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Drum Candy

A Music Interviews , Music and Arts podcast

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Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy.

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Gorilla Biscuits' Luke Abbey

1 hr 21 min

Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hardware, and more at drumfactorydirect.com.

Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos

40 min

We caught up with Mt. Joy drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos backstage before a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh to talk about his gear, pre-show warm-up, tour prep, and more.

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Gorilla Biscuits' Luke Abbey

1 hr 21 min

Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hardware, and more at drumfactorydirect.com.

Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos

40 min

We caught up with Mt. Joy drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos backstage before a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh to talk about his gear, pre-show warm-up, tour prep, and more.

Band of Horses' Creighton Barrett

26 min

We caught up with Creighton Barrett of indie rock band Band of Horses while they were touring through Pittsburgh in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Everything All the Time. Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

August Burns Red's Matt Greiner

20 min

Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hoops, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com. This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with Matt Greiner, a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. As a respected drummer in the heavy metal scene, Matt shares insights into his setup and daily routine.

Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Snarky Puppy) Talks Drums, Food, Touring, and More

31 min

This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with the incredible musician Nikki Glaspie before a show at the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh with her band, the Nth Power, in support of Snarky Puppy. In this candid drummer interview, Nikki shares her go-to touring meal, insight into her life on the road, and a rundown of her drumset. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in drums and the life of a touring artist!

Lagwagon's Dave Raun

1 hr 9 min

Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

10 Reasons to Love Bill Stewart

55 min

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.

10 Reasons to Love Paul Motian

1 hr 12 min

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.

10 Reasons to Love Al Foster

1 hr 2 min

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.

Part 2: Peter Erskine (10 Reasons to Love)

32 min

We conclude our 10 Reasons to Love Peter Erskine discussion with co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton with more excerpts from the jazz/pop/fusion great's hugely diverse discography.

10 Reason to Love Jazz/Pop/Fusion Great PETER ERSKINE (Part 1)

41 min

In this episode of the Drum Candy Podcast, hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share the first five of their "10 Reasons to Love" the iconic jazz/rock/pop/fusion drummer, band leader, composer, and educator Peter Erskine. For the best selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, and more, shop at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

10 Reasons to Love MAX ROACH (Part 2)

36 min

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton continue with a handful more of their favorite Max Roach performances.

10 Reason to Love MAX ROACH (Part 1)

38 min

In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt share some of their favorite recordings featuring modern jazz legend Max Roach. This is the first part in a multi-part series.

Deep-Dive Into Exotic Snare Drums and More

1 hr 7 min

Host Mike Dawson interviews master drum builder Chris Carr about six different exotic species snare drums.  Shop the best selection and prices for drum parts, hardware, sticks, heads, accessories, and more at: www.drumfactorydirect.com.

10 Reasons to Love Elvin Jones (Pt 1), "My Favorite Things" Beat, and Much More

1 hr 7 min

We are kicking off season 5 with the first half of a "10 Reasons to Love...Elvin Jones" conversation between co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt. We also share some industry news, a fun lesson based on Elvin's pattern in the classic John Coltrane track "My Favorite Things," and answer a listener question on upgrading an entry-level snare. Our warehouse pick of the week is a sweet deal on a handmade 5.5x14 8-ply maple Bucks County Prime Series snare drum, which can be purchased at: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_1259&products_id=18443.

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