Pete Lockett is a shining light amongst drummers and percussionists on this planet.
John JR Robinson is one of the most recorded drummers in music history. We briefly met before his only clinic appearance in Germany 2016, where he played some polka, his signature intro and other things for me.
The freelance musician Emmanuelle Caplette won fame for her outstanding hand technique as well as for her graceful, yet powerful drumming.
Sexism is as old as mankind. Unfortunately it remains a big topic all over the world.
Jojo Mayer has been on my interview wish list from the very beginning. As it turns out he is as authentic, original, thoughtful and inspiring as I imagined.
World-class drummer and percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr. has a new CD out: WallyWorld. I had a look and a listen to his home made musical stew with some exotic flavors.
Matt Halpern is best known for his loose, funky progressive metal drumming with the US band Periphery.
For drum lovers in Europe it’s easy to fill their calendars with drum events. Besides lots of band concerts and music festivals there are a bunch of clinics and drum festivals happening each year.
Simon Gattringer is a busy groove drummer. Find out what he thinks makes a great pop groove. Also get inspired by what he does with a Jojo Mayer lick.
Where would the drumming world be today without cymbals from Turkey? Luckily we don’t have to think about that. But I was curious about the current drum scene of this transcontinental state.