| From Delta Rae to Drum Team: Mike McKee's Journey Through Music, Business, and Bald Man Percussion :: Ep 235 The Rich Redmond Show | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:10:21 | |
Join Rich and Jim as they sit down with Mike McKee, founding member of Americana rock band Delta Ray and co-founder of Bald Man Percussion. From signing with Warner Brothers to creating the award-winning Junk Hat, Mike shares his incredible journey through the music industry. Discover how Delta Ray pivoted during the pandemic with their innovative "Behind the Door" fan club, raising nearly half a million on Kickstarter, and building a haunted chapel residency at Nashville's Basement. Plus, learn about Mike's corporate team-building venture Drum Team Collective and his entrepreneurial mindset inspired by Walt Disney and unconventional business models. **[4:56]** - Delta Ray's Warner Brothers signing and legendary A&R man Seymour Stein discovery **[6:13]** - The haunted chapel residency at The Basement that sold out for 16 weeks straight **[8:17]** - Record-breaking Kickstarter campaign: asking for $30K, raising $465K **[9:03]** - Pandemic pivot: Creating "Behind the Door" virtual fan experience **[25:00]** - The birth of Bald Man Percussion and meeting partner Danny Young **[26:24]** - Matt Chamberlain's first order and knowing "we're onto something" **[31:35]** - Drum Team Collective: Rock and roll corporate team building explained **[36:13]** - The "Yes, If" philosophy and how Pfizer adopted it company-wide **[43:48]** - Business inspiration from Walt Disney, Duck Dynasty, and thinking outside the industry **[58:00]** - Musical upbringing with professor parents and classical foundations **[1:04:00]** - Delta Ray's Broadway musical "The Ninth Woman" based on "Bottom of the River" The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits! Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jmvos.com
The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co www.itsyourshow.co | |||
| FLASHBACK! One of Nashville’s Absolute Masters - Chris McHugh's Musical Journey :: Ep 227 The Rich Redmond Show | 20 Jun 2025 | 01:14:38 | |
In this throwback episode from the early days of the Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim dive deep into the world of all things Chris McHugh! Chris's incredible career spans contemporary Christian music, country, and beyond. From Nashville's early days to modern recording techniques, this episode offers an intimate look at a legendary session drummer's life, challenges, and evolution.
Timed Highlights: [0:00-15:00] Nashville's Musical Roots: Chris discusses arriving in Nashville in 1985 and his early days with WhiteHeart
[15:00-30:00] Session Musician Life: Insights into recording techniques, working with artists like Keith Urban, and the challenges of studio work
[30:00-45:00] Drumming Influences: Chris shares his musical heroes, including Bruford, Bonham, and Phil Collins
[45:00-60:00] Personal Growth: Reflections on life changes, reinventing his drumming style, and working with coach Dave Elitch
[60:00-75:00] Future Plans: Discussing current projects, family life, and the ongoing evolution of a professional musician
A must-listen for musicians, music fans, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of professional drumming.
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jmvos.com
The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Co www.itsyourshow.co | |||
| 137 - Nir Z :: Be Yourself and Be Patient | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:31:06 | |
Nir Zidkyahu, also known as Nir Z is an Israeli American studio/live drummer that worked for nearly 20 years in New York City and now calls Nashville home. Nir has worked with Genesis, John Mayer, Billy Squier, Chris Cornell, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Blake Shelton, Dan+Shay and many others. Most notably Nir played on John Mayer’s debut “Room For Squares” and Jason Mraz’s debut “Waiting For My Rocket To Come”. Nir keeps very busy recording top hits in the studios on Music Row and in his own home studio.
Things That Came Up: -Siri, Alexa, Spotify, Pandora -Lack of Mystery in modern music -Learning via Vinyl vs. Youtube -No Shortcuts in Life -The power of working with others -Serving in the military -Committing to grooves AND enjoying it -Getting calls through producer Steve Lillywhite -Working on the first John Mayer record -Breaking up with companies -Superior Drummer Sample Project -Nashville records Nir has played on: Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Blake Shelton, Dan+Shay, etc. -Nir’s first teacher and his jazz background -Be yourself, take every gig and be patient -Believing in yourself
Follow: Instagram: @nirz_music Facebook: @NirZidkyahu Email: Nirz@mac.com
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 136 - Gina Schock :: Rocking the World to the Hall of Fame | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:54:12 | |
Gina has been the drummer for the groundbreaking all female band The Go-Go’s for over 4 decades. The band was recently inducted into The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame. She has had songs cut by Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez and her songs have been featured in films such as The Accused, Superstar, Bull Durham and many others. Gina is also the author of the book Made in Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’s.
Some Things That Came Up: 7:00 - Being nervous for RRHOF performance 10:00 - I'm a decent drummer, but I have METER! 12:00 - Breaking bass drum heads 19:00 - Thoughts on the Beatles doc 20:00 - Head Over Heels Broadway Play 38:00 - Getting into photography 43:00 - Hanging and jamming with the Foo Fighters 46:00 - Songwriting and Miley running with one of them 51:00 - RQOTD
Follow: @realginaschock
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 135 - Josh Freese :: Work Leads to More Work | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:38:20 | |
"If you hate reading bio’s as much as I hate writing them, I’ll do us both a favor and try and make this short and painless. I’ve been playing drums with everyone under the sun for the past 30 yrs. Joined the musicians union when I was 12 to play Top 40 out at Disneyland and then started touring and making records when I was 15. I’ve appeared on hundreds of records with artists ranging from Michael Buble to Suicidal Tendencies. Nine Inch Nails to Glen Campbell. Sting to The Vandals. A Perfect Circle to Danny Elfman. DEVO to Guns n’ Roses. The Replacements to Weezer to…you get the picture. A bunch of fantastic artists and probably twice as many bad ones. I’ve made some solo records and have co-written songs with Queens Of The Stone Age, Guns n Roses, Sting, The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, and more.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Rehearsals with Sting -Josh’s 5th record “Just A Minute, Vol. 1” -Music Videos for “Just A Minute, Vol. 1” -Stewart Copeland as “the John Bonham of the 80’s” -Fave Tracks Include Perfect Circle’s “Judith” and Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” -Hearing Chris Daughtry’s hit song “Home” in a restaurant -The magic of Henson Studio 3 and Van Halen -Recording in the moment with Paul Westerberg -Committing to early takes on Westerberg’s “World Class Fad” and “Lookin Out Forever” -Manifesting gigs with Devo, Westerberg and Sting…Law of Attraction -Josh dating UNT Professor Ron Fink’s daughter Jill -Josh’s advice for starry eyed drummers -Work leads to more work -P.F. Changs -Owning your fashion sense -Girls hate Steely Dan -Order copies of “Just A Minute, Vol 1” from the BIO on Josh’s Instagram page.
Follow: IG: @joshfreese Twitter: @joshfreese
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 134 - Eric "E-Panda" Hernandez :: From Mars to Earth | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:47:32 | |
Eric “E-Panda” Hernandez is currently the session and tour drummer for Grammy Award Winner, Platinum Producer, and Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars. Hernandez was born in 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Brooklyn native “Pete Hernandez”, who was the percussionist for Love & Money and Cecilio & Kapono. Eric started drumming at the tender age of 4 and playing professionally at the age of 10 in Hawaii. He played 6 nights a week for 8 years with “The Lovenote Show” a Variety show paying tribute to the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. It was this unrelenting schedule that bred consistency in his playing and made him a master of all styles, be it soul, funk, reggae, rock and anything else the music demands of him. Eric quickly gained notoriety for his talent on the drums and became one of Hawaii's most sought after drummers. In the summer of 1995 Eric took his talent to Hollywood California. He immediately joined the Alternative/ Pop band “Louie Says” who was signed to RCA records. He was their session/touring drummer. Throughout the years he continued to play live and do session work for various artists such as Menudo, Travie Mc Coy and the Platinum producing team called “The Smeezingtons.” Eric has had the pleasure of sharing the stage and playing drums with Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls Barkley), Monica, Keri Hilson, K'Naan, Janelle Monae, B.o.B, Carmit Bachar (Pussy Cat Dolls), Tre Hardson (the Pharcyde), Kim Hill ( Black Eyed Peas), Travie Mc Coy (Gym Class Heroes), Jeff Baskar (Kanye West) and the Far East Movement. Hernandez is currently endorsed by DW Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Drum Heads.
Some Things That Came Up: -His favorite Grammy performance -Where his nickname "Panda" came from -Getting involved with F45 fitness -Being a part of the LAPD for 15 years -The EPanda PDP kit -Bruno is also a drummer -Growing up in Hawaii -Bruno Mars in Honeymoon in Vegas
Follow: @epandagram
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 133 - Aaron Comess - A Jazz guy in a Pop/Rock World | 16 Aug 2021 | 01:22:00 | |
Aaron Comess is one of the founding members of the multi-platinum selling group the Spin Doctors, with whom he developed his innovative and recognizable drumming style.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Comess spent his early years in Dallas and began playing drums at the age of 9. He attended Arts Magnet High School, during which time he won Downbeat Magazine’s DB award for outstanding high school Jazz Musician two consecutive years in a row and had the honor of studying with renowned teacher Henry Okstel. Upon graduation, he went to Berklee College of Music, later continuing his music studies in New York City at The New School, studying under legendary session great, Bernhard Purdie.
While still studying at The New School, began playing the New York City club circuit with the other founding members of the Spin Doctors: Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, and Mark White. The four quickly developed a huge New York City following playing at premiere clubs, such as The Wetlands.
As the drummer for the Spin Doctors as well as a collaborating writer, Comess went on to secure a contract with Epic Records. Comess’ playing and co-writing skills helped catapult the band to worldwide recognition, bringing them a Grammy nomination, American Music nomination and thus far, record sales of over ten million albums.
Additionally, Comess has also worked as a session musician, and producer with a multitude of talented artists, such as, Joan Osbourne, Bilal, Marc Cohn, Isaac Hayes, and Ivan Neville. He has performed all over the world and appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone magazine and Modern Drummer magazine where he was voted into both of the following readers poll categories: Best Up and Coming and Pop/Rock. Comess endorses Remo drumheads and Zildjian cymbals and drumsticks.
Currently, aside from playing with the Spin Doctors, Comess works as an in-demand session musician and a producer for various artists. He is in the process of co-writing and recording new material for an upcoming Spin Doctors album. Aaron Comess lives in New York City, where he plays with numerous rock, jazz and experimental bands.
Some Things That Came Up: -The love of donuts -Studying in Dallas, Berklee -The PASIC Convention -Working with Engineers -Working with Joan Osborne and Rachael Yamagata -Spin Doctors 30+ year history -Food blogs -Practice and much more!
Socials: Twitter: @Aaroncomess Instargram: @acomess Facebook: fCaebook.com/aaron-comess
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 132 - Ruben Rojas :: Reject Fear, Choose Love | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:29:03 | |
Ruben Rojas is an artist, speaker and co-founder of Beautify Earth. A native Angeleno, Ruben is inspired by the urban landscape and surrounding media culture. Through murals, paintings, corporate programs, and community activations, Ruben changes the way we view the world through art and collaboration. Ruben uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of love.
Some Things That Came Up: -Fatherhood -Love and Living Through Love -Love vs. Fear -“Beautify Earth” and “Beautify Schools” -Accountable goals and dreams -Tedx Talks and Speeches -Creating a fashion line from scratch -Writing a love letter to yourself -Art vs. Commerce -40,000 daily impressions of one mural -Sculptures, Books, Jewelry coming
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The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 131 - Mickey Curry :: Playing for Pesci | 30 Jul 2021 | 01:15:53 | |
Born in 1956 in New Haven, Connecticut, Mickey took up drums when he was 11 and played with local bands. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists -and- Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com His early inspirations ranged from Ringo Starr and John Bonham through to Chicago’s Danny Seraphine and - under the influence of his older brothers - the classic R’n’B of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and James Brown. Mickey got serious about drums from the age of 13 when he and two of his brothers formed a school band called The Rack. Later, Mickey went to a state school for music, but the academic route was not for him and he left early to play in bands. When he was 17 he joined the Scratch Band in Connecticut where he first gained recording experience. Next Mickey started to make the two hour train journey into Manhattan and eventually joined a band called Tom Dicky and the Desires. They were managed by music mogul Tommy Mottola who also managed Hall and Oates - big news in the early 1980s. Impressed by Mickey, Mottola asked him to record Hall and Oates’ new album ‘Private Eyes’. Around the same time Mickey met top producer Bob Clearmountain who’d just found a new singer called Bryan Adams. Within months Mickey had recorded Adams’ second album ‘You Want It You Got It’. Next thing Mickey’s out on tour with Hall and Oates. All this was in 1981 when Mickey was 25. This was his big-break year and he’s never really looked back. The calls started to come in thick and fast - Tom Waits, Cher, Tina Turner, Los Lobos. Mickey worked with Hall and Oates through till 1986, since then he’s been Bryan Adams’ regular drummer. He says “I get to sound more like me on Bryan’s records than on anyone else’s”. He’s also had considerable success recording and touring with The Cult. He played on their 1989 album ‘Sonic Temple’ which sold three million. During the period he was playing with Hall & Oates, Curry met producer Bob Clearmountain, who had recently begun working with a young Bryan Adams, and appeared on Adams' second album, You Want It You Got It. His appearance on nearly all of Adams' subsequent albums coincided with his rise to prominence. Following his stint with Hall & Oates, Curry began touring full time with Adams, a collaboration that continues to this day. Other notable sessions have been with Alice Cooper, Stevie Winwood, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Carly Simon, T-Bone Burnett and Richard Thompson. Some Things That Came Up: -Started playing at 11 -Recording with Hall and Oates and touring with Bryan Adams at age 25 -Meeting Ringo -Working with Mutt and Bob -More cowbell -One handed 16ths -Playing Yamaha since 1982 -Piccolo snares -Working with Joe Pesci -Robert DeNiro story -Mickey would love to just play in the studio everyday The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 130 - Nate Morton - “Have To” Versus “Get To” | 22 Jul 2021 | 01:23:11 | |
Nate Morton (born December 30) is an American drummer. He has been the drummer for the house band on NBC's TV show The Voice for 18 seasons! In 2005 and 2006 Morton appeared on the Mark Burnett's Rock Star: INXS and Rock Star: Supernova reality shows, as drummer for the House Band. During that time he has also appeared on two CDs, Rock Star: A Night at the Mayan Theatre, and Dark Horse, released by Ryan Star. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!!
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In 2004, Morton completed a national tour as drummer with the American Idol band. Before that, he was the drummer for platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton. He spent two years as the drummer for Natalie Cole, toured with Chaka Khan and Poe and performed with Madonna at the 2002 Grammy Awards. Morton is endorsed by Pearl Drums, hardware and pedals and as of 2015 percussion formally endorsed by RhythmTech, as well as Zildjian drumsticks and cymbals, Roland electronics and V-Drums and Remo drumheads. He's a graduate of the renowned Berklee College of Music, cites Animal from The Muppets as his primary influence and thanks his parents and his first drum instructor Grant Menfee for their early support of his musical aspirations. "The bottom line is I hit things with sticks for a living, and that's a pretty fun job."
Morton and the House Band toured the United States with Paul Stanley (from KISS) in October/November 2006 as well as Australia in April 2007.
In 2008 Morton performed on MTV's Rock The Cradle with Rock Star (TV series) House Band members Rafael Moreira and Paul Mirkovich. Outside of the studio he has also performed with Miley Cyrus and Rafael Morieira's band, Magnetico.
As for performing on the TV series "Rock Star", Morton states, "I am very, very, very blessed to get to do what I do," he said. "I'm playing with, like, the baddest guys in the world." Those guys include guitarist Rafael Moreira, bassist Sasha Krivtsov, multi-instrumentalist Jim McGorman and keyboard player Paul Mirkovich, who is also the music director. He is now the drummer for the backing band for the new MTV reality show Rock The Cradle with his fellow Rock Star alum guitarist Rafael Moreira and keyboard/piano Paul Mirkovich. Nate is also the drummer for the house band on the Bonnie Hunt Show.
Some Things That Came Up: -Finishing Season 18 of The Voice from HOME -"Have To" versus "Get To" -Nate having to morph with styles of music -Performing with Paul Stanley -Going to Berklee -Getting a call from Dennis Chambers -Eating exotic delicacies -Feeling Like You've Made It -Relationships got Nate his gigs and endorsements -Having goals -Teaching or playing?
Socials: https://drummerworld.com/drummers/Nate_Morton.html @n8drumz
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 129 - Gorden Campbell - The Virtue of Gospel Chops | 16 Jul 2021 | 01:01:51 | |
As long as Gorden Campbell remembers, he's been playing drums. Born in New Haven, Conn. and raised in Newburgh, New York, Gorden began playing drums at the age of 5 in his grandfather's church. He started taking formal lessons in elementary school and continued thru college (Howard University) earning a bachelor's degree in music with a major in Jazz studies. During those informative years, Gorden was able to perform in various marching bands, gospel choirs, orchestras, percussion ensembles and jazz ensembles while still playing in church where he also started playing the organ. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists and Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com In 1993, Gorden went on his first worldwide tour with a group called Shai. In 1994, Gorden moved to Los Angeles. Since the move to L.A., Gorden has been blessed to have worked with some of the entertainment industry's top artist and entertainers. He has worked with a wide variety of artists including Earth, Wind & Fire, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clark, Mary J. Blige & Jessica Simpson to name a few. He is currently the musical director for Def Jam artist Ne-Yo. Gorden recently worked on the smash hit movie "Dreamgirls" soundtrack. He can also be heard on such movies as, "Be Cool" and "Love Chronicles." When Gorden is not touring he does various sessions, T.V. shows and he also produces everything from jazz to hip-hop to gospel. Some Things That Came Up: -Being a part of a family of pastors, leads to rhythm -Having to change keys along with a pastor -Choosing between Berkley and Howard University -Has a DVD, "Secrets of The Working Drummer" -Getting a practical musical education with Earth Wind & Fire -Gospel chops drummers -NFT - Non Fungible Tokens -Bitcoin -Encouraging kids to learn other instruments -Playing little to no paying gigs that lead to bigger paying gigs -Solo record is called "Conversations" Follow: @gorden512 www.GordenCampbell.bandcamp.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||
| 128 - Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz - A Drumming Chameleon | 13 Jul 2021 | 01:02:18 | |
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz - A Drumming Chameleon
Born in Chicago in 1956, drums came into Jon's family from Wm. Ludwig Jr. as a gift to Jon's older brother in return for some advertising work their father did for the drum company. After a family move to Phoenix, Arizona, Jon inherited the kit and began taking formal lessons in 1965. He also listened and played along to the radio hits of the day, as well as albums including everything from Gene Krupa to Elvis, Latin orchestras, and especially the Beatles. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists and Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com
Another family move took the Schwartzes to Los Angeles in 1968, and it was then that Jon decided to be a professional drummer. He continued to take lessons, joined his school's advanced band class and a local junior marching band, and later drummed in a precision marching band where he brushed up on his rudiments.
One such distraction began on September 14, 1980, when Jon was invited by Dr. Demento to be interviewed on his live radio show to talk about the songs he'd submitted years earlier; Jon and his friends were among the first people to have home-made music played on the Dr.'s show at the time. It was there that Jon met "Weird Al" Yankovic, who happened to be answering request lines that night. Already a staple of the Dr. Demento show, the 20-year-old Yankovic played accordion and had been sending his homemade parody tapes to Demento on a regular basis. That night, he would debut his newest parody, Another One Rides The Bus, live on the air. Al asked Jon if he'd mind pounding out a straight beat... on the accordion case! Jon cheerfully agreed, and evidently had a great time:
It wasn't long before permanent bass and guitar players were recruited, and Al's first album was released in May, 1983. Guitar legend Rick Derringer produced Al's first six albums through 1989's UHF Soundtrack, and Al himself took over the production duties starting with 1992's Off The Deep End. To date, Al and the band have released fourteen studio albums, most of them reaching Gold and Platinum status with a few Grammy Awards thrown in for good measure. In 2014, the Mandatory Fun album debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart! They've toured 3 continents, made videos, and appeared extensively in electronic and print media. Jon is also Al's archivist, assembling an unmatched collection of Weird Al's music and appearances on retail and promo audio and video products from around the World. Assorted memorabilia, tour merchandise, personal items, magazine articles, and more than 100,000 concert, studio, tour, and behind-the-scenes photos round out the archive.
In 1996 Jon left Westwood One, and his fascination with the Internet since 1993 soon led to another pursuit: designing web sites. He'd already developed a site for Weird Al in 1995, and within a few years, business license in hand, Jon sought additional clients, and continues to keep busy on the computer both at home and on the road. In 2020 Jon became a published author with BLACK & WHITE & WEIRD ALL OVER, a coffee-table book featuring his unreleased black-and-white photographs of Weird Al from the early '80s. There are still gigs and recordings with various local players, but none quite as notorious as Jon's perennial association with Al, which he regards with great pride:
Some Things That Came Up: -Black, white and Weird -Taking pics for Al over the years -Creating sound design -Getting the parodies to sound exactly like the original -Getting to record in Michael Jackson's favorite room -Getting the gig via the Dr. Demento show -Al puts on a highly produced show -Playing at the same level as e did 30 years ago -Al's near misses..... -Working the Bermuda Schwartz name
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The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| Rob Ricotta: A Creative Quadruple Threat for John Morgan! :: Ep 226 The Rich Redmond Show | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:26:03 | |
Rich and Jim dive deep with multi-talented Rob Ricotta in this high-energy episode. Highlights include: [0:15] Rob's journey from church band drummer to touring with John Morgan [22:30] Behind-the-scenes of voiceover work and character creation [35:45] Balancing multiple creative careers in music and acting [48:20] Hilarious voice-over challenges and impersonation battles [1:05:10] Rob's inspirations and future goals in drumming and entertainment From drumming with country artists to voicing video game trailers, Rob shares candid stories about his creative path, the importance of mentorship, and staying adaptable in the entertainment industry. A must-listen for aspiring musicians, actors, and creatives looking to break into multiple fields.
