60 Video interviews, lessons and performances from the world's hottest drumset artists and educators http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset.html en-us ℗ & © 2006 Vic Firth Inc. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:30:00 -0500 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:30:00 -0500 mwessels@vicfirth.com (Mark Wessels) Video from the world's hottest drumset artists and educators Vic Firth Vic Firth, the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets, brings you interviews, lessons, and performances from the world's hottest drumset artists and educators! Vic Firth mwessels@vicfirth.com http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/guiliana_danziger.php Vic Firth He Sees The Floor Well. Vic Firth artists Zach Danziger and Mark Guiliana present the Zach Danziger and Mark Guiliana Project! Check out this performance of "He Sees the Floor Well". If you're confused about what this is all about, check out our video interview with Zach and Mark at: (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/guiliana_danziger.php) Vic Firth artists Zach Danziger and Mark Guiliana present the Zach Danziger and Mark Guiliana Project! Check out this performance of "He Sees the Floor Well". If you're confused about what this is all about, check out our video interview with Zach and Mark at: (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/guiliana_danziger.php) http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/ZDMGFloor.mp4 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EST Podcasts 5:14 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/magadini.php Vic Firth Video Excerpts from Peter Magadini's JAZZ DRUMS DVD. Master jazz drummer and clinician Peter Magadini reveals the essential ingredients of jazz drumming. Master jazz drummer and clinician Peter Magadini reveals the essential ingredients of jazz drumming. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/magadini/magadini_1bHQ.mp4 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:55:00 EST Podcasts 2:37 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/carter_beauford.php Vic Firth Awesome live performance footage featuring Carter Beauford and Dave Matthews Band. Vic Firth artist Carter Beauford performs on stage with Dave Matthews Band. Check out the "Carter Cam!" For more videos of Carter, visit his artist page at: www.vicfirth.com/artists/carter_beauford.php Vic Firth artist Carter Beauford performs on stage with Dave Matthews Band. Check out the "Carter Cam!" For more videos of Carter, visit his artist page at: www.vicfirth.com/artists/carter_beauford.php http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/carter_spaceman.mp4 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:40:00 EST Podcasts 5:54 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/ben_sesar.php Vic Firth Video interview and performance clips featuring Vic Firth Artist Ben Sesar. Vic Firth artist Ben Sesar performs on stage with Brad Paisley and answers a few of our questions about how he got started and what it's like playing for Brad. Vic Firth artist Ben Sesar performs on stage with Brad Paisley and answers a few of our questions about how he got started and what it's like playing for Brad. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/ben_sesar.mp4 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 6:43 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010.php Vic Firth Chris Coleman performs with his band at PASIC 2010. Vic Firth artist Chris Coleman performs at PASIC 2010. For more videos of Chris' PASIC clinic, visit his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/coleman.php Vic Firth artist Chris Coleman performs at PASIC 2010. For more videos of Chris' PASIC clinic, visit his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/coleman.php http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010/chris_coleman01_pod.mp4 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:55:00 EST Podcasts 4:28 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010.php Vic Firth Including performance excerpts from Russ Miller, Stanton Moore, Ignacio Berroa, Vera Figueiredo and Chris Coleman Check out our PASIC 2010 Highlights, including performance excerpts from Russ Miller, Stanton Moore, Ignacio Berroa, Vera Figueiredo and Chris Coleman. Visit VICFIRTH.COM to see the full videos! Check out our PASIC 2010 Highlights, including performance excerpts from Russ Miller, Stanton Moore, Ignacio Berroa, Vera Figueiredo and Chris Coleman. Visit VICFIRTH.COM to see the full videos! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010/preview02podcast.mp4 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:05:00 EST Podcasts 8:19 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/chris_fryar.php Vic Firth Interview/performance featuring Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band Video interview and performance clips featuring VF artist Chris Fryar of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band! Video interview and performance clips featuring VF artist Chris Fryar of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/chris_fryar/chris_fryar_podcast.mp4 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 6:48 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php Vic Firth Submit your video to Vic Firth for a chance to win a brick of Christoph's signature sticks! Watch this video of Christoph Schneider performing Rammstein's B*******. Think you can play it? Submit your video to Vic Firth for a chance to win a brick of Christoph's signature sticks! Check out vicfirth.com for more information! Watch this video of Christoph Schneider performing Rammstein's B*******. Think you can play it? Submit your video to Vic Firth for a chance to win a brick of Christoph's signature sticks! Check out vicfirth.com for more information! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/christoph_schneider/hh_schneider_podcast.mp4 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EST Podcasts 4:21 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/terrana.php Vic Firth Mike Terrana plays the "classics" - William Tell Overture Vic Firth Signature artist Mike Terrana adapts classical music for the drumset! Sinfonica is a celebration of some of the greatest and most famous Classical music ever written and a tribute to the main inspiration for this project, Cozy Powell. Vic Firth Signature artist Mike Terrana adapts classical music for the drumset! Sinfonica is a celebration of some of the greatest and most famous Classical music ever written and a tribute to the main inspiration for this project, Cozy Powell. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/terrana/terrana_sinfonica_podcast.mp4 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:38:00 EST Podcasts 3:06 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php Vic Firth Vic Firth Rocks Warped Tour 2010 The Hard and Heavy VIDEO CONTEST is back by popular demand! If you want to take your shot at the grand prize, submit a video of yourself playing Between The Buried and Me's FOAM BORN: (B) THE DECADE OF STATUES, Blake's track on the new Hard and Heavy CD! This tune is no walk in the park! The Hard and Heavy VIDEO CONTEST is back by popular demand! If you want to take your shot at the grand prize, submit a video of yourself playing Between The Buried and Me's FOAM BORN: (B) THE DECADE OF STATUES, Blake's track on the new Hard and Heavy CD! This tune is no walk in the park! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/blake_richardson/hh_richardson_podcast.mp4 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:13:00 EST Podcasts 7:32 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/warped_tour2010.php Vic Firth Vic Firth Rocks Warped Tour 2010 Check out this preview video, featuring Vic Firth artists tearing it up at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour! Stay tuned to VicFirth.com for more videos from each artist! (http://www.vicfirth.com/features/warped_tour2010.php). Check out this preview video, featuring Vic Firth artists tearing it up at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour! Stay tuned to VicFirth.com for more videos from each artist! (http://www.vicfirth.com/features/warped_tour2010.php). http://www.vicfirth.com/features/warped_tour2010/video/warped2010_podcast.mp4 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 EST Podcasts 2:01 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.php Vic Firth Jojo Mayer performs at Musikmesse This week's podcast features Jojo Mayer, excerpted from his performance at Musikmesse 2010. Visit Jojo's artist page for more video! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.php) This week's podcast features Jojo Mayer, excerpted from his performance at Musikmesse 2010. Visit Jojo's artist page for more video! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.php) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mayer/MESSE2010_mayer1MQ.mp4 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:45:00 EST Podcasts 6:08 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/morgan_agren.php Vic Firth The Mats/Morgan band performs "Chicken" Excerpted from Their CD/DVD "Heat Beats Live" Morgan Agren and the Mats/Morgan Band perform "Chicken". Check out Morgan's artist page for more videos (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/morgan_agren.php)! Excerpted from Their CD/DVD "Heat Beats Live" Morgan Agren and the Mats/Morgan Band perform "Chicken". Check out Morgan's artist page for more videos (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/morgan_agren.php)! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/morgan_agren/agren_02HQ.mp4 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:59:00 EST Podcasts 6:01 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php Vic Firth Wolfgang Roggenkamp performs a duet with darbuka player Suat Borazan at MusikMesse 2010. Wolfgang Roggenkamp performs a duet with darbuka player Suat Borazan at MusikMesse 2010. For Wolfgang's full performance, check out his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/roggenkamp.php Wolfgang Roggenkamp performs a duet with darbuka player Suat Borazan at MusikMesse 2010. For Wolfgang's full performance, check out his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/roggenkamp.php http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/roggenkamp/MESSE2010_roggenkamp_podcast.mp4 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:45:00 EST Podcasts 6:11 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php Vic Firth Check out some of the best entries we received for the Matt Greiner Hard and Heavy Contest! Check out some of the best entries we received for the Matt Greiner Hard and Heavy Contest! Check out some of the best entries we received for the Matt Greiner Hard and Heavy Contest! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/highlightMQ.mp4 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:10:00 EST Podcasts 4:18 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php Vic Firth Hard and Heavy contest: Submit your video and win! Hard and Heavy contest: Submit a video of YOU playing "Composure" by August Burns Red and you could win! Visit (http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php) for details. Hard and Heavy contest: Submit a video of YOU playing "Composure" by August Burns Red and you could win! Visit (http://www.vicfirth.com/features/hard-heavy2/contest.php) for details. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/matt_greiner/HH_greiner_trackMQ.mp4 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:10:00 EST Podcasts 4:21 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/florian_alexandru-zorn.php Vic Firth Check out the new LIVE WIRES from Vic Firth! Check out the new LIVE WIRES from Vic Firth, demonstrated by VF artist Florian Alexandru-Zorn. Check out the new LIVE WIRES from Vic Firth, demonstrated by VF artist Florian Alexandru-Zorn. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/live_wires.mp4 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:27:00 EST Podcasts 7:12 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/akira_jimbo.php Vic Firth Don't miss Akira Jimbo's clinic, only at VICFIRTH.COM! Watch this excerpt from Akira Jimbo's PASIC clinic. Don't miss Akira's entire clinic, only at VICFIRTH.COM! Watch this excerpt from Akira Jimbo's PASIC clinic. Don't miss Akira entire clinic, only at VICFIRTH.COM! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/jimbo/PASIC09_jimbo_podcast.mp4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:00 EST Podcasts 4:56 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/education/clinics/PASIC09/zoro.glass.php Vic Firth Part one of Zoro and Daniel Glass' PASIC 2009 clinic on "The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues". Check out Zoro and Daniel Glass' PASIC 2009 clinic on "The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues", a tour through some of the most important grooves and drummers who shaped early rock and roll. Check out Zoro and Daniel Glass' PASIC 2009 clinic on "The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues", a tour through some of the most important grooves and drummers who shaped early rock and roll. http://www.vicfirth.com/education/clinics/PASIC09/PASIC09_zoro.glass1MQ.mp4 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:33:00 EST Podcasts 7:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/montreal_drumfest09.html Vic Firth Don't miss this video of Cindy Blackman performing atthe 2009 Montreal Drumfest! Don't miss this video of Cindy Blackman performing atthe 2009 Montreal Drumfest! When She'll defy your expectations, bewilder you with her onslaught, and leave you breathless. Think you've witnessed extraordinary control, awesome power, and a vast dynamic range? You ain't seen nothing. Don't miss this video of Cindy Blackman performing atthe 2009 Montreal Drumfest! When She'll defy your expectations, bewilder you with her onslaught, and leave you breathless. Think you've witnessed extraordinary control, awesome power, and a vast dynamic range? You ain't seen nothing. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/cindy_blackman/montreal09_blackman01HQ.mp4 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:36:00 EST Podcasts 11:07 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/meinldrumfest.html Vic Firth Check out this video of Vic Firth signature artist Thomas Lang performing at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! Check out this video of Vic Firth signature artist Thomas Lang performing at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! Check out this video of Vic Firth signature artist Thomas Lang performing at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/meinldrumfest/video/lang_meinl03HQ.mp4 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST Podcasts 7:08 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/chapa.html Vic Firth Hear Marcie Chapa talk about how she got her start as a percussionist, as well as what it is like to go out on the road with Beyoncé! We caught up with Marcie rehearsing at S.I.R. for Beyoncé's current world tour! Hear her talk about how she got her start as a percussionist, as well as what it is like to go out on the road with Beyoncé! We caught up with Marcie rehearsing at S.I.R. for Beyoncé's current world tour! Hear her talk about how she got her start as a percussionist, as well as what it is like to go out on the road with Beyoncé! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/marcie_chapa/marcie_chapa_intHQ.mp4 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:12:00 EST Podcasts 6:39 No drums, drumset, percussion http://store.hudsonmusic.com/products/productdetail/part_number=HL00320907/1731.0.1.1 Vic Firth Watch this video of Wolfgang Haffner's performance at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! Check out this special sneak preview of Aaron Spears' upcoming Double-DVD from Hudson Music! Aaron Spears: Beyond the Chops is available NOW for preorder on the Hudson Music website and will be shipping October 9th, 2009! (http://store.hudsonmusic.com/products/productdetail/part_number=HL00320907/1731.0.1.1) Check out this special sneak preview of Aaron Spears' upcoming Double-DVD from Hudson Music! Aaron Spears: Beyond the Chops is available NOW for preorder on the Hudson Music website and will be shipping October 9th, 2009! (http://store.hudsonmusic.com/products/productdetail/part_number=HL00320907/1731.0.1.1) http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/spears_dvd_preview.m4v Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:08:00 EST Podcasts 9:23 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/meinldrumfest.html Vic Firth Watch this video of Wolfgang Haffner's performance at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! Watch this video of Wolfgang Haffner's performance at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! Watch this video of Wolfgang Haffner's performance at the 2009 Meinl Drumfest in Moscow! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/meinldrumfest/video/wolfgang_meinl02HQ.mp4 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EST Podcasts 8:11 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth The fourth and final installment of our video interview with Vic Firth signature artist Jojo Mayer! In our fourth and final installment of our video interview with Vic Firth signature artist Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks reclaiming the drummer's role in music, technique, and his signature drumstick! In our fourth and final installment of our video interview with Vic Firth signature artist Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks reclaiming the drummer's role in music, technique, and his signature drumstick! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mayer/mayer_interview_4HQ.mp4 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:42:00 EST Podcasts 7:27 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth In part 3 of our interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about the importance of listening and communication in the art of drumming. In part 3 of our interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about the importance of listening and communication in the art of drumming. In part 3 of our interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about the importance of listening and communication in the art of drumming. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mayer/mayer_interview_3HQ.mp4 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:56:00 EST Podcasts 5:39 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth Check out the second installment in our 4-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, where Jojo talks about seeking out the spirit of innovation. This videos includes clips from his popular “Secret Weapons” DVD. Check out the second installment in our 4-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, where Jojo talks about seeking out the spirit of innovation. This videos includes clips from his popular “Secret Weapons” DVD. Check out the second installment in our 4-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, where Jojo talks about seeking out the spirit of innovation. This videos includes clips from his popular “Secret Weapons” DVD. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mayer/mayer_interview_2HQ.mp4 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EST Podcasts 5:05 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth In this first installment of our four-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about playing at an early age and the effect that no formal training had on his musical style. In this first installment of our four-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about playing at an early age and the effect that no formal training had on his musical style. In this first installment of our four-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about playing at an early age and the effect that no formal training had on his musical style. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mayer/mayer_interview_1HQ.mp4 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:10:00 EST Podcasts 5:13 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/tempesta.html Vic Firth Video interview with Vic Firth artist John Tempesta of White Zombie and The Cult! We caught up with Vic Firth artist John Tempesta in his studio to talk about how he got his start and some milestones in his long career as a professional drummer. This interview also features performance clips from THE CULT Live at the Fillmore! Don't miss your chance to meet John in person at his upcoming clinic dates: July 13th (Dave Phillips Music - Allentown, PA) July 14th (Sam Ash - Springfield, NJ) July 16th (Alto Music - Middletown, NY) July 17th (Long Island Drum Center - Plainview, NY) We caught up with Vic Firth artist John Tempesta in his studio to talk about how he got his start and some milestones in his long career as a professional drummer. This interview also features performance clips from THE CULT Live at the Fillmore! Don't miss your chance to meet John in person at his upcoming clinic dates: July 13th (Dave Phillips Music - Allentown, PA) July 14th (Sam Ash - Springfield, NJ) July 16th (Alto Music - Middletown, NY) July 17th (Long Island Drum Center - Plainview, NY) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/john_tempesta/john_tempesta_interviewHQ.mp4 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:35:00 EST Podcasts 6:10 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09.html Vic Firth Check out this video of Wolfgang Haffner performing at this year's MusikMesse in Frankfurt Germany! Check out this video of Wolfgang Haffner performing at this year's MusikMesse in Frankfurt Germany! Check out this video of Wolfgang Haffner performing at this year's MusikMesse in Frankfurt Germany! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09/video/messe09_haffner01HQ.mp4 Thu, 21 May 2009 13:13:00 EST Podcasts 5:01 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09.html Vic Firth Don't miss this video of Vic Firth artist Mark Schulman performing at this year's Messe! Stop by our MusikMesse feature page to see more videos from your favorite artists! Currently out on the road in Europe with P!NK, Mark stopped by this year's MusikMesse festivities to perform and hang out with fellow musicians and drummers from around the world! Check out this video of Mark Schulman's performance at MusikMesse 2009! Currently out on the road in Europe with P!NK, Mark stopped by this year's MusikMesse festivities to perform and hang out with fellow musicians and drummers from around the world! Check out this video of Mark Schulman's performance at MusikMesse 2009! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09/video/messe09_schulman01HQ.mp4 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:02:00 EST Podcasts 5:12 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09.html Vic Firth Don't miss this video of Vic Firth artist Chad Wackerman performing at this year's Messe! Stop by our MusikMesse feature page to see more videos from your favorite artists! With performers and exhibitors from around the world, MusikMesse is Europe's largest music trade show and plays host to a record number of visitors each year! Don't miss this video of Vic Firth artist Chad Wackerman performing at this year's Messe! Stop by our MusikMesse feature page to see more videos from your favorite artists! With performers and exhibitors from around the world, MusikMesse is Europe's largest music trade show and plays host to a record number of visitors each year! Don't miss this video of Vic Firth artist Chad Wackerman performing at this year's Messe! Stop by our MusikMesse feature page to see more videos from your favorite artists! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/MESSE09/video/messe09_wackerman01HQ.mp4 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:55:00 EST Podcasts 7:55 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jon_karel.html Vic Firth Interview with Vic Firth Artist Jon Karel of the band, The Number 12 Looks Like You. The son of a drummer, Jon took an interest to the instrument at an early age. Watch our interview with Jon to hear about how he cut his teeth in the late 90's NYC heavy metal scene and how he got hooked up with his current gig, The Number 12 Looks Like You. The son of a drummer, Jon took an interest to the instrument at an early age. Watch our interview with Jon to hear about how he cut his teeth in the late 90's NYC heavy metal scene and how he got hooked up with his current gig, The Number 12 Looks Like You. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/jon_karel/jon_karel_intHQ.mp4 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EST Podcasts 10:23 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/zoro.html Vic Firth Check out this drum solo video featuring Vic Firth Signature artist, Zoro! Zoro is one of the funkiest drummers on the contemporary music scene today. His stellar playing has led to an impressive range of gigs with musicians from around the world. Don't miss this clip of Zoro in action! Zoro is one of the funkiest drummers on the contemporary music scene today. His stellar playing has led to an impressive range of gigs with musicians from around the world. Don't miss this clip of Zoro in action! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/zoro_podcast_09HQ.mp4 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:50:00 EST Podcasts 2:17 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/chancler.html Vic Firth Ndugu Chancler performs a solo during his clinic at PASIC 2007. Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also as a producer, composer, clinician and educator. A three-time Grammy nominee, he has to his credit an extensive list of performances, recordings, original compositions and productions. Check out this clip of Ndugu performing at PASIC 2007! Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also as a producer, composer, clinician and educator. A three-time Grammy nominee, he has to his credit an extensive list of performances, recordings, original compositions and productions. Check out this clip of Ndugu performing at PASIC 2007! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_ndugu1HQ.mp4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EST Podcasts 12:54 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/grantcollins.html Vic Firth Grant Collins performs one of his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions! Grant Collins is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. His approach defies stereotypical drum set methodologies with his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions. Check out this clip of Grant performing one of his copmpositions at PASIC 2007! Grant Collins is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. His approach defies stereotypical drum set methodologies with his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions. Check out this clip of Grant performing one of his copmpositions at PASIC 2007! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_collins2HQ.mov Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST Podcasts 9:20 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/lenny_white.html Vic Firth A 1976 performance featuring Vic Firth signature artist Lenny White with Return to Forever. Vic Firth signature artist, Lenny White has a long history in the music industry as a performer, recording artist, producer and composer. In this weeks podcast, we've reached way back into the vault to bring you this very special video performance featuring Lenny alongside Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola with Return to Forever. Vic Firth signature artist, Lenny White has a long history in the music industry as a performer, recording artist, producer and composer. In this weeks podcast, we've reached way back into the vault to bring you this very special video performance featuring Lenny alongside Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola with Return to Forever. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/lenny_white/lenny_white_rtfHQ.mp4 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:25:00 EST Podcasts 4:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/ian_matthews.html Vic Firth Check out this clip of Vic Firth artist, Ian Matthews performing at DrummerLive 2008! Vic Firth artist, Ian Matthews is the drummer for the popular British rock group, Kasabian, whose vibrant brand of rock mixes elements of new wave, electronica, and dub beats with classic progressive song structure. Check out this clip of Ian performing at DrummerLive 2008! Vic Firth artist, Ian Matthews is the drummer for the popular British rock group, Kasabian, whose vibrant brand of rock mixes elements of new wave, electronica, and dub beats with classic progressive song structure. Check out this clip of Ian performing at DrummerLive 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_matthews1HQ.mp4 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:05:00 EST Podcasts 4:33 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/stanley_randolph.html Vic Firth An excerpt from Stanley Randolph’s 2008 PASIC clinic. An excerpt from Stanley Randolph’s 2008 PASIC clinic, featuring some extensive solo work. Be sure to check out vicfirth.com for Stanley’s entire clinic, featuring some great play-alongs of Steve Wonder’s hit tunes! An excerpt from Stanley Randolph’s 2008 PASIC clinic, featuring some extensive solo work. Be sure to check out vicfirth.com for Stanley’s entire clinic, featuring some great play-alongs of Steve Wonder’s hit tunes! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/randolph/randolph_pasic08_podcastHQ.mp4 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:26:00 EST Podcasts 5:25 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayorga.html Vic Firth Check out this video featuring Vic Firth artist, Roy Mayorga's performance at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world. Check out this video from Roy Mayorga's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world. Check out this video from Roy Mayorga's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_mayorga1HQ.mp4 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:10:00 EST Podcasts 5:41 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jerry_brown.html Vic Firth Check out this video featuring Vic Firth artist, Jerry Brown's performance at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world. Check out this video from Jerry's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world. Check out this video from Jerry's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_brown1HQ.mp4 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:45:00 EST Podcasts 3:53 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/terrana.html Vic Firth An inside look at Mike Terrana's "Rhythm Beast" DVD - including sample clips and Mike's insight on the production process! Marking his 30th anniversary as a professional drummer, Mike Terrana's DVD, "The Rhythm Beast" showcases the speed, power and passion that he is known for worldwide. Watch sample clips and listen as Mike explains how a longing for a more "organic representation" of his drumming abilities led up to the recording of this project! Marking his 30th anniversary as a professional drummer, Mike Terrana's DVD, "The Rhythm Beast" showcases the speed, power and passion that he is known for worldwide. Watch sample clips and listen as Mike explains how a longing for a more "organic representation" of his drumming abilities led up to the recording of this project! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/terrana_podcastHQ.mp4 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:40:00 EST Podcasts 2:05 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2008.html Vic Firth PASIC clinic highlights featuring Vic Firth artist Marko Djordjevic! This week’s drumset podcast features an excerpt from Marko’s clinic at PASIC 2008, performing “Belgrade Bop”. To watch Marko’s clinic in its entirety, check out his artist page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/marko_djordjevic.html This week’s drumset podcast features an excerpt from Marko’s clinic at PASIC 2008, performing “Belgrade Bop”. To watch Marko’s clinic in its entirety, check out his artist page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/marko_djordjevic.html http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/marko_pasic08_podcastHQ.mp4 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:20:00 EST Podcasts 6:07 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2008.html Vic Firth PASIC clinic highlights featuring Vic Firth artist Seven Antonopoulos! Check out this featured clip from Seven Antonopoulos' clinic performance at PASIC 2008! Check out this featured clip from Seven Antonopoulos' clinic performance at PASIC 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/seven_antonopoulos/seven_pasic08_3HQ.mp4 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:16:00 EST Podcasts 3:27 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2008.html Vic Firth PASIC clinic highlights featuring Vic Firth artist Dafnis Prieto! Check out this featured clip from Dafnis Prieto's clinic performance at PASIC 2008! Check out this featured clip from Dafnis Prieto's clinic performance at PASIC 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/dafnis_pasic08HQ.mp4 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:16:00 EST Podcasts 2:55 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/harrison.html Vic Firth PASIC performance highlights and interview segments with Vic Firth artist Gavin Harrison! This week’s drumset podcast features interview and video footage excerpts from PASIC 2008. View the full interview and more PASIC video clips on Gavin's artist page! This week’s drumset podcast features interview and video footage excerpts from PASIC 2008. View the full interview and more PASIC video clips on Gavin's artist page! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/harrison08_interview_excerptsHQ.mp4 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:37:00 EST Podcasts 10:04 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/montreal_drumfest08.html Vic Firth Vic Firth artist Wolfgang Haffner performs at Montreal Drumfest. Wolfgang Haffner is one of today's most in-demand international jazz artists! This weeks drumset podcast features Wolfgang performing at Montreal Drumfest 2008! Wolfgang Haffner is one of today's most in-demand international jazz artists! This weeks drumset podcast features Wolfgang performing at Montreal Drumfest 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/montreal_drumfest08/video/montreal08_haffnerHQ.mp4 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:20:00 EST Podcasts 4:06 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2008.html Vic Firth Vic Firth artist Derico Watson performs at PASIC 2008. PASIC is the largest percussion event in the world featuring over 150 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations. The finest artists from all over the world are invited to present and perform at PASIC. Watch this clip of Derico Watson performing at PASIC 2008! PASIC is the largest percussion event in the world featuring over 150 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations. The finest artists from all over the world are invited to present and perform at PASIC. Watch this clip of Derico Watson performing at PASIC 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/derico_pasic08_HQ.mp4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:45:00 EST Podcasts 4:44 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/garibaldi.html Vic Firth Check out this featured drumset podcast for a preview of our 4-part interview series with David Garibaldi! Check out this featured drumset podcast for a preview of our 4-part interview series with David Garibaldi! Born and raised in the San Francisco bay area, David began playing drums in elementary school at the age of ten. Check out this featured drumset podcast for a preview of our 4-part interview series with David! To see the rest of this interview, visit vicfirth.com! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/david_garibaldi_podcastHQ.mp4 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:01:00 EST Podcasts 4:05 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/features/montreal_drumfest08.html Vic Firth Lenny White Performs at Montreal Drum Fest 2008 This drumset podcast features Vic Firth artist Lenny White performing at the 2008 Montreal Drum Fest! This drumset podcast features Vic Firth artist Lenny White performing at the 2008 Montreal Drum Fest! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/montreal08_white_podcastHQ.mp4 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST Podcasts 4:22 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/mdfest08.html Vic Firth Will Calhoun Performs at Modern Drummer Festival 2008 Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer magazine, the world’s most widely-read drumming publication, the two-day Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents, representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo “clinic” performances; others appear “in concert” with additional musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world! Check out video from this year's festival weekend, courtesy of HUDSON MUSIC and MODERN DRUMMER. Please visit hudsonmusic.com and moderndrummer.com for more great video and information about the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend! Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer magazine, the world’s most widely-read drumming publication, the two-day Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents, representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo “clinic” performances; others appear “in concert” with additional musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world! Check out video from this year's festival weekend, courtesy of HUDSON MUSIC and MODERN DRUMMER. Please visit hudsonmusic.com and moderndrummer.com for more great video and information about the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/calhoun_md08.mp4 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:36:00 EST Podcasts 2:55 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth Watch this featured podcast to see Jojo's performance at DrummerLive 2008! Jojo began his drumming career at 18, touring with Monty Alexander's group, playing major jazz festivals throughout Europe. This lead to back-up gigs with other jazz-greats such as Dizzy Gillespie and Nina Simone and introduced him to an international audience. Watch this featured podcast to see Jojo's performance at DrummerLive 2008! Jojo began his drumming career at 18, touring with Monty Alexander's group, playing major jazz festivals throughout Europe. This lead to back-up gigs with other jazz-greats such as Dizzy Gillespie and Nina Simone and introduced him to an international audience. Watch this featured podcast to see Jojo's performance at DrummerLive 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_mayer1HQ.mp4 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:06:00 EST Podcasts 6:34 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jimmy_branly.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Vic Firth artist Jimmy Branly in this featured podcast. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1972, Jimmy Branly began playing drums at the age of 13. Branly has performed with nearly every major group in Cuba in virtually every musical genre from straight-ahead jazz to fusion to hardcore dance music! Watch our interview with Jimmy in this featured podcast. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1972, Jimmy Branly began playing drums at the age of 13. Branly has performed with nearly every major group in Cuba in virtually every musical genre from straight-ahead jazz to fusion to hardcore dance music! Watch our interview with Jimmy in this featured podcast. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/jimmy_branly/jimmy_branlyHQ.mp4 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EST Podcasts 8:45 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/pete_ray_biggin.html Vic Firth Watch Pete Ray Biggin's performance at DrummerLive2008! Born and raised in the UK, Pete Ray Biggin has been drumming his whole life! A busy studio drummer, Pete also tours with artists such as Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Raiyn and the PB UnderGround among many others. Watch this featured podcast to see Pete's performance at DrummerLive 2008! Born and raised in the UK, Pete Ray Biggin has been drumming his whole life! A busy studio drummer, Pete also tours with artists such as Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Raiyn and the PB UnderGround among many others. Watch this featured podcast to see Pete's performance at DrummerLive 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_biggin1HQ.mp4 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:41:00 EST Podcasts 6:52 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/forero.html Vic Firth Vic Firth artist Andres Patrick Forero is the drummer for the new revolutionary Broadway smash hit “In The Heights”. Vic Firth artist Andres Patrick Forero is the drummer for the new revolutionary Broadway smash hit “In The Heights”, which in 2008 won Tony Awards for best musical, best original score, best choreography and best orchestrations! Watch this behind the scenes video to see Andres hard at work in the pit orchestra for "In The Heights"! Vic Firth artist Andres Patrick Forero is the drummer for the new revolutionary Broadway smash hit “In The Heights”, which in 2008 won Tony Awards for best musical, best original score, best choreography and best orchestrations! Watch this behind the scenes video to see Andres hard at work in the pit orchestra for "In The Heights"! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/andres_pat_forero/andres_pat_forero2HQ.mp4 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST Podcasts 7:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08.html Vic Firth Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world! Check out this video from Gavin Harrison's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world! Check out this video from Gavin Harrison's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! Drummer Live is Europe’s largest public drum and percussion show, with over 8,000 visitors, artists, manufacturers and distributors from all over the world! Check out this video from Gavin Harrison's clinic at Drummer Live 2008! http://www.vicfirth.com/features/drummerlive08/video/drummerlive08_harrison1HQ.mp4 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:40:00 EST Podcasts 6:33 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/hakim.html Vic Firth Omar Hakim wowed audiences at PASIC 2007 with both his clinic performance and an informative and insightful Q and A session! Watch as Omar takes questions from the crowd in this featured podcast! Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and performances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! Omar Hakim wowed audiences at PASIC 2007 with both his clinic performance and an informative and insightful Q and A session! Watch as Omar takes questions from the crowd in this featured podcast! Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and performances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! Omar Hakim wowed audiences at PASIC 2007 with both his clinic performance and an informative and insightful Q and A session! Watch as Omar takes questions from the crowd in this featured podcast! http://www.vicfirth.com/Z85037FJ38C672JF9372651JD92372/D93478DFOFIUYQW4LKJNA78/908QU234KL5JQPDF89UADSKL/POELAIIOO448KADALKDMALSC/pasic07_hakim2MQ.mp4 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:56:00 EST Podcasts 18:12 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/clouden.html Vic Firth Watch part one of our two-part interview series with Leroy in this featured drumset podcast! Leroy Clouden is one of the busiest drummer/percussionists in New York City. He has recorded with such artists as Steely Dan, Marc Anthony, Saturday Night Live’s bandleader, Lenny Pickett, and with the B-52’s on their huge record, Cosmic Thing, produced by Nile Rogers. He was also the drummer in the Broadway hit Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Check out part one of our two-part interview series with Leroy in this featured drumset podcast! Leroy Clouden is one of the busiest drummer/percussionists in New York City. He has recorded with such artists as Steely Dan, Marc Anthony, Saturday Night Live’s bandleader, Lenny Pickett, and with the B-52’s on their huge record, Cosmic Thing, produced by Nile Rogers. He was also the drummer in the Broadway hit Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Check out part one of our two-part interview series with Leroy in this featured drumset podcast! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/clouden/clouden_interview1HQ.mp4 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:06:00 EST Podcasts 5:49 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/watson.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Derico Watson to hear about his tour with Victor Wooten and the new album! We caught up with Derico on the road with Victor Wooten in support of his latest album, Palmystery. Watch performance clips from the gig and hear Derico's thoughts on the album and the tour! We caught up with Derico on the road with Victor Wooten in support of his latest album, Palmystery. Watch performance clips from the gig and hear Derico's thoughts on the album and the tour! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/derico_watson/derico_watson_interview08HQ.mp4 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:12:00 EST Podcasts 6:11 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/grantcollins.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Grant to find out more about his exciting solo career as well as his plans for the future! Described as a ‘Master Drummer’ and one of ‘Worlds Hottest Professional Drummers’, Grant Collins has an intense, almost spiritual passion for the drums. Grant is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. Watch our interview with Grant to find out more about his exciting solo career as well as his plans for the future! Described as a ‘Master Drummer’ and one of ‘Worlds Hottest Professional Drummers’, Grant Collins has an intense, almost spiritual passion for the drums. Grant is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. Watch our interview with Grant to find out more about his exciting solo career as well as his plans for the future! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/grant_collins/pasic07_collins_intHQ.mp4 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:20:00 EST Podcasts 11:38 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/chatham.html Vic Firth Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kit Chatham's unique and expansive setup for his gig with Cirque du Soleil! Christopher “Kit” Chatham is currently the Drumset/Percussionist for Cirque du Soleil's touring show, Corteo. With a specialty in the fusing of multiple styles and cultures, Kit utilizes his background in classical, world, commercial and electronic percussion to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kit's unique and expansive setup for his gig with Cirque du Soleil! Christopher “Kit” Chatham is currently the Drumset/Percussionist for Cirque du Soleil's touring show, Corteo. With a specialty in the fusing of multiple styles and cultures, Kit utilizes his background in classical, world, commercial and electronic percussion to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kit's unique and expansive setup for his gig with Cirque du Soleil! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/kit_chatham.m4v Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:53:00 EST Podcasts 11:10 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/berroa.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Ignacio Berroa, featuring a performance at The Jazz Standard nightclub in New York! Ignacio Berroa has been recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. His numerous contributions to the American music scene have earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century. Watch our interview with Ignacio, featuring a performance at The Jazz Standard nightclub in New York! Ignacio Berroa has been recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. His numerous contributions to the American music scene have earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century. Watch our interview with Ignacio, featuring a performance at The Jazz Standard nightclub in New York! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/berroa/ignacio_berroaHQ.mp4 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:05:00 EST Podcasts 9:48 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth Peter Erskine and Alex Acuña perform "Black Market Juggler". At the 2007 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." Check out this performance of "Black Market Juggler". At the 2007 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." Check out this performance of "Black Market Juggler". http://www.vicfirth.com/Z85037FJ38C672JF9372651JD92372/D93478DFOFIUYQW4LKJNA78/908QU234KL5JQPDF89UADSKL/POELAIIOO448KADALKDMALSC/pasic07_acuna_erskine2HQ.mp4 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:26:00 EST Podcasts 9:25 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mastelotto.html Vic Firth Don't miss part one of our three part interview with Pat in this drumset podcast! Since the 1970s, Pat Mastelotto has recorded, produced and toured with a long list of artists and bands, including Mr. Mister, Scandal, Al Jarreau, Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, XTC, Cock Robin, The Rembrandts, Jude Cole, Eddie Money, David Sylvian and King Crimson to name a few. Don't miss part one of our three part interview with Pat in this drumset podcast! Since the 1970s, Pat Mastelotto has recorded, produced and toured with a long list of artists and bands, including Mr. Mister, Scandal, Al Jarreau, Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, XTC, Cock Robin, The Rembrandts, Jude Cole, Eddie Money, David Sylvian and King Crimson to name a few. Don't miss part one of our three part interview with Pat in this drumset podcast! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mastelotto/mastelotto_1HQ.mp4 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST Podcasts 8:48 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/ricc_sheridan.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Ricc Sheridan in this week's drumset podcast! Drumming goliath, "Big" Ricc Sheridan "Loves playing huge bass drums". Monstrous drum aside, Ricc's aggressive drumming style and stage presence are a force to be reckoned with on stage. Watch our interview with Ricc in this week's drumset podcast. Drumming goliath, "Big" Ricc Sheridan "Loves playing huge bass drums". Monstrous drum aside, Ricc's aggressive drumming style and stage presence are a force to be reckoned with on stage. Watch our interview with Ricc in this week's drumset podcast. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/ricc_sheridan.mp4 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:36:00 EST Podcasts 3:47 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/morgenstein.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with Rod Morgenstein in this week's drumset podcast! Among musicians, Rod Morgenstein is widely known for his work with the Dixie Dregs. Hear how Rod got his start with the Dregs as a student at the University of Miami and how the band landed their first record deal! Check out vicfirth.com for more videos from our three-part interview series with Rod! Among musicians, Rod Morgenstein is widely known for his work with the Dixie Dregs. Hear how Rod got his start with the Dregs as a student at the University of Miami and how the band landed their first record deal! Check out vicfirth.com for more videos from our three-part interview series with Rod! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/morgenstein/morgenstein_int01HQ.mp4 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:05:00 EST Podcasts 6:42 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/langguth.html Vic Firth Watch our interview with David and check out performance clips from Nelly Furtado's "Loose" tour in this week's drumset podcast. A drummer from the very beginning, David Langguth cites Animal from the Muppet Show and Buddy Rich as some of his earliest influences. Today, David stays busy keeping the beat for Grammy nominated Nelly Furtado. Watch our interview with David and check out performance clips from Nelly Furtado's "Loose" tour in this week's drumset podcast. A drummer from the very beginning, David Langguth cites Animal from the Muppet Show and Buddy Rich as some of his earliest influences. Today, David stays busy keeping the beat for Grammy nominated Nelly Furtado. Watch our interview with David and check out performance clips from Nelly Furtado's "Loose" tour in this week's drumset podcast. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/langguth_podcast.mp4 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:35:00 EST Podcasts 6:56 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/paul.html Vic Firth Check out our interview with Vinnie to hear about his new signature stick and his humble beginnings growing up in a musical family. Heavy metal drummer and producer Vinnie Paul is most known for his work with Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH. Check out our interview with Vinnie to hear about his new signature stick and his humble beginnings growing up in a musical family. Heavy metal drummer and producer Vinnie Paul is most known for his work with Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH. Check out our interview with Vinnie to hear about his new signature stick and his humble beginnings growing up in a musical family. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/vinnie_paul/vinnie_paulHQ.mp4 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:27:00 EST Podcasts 6:22 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/joey_heredia.html Vic Firth Hear Joey talk about how he got started playing drums and his new Vic Firth Signature Series drumstick in this week's drumset podcast. Joey Heredia is a remarkable drummer who blends a multitude of styles, impeccable timing and unbelievable skill to achieve a unique level of playing. Hear Joey talk about how he got started playing drums and his new Vic Firth Signature Series drumstick in this week's drumset podcast. Visit www.vicfirth.com to see Joey's complete interview! Joey Heredia is a remarkable drummer who blends a multitude of styles, impeccable timing and unbelievable skill to achieve a unique level of playing. Hear Joey talk about how he got started playing drums and his new Vic Firth Signature Series drumstick in this week's drumset podcast. Visit www.vicfirth.com to see Joey's complete interview! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/heredia_podcast.mp4 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:06:00 EST Podcasts 3:52 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/andy_hurley.html Vic Firth Hear about Andy Hurley's new signature drumstick and find out what life is like on tour with Fall Out Boy! Andy has played with many bands including Project Rocket, Arma Angelus, the Kill Pill, Racetraitor and the pop-punk group, Fall Out Boy. Hear about Andy's new signature drumstick and find out what life is like on tour with Fall Out Boy! Andy has played with many bands including Project Rocket, Arma Angelus, the Kill Pill, Racetraitor and the pop-punk group, Fall Out Boy. Hear about Andy's new signature drumstick and find out what life is like on tour with Fall Out Boy! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/andy_hurleyHQ.mp4 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:27:00 EST Podcasts 4:23 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/dafnis_prieto.html Vic Firth Check out this exclusive footage of Dafnis Prieto playing at The Jazz Standard in New York! His arrival in the U.S. has been compared to that of an asteroid hitting New York. Indeed, within a short period of time Dafnis Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scene, locally and internationally. Check out this exclusive footage of Dafnis playing at The Jazz Standard in New York! His arrival in the U.S. has been compared to that of an asteroid hitting New York. Indeed, within a short period of time Dafnis Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scene, locally and internationally. Check out this exclusive footage of Dafnis playing at The Jazz Standard in New York! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/dafnis_performance1HQ.mp4 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:09:00 EST Podcasts 4:25 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Vic Firth This week's drumset podcast features a preview clip of Jojo's DVD, Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer. One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer’s Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. This week's drumset podcast features a preview clip of Jojo's DVD, complete with performance video of Jojo in action! This video may be purchased through Hudson Music. One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer’s Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. This week's drumset podcast features a preview clip of Jojo's DVD, complete with performance video of Jojo in action! This video may be purchased through Hudson Music. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/mayer_1.m4v Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:40:00 EST Podcasts 2:26 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/montreal_drumfest07.html Vic Firth This week's drumset podcast features Thomas Lang's performance at Montreal Drumfest 2007! This week's drumset podcast features Thomas Lang's performance at Montreal Drumfest 2007! This week's drumset podcast features Thomas Lang's performance at Montreal Drumfest 2007! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/lang_montreal.mp4 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:31:00 EST Podcasts 3:50 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth This week's podcast features Omar Hakim performing a funky medley during his clinic at PASIC 2007. From playing in his father's band at age ten to selling out stadium shows with Madonna, Omar Hakim has done it all. This week's podcast features Omar performing a funky medley during his clinic at PASIC 2007. Join us at VICFIRTH.COM as we bring you frequent video updates from PASIC 2007! From playing in his father's band at age ten to selling out stadium shows with Madonna, Omar Hakim has done it all. This week's podcast features Omar performing a funky medley during his clinic at PASIC 2007. Join us at VICFIRTH.COM as we bring you frequent video updates from PASIC 2007! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_hakim.mp4 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:16:00 EST Podcasts 4:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! Check out Dave's opening solo from his clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't forget to visit our PASIC 2007 feature page for more photos and videos from your favorite Vic Firth artists. Check out Dave's opening solo from his clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't forget to visit our PASIC 2007 feature page for more photos and videos from your favorite Vic Firth artists. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_weckl1.m4v Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:59:00 EST Podcasts 3:57 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! This week's drumset podcast features video clips from Dave Weckl's clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't miss Dave's complete clinic, along with other great vidoes from Alex Acuña, Peter Erskine, Omar Hakim, Grant Collins, Ndugu Chancler, Stefon Harris, Tim Genis and MORE, only at vicfirth.com! This week's drumset podcast features video clips from Dave Weckl's clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't miss Dave's complete clinic, along with other great vidoes from Alex Acuña, Peter Erskine, Omar Hakim, Grant Collins, Ndugu Chancler, Stefon Harris, Tim Genis and MORE, only at vicfirth.com! http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_weckl2.m4v Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:02:00 EST Podcasts 3:55 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! At this year's Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." If you couldn't make it to this year's convention, don't miss our exclusive video of this incredible clinic in this week's drumset podcast! At this year's Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." If you couldn't make it to this year's convention, don't miss our exclusive video of this incredible clinic in this week's drumset podcast! http://www.vicfirth.com/Z85037FJ38C672JF9372651JD92372/D93478DFOFIUYQW4LKJNA78/908QU234KL5JQPDF89UADSKL/POELAIIOO448KADALKDMALSC/pasic07_acuna_erskine1HQ.mp4 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:12:00 EST Podcasts 8:49 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2007.html Vic Firth The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! If you missed this year’s convention (or attended, but couldn’t take it all in), join VICFIRTH.COM daily as we bring you video from Columbus – including clinics, performances and exclusive interviews from the Vic Firth family of artists and educators! The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! If you missed this year’s convention (or attended, but couldn’t take it all in), join VICFIRTH.COM daily as we bring you video from Columbus – including clinics, performances and exclusive interviews from the Vic Firth family of artists and educators! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/pasic07_highlights.mp4 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:15:00 EST Podcasts 7:31 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/swiss_chris.html Vic Firth Watch our exclusive interview with Swiss Chris in this week's drumset podcast! Arriving in New York City via Boston 10 years ago, Switzerland native "Swiss Chris" set many goals for himself as a drummer, musical director, real time producer and educator. He is currently touring and recording as the musical director and drummer for 3-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist JOHN LEGEND. Watch our exclusive interview with Swiss Chris in this week's drumset podcast! Arriving in New York City via Boston 10 years ago, Switzerland native "Swiss Chris" set many goals for himself as a drummer, musical director, real time producer and educator. He is currently touring and recording as the musical director and drummer for 3-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist JOHN LEGEND. Watch our exclusive interview with Swiss Chris in this week's drumset podcast! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/swiss_chris.m4v Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:07:00 EST Podcasts 6:33 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/macintyre.html Vic Firth In this video interview, Craig talks about how he got the gig with Josh Groban as well as the importance of networking for today's working drummer. Craig MacIntyre grew up in the Boston area, the second-child of Scottish immigrants. After high school, Craig decided to forgo college to pursue a career in music. Today, he is a much sought-after live and session drummer and is currently on tour with international singing sensation, Josh Groban. In this video interview, Craig talks about how he got the gig with Josh as well as the importance of networking for today's working drummer. Craig MacIntyre grew up in the Boston area, the second-child of Scottish immigrants. After high school, Craig decided to forgo college to pursue a career in music. Today, he is a much sought-after live and session drummer and is currently on tour with international singing sensation, Josh Groban. In this video interview, Craig talks about how he got the gig with Josh as well as the importance of networking for today's working drummer. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/craig_macintyre.m4v Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:50:00 EST Podcasts 5:01 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/john_wackerman.html Vic Firth The Wackerman story continues! Growing up a part of a very musical family, some of John's earliest influences were his dad, Chuck and older brother, Chad. The Wackerman story continues! Growing up a part of a very musical family, some of John's earliest influences were his dad, Chuck and older brother, Chad. One of John's latest projects, "Drum Duets, Volume 1" brings to life a vision that John has had since childhood. This unique work brings drumming to the forefront with drumset compositions and arrangements that feature John and a host of today's most notable drummers! The Wackerman story continues! Growing up a part of a very musical family, some of John's earliest influences were his dad, Chuck and older brother, Chad. One of John's latest projects, "Drum Duets, Volume 1" brings to life a vision that John has had since childhood. This unique work brings drumming to the forefront with drumset compositions and arrangements that feature John and a host of today's most notable drummers! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/john_wackerman.m4v Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:53:00 EST Podcasts 5:31 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/wackerman.html Vic Firth Vic Firth artist Chad Wackerman talks about his gig with Allan Holdsworth. Chad Wackerman has amassed a remarkable body of work during his professional career, including long-time associations with both Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth. We had a chance to chat with Chad about his gig with Allan. Watch the video interview and playing footage in this week's drumset podcast! Chad Wackerman has amassed a remarkable body of work during his professional career, including long-time associations with both Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth. We had a chance to chat with Chad about his gig with Allan. Watch the video interview and playing footage in this week's drumset podcast! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/wackerman_holdsworth.m4v Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:24:00 EST Podcasts 4:00 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/igoe.html Tommy Igoe Tommy draws upon his DCI experience to discuss the common pitfalls that many marching percussionists have when approaching the drumset. From his popular clinic at the Percussive Arts Society International Clinic in 2005, Tommy draws upon his DCI experience in the Bayonne Bridgemen to discuss the common pitfalls that many marching percussionists have when approaching the drumset. Tommy also applies his concepts to several of the tunes from his book, "Groove Essentials: The PlayAlong." From his popular clinic at the Percussive Arts Society International Clinic in 2005, Tommy draws upon his DCI experience in the Bayonne Bridgemen to discuss the common pitfalls that many marching percussionists have when approaching the drumset. Tommy also applies his concepts to several of the tunes from his book, "Groove Essentials: The PlayAlong." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/igoe_interview6.m4v Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:34:00 EST Podcasts 16:14 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/MESSE07.html Claus Hessler In this week's drumset podcast, we're excited to bring you this video of Claus Hessler's 2007 MusikMesse performance. Held each year in Frankfurt, Germany, and featuring an amazing showcase of music products and performers from all over the world, Musikmesse 2007 boasted a record number of exhibitors from 48 countries, and nearly 80,000 visitors. In this week's drumset podcast, we're excited to bring you this video of Claus Hessler's 2007 MusikMesse performance. Held each year in Frankfurt, Germany, and featuring an amazing showcase of music products and performers from all over the world, Musikmesse 2007 boasted a record number of exhibitors from 48 countries, and nearly 80,000 visitors. In this week's drumset podcast, we're excited to bring you this video of Claus Hessler's 2007 MusikMesse performance. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/messe07_hessler.m4v Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:22:00 EST Podcasts 5:54 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/gonzalez.html Alex Gonzalez Check out Alex, live and in concert, in this weeks drumset podcast. Vic Firth artist Alex Gonzalez, nicknamed "El Animal" is the driving force behind Mexico's multi-platinum band MANA. Check out Alex, live and in concert, in this weeks drumset podcast. Vic Firth artist Alex Gonzalez, nicknamed "El Animal" is the driving force behind Mexico's multi-platinum band MANA. Check out Alex, live and in concert, in this weeks drumset podcast. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/alex_gonzalez.m4v Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:43:00 EST Podcasts 8:29 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/harrison.html Gavin Harrison Check out this drum solo, excerpted from Gavin's DVD, Rhythmic Horizons. Gavin Harrison is a member of the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. In addition, he has authored two instructional drum books entitled Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives, and produced his own instructional DVDs, Rhythmic Visions and Rhythmic Horizons. Check out this drum solo, excerpted from Gavin's DVD, Rhythmic Horizons. Gavin Harrison is a member of the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. In addition, he has authored two instructional drum books entitled Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives, and produced his own instructional DVDs, Rhythmic Visions and Rhythmic Horizons. Check out this drum solo, excerpted from Gavin's DVD, Rhythmic Horizons. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/harrison_solo.m4v Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:12:00 EST Podcasts 2:32 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/haffner.html Wolfgang Haffner Watch this video clip from Wolfgang's live DVD, "Shapes, Live in Concert." Watch this video clip from Wolfgang Haffner's live DVD, "Shapes, Live in Concert." Watch this video clip from Wolfgang Haffner's live DVD, "Shapes, Live in Concert." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/haffner_shapes.m4v Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:15:00 EST Podcasts 4:23 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/royster.html Tony Royster Jr. Don't miss our interview with drumming sensation Tony Royster Jr. to hear more about his early days as well as some of his current projects. Music has been a part of Tony Royster's life from the very beginning. Over the years, Tony has made the amazing musical journey from sleeping in his father's guitar case and sitting in with the band at the age of three, to taking the stage and performing for audiences at PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Montreal Drumfest and many more! Don't miss our interview with Tony to hear more about his early days as well as some of his current projects. Music has been a part of Tony Royster's life from the very beginning. Over the years, Tony has made the amazing musical journey from sleeping in his father's guitar case and sitting in with the band at the age of three, to taking the stage and performing for audiences at PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Montreal Drumfest and many more! Don't miss our interview with Tony to hear more about his early days as well as some of his current projects. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/royster_interview.m4v Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:31:00 EST Podcasts 9:09 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jordan.html Steve Jordan Steve has recommendations for younger players. Steve Jordan has recommendations for younger players who want to be successful and achieve longevity in the music business. Steve Jordan has recommendations for younger players who want to be successful and achieve longevity in the music business. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jordan_4.m4v Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:45:00 EST Podcasts 2:39 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jordan.html Steve Jordan Steve talks about how he got his start as a producer and an engineer as well as some of his Musical Director gigs including the Kennedy Center Awards and Superbowl XL! Steve talks about how he got his start as a producer and an engineer as well as some of his Musical Director gigs including the Kennedy Center Awards and Superbowl XL! Steve talks about how he got his start as a producer and an engineer as well as some of his Musical Director gigs including the Kennedy Center Awards and Superbowl XL! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jordan_3.m4v Wed, 23 May 2007 08:35:00 EST Podcasts 7:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jordan.html Steve Jordan The second installment in our four part interview series with one of the most in-demand session players in the music business. In the second installment of our four part interview series with Steve Jordan, Steve discusses some early moments in his career including subbing and session playing, auditioning for the Saturday Night Live band, and playing with Steve Gadd! In the second installment of our four part interview series with Steve Jordan, Steve discusses some early moments in his career including subbing and session playing, auditioning for the Saturday Night Live band, and playing with Steve Gadd! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jordan_2.m4v Thu, 17 May 2007 10:52:00 EST Podcasts 6:21 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jordan.html Steve Jordan The first of a four part interview with one of the most in-demand session players in the music business. The first in a four part interview series with Steve Jordan, one of the world's most in-demand session drummers, having performed with such artists as The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, BB King, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and many more. In this first installment, Steve talks about getting his start in the music business. The first in a four part interview series with Steve Jordan, one of the world's most in-demand session drummers, having performed with such artists as The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, BB King, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and many more. In this first installment, Steve talks about getting his start in the music business. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jordan_1.m4v Thu, 10 May 2007 10:40:00 EST Podcasts 3:59 No drums, drumset, percussion http://vicfirth.com/artists/buddy_rich.html Buddy Rich Arguably, history's greatest jazz drummer at the top of his game! Buddy rich performs at Disneyland in 1984. Today, Buddy Rich is remembered as one of history's greatest musicians. Immensely gifted, Rich could play with remarkable speed and dexterity despite the fact that he never received a formal lesson and refused to practice outside of his performances. This week's drumset podcast features a solo from one of Buddy's very last performances at Disneyland in 1984, excerpted from the Hudson Music DVD "Buddy Rich - At The Top." Today, Buddy Rich is remembered as one of history's greatest musicians. Immensely gifted, Rich could play with remarkable speed and dexterity despite the fact that he never received a formal lesson and refused to practice outside of his performances. This week's drumset podcast features a solo from one of Buddy's very last performances at Disneyland in 1984, excerpted from the Hudson Music DVD "Buddy Rich - At The Top." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/rich_drums.m4v Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:27:00 EST Podcasts 3:01 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/smith.html Steve Smith Download this week's podcast for a video of Steve Smith performing at The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary. The Steve Smith Tala Wands were conceived when Steve began playing with drummers from India and needed a way to blend with their sounds - becoming sensitive to lower volume levels. The result was a unique implement, featuring a foam center surrounded by wooden dowels for great balance and rebound. Check out this week's podcast for a video of Steve performing with the Tala Wands at The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary. The Steve Smith Tala Wands were conceived when Steve began playing with drummers from India and needed a way to blend with their sounds - becoming sensitive to lower volume levels. The result was a unique implement, featuring a foam center surrounded by wooden dowels for great balance and rebound. Check out this week's podcast for a video of Steve performing with the Tala Wands at The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/smith-drumpad.m4v Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST Podcasts 5:13 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/lang.html Thomas Lang Check out our exclusive interview with Thomas Lang at Modern Drummer Festival 2006! Check out our exclusive interview with Thomas Lang at Modern Drummer Festival 2006! Thomas talks about this early classical training, what technique can and can't do for you, as well as where he goes to develop new ideas. Check out our exclusive interview with Thomas Lang at Modern Drummer Festival 2006! Thomas talks about this early classical training, what technique can and can't do for you, as well as where he goes to develop new ideas. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/lang_interview.m4v Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST Podcasts 12:49 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jordan.html Steve Jordan Clip from Steve's DVD, "The Groove is Here". Long awaited by drummers around the world, Steve Jordan's DVD, The Groove is Here, offers an honest glimpse at Steve's unique playing style from a drummers perspective. Watch this clip to hear Steve talk about simplicity and the importance of the groove, from collaboration and songwriting to laying down the final tracks in the studio! Long awaited by drummers around the world, Steve Jordan's DVD, The Groove is Here, offers an honest glimpse at Steve's unique playing style from a drummers perspective. Watch this clip to hear Steve talk about simplicity and the importance of the groove, from collaboration and songwriting to laying down the final tracks in the studio! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jordan_DVD01.m4v Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:42:00 EST Podcasts 3:33 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/gadd.html Steve Gadd Steve Gadd soloing with brushes. One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd has toured and recorded with artists such as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Joe Cocker, Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan and many more! In this week's podcast, this in-demand drummer showcases his versatility with a solo using brushes. One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd has toured and recorded with artists such as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Joe Cocker, Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan and many more! In this week's podcast, this in-demand drummer showcases his versatility with a solo using brushes. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/gadd_PASIC05_1.m4v Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:11:00 EST Podcasts 3:55 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/erskine.html Peter Erskine Check out this video of Peter performing a solo at PASIC 2004. Peter Erskine has performed with a countless number of artists including Diana Krall, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, among many others. Check out this video of Peter performing a solo at PASIC 2004. Peter Erskine has performed with a countless number of artists including Diana Krall, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, among many others. Check out this video of Peter performing a solo at PASIC 2004. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/erskine4.m4v Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:32:00 EST Podcasts 4:46 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/grantcollins.html Grant Collins Check out this video excerpt of Grant's solo composition, Swordfish. Australian drumming sensation, Grant Collins is redefining the arena of solo drumset performance. Embarking on international tours and performing for sold-out audiences worldwide, he pushes the drumset into the spotlight as a contemporary solo instrument. Check out this video excerpt from Grant's solo composition, Swordfish. Australian drumming sensation, Grant Collins is redefining the arena of solo drumset performance. Embarking on international tours and performing for sold-out audiences worldwide, he pushes the drumset into the spotlight as a contemporary solo instrument. Check out this video excerpt from Grant's solo composition, Swordfish. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/swordfish1.m4v Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST Podcasts 3:19 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/gadd.html Steve Gadd Check out this video of Steve soloing over a 3/2 clave. There is no drummer alive today who has not been affected in some way by Steve Gadd's influential grooves and "in the pocket" playing style. Steve's groundbreaking work can be heard on legendary recordings such as "Aja," "Late in the Evening," and "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover." Check out this video of Steve soloing over a 3/2 clave! There is no drummer alive today who has not been affected in some way by Steve Gadd's influential grooves and "in the pocket" playing style. Steve's groundbreaking work can be heard on legendary recordings such as "Aja," "Late in the Evening," and "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover." Check out this video of Steve soloing over a 3/2 clave! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/gadd_clave.m4v Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:30:00 EST Podcasts 5:34 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/brain.html Brian "Brain" Mantia Check out our interview with Brain as well as clips from his DVD. Since the mid 80's, Brain has graced the albums and performances of some of rock's top cult/fringe artists with an atitude and playing style all his own. Inspired by sketeboarding videos, Brain has produced his own instructional DVD that is as unique as the music he plays. Check out clips from the DVD as well as our interview with Brian in this week's podcast! Since the mid 80's, Brain has graced the albums and performances of some of rock's top cult/fringe artists with an atitude and playing style all his own. Inspired by sketeboarding videos, Brain has produced his own instructional DVD that is as unique as the music he plays. Check out clips from the DVD as well as our interview with Brian in this week's podcast! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/brain.m4v Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:06:00 EST Podcasts 8:43 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/weckl.html Dave Weckl Check out Dave performing at the 25th anniversary Drummer's Collective Celebration in New York! For the last 20 years, Vic Firth Signature artist, Dave Weckl has maintained a reputation amongst his fans and peers as one of the very finest musicians on the contemporary music scene today. This week's podcast features Dave performing at the 25th anniversary Drummer's Collective Celebration in New York! For the last 20 years, Vic Firth Signature artist, Dave Weckl has maintained a reputation amongst his fans and peers as one of the very finest musicians on the contemporary music scene today. This week's podcast features Dave performing at the 25th anniversary Drummer's Collective Celebration in New York! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/weckl_collective.m4v Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:50:00 EST Podcasts 3:16 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/moore.html Stanton Moore A video interview with Vic Firth signature artist, Stanton Moore As a young drummer growing up in Louisianna, Stanton Moore was heavily influenced by the New Orleans style of drumming that surrounded him. Check out this video interview with Stanton for some performance clips and to hear more about how he has developed his unique playing style. As a young drummer growing up in Louisianna, Stanton Moore was heavily influenced by the New Orleans style of drumming that surrounded him. Check out this video interview with Stanton for some performance clips and to hear more about how he has developed his unique playing style. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/moore.m4v Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:45:00 EST Podcasts 10:12 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mayer.html Jojo Mayer Jojo Mayer performs at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival. Vic Firth artist Jojo Mayer began his drumming career at the age of 18, touring with Monty Alexander's group and playing major jazz festivals throughout Europe. Since then, his unique approach to the drums has been recognized worldwide. Check out this video of Jojo performing at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival. Vic Firth artist Jojo Mayer began his drumming career at the age of 18, touring with Monty Alexander's group and playing major jazz festivals throughout Europe. Since then, his unique approach to the drums has been recognized worldwide. Check out this video of Jojo performing at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/mayer.m4v Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:12:00 EST Podcasts 3:08 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/godsmack.html Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin square off in a drum battle! Vic Firth artists Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin are the driving force behind the hard-rock band, Godsmack. Check out this week's drumset podcast to see Sully and Shannon engaged in an epic drum battle! Vic Firth artists Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin are the driving force behind the hard-rock band, Godsmack. Check out this week's drumset podcast to see Sully and Shannon engaged in an epic drum battle! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/godsmack.m4v Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:53:00 EST Podcasts 5:47 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/dejohnette.html Jack DeJohnette Jack DeJohnette performs a drum solo. Jack DeJohnette has performed and recorded with some of the most talented and influential jazz musicians in modern history. Check out this week's drumset video podcast featuring Jack's performance at Columbus Percussion's "Drum Daze." Jack DeJohnette has performed and recorded with some of the most talented and influential jazz musicians in modern history. Check out this week's drumset video podcast featuring Jack's performance at Columbus Percussion's "Drum Daze." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/dejohnette.m4v Thu, 06 Jul 2006 10:32:00 EST Podcasts 2:36 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/buddy_rich.html Buddy Rich An excerpt from "Buddy Rich - At the Top", featuring a 1974 drum solo by this legendary drummer Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his life to the art. His was a career that spanned seven decades, beginning when Rich was 18 months old and continuing until his death in 1987. This video, excerpted from Buddy Rich: At The Top, features a drum solo from 1974. The full DVD is available from HUDSON MUSIC. Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his life to the art. His was a career that spanned seven decades, beginning when Rich was 18 months old and continuing until his death in 1987. This video, excerpted from Buddy Rich: At The Top, features a drum solo from 1974. The full DVD is available from HUDSON MUSIC. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/buddy_rich.m4v Tue, 23 May 2006 15:05:00 CST Podcasts 2:21 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jarzombek.html Bobby Jarzombek An excerpt from "Performance and Technique", featuring Halford's drummer Bobby Jarzombek Bobby Jarzombek, best known as the time keeper for British metal legend Rob Halford, is the epitome of a laid back, good natured, friendly Texan. Jarzombek's skill level behind the kit is truly frightening – and anyone that's ever seen or heard him play can only echo Halford's sentiments, "the best heavy metal drummer I know." Watch Bobby play "Peppered Cancer", excerpted from his Performance and Technique DVD. Bobby Jarzombek, best known as the time keeper for British metal legend Rob Halford, is the epitome of a laid back, good natured, friendly Texan. Jarzombek's skill level behind the kit is truly frightening – and anyone that's ever seen or heard him play can only echo Halford's sentiments, "the best heavy metal drummer I know." Watch Bobby play "Peppered Cancer", excerpted from his Performance and Technique DVD. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/jarzombek.m4v Tue, 16 May 2006 08:30:00 CST Podcasts 2:14 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/aronoff.html Kenny Aronoff Video Interview with one of the most in-demand musicians for both live performance and recording session work. Widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world today, Kenny Aronoff is also one of the most in-demand musicians for both live performance and recording session work. The list of artists he has worked with includes John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Melissa Etheridge, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty and many others. With a style of playing that combines power and finesse, Kenny has been named the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer for 5 consecutive years and the #1 Studio Drummer for 4 consecutive years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine. Widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world today, Kenny Aronoff is also one of the most in-demand musicians for both live performance and recording session work. The list of artists he has worked with includes John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Melissa Etheridge, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty and many others. With a style of playing that combines power and finesse, Kenny has been named the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer for 5 consecutive years and the #1 Studio Drummer for 4 consecutive years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/aronoff_interview.m4v Tue, 02 May 2006 11:00:00 CST Podcasts 10:02 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/gadd.html Steve Gadd Steve Gadd at 2005 PASIC, demonstrating groove from "Late in the Evening" One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques and performance, and in doing so launched a thousand imitators. If you weren't able to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, you won't want to miss our video feature of Steve's standing-room-only clinic. Here is a video of Steve demonstrating his famous groove from Paul Simon's "Late in the Evening." One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques and performance, and in doing so launched a thousand imitators. If you weren't able to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, you won't want to miss our video feature of Steve's standing-room-only clinic. Here is a video of Steve demonstrating his famous groove from Paul Simon's "Late in the Evening." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/gadd_PASIC05.m4v Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:00:00 CST Podcasts 12:07 No drums, drumset, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/erskine.html Peter Erskine Peter Erskine performs with Mike Mainieri and Tyrone Wheeler at PASIC 2004 Peter Erskine has performed with a countless number of artists including Diana Krall, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, among many others. Watch Peter's tasteful brush and straight ahead jazz playing with is wonderful video. Peter Erskine has performed with a countless number of artists including Diana Krall, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, among many others. Watch Peter's tasteful brush and straight ahead jazz playing with is wonderful video. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/peter_erskine.m4v Thu, 06 Apr 2006 01:30:00 CST Podcasts 6:18 No drums, drumset, jazz, percussion http://www.vicfirth.com/features/bozzio_wackerman_duets_vol2.html Peter Erskine Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman perform a duet from their multi-city tour, provided courtesy of DW Drums. In coordination with DW DVD, Vic Firth presents Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman in their much anticipated encore performance. Recorded following their sold out multi-city tour, the two drumming legends are captured via dramatic multi-angle camera views. Complete with insightful interviews and active graphics explaining their unique melodic approach to drumset, this DVD is a must for every drumming enthusiast's video library. For more information, visit www.dwdrums.com! In coordination with DW DVD, Vic Firth presents Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman in their much anticipated encore performance. Recorded following their sold out multi-city tour, the two drumming legends are captured via dramatic multi-angle camera views. Complete with insightful interviews and active graphics explaining their unique melodic approach to drumset, this DVD is a must for every drumming enthusiast's video library. For more information, visit www.dwdrums.com! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/bozzio_wackerman_DUETS2.m4v Thu, 06 Apr 2006 01:30:00 CST Podcasts 2:32 No drums, drumset, jazz, percussion No