#quarternotes #JordSamolesky #propagandhi #AtPeaceYou want to talk about a bucket list guest…….well, this is a conversation I never thought I would have had in my lifetime…..Jord Samoleski from one of my all time favourite bands Propagandhi!!I was able to have a great one on one chat with the godfather or prog punk drumming the day before Propagandhi’s new album ‘At Peace’ was released. We talk about his journey through music, growing up just outside of Winnipeg and getting into punk rock shows (before he was old enough to get into the clubs), the importance of protecting your hearing, and nerd out on drum gear and how he’s adapted his set up over the last couple of years.This is by far one of my all time favourite conversations, and was all caught on camera…so sit back and enjoy one of the greatest Canadian drummers to ever site behind a kit…..Jord Samoleski.00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - Conversation with Jord01:10:50 - CRASH Questions01:34:09 - OutroJord is not on social media, but if you want to see what he and the band are up to….go and follow Propagandhi:https://www.instagram.com/propagandhi_official/https://www.youtube.com/@Propagandhiofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/PropagandhiFor all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:https://loscabosdrumsticks.com/
#aaronyoung #tattoos #thesilvertongueddevils
Here we go again, back into The ConunDRUM, with one of my dearest and oldest friends, the big WOP himself…..Aaron Young!!
The term chosen family comes up now and again, and this guy has been my brother since the day we met while I was skateboarding in the Irving gas station parking lot. Just two young teenagers not having a clue as to what we were doing, we just knew we wanted more than the status quo, so we started to carve out our path towards music together.
This episode dives into Aaron’s timeline through music, life, and family.
Sit back, enjoy my long overdue one on one with my brother from another mother…Aaron Young
Here are some links:
Aaron Young
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronsyoung79/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyShe
The Silver Tongued Devils
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027525776186
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_silver_tongued_devils/
Tattoo stuff:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063549132623
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronyoungtattoos/
#QuarterNotes #DannyThompson #facetoface #TheMusicFactory
Here we go with another BIG episode!!
This week I got to sit down with Danny Thompson - the drummer from Face to Face, one of my favourite punk rock bands of all time!
Danny is not just your typical drummer, he is also a savvy businessman and the owner/co-founder of The Music Factory School of Music in Costa Mesa CA. He has held the drum throne for Face to Face since 2008 and has been a rock solid foundation for the band ever since day one.
Danny shares how his love of Elvis made him want to play music, his experiences recording drums and working with legendary drummer/producer Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room, his own show called the “Highway 62 Podcast”, and a whole lot more.
“Hold Fast” and take a trip to 29 Palms and enjoy my conversation with Danny Thompson.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:14 - Conversation with Danny
00:48:34 - CRASH Questions
01:27:16 - Outro
Danny Thompson:
https://www.instagram.com/dannythompson691967/
https://www.instagram.com/highway62podcast/
face to face:
https://www.instagram.com/facetofacemusic/
https://www.facebook.com/facetoface/
The Music Factory:
https://www.instagram.com/the_music_factory_oc/
https://www.youtube.com/@musicfactory-schoolofmusic3841
https://www.facebook.com/MusicFactorySoM
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
#QuarterNotes #JohnWright #DeadBob #NoMeansNo
This is a BIG ONE!!
For all you punk rock elites out there….my guest is one of Canada’s pioneer punk rock drummers…John Wright!
In 1979, John formed (with his brother Rob) one of the most iconic punk bands from the Canadian West coast…Nomeansno. Together they created a unique sound that continues to influence countless bands all over the globe (that’s right, it’s not flat). Not to be a one trick pony, John then took on the mantle of the ‘frontman’ for their side project, The Hanson Brothers.
After an extended break from playing music, John is back with his new project ‘DEAD BOB’, and it is a tour de force breaking through the norm of musical genres, nothing is off limits and his drumming is just as intense and inspiring as ever!