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 127 - Brian Delaney :: Made In Manhattan | 02 Jul 2021 | 01:03:42 | |
Brian Delaney, originally from St. Louis, MO, has been a fixture in the New York City music scene since moving there in 1994. He just finished a US/Europe summer tour with Melissa Etheridge. Brian has played with artists of all styles and flavors, playing with everyone from the New York Dolls, Lucy Woodward, Delta Goodrem, David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Earl Slick, Buster Poindexter, Peter Cincotti, Patti Austin, Michael Brecker, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Wu Tang Clan and many, many others, including NYC blues legends Bill Sims, Pat Cisarano, Jerry Dugger and Craig Dreyer. He’s played gigs from punk rock to bebop to folk to R&B to Dixieland to country to Broadway. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists and Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com Brian received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the world famous University of North Texas, where he played in the great Lab Bands. He studied with teaching greats Ed Soph, Robert Schietroma and Ron Fink and was a member of the great University of North Texas drumline. Since then, he has appeared on hundreds of albums, demos, jingles, and soundtracks as a drummer/percussionist/composer/producer.
He has played all over the world including UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Israel, China, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and seemingly every city in the US.
He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Jonathan Ross Show(UK), CanalPlus(France), The Henry Rollins Show(IFC) and Soundstage(PBS).
Brian can be found on hundreds of videos on YouTube, appearing with the New York Dolls and Melissa Etheridge
Things That Came Up: -Getting the gig with Melissa Etheridge -Rich and Brian attending UNT together -Moving to NYC having never been there -Having to move your kit around the subways -Playing with Buster Poindexter and the New York Dolls -Brian is also quite computer literate, deep knowledge of HTML -Uncomfortable drumkit setups -Drumming injuries -Playing cowbell with David Bowie -Hanging with Weckl
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The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 126 - Chad Cromwell :: Lessons from a Lifer | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:31:22 | |
Chad Cromwell was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on June 14th, 1957. When he was three years old his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he grew up. He started playing drums at the age of eight, wearing headphones as he played along to records in an upstairs room of his parents' home. By the age of twelve he was playing in garage bands in the local neighborhood. Among Chad's early influences were drummer Al Jackson and the artists of Stax Records, and artists such as Al Green on Willie Mitchell's Memphis based label, Hi Records. Jim Stewart, founder of Stax Records, along with Bobby Manuel, started a production company called The Daily Planet after the sale of Stax. Chad "hung out" and subsequently worked for The Daily Planet and learned more about rhythm and recording than anywhere else thus far. In fact, Jim and Bobby were key influences on Chad's style of drumming. In 1975, upon graduating high school, Chad flew to London to join two Memphians who already had gigs. Dave Cochran was playing bass for Chris Spedding, and Robert Johnson (not the legendary) was playing with Jon Entwhistle in Ox. Robert had been offered a record deal with Elton John's label, Rocket Records, and called fellow Memphian, Chad, along with David Cochran to record as Lash LaRue. Chad also got an "education" with Larry Raspberry & The Highsteppers, a very high powered rhythm and blues band. This was his first extensive touring band (piled into the back of a van, pulling a trailer).
*******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists and Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com Through associations with a recording studio in Memphis, Chad caught an ear on the West Coast. He started playing with legendary guitarist Joe Walsh in 1986, a collaboration which produced two albums, Got Any Gum? and Ordinary Average Guy, and resulted in multiple US and worldwide tours. The following year, 1987, Chad got the call to record with one of the world's most prolific songwriters, Neil Young. These sessions became Neil Young & The Bluenotes. After touring to promote this record, and producing MTV's 'Video of the Year,' "This Note's For You," Neil's interest circled back to 3-piece Rock & Roll which led to the New York and San Francisco recording sessions that ultimately became the album Freedom. In 1990, Chad moved to Nashville, got married and started a family. Richard Bennett and Tony Brown were among the first producers to call in Chad for sessions in Nashville. Richard and Tony have been extremely helpful in helping Chad to create a very successful recording career. Formal recognition from his peers came in 1996 when Chad was nominated for the Nashville Music Awards as Chad's career has seen him in the studio and on stage/TV/touring with an impressive list of major recording artists. In addition to those already mentioned, Chad has worked with Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Boz Scaggs, Wynonna, Bonnie Raitt and Peter Frampton. Chad recorded and toured with Mark Knopfler for the ten years. His playing can be heard on each and every solo recording of Knopfler's including his most recent Shangri La. During the Summer of 2006, Chad toured with Crosby, Stills,Nash and Young. Chad performed on Neil Young's Heart of Gold Movie directed by Johnathan Demme. Chad spent 2006 recording and touring with Neil Young and CSNY's "Freedom of Speech Tour". Chad also recorded tracks featured on a new box set release These Days by acclaimed country music star Vince Gill. Some Things That Came Up: -Playing live versus recording -Lightning in a bottle -Hearing the nuances of the players across multiple artists -Ed Sullivan show inspired Chad -Meeting his wife via Joe Walsh -Eddie Izzard, "Death or Cake” bit -Playing for Joe the very first time without a rehearsal -Nashville celebs are just regular people, except the ones who aren't -Chad's encounter with Sting -Getting into Film and TV composition -Thick skin and persevering through the storms and fires of life -Rollin Stone “Unknown Legends” piece -A+R for Craviotto drums with Sam Bacco -Getting Little Richard’s autograph -The best martini in LA
Socials: @chad.cromwell The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 125 - Rich Wilkes :: 1001 Ways to Skin a Cat | 25 Jun 2021 | 01:14:12 | |
Rich Wilkes was born in Princeton, New Jersey. He attended El Camino High School in Oceanside, California. He got a BA at the University of California, Santa Cruz, then studied screenwriting at the American Film Institute. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists and Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com Rich Wilkes' major-studio debut was as screenwriter of the 1994 film Airheads. The story revolves around a group of loser musicians called The Lone Rangers who take a radio station hostage to get their song played on the radio. Airheads was directed by Michael Lehmann and distributed by 20th Century Fox.This was followed by a co-writer credit (alongside director James Melkonian) for the 1994 comedy The Stoned Age, set in the stoner subculture of Southern California during the 1970s. The same writing and directing team then collaborated with The Jerky Boys to create the 1995 production The Jerky Boys: The Movie, featuring the eponymous comedians (self-described as "low-lifes from Queens") as New York City youths who get into trouble with the Mafia. Wilkes is credited as the sole screenwriter for the 2002 action-adventure film XXX and a "based on characters created by" credit as being as the creator of the XXX franchise. Wilkes co-wrote the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, based on the New York Times bestselling book by Neil Strauss and Mötley Crüe. He has also appeared as himself in several documentaries, including the 1998 production Independent's Day, 2003's The Blockbuster Imperative and 2006's Punk Like Me. Some Things That Came Up: -The nitty gritty of the Avengers movies -Doing the research for "Airheads" -Filming The Lost Boys -Bonham/Moon drumming influences -"Punk Like Me." -Going from drums to the lead singer -How to avoid "road burn" when touring -Nashville's prime touring location -Rock bands have the multi-year tours on the road -Wanting to film in Bora Bora -Working with Vin Diesel -Writing "The Dirt" -Making the decision to be a bigger personality -There are 1001 ways to skin a cat Follow: @rich_k_wilkes FB: rich.wilkes1 The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 124 - “Gimme The Beat” Filmmakers Erik Gutmanis & Gillian Chandler | 22 Jun 2021 | 01:02:05 | |
“Gimme The Beat” Filmmakers Erik Gutmanis & Gillian Chandler
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Gimme The Beat Documentarians
Erik Gutmanis & Gillian Chandler
Erik Gutmanis: Erik began playing music at a young age, in Montreal, Canada. He continued with piano before a move to Vancouver Island in his early teens introduced him to drums. The effect was instant and addictive: rhythm moved from a head game to a total body experience. His need to know more led him from Vancouver to Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles (where he studied at Musician’s Institute), Australia…anywhere he could study, perform or record music. To support his drum habit, he opened a multimedia production studio on Vancouver Island where he produced, recorded and taught musicians and drummers. To convey the amazingly diverse world of rhythm to his students, he began putting together a drum book, but his research into world beats was so compelling he soon began an even more ambitious project: “Gimme the Beat”, a documentary tracing the origin and development of various rhythms through the passion and performance of master beat makers around the world.
Gillian Chandler: Gillian Chandler was born and raised on beautiful Vancouver Island. She was dancing, singing, and performing from a young age, and has never had an issue with taking center stage. From starting out in radio and broadcasting, shifting to the world of voice-over, and then accidentally landing on-camera for Gimme the Beat, things have always played out differently than imagined. Good thing she never had a plan to begin with! Along this adventure, Gillian has reached into the hearts and minds behind the artists, musicians, professors, scientists, and cultures she’s been fortunate enough to share space with, and for her, this project can be summed up as drums being the way that souls of all shapes and sizes communicate. She’s proud to help amplify voices that might not always be heard, shine a spotlight on histories that go unmentioned, and connect in an emotional and empathetic way, all while talking about an experience as universal as breathing… Rhythm. Some Things That Came Up: -Shooting and gathering footage for 4 years -Erik is a drummer -Gil was transitioning into being an imaging producer for radio -Rhythm is a reminder that we are all connected -Gil has empathic tendencies which helps her with interviewing -Erik's production technique is lean and mean -Using metadata for organization -It's not a drum doc, it's a people doc about drums -Stinker interview subjects -Getting female subjects -Devoting your time to your passion -No borders, but roots -
@gimmethebeatdoc @gillianmchandler
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 123 - Broadway Drummer Roundtable | 15 Jun 2021 | 01:07:03 | |
What’s better than 5 drummers on a podcast? When 3 of them are Broadway drummers!
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Sammy Merendino: BIOGRAPHY. Sammy Merendino is an in-demand session drummer/programmer in NYC currently performing in the hit Broadway show "Diana the Musical". He has recorded and/or performed with many of the worlds top artists, including Cameo, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Foreigner, and many others.
Sean is the drummer for the currently running Broadway production of Disney’s Frozen. On Broadway he has also originated the books for The Book of Mormon, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, La Cage Aux Folles, and Violet. Off-Broadway he originated the book for Hamilton. As a substitute on Broadway he has performed in 13 different shows. Sean is also the drummer for American Idol Runner-Up Clay Aiken. With Clay, Sean has toured the country and played on many TV shows. He has also performed with Aaron Tveit, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Dolly Parton, Stephanie Block, Idina Menzel, Cheyenne Jackson, Lin Manuel Miranda, Ruben Studdard, Ariana Grande, and Jane Lynch. He maintains a busy freelance and recording schedule in New York City. Sean earned his BM at University of North Texas and his MFA at New York University.
Warren Odze: Warren Odze is a broadway veteran and has been performing on broadway shows such as "The Life", "Civil War", "Kat and the Kings", "Seussical","Thoroughly Modern Millie", "Lennon" , "Come Fly Away", The Wedding Singer", “Priscilla", “Rocky” , “An American In Paris” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - in addition to performing on the Tony Awards, being the drummer for the 1968 season of the Dick Cavett Show, and recording with a long list of A List artists.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Sammy playing with Lauper -Conductor eyelines -How the pay scales work -Getting doubles -Foley takes -Owning a car in NYC? -Authentic styles now in Broadway performing -Finding a way to practice living in NYC
Follow: SMDrums.com SammyMerendino.com Warren Odze
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 122 - Jimmy Vivino - Ownin’ with Conan | 15 May 2021 | 01:21:35 | |
JIMMY VIVINO serves as the Music Director on the TBS late night show CONAN. Vivino has been a consistent element in O’Brien’s late night career, starting with the first episode of Late Night with Conan O’Brien in September 1993. In June of 2008 Vivino moved from New York to Los Angeles and worked as Music Director/guitarist/arranger on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,The Legally Prohibited from Being on Television Tour and Jimmy Vivino and The Basic Cable Band on CONAN.
