Episode description

Summary

Dan Parker, a drummer in a 90s rock cover band, discusses his transition from playing original music to covers. The band, Cassette Mindset, brings their own style to the covers while staying true to the original songs. They choose songs based on what they enjoy playing and what resonates with the audience. Dan talks about the challenge of emulating drummers like Jimmy Chamberlain and Dave Grohl, finding the balance between replicating the parts and adding their own touch. In this conversation, Dan Parker discusses his love for drumming and his experience playing in the band Cassette Mindset. He shares his insights on time signatures, the challenges of playing complex songs, and the importance of communication and setlist planning in a band. Dan also talks about his favorite Pearl Jam drummer, Matt Cameron, and his thoughts on his tenure in the band. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Dan's appearance on the podcast '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and the band's upcoming shows.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion
03:01 Introducing the Guest: Dan Parker
11:40 Dan's Experience with 90s Music
19:28 Navigating Song Selection in the Band
27:09 Emulating Drummers: Challenges and Approaches
33:56 The Art of Drumming and Playing Complex Songs
36:09 Setlist Planning and the Importance of Communication
46:57 Matt Cameron: A Favorite Pearl Jam Drummer
57:07 Appearance on '60 Songs That Explain the '90s'
01:00:26 Upcoming Shows and Requests