Meinl Radio

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Meinl Cymbals artist Robert 'Sput' Searight talks life after touring with Snarky Puppy, his own label, the Dallas music scene, endorsements, and more. 

Chris Brewer talks with Meinl Cymbals artist Mike Johnston of mikeslessons.com about touring vs. teaching, the current and future state of online music education, and much more. 

Gabriel Harris sits down with Damion Reid and discusses drums, performing in different countries, and his approach to the drum kit.

Chris Brewer sits down with Josh Dion and Geoff Kraly of Paris Monster and discuss how they met, performing music, and musical inspirations.

Chris Brewer sits down with Matt Halpern and discusses touring with periphery, teaching drum lessons on the road, and entrepreneurship.

Chris Brewer sits down with Brann Dailor and discusses the history of Mastodon, repetition of album cycles, and facing personal questions during press interviews.