on DRUMS, with John Simeone
This is a local Long Island Podcast given by a veteran drummer on the Long Island music scene. We have a variety of local professional musicians as participants. We joke, give insights and share stories about our over 4 decades of experience in the music profession.
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
on DRUMS, with John Simeone
Latest Episodes
Harmonizing Decades: Ken Talve’s Guitar Journey and Family's Musical Triumphs
Join us for a nostalgic journey through the decades with Ken Talve, a gifted guitarist and my bandmate in the Ken Talve Trio. Ken opens up about his musical evolution, starting from his high school days when he was mesmerized by the blues and i...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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53:30
Rekindling Melodies: John Simeone and Al Quinn's Musical Reunion and Shared Journeys
Reconnecting with an old friend can be a heartwarming and enlightening experience. Imagine being separated for 15 years and then finding yourselves together again, not just as friends but as musicians who once shared the stage. This episode bri...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:00:59
Bandstand to Classroom: Joel Levy’s Harmonious Journey Through Music and Education
What happens when a love for music meets the classroom? Join me and my longtime friend, Joel Levy, as we reminisce about our musical adventures from the 1980s and dive into Joel's incredible journey from Syracuse to the stage. You'll hear about...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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57:10
From Local Gigs to Broadway Bliss: Sam Merrick’s High-Energy Drumming Journey
What happens when a high school jazz band drummer from Vermont decides to take a spontaneous leap of faith and move to New York City? Join us as we chat with Sam Merrick, the talented drummer for the Broadway show "And Juliet," who shares his i...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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46:57
Navigating the Riffs of Life: Mark Newman's Journey from Trash-Picked Guitars to Industry Grooves
They say time flies when you're having fun, but never so quickly as when you're jamming with an old friend like Mark Newman. Our laughter echoed through the studio as Mark recanted the time he salvaged a guitar from the trash—a fitting prelude ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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59:36
