Mark "Taco" Annino, originally from Miami, FL is the Drummer/Music Director for country artist "Morgan Wallen" (Big Loud Record). "Taco", is currently touring full time as Morgan continues his rise in country music. Morgan received his first #1 on the country radio charts with the song “Up Down” (feat. Florida Georgia Line). Other top songs include, "Whiskey Glasses", "Chasin You", "More Than My Hometown" and "7 Summers". Morgan's sophomore album titled, "Dangerous" is Out NOW!, with lead off si...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 168
In Tyson’s own words: “I have been playing professionally in clubs and venues all over the US and Globally since 1988. Originally from Kansas City, I migrated to Nashville to pursue my dream further to be in a touring act, Upon living here for three months, I landed the keyboard spot for 90s country superstar Tracy Lawrence. Previous to my tenure with Lawrence, I performed with Corey Taylor of the heavy metal juggernaut Slipknot and Stone Sour in the short-lived band Corey Taylor and the Junk Be...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 167
Chris Fryar is the longtime drummer with the Grammy award winning Zac Brown Band. He has also worked with Oteil and the Peacemakers, led by bassist Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band, Charles Neville, Victor Wooten, John Popper, Steve Bailey, David Hood, Robert Moore and the Wildcats, and the blues trio, Gravy.,,as well as Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Grohl, Chris Cornnewll, Brandi Carlile, John Fogerty, Skrillex and many more. Some Things That Came Up: -4:00 Broke leg pl...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Pete Abbott is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter, producer, born in Los Angeles, CA, raised in Denver, CO, began playing drums at age 10. After High School, Abbott attended University of Miami's “Studio Music and Jazz” program. Pete has performed with The Average White Band, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Larry Carlton, Keb Mo, Bette Midler, Ashley Monroe and many others. Pete has called Nashville home for the last 15 years. Some Things That Came Up: -4:15 The Press Roll -7:30 Finishing De...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Mike Brignardello is an award winning bassist who has been a staple of the Nashville recording scene for over four decades. He was also a founding member of the melodic hard rock outfit Giant. Mike’s discography is vast with credits ranging from Dolly Parton to Travis Tritt and everyone in between. Some Things That Came Up: -1:30 Gold Records -5:20 Stax Records and American Music Label in Memphis -8:50 Born in Cuba. Started bass at 16 -10:10 Bass Duet with Chuck Rainey -13:30 Intuition-Execution...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Billy Freeman has been the touring drummer with country recording artist Dustin Lynch for over a decade. Billy also records, writes and produces from his home base of Nashville, Tn. Things That Came Up: -2:45 Growing up in Garland, Tx. -3:00 The Big G Jamboree -4:00 Starting taking drum lessons at 4 years old -6:30 Eric Clapton and Gloria Estefan inspiration -7:30 Little Feat’s “Waiting For Columbus” -9:00 Dan Wjociechowski and Mike McMiname -10:40 Jeff Henan, VHS Tapes and Transcriptions -12:44...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who leads a life few can imagine. Born in South Africa under the shadow of apartheid and raised in poverty, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. Though his musical abilities would take him away from the world he grew up in, Jonathan would neither forget the plight of his fellow South Africans, nor the man that led them to freedom. It is for this reason Nelson Mandela credi...
Oct 05, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 162
Kent Slucher: Kent Slucher is the long time touring and performing drummer for country star Luke Bryan (Kent’s tenure began in 2008). At the ripe young age of 19, Kent began working as a drummer when he got his first touring gig with singer/songwriter Anthony Smith. Beyond Luke Bryan, Kent has also worked toured and recorded with Pam Tillis while also working and performing with such artists as Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Suzy Boguss, James Otto, Bill Medley(Righ...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min
One part drummer, one part coach, Mark Poiesz occupies a niche in the entertainment industry. Performing with artists such as Tyler Farr, Jon Secada, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lindsay Ell and Lita Ford has allowed him to share his signature energy on the drum kit with audiences across the globe. As a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Mark helps ambitious creatives move through ambiguity and uncertainty towards the fulfillment of their own unique vision, in additio...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 160
Ron was born in Dover, Delaware, the first of 4 children of Linda and Ron Wikso (the first). After finishing their tour of duty in the Air Force, his parents moved the family back to their native Long Island, New York where Ron lived from age 3 until adulthood. Ron started playing drums at the age of 7 and studied privately with Larry Ramsden while growing up on Long Island. Along with his private studies, he played in several local bands and began playing his first professional gigs around the ...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Drummer David Uosikkinen, is one of the founding members of Philadelphia’s own, The Hooters. In 2010, David formed his own band, David Uosikkinen’s "In The Pocket" to bring awareness to music education and to pay homage to all of the great music that has come out of Philadelphia. In The Pocket brings together all-star Philly musicians to cover classic Philadelphia tunes. David has played drums with The Hooters for over 40 years. He has also recorded and performed with Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, ...
