On the Beat
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On the Beat with Tom Ogden of Deaf Havana: Talks Influences, Setup, and New Record
Hi, Modern Drummer readers. Let me start by saying how thankful and honored I am to be writing an article for such a great magazine and online community. So many drummers from so many styles have influenced me—I’m a massive…
On the Beat with Joey Cassata of ZO2 and the Musical "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812": Talks Challenges of Broadway
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Joey Cassata, drummer for the new Broadway musical starring Josh Groban called Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. I’ve been drumming for the show since it’s off-Broadway run starting back in 2013. Before…
On the Beat with Joey Cassata of ZO2 and the Musical "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812": Talks Challenges of Broadway
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Joey Cassata, drummer for the new Broadway musical starring Josh Groban called Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. I’ve been drumming for the show since it’s off-Broadway run starting back in 2013. Before…
On the Beat with Josh Manuel of Issues: Talks Top Ten Most Influential Albums
Hey guys! My name is Josh Manuel and I play drums in the band Issues. I’d like to talk about the ten albums that had the most influence on me as a drummer and musician. I’m going to list…
On the Beat with Joe Bellia of the Weeklings: Talks Second Album and Abbey Road Studios
Hi! My name is Joe Bellia. I’ve toured with Southside Johnny, Dave Mason, Jon Bon Jovi, and the KOS band, to mention a few. I am currently a member of the Beatles-inspired band the Weeklings and last June we recorded…
On the Beat with Maxx Morando of the Regrettes: Talks Recording and Debut Album
Hey MD! I’m Maxx Morando, drummer of the Regrettes. I’m eighteen years old and have been playing drums since I was eight and joined the School of Rock in Hollywood. I met some of my bandmates there, three of whom…
On the Beat with Jack Ryan from the Marcus King Band: Talks Second Album and Gear
Hello, MD readers! This is Jack Ryan from the Marcus King Band. We’re a heavily touring psychedelic, soulful Southern rock group from Greenville, South Carolina. I would like to share some of my experiences and lessons I have learned from…
On the Beat with Jon Busby of Sparrows: Talks Influences, Setup, and New Album
Hello fellow Modern Drummer readers! My name is Jon Busby. I want to first say how humbled I am to write an On The Beat web post for Modern Drummer magazine. Ever since I started playing drums at the age…
On the Beat with Adam “A-West” Bannister of Death Valley High: Talks New Album and Kit
Hello, MD! Adam “A-West” Bannister of the band Death Valley High here. We are a “death disco” act with thousands of miles and hundreds of intense shows behind us. In the last few years we have toured the US, UK,…
On the Beat with Rob Mitzner: Talks Jann Klose, Action Moves People United
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. I’ve had a lot of incredible musical experiences since I last wrote you two years ago, including recording drums and Irish percussion for the Broadway show Outside Mullingar, and fulfilling my lifelong dream of performing at…
On the Beat with Danny “Dangry” Grossarth of Candiria: Talks Opportunities and New Record
What’s up, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Danny “Dangry” Grossarth and I have the exciting honor of playing drums in Candiria. I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where my parents were able to cultivate and encourage…
On the Beat with Emily Estefan: Talks Musical Passions, New Album, and YouTube Channel
Greetings, earthlings! Emily Estefan here wanting to share a little bit about my musical journey. I grew up on the sides of stages watching some of the most incredible musicians playing their instruments for the world to hear—I was literally…
On the Beat with Daniel Moilanen of Katatonia: Talks Metal Genres and the Essence of Drumming
Greetings drummers! (Modern or not.) Greetings readers! (Drummers or not.) My name is Daniel Moilanen and I’m a metal drummer. Throughout the entirety of my drumming career I’ve played different styles of metal within different genres of metal and the…
On the Beat with Ernie Durawa of the Texas Tornados: Talks Projects and Performances
Well, 2017 seems to be approaching fast! There are a lot of great music performances and some tours and recordings to talk about. I am currently going on my fourth year of a residency show at the coolest and best…
