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Meinl Radio

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Chris Brewer and Norbert Saemann host Meinl Radio and interviews today's top drummers. Hear artists discuss album cycles, motivational speaking, tour life and much more.
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Episodes

Richard Spaven

Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Richard Spaven. Richard joins the conversation from London to talk about his jazz and electronic background, learning by doing and being immersed in different world styles, entering “the zone,” and much more. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2yx2bB6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu...

Jun 16, 202051 minEp. 35

Anup Sastry

This week we speak with Meinl Cymbals artist Anup Sastry on his career as a metal drummer, his solo works, how he records drums at home, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu YouTube: https://bit.ly/2AAC7Ll — FOLLOW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z575Wr YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Y3jESR Facebook: https://bit.ly/2zwjpE1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/35Qo9R6...

May 25, 202057 minEp. 34

Gerwin Eisenhauer

This week we speak with Meinl Cymbals artist Gerwin Eisenhauer about his unique style of playing, growing up in Germany, touring with his jazz ensemble Trio Elf, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu — FOLLOW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z575Wr YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Y3jESR Facebook: https://bit.ly/2zwjpE1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/35Qo9R6...

May 18, 202048 minEp. 33

Arthur Hnatek

Meinl Cymbals artist Arthur Hnatek joins us from Zürich, Switzerland to talk about his experience drumming for jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan, the creation of his electronic project SWIMS, how he’s dealt with the current worldwide situation, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu — FOLLOW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z575Wr YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Y3jESR Facebook: https://bit.ly/2zwjpE1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/35Qo9R6...

May 11, 202049 minEp. 32

John Longstreth

Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer of Origin - John Longstreth joins us this week on the Meinl Radio Podcast. Hear John talk about his contributions to the world of metal drumming, mastering the use of drum triggers, his experience with Jiu Jitsu, and more.

May 04, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 31

Navene Koperweis

Longtime Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer of the band Entheos - Navene Koperweis joins us to share current news about projects, thoughts on touring as a solo act, fusing metal drumming with electronic drumming, and more.

Apr 27, 202054 minEp. 30

Lil' John Roberts

In this episode of Meinl Radio, Meinl Cymbals artist Lil’ John Roberts talks about his experiences recording and touring for acts like Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, The Fresh Prince, and countless others. Lil’ John also shares thoughts on growing up in the Philadelphia music scene, attending Berklee, and more interesting stories.

Apr 20, 202055 minEp. 29

Luke Holland

Meinl Cymbals artist Luke Holland sits down with us on this month’s episode of the Meinl Radio Podcast. Luke talks about his newest solo project and EP, moving to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in drumming, fusing his metal roots with new endeavors in electronic music, and much more. Stream Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms:

Apr 02, 202054 minEp. 28

Art Cruz

Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Art Cruz. Art recently stepped into a new roll as drummer for the iconic metal band Lamb of God, but is also known for his work with groups like Winds of Plague and Prong. Art talks about what he brings to the table with his new full-time gig, what kind of personality you need to be a successful musician on the road, his love of magic, and more.

Feb 28, 202046 minEp. 27

Aric Improta

Our first guest for 2020 on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Aric Improta. Aric is known for his high-velocity and energetic style of drumming across a multitude of different projects such as The Fever 333 and his band Night Verses. Chris and Aric sit down during the 2020 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA for a conversation about his past experience with the Guitar Center Drum-Off contest, making unique drum-related content for his social media channels, combining his love of gymnastics wi...

Jan 29, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 26

Miles McPherson

Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Nashville-based drummer Miles McPherson. Miles has played with world famous acts such as Kelly Clarkson and Paramore, but now makes his living primarily as a Nashville session player. Chris sits down with Miles for a lengthy and candid conversation about everything from the inner workings of a Nashville session to their mutual love of Queensryche, and much more.

Dec 19, 20191 hr 43 minEp. 25

Siros Vaziri

Our guest this month on Meinl Radio is Meinl Cymbals artist Siros Vaziri. Siros is an accomplished drummer and online educator from Mariestad, Sweden. Chris and Siros chat about finding his passion in social media, creating a model for his daily lesson subscription service, and more.

Nov 27, 201959 min

Anika Nilles

This month Meinl Radio sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist Anika Nilles. We talk with Anika about her flourishing career as a solo musician, a few of her non-drumming influences, life outside of music, and her current and future endeavors.

Oct 30, 201943 minEp. 23

Mark Lewis

This month, Meinl Radio sits down with prolific heavy metal producer Mark Lewis. Mark is well known for his work with Chimaira, Trivium, Devil Driver, and The Black Dahlia Murder - just to name a few. We talk about his career so far, recording and shaping the sounds a band wants to hear, differences in metal today versus ten or fifteen years ago, and much more.

Sep 30, 201958 minEp. 22

Richie Martinez

Chris sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist Richie Martinez at SIR in Nashville, TN for a candid conversation about Richie’s band Arch Echo, playing and touring with guitarist Tony MacAlpine, knowing and presenting your brand as an artist, and much more.

Aug 20, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 21

Dirk Verbeuren

We sit down with Meinl Cymbals artist and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren for a chat about his career as a leading figure in the world of metal drumming, his work with projects such as Soilwork, Scarve, and Bent Sea, touring and writing with Megadeth, and much more.

Jul 05, 201944 minEp. 20

Jost Nickel

The Meinl Radio Podcast goes transcontinental this month for an interview with long time Meinl Cymbals artist Jost Nickel. Jost is most famously the drummer for German supergroup Jan Delay and Disko No. 1, but is also a well-established session musician and clinician. In this interview, we talk with Jost about studying in the US early on in his career, contributions to the world of drumming, recording, and finding the most comfortable gig.

Apr 30, 201951 minEp. 19

Ralph Peterson

In this episode of Meinl Radio, we sit down with Meinl Cymbals artist Ralph Peterson. Hear Ralph talk about his relationship with jazz legends Art Blakey and Elvin Jones--among many other heavy and influential names, the true meaning of "smooth jazz", parallels between drumming and Taekwondo, and much more.

Mar 30, 201940 minEp. 18

Jerry Roe

In this episode of Meinl Radio, Chris Brewer sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist and Nashville session drummer Jerry Roe for an inside look at Jerry's life of a working musician, playing in a band with his wife called Friendship Commanders, and much more.

Mar 01, 201934 minEp. 17

JP Gaster | Clutch

In our first podcast for 2019, we sit down with Clutch drummer and Meinl Cymbals artist JP Gaster. JP and Chris talk about Clutch's unique business model as a band, how the touring industry has changed and continues to change for young bands and artists, Bad Brains, Go-go music, and more.

Jan 31, 201927 minEp. 16

Thomas Lang

In this final episode for 2018, Chris Brewer sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist Thomas Lang in his Los Angeles home studio for a lengthy conversation. Thomas talks about his classical training as a music student, being thrust into a top-tier performance environment very early on, the meaning of “musicality,” and a unique story about Charlie Watts.

Dec 31, 20181 hr 31 minEp. 15

Harry Miree

Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Harry Miree. Harry is best known for his eclectic personality, impassioned drumming faces, and YouTube channel which showcases performance, educational, and various other content. Harry talks about his humble beginnings as a working musician, moving to Nashville to sustain a career, and much more.

Nov 30, 201835 minEp. 14

Calvin Rodgers

When Calvin Rodgers--one of the newest members of the Meinl Cymbals family of artists--came to Nashville to film some video content with us, we had him in for a podcast too. This month Chris Brewer sits down with Calvin for a lengthy discussion about his accomplished career so far, the roots of Gospel drumming, having influence on other players, and plenty more.

Oct 26, 201845 minEp. 13

Adam Tuminaro | OrlandoDrummer.com

This month on the Meinl Radio Podcast, Chris Brewer chats with Adam Tuminaro. Known also as the Orlando Drummer, Adam runs a popular drum education website called OrlandoDrummer.com . Hear Adam and Chris talk about what it takes to innovate in a competitive online market such as music education, personal practice techniques and concepts, educator endorsements, and more.

Sep 19, 201832 minEp. 12

Matt Garstka

In this episode of the Meinl Radio Podcast, Meinl USA artist relations manager Chris Brewer sits down with Matt Garstka for a lengthy discussion about Matt’s newest project called GEM, his biggest drumming influences, mental and physical approaches to music, and much more. Video from this interview is also available to view on our YouTube page.

Aug 17, 201859 minEp. 11

Chris Coleman

Fresh off of the stage from a show with Grammy-winning artist Beck, Meinl Cymbals artist Chris Coleman sits down with Chris Brewer for a talk about his newest gig, broadening career horizons, endorsements, and much more.

Jul 12, 201857 minEp. 10

Jimmy Kadesch | Drummer for Hoodie Allen

Jimmy Kadesch is a long-time Meinl Cymbals artist and the drummer for rapper/songwriter Hoodie Allen. In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Chris Brewer for a lengthy discussion about the beginnings of original drumming content on YouTube, getting the gig with Hoodie, how endorsements affect an artist’s presence, and much more.

Jun 13, 201839 minEp. 9

Nick Raskulinecz | Producer for Alice in Chains, Rush, Foo Fighters

Chris Brewer sits down for an in-depth interview with Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Alice in Chains, Rush, Foo Fighters) about recording drums at the legendary studio Sound City, coming up in the Los Angeles music scene, and much more.

May 04, 201846 minEp. 8

Benny Greb

Chris Brewer sits down with Benny Greb during the 2018 Winter Namm show in Anaheim, CA to talk life, self-critique, social media, and much more.

Apr 04, 201859 minEp. 7
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