Sit back and poor yourself a cold one…get ready for the one and only - John Wright.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:02 - Conversation with John
00:58:05 - CRASH Questions
01:28:26 - Outro
01:29:44 - Meet John's Drum Kit
Dead Bob:
https://www.instagram.com/dead._.bob/
https://www.youtube.com/@Deadbobstuff
https://www.facebook.com/DeadBobMusic
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
#QuarterNotes #DammitGoldie #TheAntiQueensJust like that another episode of Quarter Notes is upon us…in this episode I got to meet and chat with Tommy-Lee Metcalfe - drummer for Dammit Goldie and The Anti-Queens.Tommy is a well respected top tier drummer based out of the GTA. He’s been in and around the music world throughout his formative years and received his Drums and Percussion degree via the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College. Enjoy my chat with the drummer extraordinaire Tommy Metcalf00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:41 - Conversation with Tommy00:35:16 - LCD Origins00:49.19 - CRASH Questions01:10:52 - Outro Tommy’s drumstick of choice: 5B Intense Hickory Los Cabos Drumsticks are Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!Follow Tommy here: https://www.instagram.com/tleedrums/https://www.youtube.com/@tleedrumshttps://www.facebook.com/tommy.metcalfeDammit Goldie:https://www.instagram.com/dammitgoldie/https://www.youtube.com/@dammitgoldiehttps://www.facebook.com/dammitgoldieThe Anti-Queens:https://www.instagram.com/theantiqueens/https://www.youtube.com/@TheAntiQueenshttps://www.facebook.com/TheAntiqueensFor all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
#pjdunphy #whichwitchinwhich #irongiant #themonoxides
Welcome back!! This is an “Iron Giant” of an episode…see what I did there??
This is the return of the ConunDRUM with the final piece of my Which Witch is Which collection, my guest is none other than PJ Dunphy!!
I’ve got them all!!! Muahah-haha-ha-ha-haaaaaa!!!!!!!
PJ is one of the most respected individuals in the East Coast music scene. He’s been a part of some of the most influential and successful bands to come out of New Brunswick.
I’ve had the honour of sharing the stage with PJ a number of times (more to come), and he’s always been so supportive of all the bands and everyone that comes out to watch the show. He’s got so many amazing tales to tell, and he was so gracious to share a few with me on this episode.
Please enjoy my conversation with PJ Dunphy.
Here are the links to find PJ and all of his awesome projects:
PJ Dunphy
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pjwitch/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pj.dunphy
Which Witch is Which
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WhichWitchIsWhichRnR
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whichwitchiswhichrnr/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kCBjFUNySOpW2ewfwWtIL
The Monoxides
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monoxides
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_monoxides/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Bpq81ekG8iXkpQYZZxco3?si=iaxjvhBWRgi_yx36HmJTIw
IRON GIANT
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irongiantecwt
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1e5mAhOqSU3RokWNW1r4cD?si=nv0IdR5xQfGZWXXETpDRlQ
#QuarterNotes #DLourdes #NYCBroadway
Whoa!! It’s 2025…how did that happen?
Welcome to the NEW home of the Quarter Notes podcast - I am excited to be putting out a new episode and continue this journey talking to amazing drummers from all aspects of the drumming world, from the small stage to stadiums and all genres of music.
Before having to take a longer than expected break from podcasting, I had the chance to sit down and get to know my awesome guest this week, and that is Rhode Island drummer extraordinaire Jesse-Ray Leich.
Jesse-Ray is a world class drummer based out of New York City where he is currently backing up one of New York’s finest artists D’Lourdes, he also can be found on Broadway where he’s provided a solid backbeat for many stage productions (Billy Crystal’s Mr. Saturday Night! & Juliet, Titanique, MJ The Musical, as well as Alicia Keys’ Hell's Kitchen). We had a great talk about musical education, what it takes to be a drummer in the musical theatre world, and so much more!
Enjoy my chat with the ultra talented Jesse-Ray Leich
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:55 - Conversation with Jesse
00:48:46 - LCD Origins
00:53:52 - CRASH Questions
01:10:41 - Outro
Los Cabos Drumsticks are Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!
Jesse-Ray’s drumstick of choice: 5B intense
Follow Jesse here:
https://www.instagram.com/jesseray_on_drums/
https://www.youtube.com/@jesse-raydrums1739
https://www.facebook.com/jesseray.leich
D’Lourdes:
https://www.instagram.com/onthedlourdes/
https://www.youtube.com/@dlourdes3105
https://www.facebook.com/DLOURDESmusic
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks
https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks
#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ClareMacdonald
We are back with another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!
