Episode 28 | "The Bolt Tenor Mallet" (feat. Tevin "TJ" Stevens)

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The Drum Lounge Podcast

Jeremie Foster

63 episodes

1 week ago

My name is Jeremie Foster, and I am the host of The Drum Lounge Podcast along with my college friend Bryon Russell. I have so many experiences and stories to share both inside and outside of drumming that I believe will be of inspiration to those who are drummers, those that are fans of drummers, and those who are just fans of podcasts in general.

In addition, I plan on reviewing different high school and HBCU bands/drumlines, interviewing different band directors/section leaders, providing tips and advice on being a better drummer, providing history on drumming, speaking on the culture of HBCU Life, and speaking on what’s going on currently in our Black culture in general.

Episodes for Season 3 are released every week, and will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts!

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Episode 28 | "The Bolt Tenor Mallet" (feat. Tevin "TJ" Stevens)

The Drum Lounge Podcast

1 hour 3 minutes

3 months ago

Episode 28 | "The Bolt Tenor Mallet" (feat. Tevin "TJ" Stevens)

🕊️ This episode is dedicated to our dear friend and fellow drummer, Nicholas Jackson.
We received the heartbreaking news of Nick’s passing while recording this episode. Despite the shock and sadness, we did our best to push through and finish the conversation in his honor.
Rest in peace, Nick — your spirit, rhythm, and friendship will forever be a part of this community.

In this episode of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell sit down with percussionist and innovator TJ Stevens, creator of the Bolt mallet — a custom tenor drumstick designed specifically for HBCU drummers. TJ shares his journey from student to instructor, breaking down the challenges of designing an instrument that reflects the power, precision, and personality of the HBCU percussion experience.
The conversation dives into the Bolt’s design process, its impact on the drumline community, and the importance of identity, detail, and community support in both performance and instruction. The trio also explore teaching philosophies, the evolution of cadences, stick control, and the balance between tradition and innovation in marching percussion.

🎯 TJ’s Bolt mallet is available now at americandrum.com

🙌 Special congratulations to our Drum Pad Giveaway winner — Jiomar Hernandez! Thank you to everyone who entered and continues to support The Drum Lounge Podcast.

5th Quarter Picks:
🎵 Jeremie’s Pick: BCU Band — Shake Your Pants (2014)
🎵 Bryon’s Pick: BCU Band — Fedz Watchin’ (2014)
🎵 TJ’s Pick: BCU Drumline — ‘08 (2008)

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