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Drummers Education ConnectionD.E.C. Episode 182: Interview with Brent Barnett from Gibraltar Hardware!Brent started playing drums at age 14 and at age 20, he moved to LA to pursue his passion for playing. There he studied at the Musicians’ Institute in Hollywood for 2 years. Through connections he made at the school, Brent got a Job at Centerstaging backline company in Burbank, CA. as a drum tech. During his time at Centerstaging, he learned a lot about how the industry worked, about drums and hardware, and became familiar with the ins and outs of each brand. After 4 years at Centerstaging, Brent took the Artist Relations position for Gibraltar Hardware. This is where his passion fo...2024-10-161h 00
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's PodcastTris Imboden Talks Rock 'n' Roll, In-Ear Monitors, Kenny Loggins, and MoreThis week’s Gig Gab is a must-listen as journeyman drummer Tris Imboden joins Dave Hamilton, bringing a wealth of musical history and wisdom. Dive into Tris’s fascinating career, from growing up in the musically rich Orange County, to the unforgettable moment he saw The Beatles live, despite barely hearing them over the screaming fans. You’ll love the tales of his early days with instrumental surf bands and how his band Honk’s soundtrack success in Hawaii set the stage for future opportunities. Tris’s story of playing a sold-out week at The Troubador, only to have the band i...2024-07-1553 min
Out of the MainS5.E16: In Session, with Tris ImbodenHe's back! In what has become an annual tradition, the great session drummer Tris Imboden returns to the podcast, this time to walk Tom and John through a behind-the-scenes look at a typical session from the golden era. From before you even get the call, all the way through to collecting the Grammy, what goes into cutting the tracks that live on in memoriam forever?
Tune in this week to hear the general story, as well as specific memories Tris shares that may shed some new light on old classics we've known our entire lives!
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Breakfast with Vinnie!Episode 38 - Special Guest Bruce Becker
Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”, getting his students to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set.
Through the years Top Drummers like David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, Glen Sobel, have sought his guidance.
Bruce Becker co-led the David Becker Tribune for 35 years recording 10 CDs.
Bruce has conducted master classes all over the world and most recently has been a regular contributor to Drumeo creating the very...2024-05-211h 04Out of the MainFrom the Vault: Tris ImbodenOur final intermission episode before next week's launch of Season 5 brings one of our all-time favorite guests: Tris Imboden. This first part of our two-part interview was the beginning of a wonderful relationship between Tom and John and one of music's true gems.
Part 2 is here.
Original show notes:
Legendary session and touring drummer Tris Imboden climbs aboard the yacht rock podcast, “Out of the Main,” to discuss the yacht rock years, what’s happened since, and—yes!—what’s happening now!
Things Discussed:
How Tris learned and taught himself to play
The...2024-02-0146 min
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! PodcastE175: TrackTalk: Tris Imboden on "Footloose" & "I'm Alright"Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com This episode of TrackTalk is an excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden. In this episode, we do a deep-dive into two of Kenny Loggins' biggest hits that Tris recorded: "Footloose" and "I'm Alright." Tris shares insights on each song, including him singing the bridge on the "live" version of "I'm Alright" which is included, along with "Footloose." So come along for the ride and please subscribe to my channel! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room With Tris I...2024-01-1823 min
The Jake Feinberg ShowThe Tris Imboden InterviewCosmic drummer talks about getting the gig with Kenny Loggins, adjusting to in-ear monitors with Chicago and his own original group known as Honk. 2024-01-0452 minOut of the MainE23.32: Firefall, Friends and FamilyJock Bartley, founding member of Firefall, rejoins the podcast to discuss the making of Firefall’s latest project, “Friends and Family,” dropping in September. There are some familiar names on this homage to acts that Firefall has either shared a stage with, had members in, or recorded with over the years — Tris Imboden and Lance Hoppen among them. Plus, a host of newcomers to the band...all coming together to make a rockin’ record will all of the hallmarks of vintage Firefall.
Tune in to hear how the record came together, learn how the concept ma...2023-09-0755 minOut of the MainE23.28: Vernon Porter’s Favorite BassistsJust as we hinted we might, when we had Tris Imboden on to count down his favorite drummers of all time, we invited one of our favorite bassists (and favorite humans) onto the podcast to do the same with bass players. Here are “Vernon’s Very Vaunted and Virtuoso Viola”...eh, forget it...just roll tape!
