Since he was just two years old, Morgan has pursued the drums through a variety of avenues, from session work to various bands. He also won Young Drummer of Year in 2014. Today, Morgan makes it a poin…
Abe Rounds – Doing the Rounds
Abe Rounds has been busier than ever playing with music with the likes of Andrew Bird, Meshell Ndegeocello and Madison Cunningham. He’s in and out of the studio, traveling around the world, and …
Mitch Mitchell, A Man So Experienced
When we hear the name Jimi Hendrix, our thoughts are inundated with a range of images and connotations. We’re tempted to imagine a fuzzy-haired silhouette tinted blue and purple, and associate it with…
An Educational Animated Series for Young Drummers
Jimmy Pemberton is a Boston-based artist who’s made his living playing the drums as well as teaching them. He’s already made his mark within the music community, but his newest venture has him working…
A Conversation with Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose knows how to lay it down. His super heavy and flavorful style of drumming has complimented the music of Cory Wong, Theo Katzman, Caleb Hawley, Joe Louis Walker and many more.…
Jason McGerr – Knowing What It Takes
It’s certainly a rare thing, to see a band continue to grow their career after 20 something years of going through the motions. Death Cab For Cutie is a prime example, having maintained three of the f…
Perrin Moss of Hiatus Kaiyote
The laggy beat maker and percussion enthusiast talks about his sound and his process in making music with the sensational band from Down Under.…
Aaron Steele on working with Hayley Williams, Jose James, Recording at Home and Shedding the Ego
By Charlie Weinmann Photos by Terence F. Clark Aaron Steele is a session drummer, solo artist and producer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. He’s toured and written music with artists such a…
Kyle Crane on Pedaling His Original Music, Playing with His Heroes, and Making a Living as a Drummer
Interview and above photo by Charlie Weinmann Kyle Crane has been spending more of his time seated on his bicycle saddle rather than behind a drum kit. With social distancing orders strictly enforced …
L.A. Artist Matt Mayhall Talks New Jazz Album and Life as a Working Drummer
Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photographs by Eron Rauch Listen to Matt’s new album, Fanatics here! How long have you been working in Los Angeles now, and remind me where you moved here f…
Gregory Clifford – White Denim’s New Beat Guy
White Denim’s newest drummer talks about how he got the gig and what it took to get up to speed.…
Seven Year Itch–Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes on Their Latest Album in Seven Years
Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photos by Jason McDonald It’s been seven years since The Strokes released their record, Comedown Machine. A lot can change in seven years, and for a band to come together…
Ted Poor – When the Music is Calling…
Ted Poor has become skilled in balancing the many spinning plates of which call for his unique blend of musical seasoning. Along with touring and recording with artists like Chris Thile and Andrew Bir…
John “The Baron” Von Ohlen: May 31, 1941 – October 3, 2018
There’s no question–the legacy John Von Ohlen leaves behind has inspired countless musicians and will continue to encourage growth and exploration for all who come across his name. On October 3, we lo…
A Drummer’s Dream – The JammJam featuring Kaz Rodriguez, Aaron Spears, Luke Holland, Matt Garstka, Rico Nichols, Devon Taylor, Thaddeus Dixon and more.
“This might be one of the biggest drum events of the year.” – Luke Holland Situated between Sunset and Hollywood Blvd., among bizarre Hollywood attractions and famous landmarks, is a newly minted perf…
Tamir Barzilay – Originality at Play
For musicians, there is no direct path to success, and sometimes success is just what you make of it. Tamir Barzilay, 37, didn’t choose to become a musician to be a rock star. For him, success is bein…
Jay Bellerose – Dancing Days
Jay is a tricky one to pin-down; he’s not online, no social media and he rarely gives interviews. But his privacy allows him to focus on the task at hand, which for Jay, is creating honest and beautif…
Louie Bellson: A Life of Persistence, Patience and Modesty
When we think of the great drummers that have walked this planet, several factors come into play when defining how greatness relates to that person. Of course, every drummer who can be referred to as …
Connection Is Key: Tying Vintage Design with Modern Performance
Sometimes when you’re searching for the right tool for the job, the solution can be found by looking into the past. As far as modern drumsticks go today, there are hundreds of great options that satis…
Joe McMurray – On the road with Mac Demarco
Joe reflects on his career thus far, passion projects and playing in the nude.…
Designing Your Dreams: Dream Cymbals is Pushing the Envelope of Modern Cymbal Making
In an industry that’s over 400 years old, it’s hard to imagine how anyone could come along and change the game, but in 2006 Andy Morris was dreaming up ways to do just that. His desire to contribute s…
Ty Segall & Charles Moothart Talk Double Drumming
As a drummer himself, Ty has always featured the drums as a main component of what makes his music stand out, but for this album he’s gone one step further, incorporating long-time pal and drumm…
Merging Perspectives: Pro-drummer-turned-physician assistant hatches ideas to give back
By Charlie Weinmann It’s no secret that for a great deal of professional musicians, healthcare can be a tricky thing to navigate, especially from the road. It can be hard for working musicians to dete…