The Drum Panel: We’re just junkies

About this episode

In this episode, the panel discusses various aspects of performing and succeeding in the music industry.

Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming ...a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum... In this episode of The Drum Panel, I’m joined by Jared Shavelson (Joyce Manor, The Bronx, Seal) and Mike Robinson (Say Anything, Slayyter, Oliver Tree). In this episode: Playing festivals - yay nay or meh The pefectly “sized” tour The backline details that matter most when you’re trying to play your best How each of us thinks about success, growth, money, and career momentum Why big milestones can feel surreal in the moment and strangely empty right after The pressure of chasing goals in music when the target keeps moving What really makes a gig feel worth it, beyond the size of the stage --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to order now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Hilzinger

Guests: Jared Shavelson, Mike Robinson

Topics covered

• music festivals
• touring
• backline details
• success in music
• career growth
• milestones
• goal pressure

Keywords

• drumming
• music industry
• performance
• success
• touring
• festivals
• backline
• career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Fat Snare Drum

Books & works: Drummers on Drumming

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