Synopsis
A podcast hosted by Damon Grant and Marcos Torres, two NYC based percussionists interviewing other musicians who have the view from behind. Guests will be mostly other percussion players and anyone else who hits, scratches, and shakes things for a living.
Episodes
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#427 Brian Griffin: Drummer, Composer, Session Musician and More!
12/03/2025 Duration: 01h08minDamon gets to talk to Brian about Connecticut, his new album, cruises, Rio, photography, and so much more! There's also segments like music news, gig alerts, and others.
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#426 Andy P. Smith: Drummer, Percussionist, Educator, Author, Mentor and More!
05/03/2025 Duration: 01h43minDamon gets to talk to Andy about writing, charts, tuning/fixing drums, new music, PAS, his trio and much more! There's also other segments like music news, and educational spotlights.
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#425 Marc Anthony Percussion Section: Eric Velez, Jessie Caraballo, Marcos Lopez & Alberto Reyes!
26/02/2025 Duration: 01h02minDamon gets to talk to Eric, Jessie, Marcos and Alberto about influences, touring, orchestration, staying sane and much more! There's also other segments too!
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#424 Trevor Lawrence Jr.: Drummer, Composer, Inventor and More!
19/02/2025 Duration: 01h15minDamon gets to talk to Trevor about the wildfires, PASIC, endorsements, passive income, groove and so much more! There's other segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, and music news.
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#423 Iúri Oliveira: Percussionist, Solo Artist, Composer, Educator and More!
12/02/2025 Duration: 01h05minDamon gets to talk to Iúri about his new album, release show, synesthesia, tour dates, foley and more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others.
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#422 Ladies Roundtable 2: Kassandra Kocoshis, Jacquelene Acevedo, Mona Tavakoli, Lilliana De Los Reyes, Kristen Klehr & Nikki Campbell
04/02/2025 Duration: 01h16minDamon welcomes back Kassandra, Jacquelene, Mona, Lilliana, Kristen and Nikki. They talk about the wildfires, Kassandra's new 501-C-3, Altadena history, albums, keeping sanity, and more! There's other segments like gig alerts, and music news too!
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#421 Joe Bergamini: Drummer, Educator, Author and More!
29/01/2025 Duration: 01h28minDamon gets to talk to Joe about his new Billy Cobham book, hearing protection, Dom Famularo, Hudson Music, The Percussive Arts Society and more! There's other segments too, including gig alerts and music news.
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#420 Quinton "Q" Robinson: Drummer for Hamilton, Avery Sunshine, Bobby Brown and More!
22/01/2025 Duration: 01h35minDamon gets to talk to Q about theater, Miami, sneakers, being well rounded, Abelton, PASIC and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and ways to help fire relief among others.
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#419 Bruce Becker: Drummer, Educator, Author and More!
14/01/2025 Duration: 01h26minDamon gets to talk to Bruce about his upbringing, teaching, Freddie Gruber, concepts and much more. There are also segments like gig alerts, music news, and ways to assist with the wildfire relief among others.
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#418 Dr. Lamon Lawhorn: Drummer, Percussionist, Educator and More!
08/01/2025 Duration: 01h42minDamon gets to talk to Lamon about the Percussive Arts Society, gospel drumming history, teaching, Texas and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others.
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#417 Kevin Ricard: Percussionist, Composer, Bandleader and More!
31/12/2024 Duration: 01h32minDamon gets to talk to Kevin about his new album, his upbringing and musical history, music business, R&B percussionists, multiple income streams, logistics and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others!
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#416 Ivan Trevino: Percussionist, Composer, Educator and More!
25/12/2024 Duration: 01h02minDamon gets to talk to Ivan about education, his compositions, his upbringing, Texas, songwriting and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others.
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#415 Jerrod "J-Rod" Sullivan: Drummer for Janet Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, The 4 Korners and More!
18/12/2024 Duration: 01h17minDamon gets to talk to "J-Rod" about his upbringing, balancing different gigs, tuning, Janet Jackson, church, his own band and more. There's also segments like music news, gig alerts and others.
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#414 Charley Poole: Drummer, Educator, Adjudicator and More!
11/12/2024 Duration: 01h08minDamon gets to talk to Charley about his upbringing, some rudimental drumming history, Boston College, DCI, teaching, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others.
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#413 Kristen Klehr: Percussionist, Vocalist, Educator and More!
03/12/2024 Duration: 01h10minDamon gets to talk to Kristen after PASIC about her life adventures, job at SFCM, The Den Collective, Scrap Arts, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others.
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#412 Chris Coleman: Drummer for Prince, Chaka Khan, Beck, New Kids on the Block & More!
27/11/2024 Duration: 01h22minDamon gets to talk to Chris about Prince, his family, church, other jobs, and much more. There's also segments like music news, gig alerts and others.
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#411 Michael Eagle: Drummer, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker Educator, and More!
20/11/2024 Duration: 01h16minDamon gets to talk to Michael about his musical adventures, as well as some rudimental drumming history, the start and development of his company Rhythm Monster and more. There's also segments like music news and others.
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#410 Maurizio Ravalico: Percussionist, Composer, Educator and More!
12/11/2024 Duration: 01h17minDamon gets to talk to Maurizio about his new album, his educational course, his travels and some of his gigs among other things. There's also other segments like music news.
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#409 Steve Hass: Drummer, Producer, Educator and More!
05/11/2024 Duration: 01h11minDamon gets to talk to Steve about his Greek roots, NYC, phone numbers, Berklee, the Drum Squad, gigs, diners and much more! There's also other segments including music news.
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#408 Ernesto Marichales: Percussionist, Drummer, Producer and More!
30/10/2024 Duration: 01h06minDamon gets to talk to Ernesto about his upcoming tour, his upbringing, being ambidextrous, Venezuela and its music, communications and mass media and more! There's other segments too!