Ep 3: Welcome to Drum Luck featuring drummer Dave Melody! Dive into the heart of the Lawrence, Kansas music scene as host Joshua Zeck and Dave explore the nourishing power of music, the journey of a working musician, and the raw impact of live performance. From stories of legendary venues and bands like SlackJaw, Truth Cell, and The Border Band, to insights on drumming, resilience, and the evolution of local music, this episode is packed with inspiration for musicians, music lovers, and anyone seeking creative nourishment. Discover how luck, preparation, and community shape a musician’s path. Don’t miss Dave’s reflections on family, food, and the importance of supporting local artists. Subscribe for more honest conversations, storytelling, and music culture!
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Keywords: Lawrence Kansas music, drummer Dave Melody, Morning Almonds podcast, Slack Jaw, Truth Cell, Border Band, local music scene, drumming journey, live music, musician resilience, music podcast, creative nourishment, Flucto, They Watch Us from the Moon, Automatic Wolf, the Outhouse, the Bottleneck, 311, Chad Sexton, Clutch, Rush, William S. Burroughs
Time Stamps:
00:01:27 Welcome Dave and earliest musical memory
00:06:39 What a Rush!!!!
00:12:58 Lay back on the beat
00:15:54 SlackJaw/90’s LFK
00:33:04 Stepping Stones/Practice makes Progress
00:49:06 Food and Gigs!!!!
01:02:55 Gutter punk incident
01:12:20 Musical Nourishment
01:18:00 My son! My wife!
01:26:36 Current projects
01:41:04 William S. Burrough’s/the Outhouse
01:46:27 Wrapping up: Luck is the residue of design
01:48:58 CTA/Outro
