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| NEW Craviotto Drums - Unboxing and Demo! | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:13:42 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Some truly exciting news! My new Craviotto drums arrived, so I did an unboxing. Well, a reenactment of my unboxing! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E203: TrackTalk With Stan Lynch! Part 2 | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:58:12 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of TrackTalk with returning champion, legendary drummer, composer and producer Stan Lynch! We do a deep-dive into some iconic Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Don Henley tracks, with Stan giving us incredible insights into how the songs were created. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E195: Live From My Drum Room With Bruce Becker! | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:14:16 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is Master Teacher, Author and Drummer, Bruce Becker! Bruce and I do a deep dive into his long and successful career, including forming and co-leading The David Becker Tribune with his brother David Becker, his 30 plus years studying with legendary drum guru Freddie Gruber, developing his teaching concept, "The Flow" and much more! So come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E115: Live From My Drum Room With Rich Redmond! | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:58:32 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is Nashville drummer, Rich Redmond. Rich is best known for his 24 years as the drummer for Country star Jason Aldean, but he’s also an author, educator/clinician, motivational speaker and actor. In this episode we get an inside look at Rich’s incredible work ethic, positive attitude and his road to success. Rich discusses the many facets of his career including graduating from North Texas State, his move to Nashville and establishing himself in the Nashville scene, being a motivational speaker with “Crash Course for Success” and his commitment to education. We also discuss his podcast, “The Rich Redmond Show” his new book, “Making It in Country Music" out May 15, 2023 and get some great insight into what it takes to be a working pro drummer! Watch it on YouTube! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E112: 2022 Christmas Holiday Episode With Special Guests! | 06 Jan 2023 | 01:42:01 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A special Holiday bonus episode of "Live From My Drum Room" with old friends dropping by to spread some Holiday Cheer! Recorded on December 21, 2022 with guests Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Jack Bruno, Eddie Tuduri, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Jeff Hamilton, Gregg Bissonette, Anton Fig, Joe Franco, Dave Mattacks, Rob Wallis and Robyn Flans who stopped by for a casual hang and many great stories and laughs were shared! We also remembered the late great Dino Danelli. Please subscribe! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E113: Live From My Drum Room With Eddie Tuduri! | 29 Dec 2022 | 01:08:21 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is Eddie Tuduri. Eddie shares his incredible life story including playing drums for major acts like The Beach Boys, Rick Nelson, Dwight Yoakum, Dobie Gray, Dr. John and many more, to his surfing accident in 1997 which left him temporarily paralyzed. Being the founder and director of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) and the great work they do. Throughout it all, Eddie remains a positive and inspiring force, and a beloved member of the Drum Community. Please subscribe to John’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E111: Live From My Drum Room With Jack Bruno! | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:12:43 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is the great Jack Bruno! Jack is known for his always tasty playing and solid groove and in this episode, Jack talks about his Motown influences and “less is more” approach to playing a solid pocket. His early days in the Boston club scene, moving to Los Angeles in 1976 and his first major gig playing with Tina Turner, which would last over 30 years. He also discussed his long tenure playing with Joe Cocker, playing with Peter Frampton, Delbert McClinton and his current gig with Jim Messina of Loggins and Messina fame. Throughout, Jack offers great insight into supporting singers, and much more! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E110: Live From My Drum Room With Taku Hirano! | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:58:01 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is percussionist Taku Hirano. In this episode Taku talks about attending Berklee College of Music, his classmates who have also gone on to be successful in the music industry and his first break in the business. John and Taku do a deep dive into Taku’s extensive resume, including touring with Fleetwood Mac and working out percussion parts with Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Josh Groban, John Mayer and currently with LeAnn Rimes. Taku also shared some wonderful memories of the late Christine McVie and his friend and mentor, Ndugu Chancler. Please subscribe to John’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E109: Live From My Drum Room With Chris Parker! | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:18:25 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is the great Chris Parker! In this episode, Chris talks about starting out on the drums at age three and playing professionally by 11. Chris and John do a deep dive into Chris’ incredible and prolific career. Meeting Will Lee in 1972, moving from Woodstock to New York City and breaking into the New York recording scene in the early 1970s. Joining the band that would be known as “Stuff” and later playing double drums with Steve Gadd. Touring with the Brecker Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Bob Dylan, playing in the house band for Saturday Night Live for six years, and becoming a fixture in the New York music scene. Chris also discussed his latest Chris Parker Trio record, “Tell Me” which is available now, as well as his love of painting and his artwork. Please subscribe to John’s YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E108: Live From My Drum Room With Dave Weckl Q&A! | 03 Dec 2022 | 01:13:33 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Dave Weckl returns to "Live From My Drum Room" for an entire live episode dedicated to questions and answers from his many fans watching. Dave answered questions for over an hour, on a variety of subjects including The Dave Weckl Online School, from listeners and fans around the world. This is a masterclass and a must watch episode! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E107: Live From My Drum Room With Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! | 24 Nov 2022 | 01:22:17 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is legendary drummer and founding member of "Creedence Clearwater Revival," Doug “Cosmo” Clifford. John and Doug do a deep dive into CCR’s incredible catalog, with Doug sharing his insights into CCR’s history, song development, and his approach to creating his iconic drum parts. Doug talks about his association with Camco drums and Paiste cymbals in 1969, including his famous 18” hi hats, and gives a breakdown of the gear he used on those iconic CCR records, the Netflix documentary "Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at Royal Albert Hall" from 1970, Doug’s post CCR projects, and much more. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E106: Live From My Drum Room With Jim Keltner! | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:38:38 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is the legendary and incomparable, Jim Keltner! John and Jim discuss Jim’s incredible and prolific career starting with his first recording, Gary Lewis and the Playboys’ “Just My Style.” Continuing with his work with Bob Dylan, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gary Wright, Steely Dan, The Traveling Wilburys and much more! Jim opens up about his friends and drumming contemporaries Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Jim Gordon, Levon Helm, Jeff Porcaro, Rick Marotta, Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts. This episode is jam packed with stories and information from a true master of the instrument and National Treasure, but we barely scratched the surface so look for Part 2 in 2023! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E105: Live From My Drum Room With John JR Robinson! | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:05:39 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary studio drummer John JR Robinson. In this episode, JR talks about attending Berklee College in Boston in the early/mid 1970s where his classmates included Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Casey Scheuerell and Kenwood Dennard, and studying with Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. Going on the road with his show band and meeting and joining Rufus and Chaka Khan and moving to Los Angeles, which was a pivotal point in his career. After meeting Quincy Jones, JR became one of the busiest and most in-demand studio drummers in LA. John and JR do a deep dive into some of the biggest hits he recorded, and JR shares stories about working with Michael Jackson, Madonna, John Fogerty, Barbra Streisand, Steve Winwood, Lionel Richie, David Lee Roth, as well as his latest project “SRT,” who will be releasing their full record soon. This was only the tip of the iceberg so stay tuned for Part 2! Please subscribe! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E194: Live From My Drum Room With Gavin Harrison! | 28 May 2024 | 01:31:02 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary Prog drummer Gavin Harrison! In this episode Gavin talks about recent tours with King Crimson, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief, his home studio, a rundown of his microphones and gear, his performance at Zildjian's 400th Anniversary Concert in London and more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E18: Lost Episode! Live From My Drum Room With Gregg Bissonette! | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:35:07 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Bonus Lost Episode! A funny and lively conversation with my old pal Gregg Bissonette. We talk about Gregg's long and successful career beginning with Maynard Ferguson, to David Lee Roth, to Ringo Starr's All Star Band and more! Lots of great and valuable information for drummers, by one of the busiest and most successful drummers on the scene! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E104: Live From My Drum Room With Luis Conte! | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:52:11 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is legendary master percussionist, Luis Conte. Luis discusses moving from his native Santiago, Cuba to Los Angeles at age 15, and his first big break touring with "The Hues Corporation.” John and Luis do a deep dive into Luis’ incredible and prolific career as a first call studio and touring percussionist with artists such as Madonna, Phil Collins and Jackson Browne, and some great stories including his audition for Madonna’s band, playing drums with Phil Collins' big band and much more! Please subscribe to Live From My Drum Room! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
