Knocked Loose’s “PACSUN” aka KEVIN KAINE
Heavy hitter Kevin Kaine aka “Pacsun” of Knocked Loose took time from a busy sold out tour to hang out and breaksdown what goes into making the bands signature sound and how employing influences from other genres has helped the band stay fresh during their meteoric rise.
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Pat Mastelotto of Stick Men
Stick man Pat Mastelloto sits down with host Jarrad James to talk about early exploration of electronic hybrid drumming, and some of his iconic gigs with King Crimson, Mister Mister, The Rembrandts, The Pointer Sisters to name a few!
Dirt Honey’s Jaydon Bean
- Drum Kit: Uses a Gretsch drum kit in a “Silver Glass” finish, which is a color he prefers over the older “Champagne Sparkle.” He mentions that Gretsch doesn’t do Champagne Sparkle much anymore, making Silver Glass an appealing alternative.
- Toms: He plays a setup that includes a 12×8 tom and floor toms sized 16×16 and 14×14. He prefers a reverse floor tom setup with the larger drum as his main floor tom for more low-end.
- Bass Drum: Uses a 22×16 bass drum, preferring it over larger sizes like 24×16 for its low-end capabilities depending on tuning and dampening.
- Dampening Techniques: Has moved away from using Moon Gels in favor of O-rings and internal dampeners, particularly in the studio, for a specific sound. He also mentions using snare weights for a dry sound and tape for additional dampening.
- Snare Drum: Describes his snare drum as a custom 5.5×14 USA custom, mentioning a preference for a tight, high-pitched sound to facilitate ghost notes and other techniques.
- Cymbals: Prefers dry, articulate cymbals that allow for clear definition and quick decay, mentioning a specific preference for a ride cymbal that can double as a crash for accents.
- Hardware: Details include his unique throne setup, mentioning difficulty in finding the specific model he prefers, and discusses the importance of comfort and adaptability in his hardware choices.
- Sticks: Uses Vic Firth Extreme 5A sticks, appreciating their balance for his technique and the tonal qualities they help produce.
- Pedal: Talks about a pedal setup that does not have a heel plate, which he prefers for its feel and the connection it provides to his playing style.
POLYPHIA’S Clay Aeschliman
Prog rock drumming phenom Clay Aeschliman finds time during a sold out Polyphia tour to catch up with host Jarrad James and explain how Lars Ulrich almost ruined his perfectly beautiful Tama Starclassic kit.