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When not appearing weeknights on TBS, Vivino divides his time between recording sessions and live gigs throughout the country. In addition to his solo work, Vivino plays with The Prisoners of 2nd Avenue, Rumble & Twang with Lee Rocker, The Barn Burners, The Rekooperators, and the successful Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux. Vivino has also recorded and played live with such legends as Johnnie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin, Levon Helm and Al Kooper. Earlier in his career Jimmy got his start producing playing and arranging for such artists as Phoebe Snow, Laura Nyro, John Sebastian and Donald Fagen. Summer 2014, Jimmy headlined the King Biscuit Festival with his other band, Jimmy Vivino & the Black Italians. A musician all his life, Jimmy also devotes his time to organizations that mean something to him. The Notes for Notes benefit, sponsored by Seymour Duncan pickups provides young people the opportunity to explore, create, and record music for free. Recently, Jimmy has also gotten involved with The Boot Campaign, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to cultivating awareness, promoting patriotism and providing assistance to military personnel and their families. JIMMY VIVINO serves as the Music Director on Some Things That Came Up:
-Black and white makes things cooler -Rich sounding like Corky Laing -Drummers having a “voice” -Working with Bernard Purdie -Meeting with Max Weinberg -Auditioning for Conan O brien -Playing for the camera -The multitude of shuffle grooves -Tony Williams time test for other musicians -The Beatles accomplishing all THAT in only 8 years! -The impact of Mike Blumfield -The 28 year relationship with Conan -Working with Levon Helm -Did Jimmy Vivino inspire the Steely Dan reunion? -Everything comes from the vocal -Is the rock n roll hall of flame too political? -LIVE Performance of “When I Die” -Slide guitar styles and semitones
Socials: @jimmyvmusic
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 121 - Zoro - The Minister of Groove | 04 May 2021 | 01:28:36 | |
Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” Zoro is an internationally-renowned rock star, one of the world’s most respected and award-winning drummers. Throughout more than thirty years of his career, Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by the premier music industry publications Modern Drummer, Drum!, and Rhythm Magazine.
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Some Things That Came Up:
-Zoro's books -Zoro being in teen heart throb magazines when he was with New Edition -3 forms of success: vocational, spiritual, personal -Finding your purpose -Concept of SOAR -Hanging with Paul Allen, noting his sadness -People's thoughts at their death -Everyone has faith in something in some way -Ministering at San Quentin -Thinking of everything in light of eternity -Getting his first drumkit, a Mickey Mouse toy drumset -Finding his father -Changing his High School experience with a drumming performance -Zoro's first world problem.... -Am I enough? -Haters
Zoro has toured and recorded with some of the most famous legends in the music industry including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, New Edition, Jody Watley, Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, Angie Stone, Vanessa Paradis, Sean Lennon, Lisa Marie Presley, and Brian King Joseph. But Zoro breaks the “rock star” stereotype. More than a drummer, he’s a dreamer. With his deep passion for teaching, inspiring, and guiding others to follow their own dreams, his star-studded musical career has catapulted him to a different stage...as a motivational speaker, dynamic storyteller, and inspirational author, sharing his practical wisdom that empowers people to cultivate the greatness that lies within and live out their dreams. A kinetic bundle of human energy and enthusiasm, the Minister of Groove captures audiences and readers with his contagious spirit, sense of humor, and signature hip style.
Follow: Facebook: @zorothedrummermusic Twitter: @zorothedrummer Instagram: @zorotehdrummer
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 120 - Eddie Trunk - Letting Passion Pave Your Way | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:58:50 | |
Eddie Trunk is a 34 year music industry veteran who has built a reputation for being one of the most respected personalities in the world of Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Eddie has spent time as a record executive and has also worked in artist management, but has really found his calling as a broadcaster, host and interviewer on radio and TV.
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Some Things That Came Up:
-Sirius/XM Volume -Sports Talk from musicians -UFO was an impactful band -Hosted other shows aside from hard rock -Top 3 Prom songs if he had to go again -Dio wrote his songs while watching sports -Eddie's favorite drummers -Starting out in radio -"I love this music, how can I share it with other people?" -College thoughts -Who would he have dinner with, Paul Stanley or Sharron Osbourne? -What really happens backstage
Follow: https://eddietrunk.com/
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 119 - Marc Bonilla - Inspiration is a River, Just Let it Flow | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:54:09 | |
Marc Bonilla is an American guitarist and composer. He has worked with Keith Emerson (including on 1995's Changing States and in 2006-2016 was featured in the Keith Emerson Band), Ronnie Montrose, Glenn Hughes (on Addiction (produced, co-written and performed), The Way It Is, 1999, also playing keyboards), David Coverdale (late 2000 live band) and Kevin Gilbert (Toy Matinee live band). He also appears on the Emerson, Lake & Palmer tribute album Encores, Legends & Paradox (Magna Carta Records, 1999) and a spoken word album with comedian Bobby Gaylor for Atlantic entitled "Fuzzatonic Scream" including the controversial single, "Suicide" in 1998.
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He has released a number of solo albums. Among them, EE Ticket (Reprise, 1991), and American Matador (Warner Brothers, 1993), which includes covers of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and "I Am the Walrus" with guest Ronnie Montrose.
Bonilla currently plays in California Transit Authority,[3] a project led by former Chicago drummer, founding member and Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Danny Seraphine, featuring some updates to early Chicago songs as well as new material and has currently completed the follow-up album of all original material. He has also produced, co-written and performed with the Keith Emerson Band's new album. In addition, he tours with Eddie Jobson's UZ Project as singer, guitarist and bassist.[4] Bonilla is originally from the San Francisco Bay area and, along with Joe Satriani, was one of the preeminent rock guitar teachers in the Bay area during the 1980s. Bonilla moved to LA in the early 1990s to work on TV and movie scoring working with James Newton Howard, John Debney, and others, earning an Emmy nomination in 2001. In addition, he had cameo roles in the 1997 television series Nightman about a crime-fighting sax player, for which he was the musical director and acted as a performer (with his band) in several episodes under the alias Marc Bonilla and Dragonchoir. He has done guitars for numerous films such as The Replacements, The Scorpion King, Spider-Man 2, Iron Man 2, Green Lantern, The Bourne Legacy, and composed and performed the music on the hit series, Justified, on FX channel, with keyboardist Steve Porcaro (Toto). He also composed for Comedy Central's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He also lectured at LA's Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT). He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son and has recently completed a new ground-breaking album with Keith Emerson titled The Three Fates Project with the Munich Radio Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Terje Mikkelsen and has finished work on an album Beyond The Stars - Keith Emerson with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and also the follow-up long-awaited third guitar instrumental album called Celluloid Debris available exclusively at marcbonillamusic.com. He also currently tours with Harry Shearer (aka Derek Smalls from Spinal Tap) playing guitar, bass and mandolin.
Aside from his work as a musician, Bonilla was also a graphic artist, who did album cover designs for Ronnie Montrose, with his 1986 solo album Territory and with his band Montrose, the 1987 album Mean.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Marc’s NFL Helmet Collection completed after a 37 year commitment -A tour of Marc’s Studio -Creating a vacuum for future successes -Meeting Ronnie Montrose and Keith Emerson at a young age -Working with Toy Matinee and then James Newton Howard -Recording on films like Falling Down, Waterworld, etc. -Emmy Awards and Theme Songs -Our mutual love of drummer Denny Carmassi -Inspiration is a river that flows through you from the Universe -Creativity flows from a relaxed state of mind -Composers, Foley Artists and Music Editors all working as a team -3 Fates Project and The Munich Orchestra -Music and Tapping Into Spirituality -All Star Tribute to Keith Emerson concert available NOW! Fanfare For The Uncommon Man:
A new concert film and album documenting the May 2016 tribute show honouring the late Keith Emerson. The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert is available as a four-disc set featuring DVD and two CDs capturing the entire two-and-a-half-hour event and a disc of Bonus interviews.Available at: www.cherryred.co.uk. The show featured a roster of rockers including Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Eddie Jobson, Jordan Rudess, Brian Auger, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marc Bonilla, Gregg Bissonnette, CJ Vanston, Troy Luccketta, Rachel Flowers, Terje Mikkelsen, Philippe Saisse, Travis Davis, Ed Roth, ... | |||
| 118 - Johnny Rabb - Understanding the Wrong Way of Doing Things | 22 Apr 2021 | 01:05:07 | |
Johnny Rabb - Understanding the Wrong Way of Doing Things
Johnny Rabb is an active live and studio drummer. He is the drummer for the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul, and recently finished tour dates in South Africa. The band recently released Collective Soul - LIVE. The album is a collection of songs recorded on tour over the last year.
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Johnny has been fortunate enough to develop a series of cymbals with the MEINL cymbal company. His Drumbals and Safari cymbals are part of the Generation-X line. He is also the founder of his own drumstick company. He continues to design and develop new sounds and innovations for his unique concepts on the drums.
As an author, Johnny continues his passion for education. He released The Official Freehand Technique Book/CD. Johnny was also voted #1 Best Educational Author by Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll for his book Jungle Drum ‘N’ Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set.
He has performed with a wide range of artists such as Tanya Tucker, Hank Williams III, Maynard Ferguson, DJ Hype, Alain Caron, Frank Gambale, Larry Tagg, SheDaisy, Deana Carter and Mindy McCready. He is also the co-founder of BioDiesel along with bassist, Clay Parnell. Together they comprise an electronic duo that performs live EDM.
He has traveled worldwide conducting countless clinics and master classes including the Montreal Drumfest, PASIC, Musik Messe, Meinl Drum Festival, Drummer Fest (Belgium) and the Ultimate Drummer’s Weekend, to name a few. He has also instructed at world renown drum camps, including KOSA and RHYTHM (Bavarian Music Academy).
Johnny performs with MEINL cymbals, REMO drumheads, Johnny Rabb Drumsticks, Pro-Logix Practice Pads, AUDIX microphones, CYMPAD, and Westone in-ear monitors.
Some Things That Came Up: -Running a stick company -Having to work at a Red Lobster while things are playing out in Nashville -Substitute teaching -Dad jokes -Having kids -Meeting his current wife, Bridgette -Getting on Roland's radar -Getting out of endorsements -Understanding the wrong way of doing things -Icons who are late bloomers -Coming up with ideas and solving a problem -Eggs, man's perfect food
@johnnyrabb
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| Stan Lynch: A Rock & Roll Heartbreaker From Tom Petty to Speaker Wars :: Ep 225 The Rich Redmond Show | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:08:49 | |
Rich and Jim chat with rock legend Stan Lynch, founding drummer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Highlights include: [0:12:30] - Early drumming influences and learning to play with restraint [0:24:00] - The magic of recording Damn the Torpedoes [0:45:00] - Working with Don Henley and transitioning from drummer to producer [0:52:30] - Reflections on modern music and staying creative [1:03:30] - Introducing his new band, Speaker Wars, and upcoming album release Stan shares candid stories about his musical journey, the importance of serving the song, and his philosophy of making music with friends. A must-listen for musicians and music lovers alike! Find out more about Stan’s new project The Speaker Wars and thor upcoming tour dates:
https://www.thespeakerwars.com/
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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@jimmccarthy www.jmvos.com
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| 117 - Maggie Rose - Having a Seat in Muscle Shoals | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:56:54 | |
The third album from Maggie Rose, Have a Seat is the work of a phenomenally gifted artist showing the full extent of her power.
