Drummer's Weekly Groovecast

Episode 136 - Playing With Recordings Vs. Playing With People

Phil and Jon are back in a newly revamped studio B with a topic suggested by a member of our listening audience. This week we discuss the pros and cons of playing with re

Episode 135 - Interview - Michael Udow

In the field of drumming we all have heroes. Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd and the list goes on and on. However, we o

Episode 134 - Season Four DWG Advisory Board

After a rather lengthy absence, we present to you the reemergence of the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. The board is back after skipping season three and we’

Episode 133 - Tribute Drumming Featuring Wayne Viar

Tribute bands have been around for quite a long time. However, over the last several years they’ve become significantly more prevalent and a viable alternative to the ori

Episode 132 - Season Four Listener Mail

Just like that, we are halfway through the fourth season of the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast. The midway point means it is due time for another edition of listener mail. P

Episode 131 - Artist Feature - Josh Freese

Since we started doing the artist feature segment approximately two years ago it has become one of the most popular formats for this podcast. Ultimately it has provided s

Episode 130 - Musician Finances, Taxes, and Money

We begin the show with a quick callback to our season four premiere and then talk about social media issues. Ultimately there has been a bit of confusion regarding listen

Episode 129 - Interview - Steve Smith

This week we welcome legendary drummer, Steve Smith, to the Groovecast for the first interview of the fourth season. Steve was gracious enough to speak with us just befor

Episode 128 - Season Four Premiere - Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

The boys are back from the summer hiatus with a new season of shows. We start this premiere episode by discussing summer gigs, travel, teaching, and vacations. We then br

Episode 127 - Hiatus Breaker Featuring The Crash And Ride Podcast

As we languish through the summer we temporarily break our hiatus by posting a pop show. Late last winter I appeared on a new podcast that deals with musicians who suffer

Episode 126 - Perfect Imperfection

As we come to the end of the third season, we take some time to discuss the news of the day and the many events that have happened over the course of recent episodes. We

Episode 125 - Season Three Listener Mail, Concepts And Explanations

As we moved through the third season, the show saw unparalleled growth. With that growth we received more email and social media messages and comments. In this episode Ph

Episode 124 - Interview - Rob Knopper - Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Obsession is generally considered a personality flaw. However, there are times when it proves beneficial if focused on a career goal. As musicians it seems logical that h

Episode 123 - The Business Of Backline With Kenny Cresswell Of Avatar Events

These things take time. Sometimes they take six to eight months. However, if business is good who can complain? We originally reached out to Avatar Events owner, Kenny Cr

Episode 122 - Interview - George Marsh

Whether right or wrong we like being different and truly enjoy bringing you guests that challenge, enlighten, and entertain our listeners. This week certainly checks all

Episode 121 - The Business Of Home Recording With Sean O'Rourke

As we reach the midway point of season three, we dig into the mail bag for our topic this week. A while back we received listener email requesting a show that focused on

Episode 120 - Interview - Carter McLean

I always enjoy the interviews we do at Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast. Part of the reason is that I only ask guests that I have a genuine interest in. It certainly doesn’t h

Episode 119 - Artist Feature - Sonny Payne

We are back with season three’s artist feature. This time around we highlight Sonny Payne (Count Basie, Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Erskine Hawkins). Payne is simultaneou

Episode 118 - Interview - Jimmy Haslip

We spread our wings this episode and interview our first bassist, Jimmy Haslip. Now before you call me out regarding our bassists’s perspective show, with two of our favo

Episode 117 - Season Three Premiere - Positive Motivation

After a long winter’s nap Phil and Jon make their return to the Groovecast studios. In what is becoming a recurrent tradition they reveal the season three theme and discu