(And don’t forget what we said about bass players liking to spring surprises on unwitting drummers!)
Lightning Round:
Found at Sea - "Two Different Worlds," performed by Kenny Loggins, written by Richard...2023-08-1057 minOut of the MainEpisode 23.22: Tris’s Top Ten Tom-Tom TicklersThe fabulous Tris Imboden returns to the podcast to run his list of his favorite and most influential drummers. Tune in to see who won the side-action bet between John and Tom, and learn all about the drummers who have influenced the drum stylings and approach of one yacht rock’s favorite drummers.
Prior conversations with Tris:
Tris Imboden Interview the first
Album Focus: Kenny Loggins’s “High Adventure” with special guest Tris Imboden
High Adventure, Side B
2023-06-2956 minLive From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! PodcastE118: Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden!Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is drumming legend, Tris Imboden! Tris and I do a deep dive into Tris’ incredible and prolific career, going back to "Honk" his first band signed to a record deal over 50 years ago, to Tris joining Kenny Loggins’ band in the late 1970s and the string of Kenny Loggins hits he played on. His work as a session drummer, joining the legendary band “Chicago” in 1990 where he held the drum chair for almost 30 years, before retiring from the band in 2018. Lots of great stories, including reunitin...2023-02-021h 15
MUSIC is not a GENREDeath is DUMB Volume 9: Terry Kath - The Spirit & Sinew of Chicago | MUSIC is not a GENRE - Season 4 Episode #37SUPPORT ME ON PATREON
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FEATURED SONG: REC – “Ripe” (from The Sunshine Seminar)
Every band has a different dynamic, both for music and for business. Mick Jagger was right business-wise when he called the Beatles the “four-headed monster”, but on the music side they really just had the two heads. Most of U2’s music is driven by two heads as well, but Larry Mullen Jr. started the band, so my guess is business-wise there’s more equality overall. Fleetwood Mac has almost always been a complete mes...2022-05-0944 min
Hangin' & Bangin'Cathy Rich & Gregg Potter with Tris ImbodenCathy Rich, Gregg Potter, and Tris Imboden chat with Carmine and Vinny Appice and host Ron Onesti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-061h 09
Out of the MainEpisode 22.10: The Healing Power of Music, with Vernon Porter and TJ GeorgeTreat yourself to an incredible story, an important cause, and an amazing lineup of personnel, collaborating to make a beautifully written and masterfully produced modern Westcoast record to raise money for charity, Demand Impact. Vernon Porter (of Kenny Loggins and more) teams with TJ George to assemble a star-studded cast that includes Bill Champlin, Richard Page, Michael McDonald, Tris Imboden, Lenny Castro, Bill Medley and many more.
This story is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming, and you simply won’t believe how it all came together. Buy the album and support the cause here: https://demand-impact.org/albums/he...2022-03-2452 minOut of the MainEpisode 22.9: High Adventure, Side B, with Tris ImbodenWe flipped the record over and broke down Side B of Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure album with legendary drummer Tris Imboden himself. Who better to dissect a masterpiece with than a member of the band who performed on the record?
Put the needle down, and let’s continue...
“Heart to Heart”’s all-star lineup and amazing bass line
More back stories and inside scoops
Track-by-track analysis for the second side
Fun facts and interesting trivia
A preview of an important project for a great cause: https://demand-impact.org/albums/heroes-and-legends/
Check out the sizzle reel for Tris Imbod...2022-03-1745 minOut of the MainEpisode 22.8: High Adventure, with Tris ImbodenLegendary drummer Tris Imboden rejoins the podcast to help Tom and John on a special album focus, breaking down Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure album. Who better to dissect a masterpiece with than a member of the band who performed on the record?
Back stories and inside scoops
Track-by-track analysis
Fun facts and interesting trivia
An update on Tris Imboden’s Yacht Stars, going out on the road this summer! Check out the sizzle reel here: https://youtu.be/llkpcIIpcDov=llkpcIIpcDo
The Lightning Round:
Does It Float Your Boat?
Buried Treasures
Off the Map
References and Rela...2022-03-1050 minOut of the MainEpisode 21.32: Tris Imboden, Part TwoPart two of our conversation with legendary session and touring drummer Tris Imboden. In this installment, learn more about the Chicago years and since, including a major announcement about what's happening now!
Things Discussed:
How Tris learned and taught himself to play
The Kenny Loggins Band years
The Chicago era
Other performances, sessions and tales from the road
Jeff Porcaro, master prankster
Breaking news!
The Lightning Round:
Does It Float Your Boat?
Buried Treasures
Off the Map
References and Related:
Follow Tris on Facebook and Twitter
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
To...2021-08-1241 minOut of the MainEpisode 21.31: Keeping the Fire, with Tris ImbodenLegendary session and touring drummer Tris Imboden climbs aboard the yacht rock podcast, “Out of the Main,” to discuss the yacht rock years, what’s happened since, and—yes!—what’s happening now!
Things Discussed:
How Tris learned and taught himself to play
The Kenny Loggins Band years
The Chicago era
Other performances, sessions and tales from the road
Jeff Porcaro, master prankster
Breaking news!
The Lightning Round:
Does It Float Your Boat?
Buried Treasures
Off the Map
References and Related:
Follow Tris on Facebook and Twitter
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom...2021-08-0546 min
The HustleDeep Dive - Tris Imboden on Kenny Loggins' - Keep The Fire (1979)This week we welcome back drummer Tris Imboden to talk about Kenny Loggins's 1979 classic Keep The Fire! Tris was a member of the incredible band that recorded this beauty and that featured the Grammy winning smash "This Is It". Tris fills us in on how the songs came to be and what it was like working for him. Not to mention what the deal is with that cover! Enjoy!
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InspirationEpisode 452 – Speaking with Rockstars. Interview with Tris ImbodenTonight I have the privilege to be surrounded by Rockstars. To my left in the studio is one of the brightest, most talented, and kind men I know who will be at the top of any field he goes into. In our northern office dropping one business value bomb after…2021-02-091h 07MotivationalEpisode 452 – Speaking with Rockstars. Interview with Tris ImbodenTonight I have the privilege to be surrounded by Rockstars. To my left in the studio is one of the brightest, most talented, and kind men I know who will be at the top of any field he goes into. In our northern office dropping one business value bomb after…2021-02-091h 07
Behind The Orange CurtainTris Imboden - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DrummerTris Imboden, Newport Harbor Class of '70, was a founder of the legendary local rock band Honk and went on to drum for Kenny Loggins and Chicago and recorded music with Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and many more.2020-12-0314 min
The HustleEpisode 281 - Tris Imboden of Chicago/Kenny LogginsWe continue our series on big time drummers by hearing from Tris Imboden! Until a couple years ago Tris spent decades holding it down for Chicago, but before that he also spent many years with Kenny Loggins. In our conversation we hear what it was like collaborating with both of those greats, including his thoughts on recording "Footloose", as well as what he's doing now after abruptly leaving Chicago. Along the way he also worked with Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Fee Waybill and Richard Marx. We also hear what it was like backing Kenny at Live Aid. He's such...2020-09-231h 41
Talk to MeE57: Drummer for the band, Chicago, Walfredo ("Wally") Reyes, Jr.Walfredo Reyes, Jr., is the drummer for the legendary band, Chicago.
Watch the video version of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZNaMcmJeY
Author and speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso interviews the music veteran on a wide range of topics, including life on the road with the Chicago band and stories about other famous acts.
1:32 Lessons from Walfredo Reyes, Sr.
5:00 Josephine Baker (in Havana, Cuba!)
7:00 Making it in music is part talent and part personality
9:15 The music BUSINESS
10:00 Famous rhythm sections (The Wrecking Crew, The Section, The Toto boys)
11:15 Making and maintaining...2020-09-131h 58
Drum HustleInterview with Drummer Bruce BeckerI was fortunate to get a one on one interview with the world renown, major label recording artist, drummer Bruce Becker! He has taught some of the best including: David Garibaldi (The architect of funk) , Tris Imboden Jiro Yamaguchi (Ozomatli) , Jake Slichter (Semisonic) , Mark Schulman , and Daniel Glass . He studied many years under the amazing Freddie Gruber. Freddie was a drum teacher for Vinnie Colaiuta, Neil Peart, and Steve Smith to name a few. Bruce has made appearances on Drumeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct_TKdIc0Hc) and has his own DVD and other educational material. He is still working today with wit...2020-04-261h 20
Grumpy Old Rockers #1Grumpy Old Rockers #7Drummer Tris Imboden, 12 years with Kenny Loggins, 28 years with Chicago, surfer dude, and all around cool guy with some great stories. Thanks for stopping by..2020-01-0517 min
The Rich Redmond Show011 - The Business Owner Musician - The Rich Redmond Show Ep 11 feat Harry McCarthy In today's professional musical culture, it's imperative to think more and more like a business owner. Not like the "slap entrepreneur on your insta description" business owner, but more like the "how many other income streams can I create to keep me doing what I'm here to do, if I'm meant to do it, and lie awake at night wondering how I'll keep all these plates spinning" business owner. ****Listen to this episode and subscribe to the show: www.richredmond.com/podcasts Our guest for episode 11 is Harry McCarthy. A Nashvillian for over 35 years with roots in New York and of...2019-10-151h 04
Del and Debi, Mind Body SoulTris Imboden2018-10-1751 min
Podcasts Archives - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.267 – Tris Imboden: From Southern California to ChicagoWhat can be said about Tris Imboden to summarize his iconic career? The Southern California, self-proclaimed “surfer dude” has shaped the sounds of many of the most prolific artists from ... more
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Drummer's Resource267 – Tris Imboden: From Southern California to ChicagoWhat can be said about Tris Imboden to summarize his iconic career? The Southern California, self-proclaimed “surfer dude” has shaped the sounds of many of the most prolific artists from the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and today. Fresh out of high school, Tris co-founded the band “Honk” which appeared on the soundtrack for the cult-classic “Five Summer […] The post 267 – Tris Imboden: From Southern California to Chicago appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .2017-05-081h 26Drummer's Resource267 – Tris Imboden: From Southern California to ChicagoWhat can be said about Tris Imboden to summarize his iconic career? The Southern California, self-proclaimed “surfer dude” has shaped the sounds of many of the most prolific artists from ... more
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Jackie's Groove08/24/16 Keith Howland Guitarist 21 Years w/ ChicagoKeith Howland is an American guitarist and singer. Since 1995, he has been the lead guitarist for the veteran pop-rock band, Chicago.Howland started playing the guitar at the age of seven, and he played in a number of bands during his school years. He attended high school in Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from James Madison University in 1986 with a degree in communications. In 1987, Keith moved to Los Angeles and took a job with Andy Brauer Studio Rentals, which helped him to make invaluable contacts in the music industry. He also continued playing as much as possible, including a 1993 summer t...2016-08-191h 55Jackie's Groove06/20/16 Tris Imboden – Drummer with Chicago 26 Years, Kenny Loggins, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, HonkWith Special Call-In Guests: Grammy Nominated Songwriter Henry Kapono, Earth Wind and Fire's John Paris, Santana Drummer Walfredo Reyes Jr., VP of DW Drums John Good and John "JR" Robinson - The Most Recorded Drummer in History.Tris Imboden is an American rock and jazz drummer. As an educator, he has been a drum clinician and author of tutorial materials. As a performer, he has been in studio sessions and on tour with some of the most notable and highest-selling musicians of all time. As of 1990, he has been best known as the lead drummer with the multi-platinum...2016-06-211h 55
Inside MusiCastTris ImbodenTris Imboden not only knows the meaning of gratitude, but he lives with it every day. As a self-taught musician, Tris worked his way into the world of music at a young age and never looked back. From high school surf bands, to his band Honk, to his studio and touring connections with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Steve Vai, Neil Diamond, Roger Daltry, Richard Marx, Al Jarreau, Firefall and Crosby, Stills and Nash, along with his long-standing gig as the drummer for Chicago, Tris has rarely had any down time throughout a career that has spanned more than four...2014-12-081h 27