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After years of honing her chops and making her name as a force-of-nature vocalist, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter has dreamed up her own unbridled collision of rock-and-roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B: a fittingly eclectic sound for a musician whose live experience includes opening for Heart and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, touring as direct support for Kelly Clarkson, and sharing the Cayamo Cruise bill with Emmylou Harris and Jason Isbell—all in 2019 alone. Centered on the stunning vocal command she’s revealed in taking the stage at The Grand Ole Opry over 80 times, Have a Seat finds Rose approaching her music with more confidence and clarity of vision than ever, ultimately sharing a selection of songs both timeless and urgent.
For Rose, the charmed experience of recording in Muscle Shoals has catalyzed the start of a thrilling new era in her musical evolution. “Working with musicians of that caliber and knowing they were giving my music so much attention definitely made me thrive,” she says. “I felt so safe going deep into the emotional places within the songs, and I think you can feel that love and camaraderie when you listen to the record.” At the same time, Have a Seat is undeniably the sound of an artist fully coming into her own, without concession or compromise. “I’ve worked in this industry for over a decade, and I feel like I’ve finally carved out a lane that’s genre-bending and all my own,” she says. “I had to really fight to find that space for myself, and this record is my way of staking my claim.”
Some Things That Came Up:
-Acquiring the Muscle Shoals sound into her music -Keeping busy during COVID -the "Have a Seat" album is wanting to be inclusive -Bucking the system and making music on her own terms -Her podcast, "Salute the Songbird", celebrates female artists -Broadway influence with vocals -Wanting to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway at age 5 -"What are we fighting for?" performance -Performing at Bill Murray's Caddyshack reunion charity golf tourney every year
Follow: Facebook: @IamMaaggie Rose Instagram: @IamMaggieRose Twitter: @IamMaggieRose https://www.maggierosemusic.com/
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 116 - Stefan Pokorny - The Lucrative World of Dwarven Forge | 13 Apr 2021 | 01:03:32 | |
Stefan Pokorny is a fine artist and former art teacher who began running 1st edition D&D games around the tender age of 14 years old. In 1996, he founded Dwarven Forge, a Miniatures Terrain company that started slowly but would go on to fund 6 hugely successful Kickstarter campaigns. He has run his “Theatrical” D&D games at various conventions, including KublaCon and others.
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He has been featured in several documentaries: The Dungeons and Dragons Experience by Jesse Spiro and Enter the Dungeon by Richard DiNardo. In 2016 he was the subject of Josh Bishop’s Documentary Film: The Dwarvenaut. Due to the success of The Dwarvenaut, he has been mentioned or has been the subject of articles in Forbes, New York Magazine, NY Daily News, The Brooklyn Paper, The Brooklyn Ink, DNA-info New York and has been invited to talk at the Barney School of business, and AOL talks.
His latest dream is to release the Mythras Campaign sourcebook to the world!
Some Things That Came Up:
-Dwarven Forge -Starting D&D on graph paper -Building the set pieces -Prices are higher than you think -D&D has evolved out of Mom's basement -The Dwarvenaut -People wanting to escape to fantastical worlds in the last 20 years -Funding the movie with Kickstarter -Cosplayers -Wicked Tuna -VO auditions -Rich's lawn boy story -Murders of Crows -Josh Bishop's first job -Playing poker
Follow: Twitter: @stefaandwarven Instagram: @stefanpokornyzaltar
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 115 - Harry Miree :: The Drummer's Dude | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:13:50 | |
Dude. Nashville based drummer Harry Miree stays busy! During Music City’s long touring season, he’s been known as the road drummer for a laundry list of artists including LOCASH, HARDY, Clare Bowen, Ryan Follese, Sons of Bill, and more. Then the offseason hits and Harry’s alter-ego comes alive: the YouTube drumming personality who can’t stop saying “dude,” dude. Miree’s videos centered around open-handed drumming have amassed millions of views from curious drummers around the world in just a few years, and the story is still unfolding.
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Some Things That Came Up:
-Introduced at Rich's 2015 Drummer's Weekend -Huge Carter Beauford fan, met him and knew every fill -Got the silver play button from YouTube -No talking about money among peers -Playing with Lo Cash, opening for Aldean...Aldean got sick and Lo Cash had to milk it.... -The moment of deviation... -The college route -Say yes, then figure it out -Special edition drums are funny -Big sticks -Playing like you're back in your mom's basement -Being OCD
@harrymiree
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 114 - Dave Raymond :: The Power of FUN! | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:57:32 | |
What would you pay for a tool and a process that would make you happier, healthier and more productive, no matter where you sit in life? Would you be interested in learning how to acquire and engage that process if it was low or no cost?
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Moving directly from college student to campy green fur-ball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots with his innovative inhabitation of the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic! He was the original Phanatic, and his vision and performance skill spawned a revolution in the mascot industry. The personality that Dave created has entertained over 20 million people and his design thinking led to a multi-million-dollar brand extension for the Philadelphia Phillies and the city of Brotherly Love. After he left the Phillies in 1993, he has done the same for some of the largest companies in the US and around the world.
Using the Phanatic as his muse, David created a theory called the Power of Fun!® that if harnessed will make you happier, healthier and more productive. “I studied, unknowingly, under a true master of fun! The Phillie Phanatic taught me how valuable fun is and why all of us should strive to use fun as a powerful tool to combat life challenges and learn how to be happier. The Power of Fun can change your life!” Dave is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, author and brand consultant. His work has been highlighted on NBC Nightly News, HBO, NPR, ESPN, The New York Times and the Tonight Show. For more information please find us at DaveRaymondSpeaks.com.
Some Things That Came Up: -16 years as the Phillies Phanatic -Being thrust into the role when he was in College -Getting the directive of "keep it G rated" -How hot is it in that thing? -Losing weight during the season, having to eat in the off season -Winning over Band Directors -FUN - Force the Fun is, , -Helping people who need it at the time they need it -Staying positive -It's always something -COVID and attitude response -Developing Character Brands -Consulting on Hulu's "Behind The Mask"
Socials: @daveraymondspeaks
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 113 - Blair Sinta :: Navigating Today’s Music Business | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:55:16 | |
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Blair’s father, a world renowned classical saxophonist, and Blair’s mother, a viola player and flutist, introduced Blair to music performance at an early age. After a few years of piano and a brief stint on saxophone, Blair began playing drums at the age of 12. He attended the National Music Camp at Interlochen for five summers, learning classical percussion formally and drumset on his own. During high school, he played gigs extensively around Detroit. He also continued classical studies with students from the University of Michigan and performed with the Michigan Youth Orchestra.
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After high school, Blair attended the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance. He studied with Ed Soph for nearly four years, and focused his studies in big band, small group jazz, and fusion music.
After UNT, Blair headed west to Los Angeles, and began playing both jazz and rock gigs. His first work with a major recording artist was with Alanis Morissette, in 2001. He toured with Alanis for 5 years, and recorded three albums with her: “So Called Chaos”, ”Jagged Little Pill Acoustic” and “Flavors of Entanglement”.
In 2006, Blair turned his energies to the L.A. based rock band Pedestrian, while also touring with Damien Rice and working with producer Glen Ballard. His short list of recording credits include Annie Lennox, Idina Menzel, Melissa Etheridge, James Blunt, etc.
Blair’s most recent gig is with Melissa Etheridge, who just released the album “4th Street Feeling” which features Blair. He also does recording for albums, TV, film and engineering in his home studio, touring nationally and internationally and playing locally.
Some Things That Came Up: -Blair’s studio, The Donkey Den -Using a 2 car garage in LA -Stressing in college -Hand hammered -Getting into songwriting from a melodic standpoint -Sticks and wires -If you had all the money in the world.... -Tribute bands -Meeting Dave Grohl -How would someone getting into the business do it today? -Burning the ships
@blairsinta @sticksandwires
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 112 - Will Hoge :: Even if it Breaks Your Heart | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:45:08 | |
Born and raised in Tennessee, songwriter Will Hoge made his name honing a blend of soulful Americana and heartland rock & roll. After spending his childhood in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, he left Tennessee to study history at Western Kentucky University. Music drew him back home, however, and he relocated to Nashville to assemble a band that included former Georgia Satellites guitarist Dan Baird. Hoge then cut his teeth on the Southern bar circuit and issued a live release, 1999's All Night Long, before inking a deal with Atlantic Records.
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With the label's support, he entered Memphis' famed Ardent Studios to record his official debut, Carousel, with engineer John Hampton (the Replacements, Gin Blossoms). The album was released in 2000, and Blackbird on a Lonely Wire followed in 2003 (albeit without Baird, who'd left due to the band's demanding tour schedule). Record sales were slim, though, and Hoge found himself receiving minimal attention from his label. Requesting release from his contract, Hoge was made a free agent.
Following his departure from the Atlantic roster, Hoge combined a relentless tour schedule with a string of independent releases, from live albums and brief EPs to a full-fledged studio effort (2006's The Man Who Killed Love). Rykodisc took note of Hoge's work, particularly his 200-plus shows per year, and signed the artist. Draw the Curtains, Hoge's fourth studio album and first effort for Rykodisc, was released in October 2007, followed by -- what else? -- an aggressive fall tour. Recording sessions for another record began in 2008, but work was temporarily postponed on August 20th, when a scooter accident left Hoge severely injured. Months of physical therapy followed. Hoge focused on his recovery for the remainder of 2008, eventually returning to the studio project in 2009 and releasing The Wreckage later that year. Hoge put out his seventh studio album, the appropriately titled Number Seven, in September 2011. He and co-writer Eric Paslay received 2012 Academy of Country Music (ACM), Country Music Association (CMA), and Grammy nominations for Best Country Song for "Even If It Breaks Your Heart," the opening track on the Eli Young Band's album Life at Best. In December of 2012, Hoge released the digital-only EP Modern American Protest Music, which included the songs "Folded Flag" and "Ballad of Trayvon Martin." In October of 2013, Never Give In, his eighth full-length, was released by Cumberland Recordings. The album's first single, "Strong," was tapped by Chevy for its 2014 Silverado pickup truck ad campaign. He followed it in 2015 with the album Small Town Dreams, which landed at number 15 on the country charts.
While touring in support of the record, Hoge hit a career wall. He enjoyed writing songs for others and playing live, but he had fallen out of love with being in a band. What followed was a period of introspection. He let his working group go and took off on a cross-country jaunt playing solo. Reclaiming the joy that inspired him to make music a vocation in the first place, he began writing while traveling. He reentered the studio with an ace cast of studio players and completed Anchors. The self-produced 11-track set was previewed in June 2017 by the single "Little Bit of Rust" (a duet with Sheryl Crow), and followed two weeks later by "Baby's Eyes." The album proper appeared in August from Eldo/Thirty Tigers. Hoge quickly followed Anchors with My American Dream, which appeared in October 2018. 2020's Tiny Little Movies was a thematically and musically diverse LP, including personal numbers about failing romances and broadsides against political and spiritual dishonesty.
A few things that came up:
-How Nashville has changed -Will is a Nashville native -"Even if it Breaks your Heart" is his favorite song that he's written -Zooming co-writing sessions -Will's series, "How did we end up here?" -Missing the "hang" -Marvel or Star Wars? -Haters -Played with Aldean early on and they helped him save their show
Contact: IG: @willhoge
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The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
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| 111 - James Coker :: Improv'ing Onto 30 Rock | 23 Mar 2021 | 01:14:10 | |
James was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He is an actor, writer, and comedian living in Los Angeles. Formerly based in NYC, he performed improv and sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade, The PIT and the Magnet Theater for 10 years. He performed on UCB's Maude Night with the sketch team Night Eaters and with sketch duo Coker & Stratton. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Remond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists -and- Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com He has appeared on 13 Reasons Why, 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, the VEVO pilot One Night Only, VH1's The 20, A&E's Black and White and in videos for Funny Or Die, Mashable, Above Average, The Kicker and MTV. James' writing credits include the New York Television Festival pilots Classless (2013) and The Other Kennedys (2015), as well as several live sketch shows, videos and the web series Trump Bros (2016-2017) and Tailgating With (2017, with Broadway Video). You can currently see him on TV in a national campaign for Spectrum and hear him in various roles in the newly released Audible original series 64th Man with John Cena. Some Things That Came Up: -Being in the world of improv -Playing it safe -Getting on 30 Rock -Getting into improv -What is a Herald -What is PA duty -Getting into commercials -Working with Ellie Kemper -Culture on sets -Using TikTok -TV still has power -Movies -Acting in improv on Zoom www.jameswcoker.com @thisjamescoker @cokerandstratton The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 110 - Mark Sheppard :: Performing with SOUL | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:02:37 | |
Mark Sheppard is a British-American actor and musician. Sheppard is known for playing the demon/King of Hell Crowley on Supernatural and for his recurring roles as lawyer Romo Lampkin on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, Interpol investigator James Sterling on Leverage, and small-time crime lord Badger on Joss Whedon's Firefly. He has appeared in many other tv shows like: The X-Files, Monk, The Practice, Jag, Medium, Burn Notice and many others.
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While known primarily for his extensive acting career, Mark Sheppard started out as a drummer in the late seventies with a slew of European Indie bands including The Television Personalities, Nikki Sudden, Robyn Hitchcock, The Barracudas and the Irish group Light A Big Fire. Coming to the U.S. In the mid-eighties, he recorded with They Eat Their Own and was a founding member of School Of Fish.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Mark is a DW Drums Artist -Started out playing at 12 and started recording at 15 -Music and acting is the telling of stories -Proud to be American -Country music is always spoken to the simpler things 13:00 -How to feel about click tracks -Breaking K Zildjians -Kenny Chesney switching cymbals -Visiting the Zildjian factory -Musicians who play with soul and you can tell -Being sober since 25 -How he absorbs lines
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791968/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/mark_sheppard Instagram: www.instagram.com/realmarksheppard
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 109 - Norbert Leo Butz :: Broadway to Bloodline | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:05:59 | |
TV Film Actor Norbert Leo Butz is a multi-talented storm of acting/singing entertainment!
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Norbert Leo Butz
In 1997, his Broadway career began when he moved with his then-wife Sydney and their baby daughter Clara, to become swing in the musical "Rent." After a couple of months in the part, he got the full-time lead of Roger. After "Rent," Norbert toured as the emcee in "Cabaret" when his daughter Maggie was born. Norbert starred in other shows, such as playing the confused heartthrob Jamie in "The Last 5 Years" and the revenge-seeking Camille in "Thou Shalt Not." He got his big break in 2003 as the hot, careless Prince Fiyero in "Wicked." During his "Wicked" run, however, Norbert and Sydney divorced, and Norbert met his future fiancée and wife, Michelle Federer. Norbert left the show on July 7, 2004, to star in the hit "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," in which he played the clueless but funny Freddy Benson. In recent years, Norbert played the role of Kevin Rayburn in the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Bloodline”. Norbert is also on the new NBC series “Debris”. In addition, Norbert is an accomplished singer-songwriter and is active with his charity www.angelbandproject.org.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Recapping the Golden Globes -New show, "Debris" -COVID making it difficult to shoot a show -Not being able to see his family for 6 weeks filming in Vancouver -First role acting on stage -Norbert's brothers all have typical names -Acting teachers, Shakespearian backgrounds -Becoming a part of "Bloodline" -Giving in to the "not knowing" the direction of a scene -Getting into VO -Angelbandproject.org
Socials: @norbert_leo_butz
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 108 - Kelly Sutton :: TV News Anchor to Media Personality | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:54:57 | |
Emmy-nominated TV Anchor and Media Personality Kelly Sutton is the host Nashvillian's have loved since 2001. With over 16 years of live television experience Kelly has interviewed stars like Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Tim and Faith to name a few! Flim acting credits include multiple scenes in "Country Strong" along with Tim McGraw and the recently released "Chasing Ghosts".
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Kelly has also been featured on episodes of "Nashville" and "The Vampire Diaries". She represents the Country Music Association and has been featured on the national live red carpet broadcast of the CMA Awards on ABC.
Voted as Toast of Music City's Best Local TV Anchor/Reporter in 2010, 2012 and 2013... as well as one of Nashville's 25 Most Beautiful People, Kelly continues to volunteer with several charities. Her hobbies include golf, tennis, running, and ballroom dancing. Kelly resides in Nashville.
Sutton created a new show called "Connected with Kelly," which is made up of interviews with country stars and other Nashville newsmakers.The show is available on Youtube and all podcasting platforms.
A few things came up: -Being a part of Nashville before it was cool -Knowing when this is what you would do for a living -Coming up in Nashville with what became today's stars -Scary News teases -Kelly got tired of news and had to get into entertainment -Dierks Bentley's determination -Manifesting her transition into Connected With Kelly -Shifting with COVID -Tiktok or Instagram Reels?
Socials: @thekellysutton
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| Dango Cellan: Faith, Hustle, and the Nashville Way :: Ep 224 The Rich Redmond Show | 30 May 2025 | 01:34:49 | |
Join Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy as they dive deep with Dango Cellan, a versatile drummer who's played with Scott Stapp, Amber Pacific, and Hawthorne Heights. Discover the secrets of surviving and thriving in the music industry, balancing multiple gigs, and maintaining passion through decades of drumming. Timed Highlights: [0:05] - Dango's Impressive Musical Journey [0:15] - Nashville's Drumming Hustle Culture [0:30] - Broadway Gigs and Musical Flexibility [0:45] - Teaching Philosophy and Mentoring Young Musicians [1:00] - Punk Rock Roots and Evolving Drumming Style [1:15] - Gear Talk: Drums, Cymbals, and Endorsements [1:30] - Balancing Family Life and Musical Career [1:45] - Financial Strategies for Musicians [2:00] - Personal Beliefs and Approach to Life and Music Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a true professional who embodies the spirit of musical dedication and creativity!
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 107 - Huey Lewis :: Take the Time to Find Out Who You Are | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:55:16 | |
Legendary frontman and vocalist Huey Lewis joins us on The Rich Redmond Show today!
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Huey is the lead singer for the band ‘Huey Lewis and the News’ and plays harmonica for it as well. He was born in New York City and brought up in California. He started singing and playing harmonica at a young age. He was one of the band members of ‘Clover’, a band that became more famous in the UK but got disbanded after the failure of its first two albums. After that, Lewis joined the band ‘Huey Lewis and the American Express’ which later on changed its name to ‘Huey Lewis and the News’. The band released many hit albums like ‘Sports’, ‘Picture This’, etc. Apart from singing, Lewis has done cameo in many movies and starred opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘Crusin’. He also sang a hit duet for the movie with Paltrow. He was married for six years to Sidney Conroy and has two children with her. Recently, he appeared on the ABC television series ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Playing at the Schermerhorn -Hearing loss -Menniers disease -Getting into playing harmonica -Huey's dad was a swing/jazz drummer -Getting a education -Parents didn't stress college -He didn't consider himself a singer -Discovering the vocal harmonies -Monster on a leash -Back to the Future and We Are The World -Playing himself with James Spader -Hot In Cleveland -New record "Weather" -Joey Alexander
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 106 - Todd Sucherman :: Flights, Dropping out of Berklee and Bringing Back the Drum Clinic | 25 Feb 2021 | 01:04:22 | |
Todd Sucherman was taught to play drums and to read music by his father at an early age, and before long the Sucherman Brothers were playing professionally.
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Todd was taught to play drums and to read music by his father at an early age, and before long the Sucherman Brothers were playing professionally. Sucherman attended the Berklee College of Music for one year, then studied privately with Gary Chaffee. In 1988, he moved back to Chicago and became a session drummer. In 1996, he was invited to join a reunion of veteran Chicago rock group Styx when founding member John Panozzo proved too ill to perform with them. Sucherman toured with Styx and first appeared on their live album/video Return to Paradise (1997), then on the studio album Brave New World (1999). Two live albums, Arch Allies: Live at Riverport (with REO Speedwagon) and Styx World: Live 2001, followed. Cyclorama, another studio album, appeared in 2003.
Even while in Styx, Sucherman has found time to do sessions with other musicians, and his drumming can be heard on albums by the Angelic Voices of Faith, Bag It, Bee, Michael Bolton, Jim Brickman, Peter Cetera, the Christianaires, Steve Cole, Brian Culbertson, Tim Cunningham, Bill Dickens, the Falling Wallendas, Dottie Jones, Fareed Haque, Wade Hubbard, Into the Green, Henry Kapono, R. Kelly, Steve Kolander, Danny Kravitz, Donald Malloy, Bob Mamet, Nicholas Markos, Douglas Miller, Taylor Mills, Not the Joneses, Lee Nysted, Billy Ocean, Jim Peterik, Greg Ridley, Kane Roberts, Rochelle, Morty Shallman, Tommy Shaw, Survivor, Joe Lynn Turner, John Wetton, and Brian Wilson. He has performed live with Cole, Culbertson, Dickens, the Falling Wallendas, Haque, Mamet, Wilson, Josie Aiello, Rick Braun, Lionel Cole, Bobby Enriquez, David Hasselhoff, Darryl Jones, Eric Marienthal, Michael McDermott, Spinal Tap, Sandy Torano, Dave Uhrich, and Peter White. In August 2008, Sucherman released an instructional video, Methods & Mechanics -- For Useful Musical Drumming.