This time Dre has a great conversation with Clare Macdonald ahead of their final show with Hillsburn. Clare won three ECMAs in 2022 - including Album of the Year! They are also the drummer for the Halifax punk rock outfit Like A Motorcycle - they have just released their new album “Pretty Pleased”, and that is no doubt going to bring home some hardware.
Clare shares their journey from school band program to DAL University, joining two bands during the pandemic, preparing to perform with an orchestra for Hillsburns final show, and looking forward to what’s next.
Sit back and enjoy getting to know Clare Macdonald!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:37 - Conversation with Clare
00:46:49 - LCD Origins
00:52:08 - CRASH Questions
Clare’s drumstick of choice: 5A red intense
Clare’s socials:
https://www.instagram.com/pclarem/
Like A Motorcycle:
https://www.instagram.com/likeamotorcycle/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6NSKG4bZBV_ipl9NUp_cDA
https://www.facebook.com/likeamotorcycle
Hillsburn:
https://www.instagram.com/hillsburn/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpO1gU92r_VrA90YFBfCX1Q
https://www.facebook.com/hillsburn
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ChikoMisomali
Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!
This episode is a great chat with Chiko Misomali best known as being the drummer for Canadian Punk Rock Icon, BIF NAKED!! He also has a side hustle with some of his best buds called Stars Unhinged. Chiko and Dré talk about Daniel Craig being the best 007, playing road hockey in Downtown Vancouver, and being stuck in a hotel for 3 days binge watching The Squid Games during the pandemic. This episode also dives into the importance of being a good bandmate and maintaining positivity no matter what is going on around you.
Settle in with your favourite cup of coffee and get to know Chiko Misomali!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:20 - Conversation with Chiko
00:48:25 - LCD Origins
00:54:12 - CRASH Questions
Chiko’s drumstick of choice: 5A White Finish
Chiko’s socials:
https://www.instagram.com/chikoland/
https://www.youtube.com/@chikoland
Bif Naked:
https://www.instagram.com/bifnakedofficial/
Stars Unhinged:
https://www.instagram.com/starsunhinged/
https://www.facebook.com/starsunhinged
https://www.youtube.com/c/STARSUNHINGED
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks
https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks
#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #AlejandroSerritiello
Welcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer!
This episode Dré has a chat with Alejandro Serritiello from Fat Wrek Chord’s MakeWar and Toronto’s psychobilly/horror powerhouse The Creepshow!
Ale’s talks about leaving his home in Venezuela to move to Australia (at the age of 15) to follow his passion of playing music and wanting to be in a touring band. He then found himself living in Canada and is now playing for a band signed to his favourite record label…talk about living your dreams!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:21 - Conversation with Ale
00:53:45 - CRASH Questions
Ale's drumstick of choice: 2B white hickory
Ale's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/ale.serritiello/
https://www.facebook.com/alejandro.serritiello
MakeWar:
https://www.makewarband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/makewarmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/MakeWarNYC
The Creepshow:
https://www.instagram.com/thecreepshow_official/
https://www.facebook.com/TheCreepshowOfficial
Drumeo:
https://www.drumeo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drumeoofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/drumeo
https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks
https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks
#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #DanGeorge
Welcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks.
In the second episode, Dré has a good ol fashioned catch up with Newfoundland’s Dan George. They talk about the ECMAs, how Dan started playing drums, his love of Dream Theatre, and paying his dues on the infamous George Street in St. John’s.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:23 - Conversation with Dan
00:47:38 - CRASH Questions
Dan's drumstick of choice: 8A white hickory
Dan's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thedangeorge/
https://www.facebook.com/dangeorgedrums
Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts:
https://www.instagram.com/nick_earle/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nickearle
Justin Fancy:
https://www.instagram.com/justinfancymusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@justinfancymusic
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
https://www.facebook.com/loscabossticks
https://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks
#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #DOAWelcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks.We return with a new look and a different format as Dré sits down with a new guest each episode to explore their musical journey and what shaped them to become the artist they are today.In this episode Dré has an in depth conversation with Paddy Duddy, drummer for the legendary Canadian punk rock band D.O.A.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:38 - Conversation with Paddy00:47:37 - CRASH QuestionsPaddy's drumstick of choice: 2B white hickoryPaddy's socials:https://www.instagram.com/paddyduddy/https://www.instagram.com/bigcraniumdesign/D.O.A:https://www.instagram.com/doapunk/https://www.facebook.com/DOAPUNK @suddendeathrecords If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.comFor all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:www.loscabosdrumsticks.comFollow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumstickshttps://www.facebook.com/loscabosstickshttps://www.youtube.com/@LosCabosDrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Rich and Dre have a big catch up with Conquer Divide’s Samantha Landa. They talk about finding balance with her work/home/tour life, Drumeo, her Los Cabos origin story, and what it means to inspire the next generation of young women with her work as a judge for the International drumming contest “Hit Like a Girl”, and of course a whole lot more! Drummer picks for this episode are of course….METAL drummers!
