Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Episode 46: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Nic Collins.
This week’s Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni and Billy Amendola features drummer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer Nic Collins. The talented nineteen-year-old talks to MD about his band Better Strangers’ debut EP, Luna’s Daydream. The rock band from Florida…
Episode 45: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Chad Cromwell.
This week's Modern Drummer Podcast with Billy Amendola & David Frangioni features session / live drummer Chad Cromwell. A first call Nashville and LA studio drummer who brought his Memphis roots to Nashville recordings since 1990, with Lady Antebellum, (now…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 44: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers Part 2
In this episode, Narada Michael Walden continues his two-part interview with Dennis Chambers. Dennis talks about working with various artists, how he finds musical inspiration, tips for drummers and artists in general, and much more. Audio Video
Episode 43: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E.
This week's Modern Drummer Podcast features the newest member of the MD Hall of Fame, The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. Join Billy Amendola and David Frangioni as they announce the award to Sheila and congratulate her as the first…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers
In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Dennis Chambers. Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. In this part 1 of the interview, Dennis Chambers takes…
Episode 41: Celebrating Ringo Starr’s 81st Birthday. #Peace and Love
Hello everyone! Yesterday July 7th, was Ringo Starr’s 81st Birthday! As a #ThrowBackThursday, Modern Drummer would like to repeat our press “pop up podcast” we recently attended/posted with Sir Richard. MD sends Peace & Love in honor of what most…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 40: Narada Michael Walden & Cindy Blackman Santana
In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Cindy Blackman Santana. Cindy talks about the first records that influenced her, her technique, Art Blakey, Lenny Kravitz and other artists she has worked with. She also tells us what's next in her…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 39: David Frangioni with Nandi Bushell
+ Dawson’s Shop Talk review on the Roland – VAD306 Compact Electronic Drumset. In this episode MD CEO David Frangioni interviews 11-year-old UK social media sensation, drummer and multi-instrumentalist Nandi Bushell, sponsored by Roland. Nandi and her father John walks…
The Modern Drummer Podcast #ThrowBackThursday! David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Rick Astley
Happy #ThrowBackThursday! If you missed the Modern Drummer Podcast with Rick Astley the first time; here it is again. A must watch! This week on the Modern Drummer Podcast, Billy Amendola and David Frangioni bring you an exclusive interview with…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 37: Narada Michael Walden & Aubrey Dayle
In this episode Narada Michael Walden talks with Aubrey Dayle about his drumming, influences, family and more. Dayle has toured with James ‘Blood’ Ulmer, Hassan Hakmoun (support act for Peter Gabriel), God Street wine, The John Popper Band, Sam Rivers,…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 36: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Mark Schulman
Episode 36: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with Mark Schulman This week P!nk’s Mark Schulman joins Billy Amendola and David Frangioni for the Modern Drummer Podcast to celebrate Pink and her Billboard Icon Award and new streaming Amazon…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 35: Narada Michael Walden & Steve Gadd
In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews legendary drummer Steve Gadd, Steve talks about his drumming, early influences, family, life leading up to 2021 and more. Audio Video
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 34: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman Part 2
In this episode, Narada Michael Walden continues his two-part interview with Tony Coleman. Tony talks about working with various artists including Johnnie Taylor, how he finds musical inspiration, and more. Audio Video
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 33: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Fred Armisen and Eric Leiderman
An exclusive and extraordinary Modern Drummer Podcast with bandleader-drummer, TV/Movie star Fred Armisen and TV Writer/Producer/Drummer Eric Leiderman. Both Eric and Fred join hosts Billy Amendola and David Frangioni to chat about their April 2021 cover of Modern Drummer Magazine,…