Some Things That Came Up: -Todd freaked out about his 2017 clinic in Nashville -Playing with Brian Wilson -Love and Mercy accuracy -Last Flight Home -Singing on his own records -Coming from a musical family...father put himself through medical school playing the drums -Dropping out of Berklee -Working post Berklee -Methods and Mechanics 1 & 2 -Eric Dorris -Balancing the work/fun paradigm while editing -Bringing back drum clinics -Todd shakes every hand, takes every photo -Playing with Spinal Tap -Christopher Guest movies... -Todd started watching the previous night's show -Getting the gig with Styx -What's a kid to do now who wants to get into the music business -Wizard Academy nod
www.toddsucherman.com @toddsucherman
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
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One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 105 - Michael Drew :: 2023 will be 1943 All Over Again | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:38:06 | |
Michael is the co author of “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”. Since the age of nineteen, Michael R. Drew has become a leading book marketer in the publishing industry, propelling some 80+ books onto national bestseller lists, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and The New York Times, and garnering over 1,000 #1 rankings for books on Amazon.com through his Promote A Book services. Michael heads a marketing agency that strives to build strong and real relationships with his clients and their audiences, increasing sales in a natural manner, and maximizing the depth and longevity of that relationship through its Persona Architecture and Platform Building programs. Michael has presented the Pendulum theory on stage with and for the Dali Lama, Sir Richard Branson, and Steven R. Covey, and privately for the Executive Committee at Franklin Covey. Michael has also helped writers and authors, thought leaders, speakers and entrepreneurs build upon an essential component of continuing success, creating a platform for their writing and their message so that they can expand their audience and adapt to social shifts. Through Michael's skills in website creation, his strengths as a speaker, his career coaching, and in his innovative use of personas to intensify the effectiveness of all sorts of writing, Michael has been a force in the creation of a new generation of thought leaders. He has helped them to become even more effective entrepreneurs who nourish today's idea-hungry marketplace. And as shifts in society continue, Michael has expanded Promote A Book's services to include consulting and planning on everything from Internet distribution and website-building to video creation, book trailers, podcasting and more. In his personal time, Michael loves cheering for BYU teams, dining at "the best sushi house in North America" -- Uchi's, in Austin, Texas -- and spending time with his daughter, Savannah. Some Things That Came Up: -Roy H. Williams was Michael's first #1 author book published--2003 felt like 1963 only in reverse -Looking for patterns in the way society changes -They had a hypothesis that they wanted to disprove -Two 40 year cycles Me vs. We -Music lyrics are dark in a We -1983 was the zenith of a Me -Michael Jackson and Madonna were on top -How the grunge/gangsta rap movement made sense in the 90's, a ME downswing -2023 will be 1943 all over again -If you want to take advantage of a WE, talk about what you are against -How do we weather it *****The belief in something greater than yourself 40:00 -How Superheroes evolved since the 70s/80s -Don Quijote, Man of LaMancha
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 104 - Steve Gorman - The Business Side of a Band | 16 Feb 2021 | 01:14:18 | |
Steve Gorman is an American musician and sports talk radio host. Gorman is best known as the drummer of the American rock and roll band The Black Crowes. He spent time as the drummer for British rock band Stereophonics. He also hosted on his own radio show Steve Gorman Sports! on Fox Sports Radio. Steve is also the author of “Hard To Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes—A Memoir”. *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Remond Show is sponsored by: Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists -and- Bruce Cline Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance | Movement Mortgage www.musiciansmortgage.com Some Things That Came Up: -Writing a memoir too early? -Hesitant to write it -27 years with the Black Crowes -Starting on the drums late, in High School -How "Hard to Handle" came to be -We wanted to cover Otis, but not the typical covers -His kids thought it wasn't cool to hear their dad on the radio -Steve knew how to work local radio -Cracking the mic for the first time on radio -Recording in Nashville -Someone in the band had a $100,000 a year weed habit -Hearing your kick drum through a PA for the first time -Being friends with Ringo -Having an operational agreement -Renegotiating a bad first album contract with Rick Rubin -All members were 6'+! Follow Steve: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveGormanRocks/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevegormanrocks Twitter: www.twitter.com/gormanrocks The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 103 - Jon Gordon :: Turning Negativity Around | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:28:18 | |
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller "The Energy Bus," "The No Complaining Rule," "Training Camp," "The Shark," "The Goldfish, Soup, The Seed" and his latest "The Positive Dog" and "The Energy Bus for Kids." Jon and his tips have been featured on "The Today Show," CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams. When he's not running through airports or speaking to businesses, hospitals or school leaders, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two children. Some Things That Came Up: -Florida and Sunshine -Gratitude and the Thank You Walk or Shower -Cornell and Emory University Education -Teaching School and the bar business -.com bubble crash and reinvention -Turning Negativity around -Finding a purpose through writing 23 books and speaking professionally -Starting a newsletter and growing the list, 2002 -Inspiring Sports Teams, Companies and Schools -Coaches must reinforce the teachings for a successful season -Audio Book Production -Using fiction to teach motivation -The Energy Bus, rejected by 30 publishers, is now a Wall Street Journal Best Seller. -Feed yourself with positivity consistently, so you can help others -All characters in books are connected -Training Camp is Jon’s favorite book. The best of the best have similar characteristics. -5 Nuggets for success a. Talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself b. No energy vampires c. Don’t be negative about negativity d. Great relationships-communicate, connect, commitment, care e. Create your world from the inside out, grit, positive leadership. The Coffee Bean book. -Virtual versus In Person Events The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond Www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 102 - Troy Luccketta :: Showing Up For Over 3 Decades | 08 Feb 2021 | 01:16:38 | |
Born in Lodi, California and raised in the San Francisco area, Luccketta began playing drums at the age of ten. His main influences as a teenager were Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham, Ian Paice, Jeff Porcaro, David Garibaldi, and Steve Gadd. He began playing live with San Francisco cover bands such as Whisper, Benny and the Jets, 415, and the Eric Martin Band before joining an up-and-coming band called Tesla in 1985.
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In 2010, Troy participated in a Tommy Bolin tribute album entitled Mister Bolin’s Late Night Revival, a compilation of 17 previously unreleased tracks written by Bolin prior to his death in 1976. Troy is also a busy producer songwriter, studio owner, speaker and activist. Some Things That Came Up: -Greg Glaser -Building studios -Troy never had to play in a cover band coming up -Buying from Greg Morrow when he was 17 -Sacrificing family to perform -Borrowing Steve Smith's drums -Taking a risk when choosing the band route vs. hired gun -Having no business skills while young -5 Man London Jam -Starting a roofing company in '96 -Auditioning for Mellencamp -Aronoff found out he was out of the band from calling Troy... -Troy Shows Up
@troylucckettadrums
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy
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| 101 - Casey “Bassy” Abrams :: Master of the Bottom End | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:00:01 | |
Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Casey Abrams became an overnight celebrity in January 2011, when he was selected to be a contestant on the popular televised talent competition American Idol.
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Abrams was born on February 12, 1991, in Austin, Texas. Abrams' family lived in Illinois for several years before settling in Idyllwild, California, where his father taught filmmaking at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Abrams became a student at Idyllwild, where he studied both jazz and classical music, with emphasis on the double bass and piano. In addition to jazz, Abrams developed a fondness for classic jazz and pop vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and James Taylor, and began studying singing as well as instrumental performance. When the producers of American Idol began holding auditions for their tenth season, Abrams appeared at the tryouts in Austin, and his version of Ray Charles' "I Don't Need No Doctor" impressed the judges, who made him one of the 24 semi-finalists who took part in the televised competition in Los Angeles. Abrams' warm, engaging style and likable personality made him a favorite with American Idol's viewers as well as the judges, as did his eclectic choices of material, ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Nirvana. When Abrams fared poorly in the voting after reaching the Top 11, the show's judges made the rare choice to "save" him, intervening to keep him in the running after an impressive performance of Elton John's "Your Song." However, four weeks later, Abrams was finally voted off the show, coming in sixth place while Scotty McCreery came in first. After making a number of television appearances and taking part in the annual American Idol concert tour, Abrams made his recording debut in the fall of 2011, when he and Haley Reinhart (another season ten contestant) recorded a duet version of the seasonal favorite "Baby, It's Cold Outside" that was issued as a single. In January 2012, Concord Music Group announced they'd signed Abrams to a record deal, and his self-titled debut album was released in June 2012.
Beginning in 2014, Abrams became involved with Scott Bradlee's jazz-themed covers ensemble Postmodern Jukebox, joining the group on several tours and recording fan favorite covers with them like a New Orleans' take on Sam Smith's "I'm Not the Only One" and a version of Haddaway's "What Is Love" done in the style of the Isley Brothers. His ebullient vocal delivery and double bass chops made him a strong fit for the band, even as he continued to record his own music, including the 2016 EP Tales from the Gingerbread House. 2018 saw the release of Abrams' third full-length, I Put a Spell on You, while he dipped back into his roots the following year with the aptly titled effort Jazz.
Some Things That Came Up: Eve of Destruction w/ Cyndi Lauper Playing on American Idol Rich's playing near Steven Tyler and JLo on AI Getting emotionally attached to an acting role Playing with Jack Black on AI Putting a bass track to "Kiss" by Prince "Make Out" performance
Follow Casey: @casseybassy
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy
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| 100 - Kenny Aronoff :: Passion and Persistence Personified | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:03:38 | |
Although probably best known as a member of John Mellencamp's backing band, drummer Kenny Aronoff is one of rock's most in-demand session players, having played with some of the genre's biggest names.
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Raised in Massachusetts, Aronoff was self-taught early on, as he played in his first band at the age of ten (and subsequently played in various local rock outfits throughout his teenage years). But by the age of 16, Aronoff began to seriously study classical music, as he picked up a thing or two from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, before studying at the University of Massachusetts and at Indiana University (where he was awarded a 'Performer's Certificate'). Even during summers off from his schooling, Aronoff continued to hone his chops by playing at both the Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals. Upon graduating from Indiana University in 1976, Aronoff was offered spots playing timpani with several different orchestras throughout the world, but turned down the offers to relocate back north - studying and playing (mostly fusion-jazz) in both Boston and New York. After a year, Aronoff opted to relocate back to Indiana, where he paid his dues over the next few years playing regularly with bands on the Midwest club circuit.
By 1980, Aronoff had landed the break in his music career that he had long sought - nabbing a spot in John Mellencamp's group. Although Mellencamp had released several albums during the late '70s, it was shortly after Aronoff's arrival into the band that Mellencamp's career took off, as he focused more on a roots-rock direction/sound. Aronoff remained with Mellencamp for over 15 years, supplying the back beat on such hit albums as 1980's Nothin' Matters, 1982's American Fool, 1983's Uh-Huh, 1985's Scarecrow, 1987's Lonesome Jubilee, 1989's Big Daddy, 1991's Whenever We Wanted, 1993's Human Wheels, 1994's Dance Naked, and 1996's Mr. Happy Go Lucky.
Beginning in the mid '80s, Aronoff served as a session drummer for countless renowned artists, as he played on albums by Bob Dylan, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Indigo Girls, Meat Loaf, Lisa Germano, Melissa Etheridge, Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Travis Tritt, and Willie Nelson, among countless others. Besides backing other artists on record, Aronoff has also performed and/or toured alongside others besides Mellencamp, including Willie Nelson, Melissa Etheridge, Bob Seger, John Fogerty, Richie Sambora, Smashing Pumpkins, Joe Cocker and many others. Additionally, Aronoff has taught as an associate professor at Indiana University, performed at drum clinics, and produced several instructional videos, including Power Workout One, Power Workout Two, and Laying it Down: the Basics of Rock Drumming. Aronoff has also been named the top 'Pop/Rock Drummer' four five years and 'Studio Drummer' for four years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine, proving that his talents haven't gone unnoticed by music fans worldwide.
