Drum Candy
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.
10 Reasons to Love Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, etc.)
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite recordings featuring drummer/producer/musical director Steve Jordan.
Filmed before a live studio audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
10 Reasons to Love Bill Stewart
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.
10 Reasons to Love Paul Motian
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.
10 Reasons to Love Al Foster
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.
UK Drummer/Producer Malcolm Catto (Little Barrie, Heliocentrics, DJ Shadow, etc.)
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Special Episode! Portraits in Jazz: Big Sid Catlett with Thomas Wendt and Kenny Washington
Host Thomas Wendt and guest artist Kenny Washington discuss the legacy and impact of early jazz/big band great Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett. The second half of the episode features an excerpt from a recent drum clinic conducted by Thomas on the basics of jazz brush technique.
10 Reasons to LOVE Ed BLACKWELL
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10 Reasons to LOVE Philly Joe Jones
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Which Snare Hoops Are Best for Jazz? A Pro Drummer’s Take
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What's the BEST Snare Drum Hoop for the GIGGING Drummer?
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Alt Hoop Shoot-Out: Quick-Cut Comparison
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Snare Hoop Shootout 2: Exploring the Sounds of Single-Flange, Stick Chopper, Die-Cast, and Wood
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Side-by-Side: Comparing Every Triple-Flange Drum Hoop
In this shorter episode, we compare 1.6mm, 2.3mm, and 3.0mm steel and 2.5mm brass triple-flange hoops on a 14" aluminum snare drum.
Every Triple-Flange Hoop Compared: The Ultimate Snare Drum Guide
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Part 2: Peter Erskine (10 Reasons to Love)
We conclude our 10 Reasons to Love Peter Erskine discussion with co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton with more excerpts from the jazz/pop/fusion great's hugely diverse discography.
10 Reason to Love Jazz/Pop/Fusion Great PETER ERSKINE (Part 1)
In this episode of the Drum Candy Podcast, hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share the first five of their "10 Reasons to Love" the iconic jazz/rock/pop/fusion drummer, band leader, composer, and educator Peter Erskine.
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Special Mini Episode! Portraits in Jazz: Baby Dodds with Thomas Wendt and Kenny Washington
In this debut episode of a new micro-episode series, titled Portraits in Jazz, host Thomas Wendt gives a concise overview of the legendary career of early jazz pioneer Baby Dodds. We also welcome special guest Kenny Washington for additional commentary.
10 Reasons to Love MAX ROACH (Part 2)
Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton continue with a handful more of their favorite Max Roach performances.
10 Reason to Love MAX ROACH (Part 1)
In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt share some of their favorite recordings featuring modern jazz legend Max Roach. This is the first part in a multi-part series.
10 Reasons to Love JEFF "TAIN" WATTS (Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett)
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How to Tune Toms
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Practical Independence Lesson, Part 1: One-Limb Ostinatos and Melodies
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Doc Sweeney's Steven Stecher on the Focus Series Snare Drum
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10 Reasons to Love BILLY HIGGINS
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Product Design and More With Sahir Hanif (Masters of Maple)
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Byron Landham (Frankie Valli, Bobby Hutcherson, Joey DeFrancesco, Pat Martino, Temple University)
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Special Episode! The Bass and Drum Hook-Up With Paul Thompson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton
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Deep-Dive Into Exotic Snare Drums and More
Host Mike Dawson interviews master drum builder Chris Carr about six different exotic species snare drums.Â
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How to Play Ghost-Note Grooves in 7/8, More With Hutch, Seamless Aluminum Snare, and More
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"Da Bang" With Modern Jazz Great Greg Hutchinson, Odd-Time Fluency Part 3, and Much More
"Da Bang" With Modern Jazz Great Greg Hutchinson, Odd-Time Fluency Part 3, and Much More
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More With Seb Thomson (Baroness, Trans Am, Publicist), Odd-Time Fluency Part 2, and More
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Baroness's Sebastian Thomson, Odd-Time Fluency Lesson, and More
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More With Kenny Washington, Melodic Flam Taps, Ash Snare Drums, and More
Warehouse Pick of the Week:
5.5x14 Prime Series Ash Snare
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Kenny Washington Returns!, Sticking Dexterity Lesson, and Much More
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Guest host Tom Wendt revisits with modern jazz great Kenny Washington, Mike Dawson shares one of his daily technique builders, and much more!
Elvin Jones (Part 2), Triplet Licks, Practice Pad Special, and More
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Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton conclude their discussion of legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones, Dawson shares a lesson on a cool Elvin-ish lick, and much more.
10 Reasons to Love Elvin Jones (Pt 1), "My Favorite Things" Beat, and Much More
We are kicking off season 5 with the first half of a "10 Reasons to Love...Elvin Jones" conversation between co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt. We also share some industry news, a fun lesson based on Elvin's pattern in the classic John Coltrane track "My Favorite Things," and answer a listener question on upgrading an entry-level snare. Our warehouse pick of the week is a sweet deal on a handmade 5.5x14 8-ply maple Bucks County Prime Series snare drum, which can be purchased at: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_1259&products_id=18443.
Rudy Royston (Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas, Flatbed Buggy)
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Beartooth's Connor Denis on Touring, Practicing, and Collecting Gretsch Drums
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The Wallflowers' Mark Stepro on Ludwig Drums, Practicing Time, and More
Practical advice on developing an inner pulse, choosing timeless gear, prepping a sub, and more from Wallflowers and Butch Walker drummer Mark Stepro
Modern Jazz Drummer Willie Jones III
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