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| E10: Lost Episode! Live From My Drum Room With Rick Marotta & Special Guest Steve Gadd! | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:31:07 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Bonus episode! A funny and informative conversation with legendary drummer, producer and composer, Rick Marotta. Steve Gadd has a surprise drop-in which prompts Rick and Steve to reminisce about their long history and friendship, the New York scene in the 70s, and lots of great stories and laughs! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E103: Live From My Drum Room With Joshua Simonds of PAS! | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:56:03 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest this week is Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of PAS (Percussive Arts Society). In this episode, Joshua discusses his musical and business background, his role at PAS, the upcoming Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), November 9-12, in Indianapolis, IN and some of the artists appearing this year. Other topics include the PASIC artist application process, a preview of this year’s PAS Hall of Fame Inductees and PAS Award Recipients, and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E102: Live From My Drum Room With Dave Weckl! | 20 Oct 2022 | 01:10:07 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Clarification: At the time of this show, Dave Weckl was my 100th episode. However, after releasing lost episodes from my archives, this was actually Episode #102. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E101: Live From My Drum Room With Pat Petrillo! | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:09:31 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this week’s episode, John talks with drummer, educator and product designer, Pat Petrillo. John and Pat do a deep dive into Pat’s latest and critically acclaimed record, "The Power Station Sessions” which features Nile Rodgers, John Popper, Oz Noy, Lenny Pickett, Felecia Collins and Glen Burtnik. Pat takes us into the recording process, his instrument choices, and song material. Pat also talks about drummers that influenced him, his years in drum corps and developing technique, and much more! Please subscribe! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E100: Live From My Drum Room With Marco Minnemann! | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:10:39 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest this week is the incredible Marco Minnemann! In this episode Marco talks about his recent tour with his band “The Aristocrats” and their process for writing and recording music. Marco also discusses his concept for independence and how he applies it to music, recording in his home studio and achieving his sound. John and Marco shared stories of their time together on the road on various clinic tours. Marco discussed the aspirational aspect of drumming and how hopes his playing inspires other drummers and much more! Check out John’s other episodes and subscribe to his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-my-drum-room-with-john-dechristopher/id1575100168 *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E99: Live From My Drum Room With Clem Burke! | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:49:30 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode, John’s guest is the great Clem Burke. Clem talks about his formative years playing snare drum and later bass drum in The Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps, playing in rock bands as a teenager, the New York club scene in the 70s and joining Blondie in 1975. Blondie’s recent sold-out tour and newly released archival box set, “Against The Odds.” John and Clem do a deep dive into Clem’s signature drum parts on several Blondie tracks, as well as Clem’s style, technique and influences. Clem also discusses receiving his Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire, and his gigs with the Eurythmics, Romantics, the Ramones, Go-Go's, the Empty Hearts and more. *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E98: Drummer Nation Live With Guest John DeChristopher! | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:47:11 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com I had the pleasure of being a guest on Michael Vosbein's great show, "Drummer Nation Live," where we discussed a number of topics including Artist Relations, the Drum Industry, artists and lots more! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E97: Live From My Drum Room With Stan Lynch! | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:12:56 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is drummer, producer, songwriter, and original drummer for "Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers," Stan Lynch. Stan discussed reuniting with his longtime friend and Heartbreakers bandmate, guitarist extraordinaire Mike Campbell, and his recent tour with Mike’s band, "The Dirty Knobs.” Stan shared some stories from the tour, and how it felt to be touring and playing with Mike again after 30 years. John and Stan do a deep dive into tempos, playing comfortably and the importance of songs having a natural pulse. Stan talked about joining Dixon Drums and using them on tour, about his other projects, “The Speaker Wars” and “The Chefs” and much more! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| Shaping Your Journey with John DeChristopher | 20 May 2024 | 01:14:33 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com On January 23, 2024, I had the pleasure of being a guest on "Shaping Your Journey," hosted by Aldo Mazza. It was fun to be on the other side of the camera and microphone for a change. So come along for the ride and I hope you enjoy this episode. I'll be back with another episode of Live From My Drum Room soon! Thanks for watching and listening, and please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E96: Live From My Drum Room With Jeff Hamilton! | 03 Sep 2022 | 01:03:16 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is the legendary Jeff Hamilton! In this episode Jeff talks about his early drumming influences, attending Indiana University and studying with the great John Von Ohlen, joining Woody Herman’s band in 1977 at age 23, being invited by Ray Brown to join The L.A. Four in 1978 and relocating to Los Angeles, where Jeff established himself as one of the most versatile and sought after drummers. Jeff shared insights on his ride cymbal beat, brush playing, his approach to achieving his organic drum sound, his equipment and developing the products he uses and endorses. John and Jeff also talked about their history going back over 30 years, with lots of great and funny stories. Please subscribe! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| Celebrating Charlie Watts With John DeChristopher and Lee McCormack! | 26 Aug 2022 | 01:33:46 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John DeChristopher joins Tramps Like Us host Lee McCormack, to remember and celebrate their favorite drummer, Charlie Watts, on the one year anniversary of his passing. Lee and John do a deep dive into classic Rolling Stones deeps cuts and Charlie's drumming! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E95: Live From My Drum Room With Ed Toth & Marc Quinones! | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:06:45 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guests are drummer Ed Toth, and percussionist Marc Quinones, of The Doobie Brothers. Ed recalls being invited to audition for the Doobie Brothers in 2005 after his band "Vertical Horizon" disbanded, to replace the late-great Keith Knudsen and be second drummer alongside Micheal Hossack. Marc recalls joining the Allman Brothers Band in 1991 at the invitation of the late-great Butch Trucks, where he was percussionist for 23 years alongside Butch and Jaimoe, until the band stopped in 2014. John, Ed and Marc talk about their long history together, with lots of great Doobie Brothers and Allman Brothers stories. *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E94: Remembering Jeff Porcaro With Special Guests! | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:29:43 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode, John remembers the great Jeff Porcaro whom we lost August 5, 1992. John is joined by a legendary group of Jeff’s friends and contemporaries and a literal “who’s who” of the drumming community, including Jim Keltner, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Robinson, Rick Marotta, Stan Lynch, Gregg Bissonette, Gary Mallaber, Jody Cortez, David Garfield, John Good, Rich Mangicaro, Robyn Flans, Harry McCarthy, Ross Garfield and Paul Jamieson. They discussed Jeff’s incomparable body of work, his incredible time and feel, and the deep love and respect he had from everyone. John also read messages from Jeff’s brother, Steve Porcaro, “Toto" keyboardist and co-founder, David Paich, and legendary session bassist, Bob Glaub. Many heartwarming and funny stories were shared by all, with the common thread being Jeff’s sense of humor, and his incredible generosity, both as a musician, and as a person. *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E93: Live From My Drum Room With Peter Erskine! | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:30:33 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is the legendary Peter Erskine! Peter and John discussed Peter’s MD Legends Series Book (available now!), and numerous other topics including vintage drums, selecting ride cymbals, home recording and much more. They also talked about Peter’s upcoming induction into the PAS (Percussive Arts Society) Hall Of Fame in November of 2022. Both Peter and John shared some funny stories, and Peter offered some invaluable drumming insights as only a true Legend like he can. *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E92: Live From My Drum Room With Chris Hart of Remo! | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:12:28 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is Chris Hart, Director of Artist Relations at Remo Inc. Chris has built relationships with the world’s top drummers and percussionists and in this show, you’ll see why he is one of the most loved and respected figures in the Drum Industry. John and Chris discussed their history going back to when they met in 1985 working for Simmons Electronic Drums in Los Angeles. Chris shared stories and insights from his 30 years working at Remo, including Remo Belli himself promoting him to Marketing Manager of Remo’s World Percussion program, meeting the legendary Louie Bellson for the first time and his relationship with him, a great Paul McCartney story, and much more. Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E91: Live From My Drum Room With Lorne Wheaton! | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:00:31 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is Lorne Wheaton. Lorne is one of the most respected and sought after drum techs and stage managers in the business, and has worked for a who’s who of drummers and bands, including Steve Smith/Journey & Vital Information, Alex Van Halen/Van Halen, Mickey Curry/Bryan Adams, Keith Carlock/Steely Dan, John Tempesta/The Cult, Eric Singer/Kiss and Neil Peart/Rush. He was Neil’s tech from 2001 until his passing in 2020. Lorne recalls how he got his start at age 14 or 15, helping “Rush” with their equipment at high schools dances and how it evolved into a career spanning more than four decades, including coming full circle to work for Neil and Rush in 2001. Lorne also shared some great stories about Neil’s incredible work ethic and dedication to his craft. And much more! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E90: Live From My Drum Room With Ronn Dunnett! | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:58:05 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is Ronn Dunnett, CEO & President of Dunnett Classic Drums, The George Way Drum Company and Milestone Percussion. John and Ronn discussed Ronn’s early years as a drummer playing throughout Canada, forming Dunnett Classic Drums 30 years ago, acquiring the George Way Drum Company and most recently his acquisition of Milestone Percussion. Ronn gives a great history lesson on George Way and his designs and innovations that are still being used today. Ronn shared insights on being an independent drum company, his strategy for building relationships with customers and dealers, and much more! Check out this episode with a Drum Industry insider! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E89: Live From My Drum Room With Mike Dolbear! | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:19:30 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest was Mike Dolbear, well known drummer, teacher and Drum Industry figure. Mike talks about writing his book, “Rhythm and Fills,” launching www.mikedolbear.com, his love of teaching and some of his students who have gone on to being successful, as well as studying with the great Kenny Clare. He also talks about his role in the global Drum Community organizing and promoting clinic tours, creating the "Young Drummer of the Year" competition, "The Ultimate Drum Experience” organizing 1,000 drummers for the opening ceremony of 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E88: Live From My Drum Room With Donn Bennett! | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:39:21 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest was Donn Bennett, drummer, educator and founder of Donn Bennett’s Drum Studio in Seattle, WA. Donn talks about how he went from a teaching studio to opening his retail store, how he got into collecting vintage drums, creating “Donn’s Drum Vault” - his incredible collection of rare and vintage drums and his "Artist Collection" of celebrity gear. John and Donn also shared personal stories about Charlie Watts, Elvin Jones, Hal Blaine, Armand Zildjian, Ringo Starr and more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E193: Live From My Drum Room With Jody Cortez! | 13 May 2024 | 01:05:40 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is Los Angeles session and touring drummer, Jody Cortez. In this episode Jody talks about moving from Miami to Los Angeles at age 10. Meeting Jeff Porcaro and the Porcaro family, how Jeff got him his first major tour with Boz Scaggs at age 21, working with Christopher Cross including the songs "Uncharted Hearts" and "Wishing Well," touring with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and much more! Jody is also the author of a series of children's books, available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble books. For more info, visit: www.Thelovewaggle.com. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E87: Live From My Drum Room With Matt Sorum! | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:13:33 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is my old pal Matt Sorum, drummer for Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Kings Of Chaos, Billy Gibbons and numerous side projects. Matt and I discuss Matt’s long and successful career, with lots of great stories including his audition for David Lee Roth in 1985, joining Guns N' Roses, and Matt’s newly released autobiography, “Double Talkin’ Jive” available now. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| Drum History Podcast With John DeChristopher! | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:08:21 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com This is an interview from Bart van der Zee's excellent Drum History Podcast! I'm sharing it to my podcast platforms with Bart's permission. Be sure to check out Drum History Podcast! https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/ Check out John's great series called "Live From My Drum Room" here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom Listen to John's and many other bonus episodes by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E86: Live From My Drum Room With Aaron Comess! 4-27-22 | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:04:44 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is Aaron Comess, drummer and founding member of the "Spin Doctors.” In this episode Aaron talks about growing up in Dallas, his early influences, his teachers, attending North Texas State, then Berklee College in Boston for a year, and eventually moving to New York and forming the Spin Doctors. John and Aaron discussed Aaron's drum sound and the recording process for "Pocket Full of Kryptonite” their hugely successful breakthrough record, and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E85: Live From My Drum Room With David Garibaldi! 4-20-22 | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:53:20 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest is the legendary David Garibaldi! David and John discussed his incredible career with Tower of Power, and his concept for creating some of the most iconic and timeless drum beats in history, including his signature groove for TOP’s timeless classic, “What Is Hip.” David talks about his influences for creating his own unique style as one of the preeminent funk drummers and one of the most important drummers of our time. David also discusses about his new book, “DG’s Notebook My Path To The Groove - Ideas From A Beat Collector” his first drum set he used on the early TOP records, his drum sound and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E84: Cheron Moore Extraordinary Drummers Show with John DeChristopher! | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:26:37 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com I had the extraordinary pleasure of being a guest on the Cheron Moore Extraordinary Drummers Show! It's nice to be on the other side of the Zoom camera for a change! Thanks, Cheron! 😁 🙏 https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E83: Live From My Drum Room With Steve Smith! 