Some Things That Came Up:
-Drummers know how to survive -I want to play in the Beatles, Mom! Call them! -RPS - Repetition, Preparation for Success -PPP - Personality, People Skills and Perseverance -Mellencamp's Producer fired him 5 weeks in -"Am I your drummer or WHAT??" -Recording the iconic fill in Jack and Diane -American Fool was the hardest record he ever made -Singing "Hurts So Good" while playing makes you more confident -Playing with Michelle Branch -Departing from John :: I've been working with one superstar, now I'm going to work with all the others! -Don Was comes to light -It's not about ME, it's about THEM -COVID wrecking the live performance industry -Having to adapt -Staying healthy and eating right
Follow Kenny: www.kennyaronoff.com @kennyaronoff
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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| 099 - Vail Johnson :: Hamburger and Steak Musical Clients | 22 Jan 2021 | 01:01:14 | |
The Seventh Son in a family of musicians, Vail Johnson was blessed with wildly diverse influences. His professional career began straight out of high school headfirst into the club circuit around Seattle, west coast region, then national to international travel with dozens of different bands. *****LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AND SUBSCRIBE!! www.richredmond.com/listen Connecting with Kenny G in Seattle early1986 set Vail on an unimaginable ride that continues to this day. Never content to be 'just a sideman' he continually developed his band leader and vocal skills with 6 solo CD's which brings us to the present; The New Project..........'Around the World in 40 Years' Music and Musings from a Remarkable Career, Vail's new 'one-man' show integrates music and stories from world- wide performances and experiences not just with Kenny G (33 years and counting) but luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks, Keb' Mo', George Benson, Michael Bolton, James Ingram, Gil Scott Heron, MC Hammer, Steve Perry, The Arsenio Hall Show and David Cassidy as well as lesser known but highly respected artists like Eric Marienthal and Frank Gambale (both members of the Chick Corea Electrik Band) Patti Austin, Warren Hill, Young MC, Edgar Winter, Freddie Ravel, Carmine Appice, etc. With just a bass, a microphone and a looper ( a la Ed Sheeran) Vail electrifies audiences with joyfulness and mastery of the instrument unparalleled; there's a story behind every song, bringing unique perspective into the life of a world touring artist. Equal parts entertainment, inspiration and education, his show is available as a stand- alone concert performance for all audiences as well as a clinic/ seminar style suitable for music schools. Some Things That Came Up: -Starting out with Kenny -Getting onto Johnny Carson's couch -Songbird changed everything -Having Stevie Nicks spontaneously playing along with his band at the Universal Ampitheater -Networking never worked for him -Arsenio Hall is a fan of Vail -New Nashville contenders have a lazy attitude -Hamburger vs. steak clients -Vail's one man show -The Seinfeld Bass theme is not played on a bass www.vailjohnson.com @vailjohnson The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 098 - Charlie Benante :: Spinning Musical Entrepreneurial Plates | 19 Jan 2021 | 01:07:02 | |
Charlie Benante is an American musician best known as the drummer for thrash metal band Anthrax, as well as crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death. Alongside rhythm guitarist and band leader Scott Ian he has composed the majority of the music throughout Anthrax's discography. ******LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AND SUSBCRIBE****** www.richredmond.com/listen Benante joined Anthrax in 1983, prior to the recording of the band's debut album Fistful of Metal, and has been the band's drummer ever since. He is known for having a very fast double kick technique and has been credited as one of the pioneers of double-bass, as well as with popularizing the blast beat technique with thrash metal. He is also an accomplished guitarist, having contributed lead guitar to S.O.D.'s Speak English or Die album. Along with his musician duties, Benante is also a graphic artist and has created many of Anthrax's album covers and T-shirt designs. Benante also has his own coffee line called Dark Matter Coffee Benante uses and endorses Tama drums and hardware, Paiste cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Evans Drumheads, and Roland electronics. Some Things That Came Up: -Favorite movies -Benante's Blend - Coffee -Does Charlie ever get angry? -Getting influenced by Dave Matthews -Breathing Lighting vocal harmonies -Horror movies -Stephen King fans -Hanging with KISS -Awkward Paul McCartney interaction -The work is the travel -The dirge of meet and greets -Favorite scene from Jaws -Reflecting on EVH and Neil -Tips on getting your feet fast -Working with in ear monitors www.charliebenante.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/charliebenante Twitter: www.twitter.com/skisum The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| Drumming WHILE Storytelling, The Nashville Musician's Union and Italian Food w/Vince Santoro :: Ep 223 The Rich Redmond Show | 23 May 2025 | 01:18:24 | |
Rich and Jim dive deep with Nashville drummer, songwriter, and storyteller Vince Santoro. From his early days playing drums in Washington D.C. to becoming a staple in Nashville's music scene, Vince shares his incredible journey through music, including his work with Felix Cavalieri, Rodney Crowell, and his upcoming solo record "Exposed". Timed Highlights: [0:05] - Vince's early musical influences: Beatles, Kinks, Stones, and Hendrix [0:15] - Nashville's evolving music and food scene [0:25] - Vince's journey from D.C. to becoming a Nashville musician [0:35] - His role as Secretary Treasurer of the Nashville Musicians Association [0:45] - Playing with legendary artists like Edgar Winter and Felix Cavalieri [0:55] - Behind-the-scenes of his unique one-man show combining drumming and storytelling [1:05] - Details about his new solo record "Exposed" [1:15] - Discussing songwriting process and musical inspirations
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!
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@richredmond www.richredmond.com
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
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@jimmccarthy www.jmvos.com
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| 097 - Peter Stormare :: From Sweden to Hollywood | 13 Jan 2021 | 01:14:08 | |
Peter Stormare is a Swedish-American actor, voice actor, musician, playwright, and theatre director. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AND SUBSCRIBE! www.richredmond.com/listen He is known for his work as Gaear Grimsrud in Fargo (1996) and John Abruzzi on Prison Break (2005–2007). He also appeared in the films The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Playing God (1997), The Big Lebowski (1998), Armageddon (1998), Dancer in the Dark (2000), Windtalkers (2002), Minority Report (2002), Bad Boys II (2003), Constantine (2005), and 22 Jump Street (2014), and the video games Destiny (2014), Until Dawn (2015), Destiny 2 (2017) and many others. Stormare is also a musician who records and performs with his band “Blonde From Fargo”. Some Things That Came Up: -Keeping occupied during lockdowns -Thinking of those who came before us -Starting in Sweden and getting to Hollywood -Playing Satan while being a believer -Some of the best actors are musicians -Living as a minimalist -Acting with subtext -Theater of the mind -Peter doesn't watch his own stuff -Kevin James' new sketches Follow Peter: @therealstormare IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001780/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealstormare The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 096 - John Tempesta :: A Bronx Basher's Tale | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:54:41 | |
John Tempesta is an American drummer known for his work in hard rock and heavy metal. He has been a member of the Cult since 2006. *****LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE and subscribe at www.richredmond.com/podcasts Previously, Tempesta played with several bands including Exodus, Testament and White Zombie. He worked with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie as a solo artist and served as drum technician for Charlie Benante, drummer for the heavy metal band Anthrax earlier in his career. He is referenced in Anthrax's rendition of "Friggin' in the Riggin'" (from their 1989 EP Penikufesin), with lyrics about the band's crew members. In 1997 he had a very brief tenure as the drummer for the band Prong before they disbanded later the same year. In 2000, he played drums on the song "Meat", from Tony Iommi's self-titled solo album. He played with the band Helmet in 2004–2005. In October 2004, he recorded with the band Scum of the Earth, composed of John and his brother Mike Tempesta who was formerly the guitarist of Powerman 5000, Riggs (former Rob Zombie guitarist), John Dolmayan (System of a Down), Seven, and Clay Campbell released Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium, a pop-heavy release sounding very reminiscent of the White Zombie / Rob Zombie sound, produced by Ben Burkhardt at Belt of Orion Recording in Hollywood. On February 14, 2006, he was hired by the Cult. In April 2011 he recorded drum samples and MIDI grooves for a Toontrack expansion to drum emulation software EZdrummer, called Metal Machine EZX. Some Things That Came Up: -Starting from The Bronx -Wanting to play MSG -Tech'ing for Charlie Benante -Phish's Jon Fishman using John's signature snare drum -Vinnie Paul's drum sound -Playing with Matthew Mcconaughey -Playing with Prong -Weather in the Northeast, Nashville and LA -Metal drummers are the nicest people -Finding NY pizza in other locales -Sandy Gennaro influence -Jeff Porcaro Follow John: johntempesta.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyTempesta Instagram: www.instagram.com/johntempesta The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
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| 095 - Paul Ben Victor :: Soul of a Musician, Heart of an Actor | 05 Jan 2021 | 01:17:17 | |
Paul Ben-Victor has built a career on the small and big screen appearing in over 60 films and TV series. A director's favorite, Paul has worked with some of the biggest names in film including Tony Scott, Steven Zallian, and Clint Eastwood. Paul Can be seen next opposite Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro and Harvey Keitel in Martin Scorsese's feature "The Irishman". This marks Paul's second time working with the Academy-Award winning director since having starred in the critically-acclaimed series "Vinyl" for HBO. *****Listen to this episode and subscribe at: www.richredmond.com/podcasts
Other recent film credits include "Get Hard" with Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, "Grudge Match" with Robert DeNiro, and most recently "Monster" with Jeffrey Wright and Jennifer Hudson as well as "Crooked Somebody" alongside Ed Harris.
In television, Paul has played a number of standout roles in some of the most highly-acclaimed series, including appearing opposite Matthew McConaughey in HBO's Emmy-award winning and Golden Globe-nominated series "True Detective" as well as series regular turn in HBO's "The Wire", called "the greatest series of all-time" by Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone magazines. Other TV credits include "Entourage" (HBO); "John From Cincinnati" (HBO); "NYPD Blue" (ABC).
Paul also received critical acclaim for his portrayal of iconic comedian "Moe Howard" in the ABC biopic "The Three Stooges".
Paul starred in recurring roles in "The Mick" (Fox), "Preacher" (AMC), and "Santa Clarita Diet" (Netflix) and on "Goliath" opposite Billy Bob Thornton for Amazon.
Some Things That Came Up: -Paul started out playing drums as well -Went to Manhattan School of Music -Big Tower of Power fan, David Garibaldi and Steve Gadd -Jon Stewart loving drums -Being on set with Deniro and Pacino -Sebastian Maniscalco -NYPD Blue was the turning point for his acting career -Memorizing big chunks of dialogue -Jim teaches Paul the "cork" technique -The Brando cue card method -Saturday Night Live cue cards -Danny Trejo story -Entourage and acting with Jeremy Piven and Martin Landau -Three Stooges filming with Michael Chiklis -Working on single stroke rolls -Paul’s indulgences
Follow Paul: IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070115/bio Twitter: www.twitter.com/paul_benvictor Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulbenvictor
The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!
Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:
One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!
Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond
Follow Rich: @richredmond
Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.
Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy | |||