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.
In this episode, host Mike Dawson sits down with longtime Primus drummer Tim Alexander to talk about gear, moving back to California, and the new Sound Cipher improv project with saxophonist Skerik and synth/bass player Timm Mason.
"Just Doing It" With James Johnson III (Ahmad Jamal, Monty Alexander, University of Pittsburg Faculty)
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In this episode, guest hosts Tom Wendt and Dave Throckmorton interview their lifelong friend James Johnson III on his rich musical upbringing and more.
Mar 17, 2023
The Ergonomics of Swing, Adapting to Different Gigs, and More With Drummer/Educator Jim White
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Reserve a seat to our drumset masterclass with Mark Guiliana on April 29th:
In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton and special guest Paul Wells share 10 of their favorite tracks from jazz/fusion great Dave Weckl's discography.
Mar 03, 2023
How to Practice Independence Creatively, Antique Ludwig Drums, and More
In this episode, host Mike Dawson shares a lesson on how to simultaneously develop coordination, independence, and creativity. We also check out an antique Ludwig kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
Feb 17, 2023
Modern Jazz Drummer/Bandleader Kush Abadey
01:17:50
Purchase tickets to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana on 4/29:
Can you tell the difference between wood snares with reinforcement rings and those without? Test your ears along with Mike and special guest Carter McLean.
Feb 03, 2023
10 REASONS TO LOVE...STEVE GADD
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In this first episode of season 3, co-hosts Mike, Tom, and Dave are back—along with special guest Paul Wells—to share ten of their favorite recordings from legendary jazz/pop/rock/fusion great Steve Gadd.