Coffee Time News
Coffee Time News has developed a great relationship with the drumming community and our student-journalists have interviewed drummers from all over the world. We have collected all these interviews and put them in this special section that is purely dedicated to the driving force of music: drummers! Check out who we have interviewed so far and what you can learn from these talented drummers.
Adonis Rose
Adonis Rose has won a Grammy among many other accomplishments. Hailing from the great city of New Orleans, Mr. Rose's work can be found on over 50 recordings, and he is also the Artistic Director for the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1- What kind of music was jazz in its early days?
2- Why is music a good forum for dealing with social issues?
3- Where did Mr. Rose go to school?
Learn more about Adonis by visiting these websites:
Cherisse Osei
Cherisse Osei's resume is full of amazing accomplishments, including playing with Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music fame, Paloma Faith and being a current member of the iconic band Simple Minds.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1- What is the best way for a young musician to start his/her career?
2- What has she learned by working with Jim Kerr and Bryan Ferry?
3- What is the formula for success in the music industry?
Learn more about Cherisse Osei by visiting these websites:
Joe Tomino
Joe Tomino is a versatile drummer who plays a wide variety of music including rock, jazz and punk. His skills put him in high demand and his credits include performing with Matisyahu, Lady Gaga, The Fugees, Mike Patton, Easy Star Allstars, Elliot Sharp, Wayne Krantz, Blondie and Battle of Mice. His ninety-minute interview with Coffee Time News yielded a fascinating interview for our readers to enjoy.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. What is the best way for a fan to support a musician and his/her work?
2. What is the most important thing in Mr. Tomino’s life?
3. What are the benefits of online platforms for musicians?
Learn more about Joe by visiting these websites:
Michael Shrieve
Michael Shrieve's accomplishments span decades and include being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and being considered by many music experts to be one of the best drummers of all time. He took time out from his busy schedule to meet with us and Mr. Shrieve's patience and generous nature provided Coffee Time News with an interview full of memorable stories and wonderful wisdom.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. Which band did Michael Shrieve perform Boom Ba Ya Ya with?
2. Which Mick Jagger albums did Michael Shrieve perform on?
3. Which bands have Michael Shrieve’s good friend Matt Cameron played with?
Albert Bouchard
Interviewing Albert Bouchard was an experience full of smiles and positive energy from a man who is so clearly fueled by his absolute love of music. Our interview delves heavily into his years with BOC and his incredible work on the album Imaginos and also looks at his friendship with the much-loved Allen Lanier and his current work with the Dictators. We hope this interview brings as much joy to our readers as it brought to us.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1- What is the origin story behind BOC's awesome track Death Valley Nights?
2- How does he look back on his creative masterpiece Imaginos?
3- How does he feel about the concept of "musical taste"?
Learn more about Albert by visiting these websites:
Clare Moore
Clare Moore's long career as a musician has established her in the Australian music scene and she brought the best of Australia to our interview with her charm and warmth, her unique catchy music and all the contributions she has made to both her country and its one-of-a-kind music.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. Who are Deniz Tek and Victor Van Vugt?
2. How has the role of women in music changed over the years?
3. How has Ms. Moore utilized technology to work with musicians from around the world?
Learn more about Clare by visiting this website:
Paul Garisto
Paul Garisto's long and dynamic career has had him join forces with musicians of all different genres, and to encapsulate decades of his music and memories we have had to split his interview into two parts. Part One is online and focuses on all the music Mr. Garisto has taken part in along with all the fine musicians he has had the incredible opportunity to record and perform with. Check it out and enjoy the music that you will find there. Part Two comes out in print in the fall of 2024 and promises to be just as informative as it looks at his background and what shaped him not only as a drummer, but also as a person.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. Who are some of the notable artists from the New York music scene that Paul Garisto has collaborated with?
2. Which Psychedelic Furs tracks are mentioned in this thorough interview? Is one of yours included?
3. How does Mr. Garisto approach the art of drumming?
Learn more about Paul by visiting these websites:
Vincent Signorelli
Vincent Signorelli has traveled a long road as a drummer whose work with bands like Unsane and Swans has made him easily identifiable to fans of punk and experimental music, but what has influenced him as a musician goes way beyond anything found in the punk scene, as you will find in the colorful collection of lifelong experiences he shared with us, and the other notable musicians he mentioned who he honors and respects as having helped him to define his sound and guided him on his journey through the world of music. Enjoy this informative interview with an intense drummer, whose gentle nature shines through, as he passes along why he has had a healthy and happy career doing what he loves most... playing the music he loves while entertaining faithful fans around the world. .
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. How does Mr. Signorelli approach playing live?
2. As a young man, where did he find the music which helped to define who he is today?
3. How does a band's size influence how he plays the drums?
Poogie Bell
Poogie Bell has built a remarkable career as a respected drummer whose work can be found throughout modern music. In this special double-sized Coffee Time News interview, he shares insights about the music industry, the evolution of his career, and the lessons he has learned from decades of performing with world-class artists. His thoughtful answers and engaging stories make this one of our most in-depth interviews to date.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. How has the music industry changed during Poogie Bell's career, and what advice does he have for young musicians entering it today?
2. What qualities separate good drummers from truly great drummers?
3. Looking back on his career, which experiences have had the greatest impact on him as a musician and as a person?
Learn more about Poogie Bell by visiting this website:
Alvin Taylor
Alvin Taylor's music speaks for itself, but fortunately he was willing to meet with a team of eager Coffee Time News student-journalists and put his experiences into words which we now share with our dedicated readers. Alvin Taylor's contributions to music in the 1970s and 1980s put him on stage with some of the biggest artists from that time. He shared his own stories as well as talking about his time spent with such greats as Billy Thorpe and Eric Burdon. Take a coffee break and enjoy this interview.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. The song "Children of the Sun" is a favorite among drummers who do their own covers of it. How was it being the original drummer to make that legendary track?
2. How does Mr. Taylor remember his time with Eric Burdon?
3. How does he feel looking back on his long and fruitful career?
Learn more about Alvin Taylor by visiting this website:
Just one of many videos available displaying the energy behind Alvin Taylor's drumming.
Tom Bates
Music fans in Ireland rightfully know all about Tom Bates and his major skills on the drums, and Coffee Time News would like to see Mr. Bates and the bands he plays with, Frankenstein Bolts and Forlorn, have a much bigger audience. The actual interview was excellent as Mr. Bates connected quickly with our Coffee Time News journalists who were all enamored with his personable and frank way of answering our questions. Our readers will definitely learn a lot from this interview from the Emerald Isle, so take a few minutes and learn about music with an Irish twist.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. What are the pros and cons of actively playing in two bands with completely different sounds?
2. Who are well-known drummers that Tom Bates feels we should all know about?
3. What is so special about the songs "Nightmares" and "Idle Hands" and why should we all give those songs a good listen?
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Andrew D. McNeill
Many of our interviews are conducted online, but for this interview with Memphis-based drummer Andrew D. McNeill, we had the honor of doing it on the shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore while at the Jazz Ascona event in Switzerland. What made it even more special was being able to see him play live twice and see how he handled his sound check with Vanessa Collier's critically acclaimed band. All this time spent with this cordial drummer, whose roots can be seen with his Southern hospitality and easy smile, resulted in this excellent interview that we know you will enjoy.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. What should the world know about his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee?
2. What are some of the biggest problems facing musicians in today's world?
3. What advice would Andrew D. McNeill give to young drummers trying to establish a career?
Learn more about Andrew by visiting this website:
Bennett Ireland
Bennett Ireland did not just bring his drumming skills and knowledge of music to our interview with him, he also brought a great knack for telling a good story. Our student-journalist, Yuri Sundermeyer, got to do a one-on-one interview with Mr. Ireland which included impromptu drum lessons and an hour full of colorful stories from Bennett's past. We proudly bring all of that to you, our readers. Click and learn from a drummer whose Seattle roots help give a special life to this interview.
Three Questions That Are Answered In This Interview:
1. How did he go from being a boy dreaming of a career in music to an established artist?
2. Where has music taken him and what are his most special memories?
3. Who has he looked up to over the years and what did he learn from them?
Learn more about Bennett by visiting this website:
