Drum and Drummer

George had a busy weekend gigging in the Midlands with two different tribute acts and eating too many burgers. We also chat about custom kick skins and whilst they’re great, they can make life hard when playing for multiple acts. Ben introduces his new kitten, Pearl, how to add some spice to watching University Challenge and a mystery accident in his pants. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by the awesome Alex Ballew from the band ERRA. Formed in Birmingham, Alabama, ERRA are mainstays in the metalcore scene and have just released their seventh album ‘Silence Outlives The Earth’ on 6th March 2026. With a 32 date US tour starting the same day Alex was kind enough to take a break from pre-tour rehearsals to chat to us about prepping for tour, recording the new album, double kick technique, why he doesn’t use triggers live and much more. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/alexballewhttps://www.instagram.com/erraband/Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick chat about quadruple strength squash George recounts yet another completed half marathon but why didn’t he just go faster? While his bleeding nipples recover we also chat about a gig in Dubai that might not happen and a tour of Australia and New Zealand that didn’t happen. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Ben recently had major surgery on his spine, George had the more painful experience of going to Lowestoft for a gig. We also talk about line dancing in odd time signatures, pasta portion control, bowel accidents at Center Parcs plus some lovely listener correspondence. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben updates us on his recovery from surgery and George has been picking up more ‘Brighton Drumming Badges’ by playing Molly Malones on Valentine’s Day. There’s also some lovely spreadsheet chat, playing darts with Gabi King and drumming technique… or lack of in some cases. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show Ben runs us through his time at the hospital having spinal surgery and how recovery is going. George has been optimising his drum kits and did the best gig he’s ever done. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recorded this episode last week as Ben is recovering from his back surgery. We chat about the eventful pre-op tests which involved surprise cotton bud usage and watching Ben’s surgeon on BBC iPlayer. There’s also reminiscing as the Three Day Benda album turns 20 and people we mention on the show are recognised for being mentioned on the show. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo en welkom bij Drum and Drummer! George has just got back from a weekend away in Holland with The Lainey Wilson Experience. We find out all about his trip and how the gig went. We are also talking about our practice routines after a lovely email from a listener. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a bit of money chat and Ben doing ‘the sensible thing’ by NOT buying a cymbal (sad face) we have a big discussion about drum charts and why we use them for functions and why we don’t for originals as George is looking to take his Lainey Wilson gig ‘offline’. We also discuss the new Evans Pull Cord Drum Key and TAMA are entering the lightweight hardware game. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a big gulp of Lemsip George quizzes Ben on his apathy towards drumming and gigs; is he joking or is there an exit strategy in mind? We also chat about George’s expensive trip to Graham Russell Drums including new skins for both kits and some sexy new hi hats. He’s also been playing around with his new Drum Dial but the ultimate question remains… 75 WHAT? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we chat about mince pie induced wheezing, comparing yourself to sportsmen of a similar age and setting up racing events at the old peoples home to give them one last sprint. George runs us through his NYE gig and has bought himself a Drum Dial and Ben is getting ready for surgery. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking things off with what gear we’d like to buy this year as George is looking at getting a Porter and Davies drum stool and new skins for his kits. Ben has grabbed himself an Xmas bargain getting the worlds heaviest cymbal for £95 and tuned up all his snares. We also chat about DIY, fixing locks with graphite powder and George’s stinky pipes. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! It’s time for another Christmas Special and we’ve roped in old friends and returning guests Josh Rowe and Elliott Joseph for some festive fun. Whilst we look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 we discuss what we think are the ‘coolest’ instruments, which tribute act we’d hate to play in, envy when watching gigs, learning piano and Josh’s book of band names. Hope you all have a great Christmas! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by the fantastic Samantha Lubin! Not only a great drummer and percussionist she also teaches both at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and privately in her studio in north London and works with the Musicians Union. We chat about gigs in Barbados, her numerous endorsements and sustaining a near career ending injury while shooting a music video. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/samantha_lubinFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode we hear all about George’s birthday gig in Glasgow and we discuss what to do when you’re asked to give a dep gig back to the original drummer. We also chat about the Graham Russell Drums advent calendar sales, funeral eulogies and why 24 Hours In Police Custody is more exciting when you know the area. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your birthday, a gig and a trip to Scotland… which two would you choose? Well George has all three coming up this weekend. But before that we chat about the winter gig blues; leaving the house when it’s dark, complacency, set list order and the worst version on Numb by Linkin Park ever played. Ben’s also been back to hospital to have a discogram performed on his spine and launched his new website drumcharts.co.uk where you can purchase digital versions of his one-page PDF drum charts. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George has been living it up this last week going to see previous guests doing their thing and indulging in the delights of the backstage afterparty. First up was seeing Woody, Gabbi and Oli at Bastille’s show in Brighton, then Josh playing with James Marriott and finally Camille playing with The Subways in Portsmouth. We find out what drinks are on offer and how tall Dan from Bastille is. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Ellie East! Currently out on tour with Sophie and the Giants, Ellie is also the touring drummer for Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics. We discuss learning multiple versions of his live set and making her debut on Swiss TV. We also chat about the UK Drum Show, picking her ideal British Drum Company kit, song writing and her love of coffee. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/ellieeastdrumsFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George has had a busy weekend playing a headline show in Worthing with The Lainey Wilson Experience and fulfilling a dream of playing at Casablancas in Brighton. He also went big with his kit by adding a THIRD CRASH! The extravagance of the man! We also chat about The Weakest Link, Ben living in the dark and the Zildjian Crayola drumsticks. So put down your Trommelstöcke and get listening! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viva Las Vegas, baby! This week we are joined by Rudy Dieguez who owns the Las Vegas Drum Room and runs the Las Vegas Drum Show. Ben visited Rudy and his amazing collection of drums at his home on his recent trip to Las Vegas. We chat about building the drum room, the excitement of finding the drums and his incredible collection of bell bronze snares including not one but TWO 1980s Tama Bell Bronze snares. We also find out what’s missing from his collection and how you value and insure a collection this big! Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasdrumroomFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.