4-18-22 | 30 May 2022 | 01:11:44 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode, Steve Smith and John DeChristopher do a deep dive into Steve’s Modern Drummer Legend Series Book available now as a digital download and as a print book on May 20, 2022. All of Steve’s Modern Drummer Cover/Feature interviews are included in his Legend Series Book, starting in 1981, to a recent in-depth interview with MD’s Mark Griffith. It’s the most comprehensive book on Steve Smith ever, from growing up in Whitman, Massachusetts, to attending Berklee College, to his first major tour with "John-Luc Ponty" in 1976, joining “Journey" in 1978, forming "Vital Information" and firmly establishing his place in history as one of the greatest drummers of all time. Other topics in the book include all of Steve’s drum sets throughout the years, an in-depth look at all his gear and the companies he endorses, many for 45 years. Steve and John also discussed his Drum Solo Record, “Fabric Of Rhythm” a bonus download in the book, Steve's upcoming Vital Information 4-CD release “The Complete Columbia Collection” and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E82: Live From My Drum Room With Keith Carlock! 4-9-22 | 24 May 2022 | 01:00:04 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com John’s guest this week is the one and only Keith Carlock! In this episode, Keith and John recall their first meeting in 1997 at the beginning of Keith’s career. Keith talks about playing the 55 Bar in New York with guitarist Wayne Krantz, where he caught the attention of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, ultimately leading to him landing the drum chair for "Steely Dan," which he’s held for almost 20 years. Keith also talks about working with Sting, John Mayer, James Taylor, Toto, and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E81: Live From My Drum Room With Chris Layton! 4-3-22 | 17 May 2022 | 01:08:35 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode, John caught up with his old friend Chris Layton and talked about his early drumming influences, moving from his home town of Corpus Christi to Austin, TX at age 20. Becoming entrenched in Austin’s music scene, which led to meeting legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan and forming, “Double Trouble.” Chris talks about developing his style for playing his signature Texas Shuffle, the critically acclaimed group “Arc Angels” and his long association with guitar great, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. John and Chris also remembered their mutual friend, the late great Mitch Mitchell. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E80: Live From My Drum Room With Chad Smith! 3-25-22 | 02 May 2022 | 00:55:22 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode, Chad talks about moving to Los Angeles in 1988 to attend music school and joining the "Red Hot Chili Peppers”, the new RHCP record and upcoming tour, the supergroup “Chickenfoot” and other projects, and his MD Legends Book which is now available. Chad and John shared some stories about their friends Hal Blaine and Charlie Watts, and much more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E79: Live From My Drum Room With Tommy Igoe! 3-23-22 | 02 May 2022 | 01:02:34 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com I caught up with my longtime friend Tommy Igoe, and discussed his incredible career, including writing the drum set book for the Lion King, residencies with his bands "The Birdland Big Band" and "The Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy," Endorsements, Education and his hugely successful Groove Essentials series, some funny stories and lots more! Bonus content: Tommy was my first Artist signing after joining Zildjian in May 1989! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E192: Live From My Drum Room With Adam Nussbaum! | 07 May 2024 | 01:18:02 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is my old friend and legendary drummer, the great Adam Nussbaum! We played the Michael Brecker track "Suspone." Adam talks about his early influences like Mitch Mitchell, who led him to Elvin Jones, his relationship with Mel Lewis, going on the road with John Scofield, the importance of listening, his brush technique and much more! So come along for the ride, and please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E78: Live From My Drum Room With Russ Miller! 3-20-22 | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:18:21 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fun and informative chat with my old friend and spectacular drummer, Russ Miller. We talked about how Russ got his start in Miami, meeting in 1990, and Russ' move to Los Angeles, where after paying his dues, he established himself as a top session musician. We also talked about his company Gruv-X, his product designs for Mapex Drums and Zildjian, and his latest project, HITKOR. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E77: Live From My Drum Room With David Frangioni of Modern Drummer! | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:06:00 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In this episode John DeChristopher and David Frangioni, CEO & Publisher of Modern Drummer discussed their recent collaboration of “Live From My Drum Room” collaborating with Modern Drummer, their 40 year history, what inspires them as drummers, their experiences working in the Drum Industry and much more! *Live From My Drum Room licensed its content to the Modern Drummer Podcast from March 2022 until June 2023. https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||
| E76: Live From My Drum Room With Joe Franco! | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:04:16 | |
Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Joe and I discuss his long and successful career including The Good Rats, Chilliwack, Twisted Sister, Widowmaker, Jack Bruce and creating his home studio, “Beat Street." We also discussed his book, "Double Bass Drumming," the definitive book for double bass drum playing, and more! https://livefrommydrumroom.com | |||