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
Here’s where you can find Sam:
https://www.instagram.com/slandadrums/
https://www.facebook.com/samlandadrums
https://www.youtube.com/@slandadrums
https://www.tiktok.com/@slandadrums
Conquer Divide:
https://www.instagram.com/conquerdivide/
https://www.facebook.com/ConquerDivide
https://www.youtube.com/@conquerdividemusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@conquerdivide
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Hot off the heels of the BIG announcement from camp Foo that Josh Freese is taking up drumming duties for the current tour schedule (and who knows what else), Rich and Dre talk about the pressures of being the “New Guy”. They give some insights on some of their past experiences of being in the hot seat.
They also give out their drummer picks for drummers that joined established band and made an impact (for good or bad).
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
For the tenth episode of Quarter Notes, the guys are joined by Nadine Paulin, of the NB based rock and roll quartet - Which Witch is Which! They eventually get to the topic of procrastination (and ways to avoid it), but not before they discuss plenty of other things…not to mention their picks for Hardcore drummers.
You can find Nadine:
https://www.instagram.com/n_a_d_ine_af/
Which Witch is Which:
https://www.instagram.com/whichwitchiswhichrnr/
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Join the guys for the NINTH episode of Quarter Notes. Rich and Dre have an honest chat about their feelings on electronic drum kits, their uses, and well…..their general lack of knowledge on the subject. They also talk about Rich’s upcoming tour dates and the tease possible future episode topics. This time they each pick three drummers who have integrated electronic elements into their set up.
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
It’s the “Eighth” episode of Quarter Notes!
The guys are joined by fellow LCD artist Ryan P Gallant to talk about his new studio located on PEI – RPG Studios. They chat about what services Ryan offers and go into the weeds on recording drums. For drummer picks – they each give a shout out to their three favorite studio drummers.
You can find Ryan on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ryanpgallant/
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
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#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Welcome back to Quarter Notes episode #7.
Rich and Dre have an honest chat about drum gear (Drums, Cymbals, Hardware) and discuss how important finding the right gear for your playing style is. They each pick another three drummers to highlight…this time they give some shine to “Moonlighters”.
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
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#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Here we go again....time for episode six of your new favourite podcast. Our second guest is one of Rich's bandmates from his days with Dwayne Gretzky, none other than sought after session drummer/percussionist - Adam "The Archive" Hindle. Rich and Dre talk to Adam about his love of hamburgers, how he inserted himself as a full time member of Dwayne Gretzky, and his preparation (or lack thereof) for recording sessions. The guys also pick three notable percussionists.
You can find Adam on IG at:
https://www.instagram.com/adamhindle/
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
https://www.instagram.com/loscabosdrumsticks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@loscabosdrumsticks
#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam
Just like that….episode #5. This time Rich and Dre talk about cymbals, and since they know nothing about them (other than they are round and look cool), they decided to bring on an expert.
Luckily for them LCD artist Randy Ross is a part of the Research and Development team at SABIAN cymbals. They get nerdy about cymbal tones, weight, and what make a cymbal “buttery”. The guys also talk about their favourite “groove” drummers.
You can find Randy on IG at:
https://www.instagram.com/randy_ross_sabian/
Check out SABIAN at:
If you have any comments, questions, or just want to reach out to the podcast email us at: lcdquarternotes@gmail.com
For all things Los Cabos Drumsticks visit:
Follow Los Cabos Drumsticks at:
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