In this episode, Mike and Mike field listener questions before geeking out on their favorite drum albums. The featured artist up for discussion is NYC-based drummer Cliff Almond, who’s featured in the April 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the new Zildjian Low Volume LV380 cymbal pack. The show concludes with picks of the week.

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Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Cliff Almond: http://www.cliffalmond.com/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REEk9GbRT-o

Zildjian Low-Volume cymbals demo: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/02/video-demo-zildjian-l80-low-volume-468-cymbal-pack/

Vinnie Colaiuta: http://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/

Billy Cobham: http://www.billycobham.com/html/index.php

Tony Williams Lifetime’s Believe It: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/believe-it-tony-williams-columbia-records-review-by-john-kelman.php

Roland BT-1 bar trigger pad: http://www.rolandus.com/products/bt-1/

Tune-bot: http://tune-bot.com/

 

“The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike” is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast