That's a wrap on Season 2 of Recording Drums.    Here are some insightful and entertaining moments from all of my guests this season. Thanks for listening, sharing and rating this podcast.  I'll be back again soon.

Mike Dawson has spent years reviewing gear for Modern Drummer magazine and Drum Factory Direct.  Mike's creativeness and musicality along with the access to tremendous amounts of gear he possesses incredibly deep insight on types of wood, tuning and microphones.   We dive straight in on this one.  You're going to gain a lot from Mike's knowledge.  25% ALL Courses until July 5th SALE CODE:     DRUMSOUNDS

Nate Morton has been rocking your TV for many years now.  As the house drummer for The Voice he's been kept busy recording and performing non-stop. His work on Rockstar: INXS and Rockstar: Supernova were a catalyst to his amazing gig.  Nate also keeps busy in his home studio.

Brian MacLeod is a drummer with an incredible feel and a great heart.  Brian has played on so many tracks and with so many artists it's hard to count.  Some of my favorites are the Ziggy Marley and Sheryl Crow records. If you don't know his name, you've heard him on your radio.

Part 2 of my 2 1/2 hour conversation with Chris.   More knowledge from one of the best.

Chris McHugh has been on the A List of Nashville session drummers for a long time. His knowledge on drumming, sound, engineering and producing run deep. His willingness to share it is pretty special.  Chris and I talked for about 2 1/2 hours...this week will be part 1 of my conversation with him.

USE CODE: MAYSALE in checkout this weekend only!!! Jerry Roe has a rich Nashville history. He's grown up in the scene and through his fantastic playing and years of being in the scene it's paid off as being one of Nashville's busiest session drummers. His passion though is his band he has with his wife called Friendship Commanders. A lot of which he has been recording at home.

Nick Buda first recorded with Taylor Swift before she was Taylor Swift we all know.  His discography is long and distinguished.  In his home studio he's tracking drums and producing artists...and is able to look out on a lake from his window!

Victor Indrizzo is one of the most in demand studio drummers in Los Angeles.  His feel and creativity have kept him busy for over 25 years playing on albums and film music.  He seeks collaboration from songwriters and engineers but was forced home during the pandemic...with great results.   The of the nicest cats I know...

Travis McNabb has laid the foundation NOLA rock band Better Than Ezra and Country megaband Sugarland.  I think of him as John Bonham goes to New Orleans. Travis has a unique recording background that's helped him shape his live playing as well as his home studio work in Nashville.

Neal Daniels is a heavy hitting Los Angeles drummer. He's been holding down the drum chair with LP for the past few years.  The pandemic shut down reluctantly forced him into home recording world and he's come out the other side some great knowledge...and gear!

Pete Korpela is a Los Angeles based studio and touring percussionist, recognized internationally for his versatility in orchestral, latin, jazz, world, rock, and pop music. He has collaborated with such renowned talent as, among others: Danny Elfman; Hans Zimmer; Alan Silvestri; Michael Giacchino: John Powell; Harry Gregson-Williams; Josh Groban; Robbie Williams; Jeff Russo; Henry Jackman; Marco Beltrami; Michael McDonald; Carter Burwell; Disturbed; Alan Parsons; Calle 13; Rickie Lee Jones;...

Nicky is a sonic drum tweaker based in the Netherlands. He tours with FINK, WEVAL and WENDE. Nicky is making super exciting drum sounds in is small space and producing artists. http://www.nickyhustinx.com/

One of the busiest and funniest drummers in LA. Randy began his recording career in Toronto and seamlessly transitioned to LA. He's had some unique recording situations he tells us about.

My favorite moments from every interview in season one of Recording Drums Podcast Please share and rate the podcast.   This info from world class drummers wants to find a larger audience and rating it in your choice of podcast player can  help. Aaron Steele, Adam Christgau, Ash Soan, Ashwin Sood, Brendan Buckley, Curt Bisquera, Elizabeth Goodfellow, Brody Simpson, Jake Reed, Mario Calire, Matt Chamberlain, MB Gordy, Sampson Jatto, Dan Bailey, Dylan Wissing, Jason McGerr, Matt Musty, Justin...

Beth Goodfellow has toured and recorded with Iron & Wine, Maddie Cunningham, The Hot Sardines and as a solo artist. She has been putting out music with marimba, voice and percussion. Wonderfully simple and expressive. https://www.elizabethgoodfellow.com/

 Ash Soan has been a staple in the UK drumming and recording seen since the 1990s. Becoming known through his work with Del Amitri and working with producers like Trevor Horn. His resume is full of the UK's biggest pop stars from Adel to Robbie Williams. His studio work also includes major motion pictures such as The Lion Kind and Boss Baby 2. His beautiful studio "The Windmill" is an incredibly unique and vibey space.  @thewindmillstudio https://www.instagram.com/ashsoan/

Samson Jatto is a UK based drummer. His credits include Nao, Mahalia, Celeste, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware and James Arthur. Samson's recording journey started with some unique gear in a unique space. He found ways to improve his recording techniques even while being on the road. A very inspiring conversation.

Ashwin Sood is known for his drumming and creativity live and in studio with Sarah McLachlan. He has a new lofi project called Pantone VU.

M.B. Gordy is a top call studio percussionist and drummer and avid educator in Los Angeles. His film, tv and video game list of credits is incredibly impressive. M.B. gives us insight into how he records for film from home and in LA studios.

Matt Chamberlain is one of the most innovative recording drummers of the last 25 years.  His groove, textures, signature touch and sounds have kept him consistently working in studios with pop artists and music legends since the 1990s.  Matt shows us his studio set up and gives us some insight to his recording process.