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GroovecastGroovecast - S3 Ep5: Three of a Kind - Jeff LynneHello and welcome back to Groovecast!
In todays episode we breakdown another 3 songs from one of our favourite artists, Jeff Lynne. Just as last time we gave ourselves 3 categories in which our picks had to fit. The obvious one, the groovy one and the deep cut. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
Until next time, we'll see you on Groovecast!
2024-03-0236 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep10: Our Top 3 Influential PlayersHello and welcome back to Groovecast for our final episode of season two!
Oh how time flies when you're having fun. Over the course of this season we thought we had done enough talking about ourselves, so decided for this episode we would really get deep into our top 3 influential bassists and drummers respectively. There are some obvious and some not so obvious ones included...
As always we hope you enjoy this episode and have enjoyed our second season of Groovecast, we know we've had fun making it and we're also excited to move onto...
2023-05-2748 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep9: Recording ChatHello and welcome back to Groovecast!
In our penultimate episode of Season 2, we talk about some of our recent activities, such as the recording of Ash's new album. We compare notes on what it was like to record in person over at Charlie's home studio and where some of the influences and sounds are coming from for this upcoming project. We also get into some of the behind the scenes tricks we have learned from some of the most famous artists and albums, including Jeff Lynne and ELO and the Godfather of producing, Quincy Jones.
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2023-04-2937 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep8: GrooveGuest Steve Pearce Pt.2Hello and welcome back to Groovecast!
In todays episode you hear once more from bass legend Steve Pearce. In the second part of our chat with him we discuss adding upright bass to his arsenal, hooliganism on Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra and a couple of hilarious behind the scenes gig stories, including a far from straight forward performance with George Benson...
As always, be sure to send us a like, subscribe or follow the socials!
Thank you once again to Steve for giving up so much of his valued time...
2023-03-2536 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep7: GrooveGuest Steve Pearce Pt.1Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Groovecast.
In today's podcast we speak to one of the UK's finest and most recorded bass players, Steve Pearce. From West End musicals to Films, Video Games and some of the businesses biggest stars we brush through his breathtaking career.
In Part 1 we talk about some of his recent work with artists such as Florence & The Machine and Gregory Porter, and on films like the recent Disney live action Cruella. We also hear about working with legends like Al Jarreau, JR Robinson and Steve Gadd.
As...
2023-02-2549 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep6: Catchup pt. 2Hello and welcome back to Groovecast.
In todays episode we discuss what we've both been up to over the past 3 months. From Charlie's travels across the UK to Ash's sailing the seven seas, Here's some of the highlights...
As always we hope you've enjoyed this episode of Groovecast and we'll see you next time!
2023-01-2840 min
Rochester Groovecast PresentsThe Process Episode Twelve | Nicke Henriksson: The Inevitability of CreativityEpisode twelve of "The Process" w/ Siena.
Swedish chef, musician, and cat dad Nicke discusses creative daily life, recovery from addiction, and why rest is one of your most important creative tools.
Rochester Groovecast Presents · The Process Episode Twelve | Nicke Henriksson: The Inevitability of Creativity
About Nicke
Guitarist, bassist, singer/songwriter and occasionally a musician.
Advocate for mental health and donuts.
Until I get more relevant music out you can check out my old band "Goddess Cult" out on Spotify.
Don't forget to rest once in a while and support your local bakery.
Nicke’s Work
Goddess Cult’s music on Sp...
2023-01-111h 03GroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep5: Online Recording & Session WorkHello and welcome back to Groovecast.
In todays episode we dive into the world of recording. We talk about some of the sessions the two of us have played on and the different playing styles and techniques that can be required. We also discuss the other aspects of recording such as writing and producing your own material as well and knowing what you want to best suit the track. As always, please go ahead and message us on any of the usual social media places, either for ideas of videos you’d like to see, or some rec...
2022-11-2636 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep4: Must Watch Concert FilmsHello and welcome back to Groovecast.
In todays episode we discuss some of our favourite concert films, ranging from Billy Joel, to Toto and Paul McCartney to Rush. We talk about some of the films that either influenced our playing or helped our technique, with their instructional tools and also some of the cool behind the scenes looks into how some of these concerts and tours work.
As always, if you have any favourite concert films that we didn’t cover in this episode feel free to drop us a message at our social media pa...
2022-10-2949 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep3: Ronnie Scott’sHello and welcome once again to Groovecast!
In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic and famous jazz venues in the world, Ronnie Scott's.
Listen as we discuss some of the gigs we've been fortunate enough to watch there and also how the humble layout of the building helps create an atmosphere and buzz like nowhere else. As always, we hope you enjoy and we'll see you next time on Groovecast!
2022-09-2443 minGroovecastGroovecast - S2 Ep2: Iconic Albums, Aja & The DudeHello and welcome once again to Groovecast!
With our second season well underway, we wanted to waste no time in getting down to business and discussing what we believe to be a couple of the greatest and most influential albums, of all time. In todays album inspections, we take a look at the 1977 masterpiece by Steely Dan, Aja. As well as the 1981 Funk album The Dude.
Two iconic albums, two totally different styles and two young northern lads to guide you through! We hope you enjoy and we'll see you next time on Groovecast!
2022-08-2751 minGroovecastGroovecast - Season 2 Ep1: CatchupHello and welcome BACK to Groovecast!
After several busy months away, we are delighted to be back podcasting for you once again.
Kicking off our second season here at Groovecast, we thought it was appropriate to fill you in a little on what we have been doing over the past few months and also give you a small insight into what we've got coming up in our next season.
So pop the kettle on, buckle up and get ready for a very special and fun packed second season of Groovecast!
2022-07-3026 minGroovecastGroovecast - Episode 10: GrooveGuest Anna VHello and welcome to our last episode of the first season of Groovecast! For our final episode we wanted to do something special, something exciting, something we have never done before, interview a guest!
Speaking to us for our very first Groovecast interview is the wickedly talented Anna V. Anna is an already renowned and respected drummer whom at the age of just 15 has already won several awards and become recognised, not only in her home country of America, but around the world too! We are delighted to be hearing about her short but successful journey through...
2022-04-3035 min
Rochester Groovecast PresentsThe Process Episode Three | Yen OspinaWelcome to Rochester Groovecast’s newest podcast, The Process, with host Siena Facciolo. Listen for honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life.
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Yen Ospina is the daughter of Colombian born immigrants who came to the United States in order to provide a better life for their child. As a proud LATINX queer artist, Yen enriches the lives of those around her through her unique and captivating work. A multi-talented artist, she creates in multiple mediums and scales - from digital prints to community murals. Her work centers on themes of...
2022-04-1354 minGroovecastGroovecast - Episode 9: Our Top 3 Groove AlbumsHello and welcome back to Groovecast!
As we reach the end of our first season here on Groovecast, we thought long and hard about the subject we'd like to discuss in our penultimate episode. In the end we decided to talk about the one thing we're all about....Groove! In this episode we talk about our favourite 'groove oriented' albums, ranging from the 1970's to present day and ft. musicians that have inspired and shaped us as musicians.
2022-03-2650 minRochester Groovecast PresentsThe Process Episode Two | Kristina KaiserWelcome to the new Rochester Groovecast podcast, The Process, with Siena. Listen to honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life.
I’m Siena. I’m a creative human - a musician, artist, and teacher. I’m here because I have Big Questions. How do we build a creative life? What keeps us going? What does our daily process tell us about ourselves? How can we learn from each other? The past two years have been incredibly challenging for all of us, and this uncertain time calls for a fresh look a...
2022-03-0950 min
Noah's Groovecastep 3 GROOVECAST MONDAYSIntroducing the timeline for the Groovecast and diving into a variety of topics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/groovecast/donations
2022-01-1159 minGroovecastGroovecast - Episode 5: We Need To Talk About The IndustryHere's Episode 5 of Groovecast! This is a podcast for Rhythm Section players, although all musicians (and non-musicians) are welcome!
With us starting this podcast, we quickly began to get some requests from friends abroad to touch on the UK music scene and the industry over here. So we thought what better way to do this, than to talk about some of our own experiences and the similarities and differences in the paths that we both have taken to get to where we are today. We speak about some of the youth bands that we have played in...
2021-11-2752 minGroovecastGroovecast - Episode 3: GeartalkWell here's Episode 3 of Groovecast! This is a podcast for Rhythm Section players, although all musicians (and non-musicians) are welcome!
In this episode we talk all things gear, covering Relicing, Vintage vs Modern gear and even our own rigs. As per usual if you have an opinion of your own on any of these subjects, or you'd like to tell us about your own rigs, please go ahead and comment below, or message us on any of our social media pages. As always, we hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next time on Groovecast!
2021-09-2545 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents121) Sally Louise's "𝕳𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖘 𝕬𝖗𝖊 𝕺𝖓 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊" is Out Now!!!!Episode 121 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast showcases the captivating Sally Louise.
"Opera singer-turned-indie singer-songwriter Sally Drutman seemed to appear as a sudden apparition last July when she released her dream-like first single “Milky Blue” as Sally Louise. Less than a year later, Louise has wasted no time in expanding her stylistic palette across a sprawling collection of 10 self-possessed songs with “My Hands Are On Fire,” available via Desert Flower Records..." "Her vocal sincerity and technical skill seize the spotlight."
-Daniel J. Kushner of City Newspaper
"Here lyric writing is powerful and her vocals are stunning."
-Prism Reviews
In this episode, host, Be...
2021-05-2451 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents119) Mosaic Foundation Premieres Their New Album, "Unity Is Dub"In episode 119 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast, Ithaca's Mosaic Foundation premiers two tracks off their new album, Unity Is Dub
International Roots Reggae group Mosaic Foundation sits down with Rochester Groovecast to discuss their brand new album, "Unity Is Dub!" During the episode, we listen to two tracks for the very first time, "Love For All" and "Door of No Return."
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2021-05-0642 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents118) Hollowell's New Single: "Don't Care"Episode 118 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights Hollowell's new single, "Don't Care."
Hollowell, formerly Astraea, is an original female-fronted alternative rock band from Rochester, NY. Their inspirations draw from 90's/early 2000s.
Episode 118 of The Rochester Groovecast podcast is an intimate chat and "Don't Care" listening party.
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2021-05-0428 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents117) Zahyia "Why Love"Episode 117 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights Zahyia's new single, "Why Love."
Zahyia Rolle's new solo project, 'Zahyia' is "an eclectic blend of everything. Musically reflecting the light and stories of all." Episode 117 of The Rochester Groovecast podcast is an intimate chat and "Why Love" listening party.
Watch The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqH8hwNWa4o
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2021-04-2920 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents116) Afternoon CocktailEpisode 116 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast in a Re-Stream of Rochester Groovecast founder, Ben Albert, featured on the Afternoon Cocktail Talk show!
Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show is a wellness-based show featuring live performances and candid interviews with National and International Singer-songwriters, entrepreneurs, and various noteworthy causes. Through a collection of perspectives, Afternoon Cocktail delivers inspirational, educational, and thought-provoking entertainment that encourages awareness, self-care, kindness, and mental wellness.
In episode 56 of Afternoon Cocktail, “Facing The Music,” Afternoon Cocktail host, Amanda Ashley interviews Courtney Whitehead of Bison Bone, and Ben Albert of Rochester Groovecast.
Bison Bone Biography:
“Bison Bone is an Americana Rock a...
2021-04-1955 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents115) Stereo Nest LivestreamEpisode 115 is a live stream performance with Stereo Nest brainchild, Collin Jones.
Stereo Nest is Cerebral Dance Music featuring Live Electronic Loops! In this episode, we listen to a full Stereo Nest live stream set!
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00:31: Conversation with Collin and Ben
11:45: Livestream Performance by Stereo Nest
01:01:15: Conversation Concluded
01:11:13: Behind The Scenes
Rochester Groovecast by Balbert Marketing LLC · 115 Stereo Nest Live Stream
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The brainchild of Roch...
2021-04-051h 16
Rochester Groovecast Presents114) One Word Conversations: "Why"Episode 114 is a re-broadcast of William Brown's show, One Word Conversations! Your Rochester Groovecast host, Ben Albert, was a guest! William and Ben have a conversation around the word "why."
"Every day I endeavor to have a conversation to harness this power.
WHY One Word?
Because I believe that we connect with a shared understanding of language and we disconnect when our language is not shared." - William Brown
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2021-03-2250 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents113) Ben Rossi of Friday In AmericaIn episode 113, Ben chats with Friday In America's Ben Rossi.
"With a range of influences spanning from The Band to The Roots, Friday in America fuse elements of folk, rock, reggae, and hip hop. The result is a menagerie of musical styles - from the heavy rock and funk arrangements of songs like "Hitman" to the stripped-down folk of "Water". In 2011, the band released their first full length album "Cut the Brakes", and had the track "Water" featured in the closing scene of the AFI-Fest award-winning film The Hammer, which told the true story of deaf UFC fighter Matt Hamill.
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2021-03-081h 42
Rochester Groovecast Presents112) Flour City Station MemoriesIn episode 112, the community answers a simple question: “Favorite Moments At Flour City Sation andddd Go!” Ben Albert, Host of Rochester Groovecast, posed this question on Facebook, reached to many people, and brought together a large collection of Flour City Station memories. Ben shares some of his insights, shares recordings of guest-submitted memories, and reads off the rest of the amazing collection.
“Flour City Station is located at 170 East Avenue, in Rochester, NY. Rochester is steeped in music tradition; from the Eastman School of Music just down the street, to the longstanding music festivals such as the Jazz Festival, East End Fe...
2021-02-2236 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents111) Matt GreenIn episode 111, I share nostalgic memories with Matt Green, Entertainment Director and Co-Owner of Flour City Station.
“Flour City Station is located at 170 East Avenue, in Rochester, NY. Rochester is steeped in music tradition; from the Eastman School of Music just down the street, to the longstanding music festivals such as the Jazz Festival, East End Fest, Fringe Fest and Party in the Park. Flour City Station (FCS) provides its customers with a unique and friendly environment for enjoying the best live music Rochester has to offer. We are set up to accommodate musicians with a state-of-the-art sound system. We ca...
2021-02-151h 30
Rochester Groovecast Presents109) At The End Of The Day: I Need HelpEpisode 109 is a new edition of "At The End Of The Day with Ben."
I chat about the hardships the past month (and year) has brought, announce two new amazing partnerships, and admit that I NEED HELP!
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2021-02-0110 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents108) Chris Beikirch - Lespecial, The Sideways, & CB Video MarketingIn episode 108, recorded at Wicked Squid Studios, I shoot the shit w/ Chris Beikirch, the video and tour manager for Lespecial and The Sideways! He is also the owner of CB Video Marketing!
Watch The Full Video w/ Edits!
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02:09: Conversation w/ Chris B
27:20: "Tonberry" by Lespecial
35:27: Conversation Continued
01:15:41: "Better Days" by The Sideways
01:20:50 Conversation Conclusion
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http://lespecial.net
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2021-01-251h 35
Rochester Groovecast Presents106) STAVOIn episode 106, I chat with internationally recognized prog-rockers Dan and Sam of STAVO!!
We struggle with internet issues in a virtual world... but more importantly, get our shit together to have an awesome conversation about prog music, music marketing, and how to find REAL fans who ACTUALLY CARE!
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00:31: “Clock On The Wall" By Stavo
07:28: Episode Introduction
09:07: Conversation with Ben, Dan, and Sam!
51:54: “Indigo Child" Stavo
56:14: Conversation Continued
01:12:13 “Never Go Back” by Stavo
01:17:13: Conversation Conclusion
01:34:46: "Ancient Eyes" by Stavo
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2021-01-111h 44
Rochester Groovecast Presents105) Jonathan AllentoffIn episode 105, I discuss music and orchestras in a Covid-19 landscape. Jonathan is a musician, conductor, arranger, teacher, and world-class orchestrator.
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www.allentoffmusic.com
www.brockportsymphony.org
www.greeceperformingarts.org
www.brightonsymphony.org
www.tberochester.org
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2020-12-2856 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents102) Joe StehleIn episode 102, we have a live performance from the sultry Joe Stehle of The Sideways! Enjoy the set and also our in-depth conversation.
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00:31: “Better Days” by The Sideways
07:02: Live Performance on Facebook by Joe Stehle
26:19: “Sweater” by The Sideways
31:29: Conversation with Joe.
56:09: “Julianne” by The Sideways
01:01:59: Conversation Conclusion
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2020-12-071h 30
Rochester Groovecast Presents101) Jimmy GrilloIn episode 101, we break past the 100 mark with an intimate discussion with drummer extraordinaire, Jimmy Grillo. Jimmy plays with everyone in the city and we cross a ton of territory.
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00:31: “Infinity” by Roots Collider
07:42: Conversation with Jimmy
24:26: "Catching That Train" by Aaron Lipp and The Slacktones
28:50: Conversation Continued
48:47: "Angeline The Baker" by The Younger Gang
53:11: Conversation Continued
01:11:06: "Together Foreva" by The Able Bodies
01:14:33: Conversation Conclusion
01:11:43 Episode Conclusion
01:25:07: "Phoenix" by Roots Collider
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https://aaronlipp.com/shows
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2020-11-231h 32
Rochester Groovecast Presents99) Thank You! + AnnouncementsIn episode 99, I chat about the past six months, give thanks for our music community, and provide some brand new announcements!
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2020-11-0908 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents97) Stuart Bedasso RadioIn episode 97, I shoot the shit with Stuart Bedasso radio. The bits were hilarious and the conversation is expansive! Enjoy!
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2020-10-221h 41
Rochester Groovecast Presents95) Sean ChimentoIn episode 95, Sean "Sigma" Chimento unleashes a huge BRAND NEW announcement! Beyond that, he tells several great stories on what led his career to where it is today.
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00:00: “Robots” by The Blackened Blues
04:22: Episode Intro
06:21: Conversation with Sean Chimento
26:58: “Hurricane” by The Blackened Blues
32:08: Conversation Continued
01:24:42: "Bigger Bang" by The Blackened Blues
01:29:48: Conversation Conclusion
01:59:05 "I Need Money" by The Blackened Blues
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/745072732/hang-loose-creations
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https://rootscollider.com/home
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2020-10-122h 04
Rochester Groovecast Presents94) Cody WebsterIn episode 94, Cody Webster and I go "Joe Rogan" style and simply talk about whatever we feel like. We had a ton of fun. Cody is the drummer in various local groups: Axis Armada, Guy Smiley, and Keys and Co.
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00:32: “Lift" by Axis Armada
04:22: Episode Intro
05:15: Conversation with Cody Webster
50:22: "Why Can't It Be You" by Greg Keys and Company
53:47: Conversation Continued
01:27:24: Conversation Conclusion
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2020-10-051h 29
Rochester Groovecast Presents69) HollowellEpisode 69 of the podcast is a wild conversation with Hollowell, containing all kinds of wild banter and some twists...
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2020-06-041h 36
Rochester Groovecast Presents63) Charlie LindnerEpisode 63 of the podcast highlights Charlie Lindner and he releases his new solo album, Piano For The Sleepless Mind.
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Timestamp:
00:00: "After The Rain" by Charlie Lindner
01:50: Episode Intro
02:13: Conversation with Charlie and Ben
13:30: “Burning Candle” by Charlie Lindner
16:29: Conversation Continued
27:59: "From My Heart" by Charlie Lindner
34:19: Conversation Continued
45:43: “Emptiness” by Charlie Lindner
50:35: Conversation Continued
1:07:58: "While The Planet Heals" by Charlie Lindner
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2020-05-131h 11
Rochester Groovecast Presents58) SienaEpisode 58 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast is here to highlight Siena Facciolo, better known by her stage name, Siena!
We really dive deep into music in a more virtual world, her influences, and passion for emotion in musical art.
Keep in touch with Siena: https://www.sienaofficial.com
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Timestamp:
00:00: All Of These Years by Siena
04:27: Intro
05:05: Podcast Interview w/ Siena
50:45: Outro
52:15: Meteor by Siena
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2020-04-2357 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents53) Adrien D'AngeloEpisode 53 was Rochester Groovecast's first ever live Zoom episode w/ a virtual audience!
Adrien “Low Tones” D'Angelo is the bass master in numerous local projects, from Ragechill & Friends, Darb Jansen, Eli Flynn and the Everyman, to local legends Subsoil, and more!
Adrien is also one of Rochester’s very best sound engineers. Regularly working with Three Heads Brewing, Sterling Stage Kampitheater, and anywhere else he is needed.
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2020-04-061h 04
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 134 - Season Four DWG Advisory BoardAfter 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’re welcoming several new members to this season’s show. Our in-studio co-host is Justin Chesarek. Justin is an Atlanta based performer and educator who holds positions at three major metro Atlanta colleges: Emory University, Kennesaw State University, and Morehouse College. For the remote participants we welcome back long-time board members Joel Rosenblatt and Rod Morgenstein. New for season four we have added esteemed drummer/educators, Carter McLean, George Marsh, and Steve...
2019-11-181h 31
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 132 - Season Four Listener MailJust 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. Phil and Jon begin the show discussing the audience response to the new episodes. We also get caught up on the news of the early fall season and discuss how the gigging and teaching jobs are going.
This season’s mail bag was overflowing with a variety of questions, comments, and suggestions. We address a host of comments that relate all the way back to the Jim Gordon artist feature and...
2019-11-041h 01
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 130 - Musician Finances, Taxes, and MoneyWe 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 listeners following the wrong account on Instagram. Phil and the podcast only have one Instagram account. You can follow the show by using the Instagram account name, Drummers Weekly Groovecast.
Dealing with money responsibly is difficult for many people but it seems endemic for the creatives found in the music business. It’s a story that’s been told over and over again. It’s either the tale of the starving artist...
2019-10-211h 12
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 129 - Interview - Steve SmithThis 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 before a series of dates with Journey that culminates in a three-week residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve will also be showing his artwork (at Carnavale Gallery at Caesar’s Palace) during this residency. If you are in Las Vegas and would like to see Steve’s art work and meet him in person please RSVP using the form found on Steve’s web site (link below).
During this sho...
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Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 127 - Hiatus Breaker Featuring The Crash And Ride PodcastAs 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 from anxiety, depression, PTSD and other psychological issues, the Crash and Ride Podcast. The host and Groovecast power listener, Patrick Ferguson, has done a tremendous job highlighting an incredibly underrepresented topic that affects quite a large number of musicians. In this episode he and I discuss the different aspects of chronic, long-term anxiety and how it touches every part of your life. As musicians we elaborate on how anxiety...
2019-08-121h 38
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 125 - Season Three Listener Mail, Concepts And ExplanationsAs 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 Phil goes through some of the most common questions and comments with answers, concepts, and explanations.
We cover the questions and topics:
1) You’re only as good of a drum set player as you are a snare drummer
2) Speed is one of the easiest things to accomplish and seldom needs to be practiced
3) Because you can play your high school’s halftime show doesn’t mean you can play the instrument
4) Playing with a...
2019-05-201h 12
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 124 - Interview - Rob Knopper - Metropolitan Opera OrchestraObsession 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 having some type of obsessive personality trait would be beneficial when it comes to studying and practicing our craft. Enter this week’s guest, Rob Knopper of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a self-professed obsessive musician (and prog rock officianado).
We were due to hear from the concert side of our discipline and Rob does not disappoint. Aside from having a gig in one of the world’s top orchestras Rob is known for his...
2019-05-131h 40
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 120 - Interview - Carter McLeanI 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 hurt if they have something to say. If they have a good time saying it, it’s just a bonus. This week I dumbed into a grand slam. I know, I know. You’re saying to yourself that you’ve heard this guy on other podcasts and social media. Not like this you haven’t.
If you’re in the drumming business and unaware of Carter McLean, get out from u...
2019-04-152h 10
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 119 - Artist Feature - Sonny PayneWe 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 simultaneously one of the most influential yet underrated big band drummers in jazz history. When asked to list the most influential big band drummers a typical response might be: Buddy Rich, Papa Jo Jones, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Mel Lewis, Ed Shaughnessy, Chick Webb, etc. However, when many musicians, including some of the aforementioned drumming greats, are asked to name influential drummers Payne is at the top of the list.
Combining innate musicality with bo...
2019-04-081h 18
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 117 - Season Three Premiere - Positive MotivationAfter 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 discuss the clips therein. We then spend some time catching up from the past few months discussing new gigs and opportunities. We also pay our respects to the great Hal Blaine. We then talk about social media etiquette and how to contact us to be better connected.
Our topic to start season three is positive forms of motivation and its long-lasting benefits. We each explain how this type of motivation is...
2019-03-251h 11
Rochester Groovecast Presents52) Danny MillsEpisode 52 was Rochester Groovecast's first ever live stream!I recorded live with Danny Mills. of Geneva, NY. We discussed The Dawn Timbers, FLX Live, Temple Bar and Grille, struggles, drug addictions, and more! Listen up!
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2019-01-1858 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 116 - Interview - Jeff Sipe, Apt. Q - 258In the snowy mountains of rural, western North Carolina Jeff Sipe (Apt. Q-258) resides. You may know him from his tenure with acts such as, John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, Leftover Salmon, Col. Bruce Hampton, Jazz Is Dead, and Shawn Lane/Jonas Hellborg. However most know him from the group that gained him his initial popularity, Aquarium Rescue Unit. To finish out our second season Jeff agreed to talk to us about all of the above including his current gigs and the publishing of his new method book, “Rhythm Patterns for Drum Set”.
Stories. Everyone likes to hear them and many musi...
2018-12-171h 28
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 114 - Season Two DWG Advisory BoardWe are back again with our illustrious panelists from the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. With the success from the last episode featuring the advisory board we knew it was a must for the second season. For this show’s topic we have employed a few past board members and welcome a few new faces to the panel. Please welcome Rod Morgenstein, Chris Fryar, Tom Brechtlein, Joel Rosenblatt, and Ted Mackenzie to this session’s advisory board.
This time around we pose the question, “What important aspect do you believe is missing or should be done better in music educatio...
2018-12-031h 06
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 113 - Interview - Jason BittnerJason Bittner is one of the premiere heavy metal drummers. His resume includes the bands, Shadows Fall, Flotsam and Jetsam, Burning Human, Stigmata, Anthrax, and currently he is a member of the legendary east coast band, Overkill. Not a bad way to welcome our first, straight-up, metal drummer to the Groovecast. He sat down with us from his home in upstate New York.
I was introduced to Jason through our mutual friend, and previous show guest, Ted Mackenzie. A few days before Thanksgiving we found a time to chat. Aside from being a tremendous player Jason is a fantastic storyteller...
2018-11-261h 12
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 112 - Season Two Q & AHere at the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year. It gives us the perfect opportunity to give thanks to our art form and for us, Phil and Jon, to give thanks for our listeners. In this episode we dedicate the entire time to answering listener questions.
We begin the show with a short segment of listener comments directed at the last two shows, JM Van Eaton and Roger Hawkins. We often say it but never say it enough. Thank you very much for your loyal support of the show! Your comments and re...
2018-11-191h 06
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 110 - Interview - J.M. Van EatonIt’s not an exaggeration to say that JM (Jimmy) Van Eaton was at rock and roll ground zero. It certainly didn’t hurt that he was unknowingly living in one of the great hot beds for American music, 1950s Memphis, TN. Although it’s no longer in the top echelon of music cities, being significantly overshadowed by its eastern neighbor a mere 200 miles away, Memphis paved the way for future generations of rock, RnB, country, and jazz musicians.
After a long stretch of living in rural West Tennessee JM recently retired from his long-time occupation in financial services. I caught...
2018-11-051h 24
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 107 - Season Two Premiere - Performance PanicWelcome back to the start of a new season of the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast. We greatly appreciate your patience and support during our hiatus. We look forward to bringing you the best in topical conversation, interviews, and recommendation segments.
After our cold open we debut our new show theme and discuss what we’ve been doing during our break. Our topic for the week is “Performance Panic/Neurosis”. In past episodes we’ve covered several subjects that deal with problems arising from outside sources: stage bullies, outdoor events, unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, etc. Today we discuss how to manage problems t...
2018-10-151h 10
Rochester Groovecast Presents50) Grassroots Music Festival 2018Full Show notes at: Rochestergroovecast.com/podcast/grassroots2018
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This is the honorary 50th episode of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast! The topic of this episode is the 28th Annual Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance! This is my absolute favorite music festival of the year, and in this episode, I reflect on why I love Grassroots so damn much. Topics include a story of my first ever Grassroots in 2009, reflecting on all the amazing bands i've seen and moments i've spent at Grassroots, a rant on my experience at this year's festival, and a Grassroots' influence on Rochestergroovecast and my...
2018-08-1054 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 106 - Managing Social MediaKeeping tabs on social media use is now something all responsible people must do. Naturally we think that most of the problems generated by Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, come from the original poster. Sometimes that is correct. However with the omnipotence of technology and its accompanying social media, savvy users have to be equally careful simply being onlookers.
In this episode Phil and Jon discuss the proliferation of several social media platforms and the benefits they offer. Likewise we dive into the worm hole of exactly what can go wrong when social media use goes awry. We cover issues like...
2018-07-231h 07
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 103 - The Adler Technique with Ted MackenzieFor this episode we welcome back to the show author/educator/performer, Ted Mackenzie. In a previous show Ted spoke about his relationship with master teacher, Henry Adler, and how his knowledge of Adler's method led to him to be chosen to revise the popular book, "Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments". In that show we discussed how he revised the book, his lessons with Adler, the publication process, and his companion methods that followed.
Listener response to that particular show was tremendous. However there were several listeners who wished that we had discussed the actual Adler method...
2018-07-021h 18
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 102 - Surviving Outdoor Gig SeasonEvery year professional musicians brace themselves from April to October. That six to seven month span encompasses outdoor gig season. In this episode we welcome David Freeman, saxophonist/keyboardist of the Yacht Rock Revue, to the show. He's a long time, power listener and part time drummer. In his decades of performance experience Dave has had hundreds of performances during shed season.
Aside from giving our personal stories about perfect outdoor gigs versus nightmare outdoor gigs Phil and Dave give a host of practical tips that will prepare you for anything that comes your way.
We spend some time talking...
2018-06-251h 08
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 98 - Signature Grooves Part 2This week we are back with another installment of signature grooves. Back in episode 48 we presented a baker's dozen of definitive beats that were so uniquely crafted that they would need to be learned and played exactly in order to stay authentic to the song. In some cases these proprietary grooves may require a totally new playing or technical approach. In this episode we are presenting 'level two' of these signature grooves. This batch of beats embody common traits or patterns found in many other beats. However a twist or specific aspect of the groove makes it unique for the...
2018-05-2856 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 93 - The Vegas Show Featuring Joseph Patrick MooreIn the music business we generally point to three industry hot spots in the US: New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles. There are a host of the next tier cities that include Boston, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, etc. However many forget that at one time Las Vegas was a major destination for many working musicians. What happened? Was it the introduction of electronics? Was it the replacing of musicians with tracks? What about the general decline in live and recorded music? Many have said that since Las Vegas reinvented itself as a family vacation destination that it ruined the...
2018-04-231h 20
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 91 - May You Live In Odd Times featuring Ryan Brown Of The Dweezil Zappa Band"May you live in interesting times." - purported Chinese curse
Ryan Brown, drummer for Dweezil Zappa, found himself in Atlanta recently. And with a healthy dose of deja vu we found ourselves cordoned away in the tiny office of the local theatre where we first met about a year and half ago. Long time listeners will recall his interview (episodes 18 & 19) and subsequent mentions on other episodes. Plus, he's a member of the much vaunted 'advisory board' of this very show. Needless to say he and I have become pretty good friends and when the opportunity presented itself to do a...
2018-04-091h 36
Rochester Groovecast PresentsMinimalism March Meetup 3.26.18Here is the audio from The Rochester Minimalists Meeting: Minimize Your Wardrobe. 3/26/18
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2018-03-291h 36
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 87 - Studio Clean Featuring Scott MeederIn this episode we once again welcome the wonderful, Scott Meeder, to Groovecast studios. Phil and Jon talk with one of their favorite musicians about the intangibles that make a great studio drummer a rare commodity. We forgo traditional studio questions (gear, tuning, etc.) in lieu of discussion regarding the subtleties and intuitive aspects that all great studio musicians possess.
The groundwork for the conversation begins with studio generalities. With the advance of technology there are innumerable ways to record. We talk about recording with a rhythm section, laying individual tracks, looping, and editing. Scott then talks about his preferences...
2018-03-111h 19
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 86 - The Pedal ShowAside from bringing you the best in topical musical discussion and interviews we also like to give you our ideas on our favorite gear. Once again we work our way around the kit and land on another piece of very personal equipment - the bass drum pedal. In this episode Phil and Jon talk about their personal favorites, their shortcomings, preferred beaters, and pedal setup. Before we do that though we cover the night that was the Jeff Porcaro Tribute at the Vista Room in Atlanta, GA.
The Drummer's Weekly Groovecast was fortunate to help sponsor the inaugural tribute along...
2018-03-051h 02
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 80 - Natural Talent Vs Hard Work Featuring The DWG Advisory BoardThis week we conduct our first ever show with the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. Joining us in studio is prior guest and legendary performer/educator, Jack Bell. Joining us remotely are past guests: Joel Rosenblatt, Tom Brechtlein, and Ryan Brown. The topic we tackle this episode is the teacher's inclination on whether you prefer a student with lots of natural talent (and below average work ethic) versus a student with below average talent and a high work ethic. We also give our self evaluations of how we perceived ourselves as students. If you haven't heard the past episodes that...
2018-01-221h 11
Rochester Groovecast Presents45) Mindfulness And MusicYour host, Ben Albert was inspired to record this riff after attending a Rochester Minimalists meeting on "Decluttering The Mind" with Chelsea Muth, MA and Victor Bucklew, PhD. In this meeting, we received an introduction to MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction). In this episode, I reflect on my experience at this meeting and connect it to my personal experience with music.
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2018-01-1012 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 77 - The Segments - Best Of 2017We finish out 2017 (and wipe the slate clean for 2018) with a final nod toward our favorite segments of the year. Tune in to hear Phil and Jon's favorite gear recommendations, great drum track picks, favorite underrated drummers, helpful repair tips from the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast Garage and much more. Join us for one last hurrah before next week's first, new show of 2018. Subscribe today! We're available on Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
2017-12-311h 50
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 76 - The Interviews - Best Of 2017Join us this week as we take a look back at highlights from our favorite interviews of 2017! We were fortunate all year long to have been given time with some of Groovecast Nation's favorite drummers, educators, musicians, and industry insiders. In this show we highlight the best of the best along with every single "DWG Rorschach Test"! New shows are available every Monday and can be found in Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe today!
2017-12-251h 44
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 74 - Alternative SoundsAlternative sounds, contraptions, traps, accoutrement! They're all the rage and have been for a very long time. However the current preference of alternative sounds on the drum set span the realm of new, acoustic inventions as well as electronic pads and controllers. In this episode we give you some historical context for the implementation of alternative sounds and then run down the list of our favorite, current acoustic and electronic alternative sounds. We finish off the show with our picks for two of our favorite, underrated drummers. Join us every Monday for a brand new show. We're available on Itunes...
2017-12-1057 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 73 - The Politics Of Drumming"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato
Politics can be a messy subject. However in this episode we want to view that subject in a different light. No matter what profession you choose somewhere down the line you'll have to engage in some sort of political negotiation. We share our stories and then help with the topics of: networking, backbiting, negativity, who you know vs. what you know, rumors, and much more. But before we do that we discuss winding down another calendar year and...
2017-12-041h 12
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 71 - Stuff Drummers DoHappy Thanksgiving from Phil and Jon! This week we thank you, the listeners, for your continued support and for the success of this show. We take some time for good natured ribbing of our drumming brethren by discussing all the things that we do better (and sometimes worse) than anyone else in the music community. Practice shortcuts, speed for speed's sake, gear trends, and drum hangs are the punching bags for the week. We also give our picks for a great underrated drum track. Lastly, we have birthed our first podcast baby! We welcome to the show Dan Radin host...
2017-11-201h 05
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 70 - Interview - Mike JohnstonMike Johnston (of mikeslessons.com) is a person of many talents. He's a tremendous communicator, a great player, a wonderful businessman, a superb teacher, and a heck of a nice guy. When you put all that together you have one of the most successful and busy music entrepreneurs of our time. He was kind enough to sit down with us for a chat about his web site, his teaching, and his business methods. We get deep into education with discussions about philosophies and techniques as well as concepts. We also talk about his new performance outlet entitled, "Man on the...
2017-11-131h 42
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 69 - Interview - Ra Kalam Bob MosesThis week we move back into interview mode as we sit down with, Ra Kalam Bob Moses. Bob is known for his vast catalog of recorded music and his collaboration with some of the greatest musicians of our time. Bob has worked with: Larry Coryell, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton, Hal Galper, Dave Liebman, Steve Kuhn, Mike Gibbs, Steve Swallow, Jack DeJohnette, Harold Vick, Edgar Bateman, and guitarist/spiritual mentor Tisziji Munoz. We open up with discussion of his upbringing in New York City where in his building lived Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Roland Kirk and Abbey Lincoln. He...
2017-11-061h 34
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 60 - Interview - Jack Bell Part 2This week we welcome back master percussionist, Jack Bell, for part two of our exclusive interview. This week we spend time on his lengthy and storied teaching career. Areas covered are: his move to Atlanta and initial job teaching the choral department at a local high school, developing his private percussion teaching studio, being approached to create the percussion department at Georgia State, the ascension of the GSU percussion program, the successful students enrolled, and his various teaching methods including the different interpretation of the Wilcoxin rudimental method. We finish off the show by putting Jack through the rigors of...
2017-09-041h 49
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 59 - Interview - Jack Bell Part 1Today we welcome master percussionist Jack Bell to the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast. For those of you unfamiliar with Jack he was the principal percussionist (for over thirty years) with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as well as the creator/coordinator of the percussion department at Georgia State University. In this episode Jack discusses his early interest in drums and his studies with legendary teacher, Harold Firestone. He details the methods he worked with, the teaching style of Firestone, and auditioning for the legendary Charles Wilcoxin. Jack then discusses studying with Cloyd Duff at Oberlin College and the opportunities that were afforded...
2017-08-281h 57
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 53 - Interview - John DeChristopher (former VP Of Zildjian) Part 2We celebrate our one year anniversary with part two of our interview with John DeChristopher. We pick up with him becoming the artist relations manager at Zildjian and the close relationship he had with Lennie DiMuzio. He also discusses his work with the launch of Zildjian drum sticks, clinic tours, modern technology, and his rise to vice president of the company. We also touch on some specifics inside the factory and talk about the evolution of all the cymbal lines. We come full circle as John talks about his resignation from the company and the return to playing drums again...
2017-07-171h 21
Rochester Groovecast Presents31) Mary LupienIn this special episode, I have a conversation with Mary Lupien! Mary is running for Rochester City Council. I am proud to have Mary as the first political activist I’ve had on the show. She is a substitute teacher for the Rochester City School district, a community activist, and all around great gal! Her story is astonishing. I was incredibly impressed with her unbreakable dedication to our community.
Rochester Groovecast is here to promote more than just music. Through this format, I hope to provide a voice to Rochester (and the surrounding regions) as a united whole.
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2017-07-051h 00
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 49 - Travel EtiquetteIf you intend on making a living playing music for live audiences it's a virtual certainty that you'll be spending some time traveling. As we've discussed in prior episodes flexibility and a positive attitude will take you a long way. However if you combine that with common 'road' sense you can make the best out of any bad situation. In this show we pass along first hand information that can help you navigate and prevent potentially embarrassing situations. We discuss travel do's and don'ts for: airports, vans, cars, buses, hotels, and dealing with copious amounts of down time. We finish...
2017-06-191h 10
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 47 - Church Music Environment with Mike O'BrienRampant thoughts and misnomers abound when it comes to performing in churches. In this episode our guest, Mike O'Brien, crushes preconceived notions and tells it like it is regarding the musician's role in today's church. Mike is a professional worship leader, producer, guitarist, and worship team coach. He details what is expected from drummers that he hires and likewise tells us what we should ask for and how to ask for it when approached by worship leaders. He also compares and contrasts the secular world of gigging to the church world of serving. There's so much in this one episode...
2017-06-051h 48
Rochester Groovecast Presents20) Blue Marble Music Festival PreviewIn this episode, we hear from a collection of musicians who will be displayed at
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Blue Marble Lineup:
Subsoil- https://www.facebook.com/subsoilmusic/
Root Shock- https://www.facebook.com/RootShock/
The Honey Smugglers- https://www.facebook.com/honeysmugglers/
Personal Blend- https://www.facebook.com/PersonalBlend/
Haewa- https://www.facebook.com/haewa.music/
The New Daze- https://www.facebook.com/TheNewDaze/
Dirty Blanket- https://www.facebook.com/onedirtyblanket/
Underground Funk- https://www.facebook.com/theundergroundfunk/
A Girl Named Genny- https://www.facebook.com/A-Girl-Named-Genny-1061143883959340/
Elephino...
2017-04-102h 24
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 36 - Inside Gretsch: The Factory Tour With Paul CooperWe were fortunate to receive an invitation to tour the Gretsch Drum factory in Ridgeland, SC. Who are we to decline? After a lengthy tour of the step by step process of drum making we set up shop in operation manager, Paul Cooper's office, and asked him everything we always wanted to know about Gretsch drums. Rumors are debunked! Make sure you go by our Facebook page to get a look at the pictures that were taken during the tour. Also don't forget to enter the first ever Drummer's Weekly Groovecast contest! Simply go by the show's page inside of...
2017-03-201h 11
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 32- Special Edition - How to Find Great TeachersWhen I first started playing drums there were basically two ways to learn the instrument: seek a teacher or teach yourself. However today there are more options for drumming education than ever before. With modern technology we can find a plethora of videos, mp3s, articles, and even teachers with the stroke of a computer keyboard. In fact it's arguable that we have too much information instantly available which many times leads to obfuscation of the truth! It's very important to research the information that you're receiving and making sure that it's coming from a reliable source. In this special...
2017-02-201h 01
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 29 - Interview - Joel RosenblattThis week the Groovecast is delighted to publish an exclusive interview with Joel Rosenblatt. Most of you know Joel from his work with Michel Camilo and later with Spyro Gyra. In this episode we discuss his early flirtations with trumpet and a chance encounter with drums. From there we get to his college studies with Ed Soph and Randy Jones which helped prepare him for his first major gigs. We then cover the gigs with: Matt Murphy, Pure Prairie League, Michel Camilo, and Spyro Gyra. We spend a good amount of time talking about Joel's early adoption of the home...
2017-01-301h 47
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 25 - PracticeTo kick off a new year the Groovecast, much like everyone else, is in self-improvement mode. Everyone wants to be better, right? We can safely assume that everybody would like to improve their drumming as well as all the different facets of their life. To do this we need to practice. Seems logical, doesn't it? Well, it's easy to say and a no-brainer in the 'duh' department. However, having a specific goal and then consistently acquiring the motivation and determination to get there is easier said than done. Whether you're starting out and the goals seem unattainable or you're an...
2017-01-021h 07
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 24 - Best Of 2016Happiest of Holidays to the Groovecast Nation! This week we take a moment to reflect on the first year of the podcast. We took the highlights from various shows along with great moments from our interviews to make our "Best of 2016". It's our little gift of retrospective all wrapped in a bow and delivered in the timeliest of fashions! We think you'll enjoy reliving some of the moments from earlier this year. Plus it's a great way to invite some of your friends to listen for the first time! We'll be back next Monday with a brand new show to...
2016-12-261h 10
Rochester Groovecast Presents6) Tyler Westcott of FolkfacesIn this episode, I have a conversation with Tyler Westscott from the band Folkfaces. I also play some unreleased songs...both Folkfaces and Tyler solo.
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2016-11-1843 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents5) Haewa Pt 2 - Live @ ButapubIn this episode, I play set 2 from Haewa's live show at Butapub on Nov. 5!
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2016-11-161h 25
Rochester Groovecast Presents4) Minisode: Self ReflectionIn this minisode, I reflect on why I started Rochester Groovecast.
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Party In The Park:
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The Campbell Brothers:
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Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad:
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Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance:
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2016-11-1312 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents3) Ben Chilbert of HaewaIn this episode, I have a conversation with Ben Chilbert from Haewa.
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Butapub
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2016-11-0432 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents2) Astraea & Lightning SkeletonIn this episode, I have a conversation with Jon Broida from Astraea.
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2016-11-0148 min
Rochester Groovecast Presents1) Rochester Groovecast Episode 1Donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4799902
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5:02 Marbin Live at Flour City Station
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12:38 Temple Pro Jam Live at Temple
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21:08 Wilxy and Crump Live at The Firehouse
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26.28 Rabbet Futt Live at Flour City Station
33:32 Marbin Live at Flour City Station
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2016-10-2443 min
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 15 Interview - Scott MeederThe Groovecast has delivered on its promise of an interview and it is a gem! Our guest, Scott Meeder, is the proverbial "Jeff Porcaro" of Atlanta. Even if you're not familiar with his name it's a virtual guarantee that you've heard him on record. He has been the first call session drummer on the Atlanta recording scene for the past 30 years. His credits include: .38 Special, Toni Braxton, Sugarland, Ricky Gunn, Aaron Shust, John Waller, and countless tv, motion picture, and radio dates. We discuss his musical upbringing and education, first gigs, musical influences, early use of electronics, his studio experiences...
2016-10-241h 37
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 10 Embracing Strengths And WeaknessesThis week Phil and Jon discuss the many different ways we can learn to embrace others' strengths and weaknesses. The guys talk about differences between groove players vs. technical players, jazzers vs. rockers, younger players vs. older players, original/artsy gigs vs. corporate gigs, and pressures of the drumming community and how it can breed jealousy and envy. At the end of the show the guys each pick another underrated, great drum track. Please subscribe and join us every Monday for a brand new edition of the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast.
2016-09-191h 06
Drummer's Weekly GroovecastEpisode 3 Special Edition Concepts On Click TracksThis week Phil does a special educational edition of the Groovecast. In response to emails and posts on social media regarding practicing and performing to a click track or sequence (both live and in the studio)Phil talks about the concepts he's developed over the years. They include setting up your click in a variety of musical settings, developing feel instead of playing metronomically, stating time while becoming a slave to the click, over correcting when straying from the click, click manipulation, and band concepts with clicks and sequences.
2016-08-0156 min