May 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 158
Tony started his professional career in the music industry in 1980 at the age of 16 years old. Playing drums since the age of 3 Tony had been pounding on his dad’s 1948 Radio King drum set that was a fixture in the basement of his Queens, NY home! Not only was Tony’s dad a professional musician but his grandfather and his great grandfather back in Italy were as well. It seems that music was Tony’s destiny. With so many musicians in the family, Tony’s listening palette was broad and wide! Opera a...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min
David Northrup is a Nashville based touring, session drummer educator and international clinician who has recording and performance credits with a multitude of artists over varying genres. His versatile list of credits includes Rick Derringer, Boz Scaggs, John Waite, John Mellencamp, Les Dudek, The Disco Biscuits, Wynonna, Travis Tritt, John Michael Montgomery, The Oak Ridge Boys, T Graham Brown, Joe Diffie, Tanya Tucker, Jo-El Sonnier, Pam Tillis, Lee Greenwood, Doug Stone and Ty Herndon. He is...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Denny Fongheiser grew up in the East Bay of San Francisco in San Leandro. Playing drums at a young age. He was influenced by the East Bay Funk and Soul scene of Oakland. His dream was to move to Los Angeles to play on records and tour with recording artists. Denny moved to LA at the age of 19 and not only achieved that dream, he became one of the most in-demand session and live drummers in the business. Whether playing, producing, writing or arranging, Denny Fongheiser focuses on embracing a gre...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Brian Frasier Moore- Musical Director/Producer/Musician PERFORMED WITH: The Whitehead Brothers, Les Nubians, Jill Scott, Glenn Lewis, Aaliyah, Usher, Goodie Mob, Patti LaBelle, George Howard, Vivian Green, Bruce Parham(Gospel), Ernie Sanders(Gospel), Steve Middleton(Gospel), Vikter Duplaix, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Billy Paul, Bunny Sigler,Teddy Pendergrass, James Poyser, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Ciara, Eric Benet, Ginuine, Toni Braxton, Keny "Babyface" Edmonds, Christina Aguilera,...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Based in Austin, TX, Tom was the drummer and music director for singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen from 1997 until Robert retired from touring in September of 2022. Before that, he was the original drummer for the Dixie Chicks. In addition, he has been very active as a freelance drummer, both live and in the studio, for a variety of artists including Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Platters, Bo Diddley, Ricky Skaggs, Larry Coryell, Tyler Childers and Lee Ann Womack..... As a member of the Austin Cit...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Mike Terrana is an American drummer, known principally in the hard rock genre. His first professional work was in 1984 with the Toronto Canada based rockers “Hanover Fist” (MCA records), after which he recorded and toured with various bands, playing various rock bands in New York State. Between 1987 and 1997, Terrana was based out Los Angeles, and began working with Artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Macalpine, Steve Lukather (Toto), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), and Beau Nasty. In 1997 Mi...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 152
His recording credits read like a “who’s who” including Taylor Swift, BonJovi, Jewel, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and new artists James Bay and Moon Taxi. The award-winning percussionist has traveled around the world and throughout the United States performing with artists such as Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Take 6 and Bob Seger. He currently tours with Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band. An accomplished composer and producer, Eric has w...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
Tony Braunagel: Blues, Belushi and beyond -Focusing on projects that are special and meaningful -Yoga and biking —The foodie dream of Ventura Blvd -Texas and playing early -Buying first drumset and getting first gigs from Willie Ornelas at 15 -Producing a Grammy award winning Taj Mahal live record -Creating programmed sounds organically -Commonalities with Tom Hambridge -Producing from the drum chair -Staff drummer in London -The band Crawler -Moving to LA in 1979 -Eric Burton and Rickie Lee Jon...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Keech Rainwater has been the drummer for the pop country band Lonestar since 1992. The band has charted over 20 singles, 9 of which were #1 hits. Keech is also an active cinematographer and podcaster. Some Things That Came Up: -40 years of pro playing and nearly 30 years of drumming with Lonestar -Bands have their own language -Raised in Plano, TX -Immediately knowing how to play drums at 13 -Playing trumpet -Texasassee became Lonestar -John Rich on bass -Moving to Nashville WITH a job in 1994 -...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Robert J. Sciglimpaglia, Jr. is an award winning actor, producer, best selling author, and attorney in the fields of entertainment, copyright/trademark, personal injury, and real estate law. After 15 years as a successful Certified Worker’s Compensation Specialist and attorney in areas of personal injury, real estate and entertainment/copyright law/trademark law, while flipping through an Adult Education magazine, Robert stumbled across an advertisement for a voice-over acting course. Having alw...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Nick's experience in playing and recording music goes back to his freshman year in high school, where he played in a popular band that had a single on college radio. This led to his first major industry gig with Mac Gayden (co-wrote iconic hit "Everlasting Love") while still in high school. Within a few months of being out on the road, Nick moved to Boston where he attended the Berklee College of Music and got to see what real playing was all about. With his ego immediately put in check and his ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Brian Covey Brian has mastered the art of a growth mindset, the art of winning, and the art of staying fit. He believes in integration and health over all things. Brian is an executive at loanDepot, a proud father, an influencer, a top rated podcaster and, just simply, a fabulous soccer dad . Some Things THat Came Up: -Workout to have MORE energy! -Get Up! Take a cold shower! -Don’t quit too early. -Slapping the bass. Nurturing your creative and competitive sides. -Teamwork is the commonality be...
Apr 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 146
People call Brad “The Real Brad Lea” because he keeps it real no matter what. He is a successful businessman and philanthropist . He is best known as the founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT, a global leader in web-based training and communication platforms with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. Some things That Came Up: -Running multiple businesses with 7 kids -The value of a personal brand -Watches, cars, country clubs, neighborhoods and perception -Light Speed Virtual Training since 1999 -Content, R...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 145
Drummer Jack Bruno grew up in a family of professional and amateur musicians, and recalls a childhood of “records playing all the time. Singing, accordions, food, wine…” He began playing drums in his uncle’s band, and later took any and all gigs that came his way, “from bah mitzvahs to strip joints.” By the age of 17, Jack and some Boston friends had formed the Applepie Motherhood Band (part of the psychedelic “Boss-town” sound that record companies were trying to push at the time), which releas...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Mike Dawson is a New Jersey–based drummer, educator, and clinician. He currently hosts "The Drum Candy" podcast and is copy editor for www.drumfactorydirect.com . Mike was formerly managing editor for Modern Drummer , the world’s most widely read magazine exclusively for drummers. Dawson also produced and co-hosted The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike , along with renowned online educator/clinician Mike Johnston . Additionally, Dawson served as book editor for Modern Drummer Publication...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 143
Drummer, singer, and songwriter Jerry Gaskill founded the progressive metal band King's X in 1983. A native of Bridgeton, New Jersey, Gaskill began playing at a young age, forming a band with his father and brother and playing his first gig at the age of seven. After playing in bands throughout high school, he became heavily involved in the Christian faith and enrolled at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. Not long after arriving in Springfield, he befriended bassist Doug Pinnick and t...
Mar 09, 2022•46 min
Trevor Lawrence Jr. was born to Lynda Laurence (formerly of the Supremes) and Trevor Lawrence (Writer/Producer/ Saxophonist). Both of Trevor’s parents were original members of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderland band which brought you: Songs in The Key Of Life, Inner Visions and other Classic American Music History. After Stevie Wonder, Lynda Laurence went on to become a Supreme on Motown. She joined the group when Diana Ross left and Jean Terrell took the lead spot. (Floy Joy) Trevor comes from a musica...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Taku Hirano, one of the top percussionists on the touring and recording circuit, has been referred to by rock legend Mick Fleetwood, founder and drummer for Fleetwood Mac, as his “Secret Weapon” for good reason. His training encompasses Classical concert percussion, jazz drum set, and traditional Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, West African, Middle Eastern, Indian and Japanese styles and instruments. Taku’s client list of luminaries spans practically every genre. He has toured the world with Fleetwood Ma...
Feb 16, 2022•55 min
Steve Bowman (born 14 January 1967) is an American rock drummer and songwriter. He was the drummer for Counting Crows during their "August and Everything After" era, in which time the band played "Late Night with David Letterman", "Saturdavy Night Live", toured with The Rolling Stones, were nominated for two Grammy Awards, and won an American Music Award. In 1994 they were also on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Steve has also worked with Third Eye Blind, Luce and many other bands. Steve is...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr
