The Lil' Drummer Girl

Hey there, rockstars! Welcome back to The Lil’ Drummer Girl Podcast, where we keep the beats rolling and the good vibes flowing. Today, I’ve got a real treat for you—none other than Wesley Finley, the powerhouse drummer behind the legendary roots' reggae band Rebelution. If you’ve ever grooved to their smooth yet electrifying beats, you already know this guy is a master of his craft.We’re talking rhythms, reggae, and rising up as Rebelution rocks St. Pete. Hey, if you missed the St. Pete show, there's more to come. This year roster isn't done yet. See the link belowIn This Episode, We Cover:How Wesley Found His Groove – From early inspirations to rocking massive festival stages, what shaped his drumming style?The Magic Behind Rebelution’s Sound – How does the band craft that signature blend of roots reggae, dub, and smooth vibes?Drumming for a Movement – Reggae is more than music—it’s a message. Wesley shares how Rebelution keeps the spirit of unity, love, and social awareness alive and how he does it with being part of the Key for a Cure children's cancer treatment fundraising activities.Tips for Aspiring Drummers – Wesley’s advice for keeping your playing tight, your timing on point, and your passion alive.So, whether you're a die-hard reggae fan, a drummer looking to master that hypnotic groove, or just someonewho loves feel-good music with a purpose—this episode is for you.Links & Resources:Follow Wesley Finley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesdrummer/Check out Rebelution’s music & tour dates: www.rebelutionmusic.comPick up a Frisbee or Golf Disc  Get tickets to Reggae Rise Up Festival: www.reggaeriseup.comDonate to help children with cancer - Purchase a copy of the book - 151 Secrets to Success Book #1 - Making Bold Changes Without the Growing Pains and 100% of proceeds go to the Key for a Cure Foundation. Grab it for $5 (it's less than a cup of java).DONATE NOWLearn more about the Key for A Cure:Key For A Cure Foundation | Funding Innovative Pediatric Cancer ResearchDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—because every little bit helps spread the love (and keeps me caffeinated enough to keep bringing you these epic convos). Stay passionate, keep drumming, and remember—you’ve got the rhythm inside you! Catch you on the next beat!Dawn-Marie

Happy Valentine's Day!Today's episode I discuss the importance of remaining happy during this Valentine's Day whether or not your have a partner.Valentine's Day should be a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-love, self-care, and your true emotional well-being.Every year it seems that Valentine's Day places these large expectations on one saying that if you don't have a partner, it is a waste of time to celebrate it. well, phooey on that I say!I began giving "self-love shopping tours" back in 2015 to help women remember that it's O.K. NOT to have a partner. They are still worthy of love. Instead, it should be a reminder that we can put ourselves first and take great care of ourselves since we're always at the hand of taking care of others.Today I discuss some of the things to think about when looking for your best partner. It's also important to take care of yourself as well with or with one. Self-care isn't selfish, it's imperative to keep you sustainable as you reach your goals. There's nothing more important than finding happiness within and not thinking of all of the externals that might help bring happiness to your heart. There's a huge misconception that happiness is dependent on our external factors such as being in love, having a fancy car, a big house, a new baby, etc. But true happiness comes from within. It is a choice we must make for it to be true.Today's episode is a little nudge for you to find joy and fulfillment within yourself. I also cover the importance of celebrating all forms of love including platonic, familial, and self-love. So grab your chocolate heart, your hot cocoa and join us. I'll see you inside.Here's to hearts, puppies and rainbows,Love Always,Dawn-MarieXOXO

Ken Mary, is an American musician who is a drummer, producer, engineer, singer, record executive and song writer on over thirty-five albums that combined have sold over 5 million copies worldwide.He has worked in genres from heavy rock to choral music. He’s played drums with Alice Cooper, John Waite and now with his current band Flotsam & Jetsam. Ken also has a successful recording studio business Sonic Phish Productions  located in Mesa, Arizona. Grab your earbuds and a cold bev and check out Ken's interview here. We'll see you inside.. (and check out the video of this interview on The Lil' Drummer Girl YouTube Channel or on the Website).Stay in touch with Ken - IG: @KenMary1 or on Facebook Rock On & Rock Out,Dawn-MarieThe Lil' Drummer Girl Podcast can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts.Stay in touch:IG: @lildrummergirl55FB: Facebook.com/groups/thelildrummergirl

Greetings my lovely Drumsters,I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful days of summer. Today's episode is a quick dose of motivation to help you stay on track to wrap up your 2022 goals.Summer time is never easy to stay on track. The kids are out of school and there's so much to do before the winter time rolls around. Don't let this stop you from achieving your biggest goals. I must admit I myself have been a bad girl. I've been playing hookey from getting the things I've wanted to accomplish this year so now that I'm back on track, I want the same for you.Stay the course and don't give up. I'm routing for you!!Love Dawn-MarieXO

Greetings Lovely Drumsters,Have you been contemplating putting together an online course for your business? Well, you're in the right place. Today's guest, Fabiana Claure will show you how you can create your high ticket online program and make more money in your online business. Fabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so that they can win back their time and build a legacy without sacrificing their quality of life.She holds a doctorate degree in music in piano performance with additional education in the music and entertainment industries. Fabiana co-founded a nationally featured music academy called Superior Academy of Music and recently with the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program. Get Fabiana’s 10 steps to building your online music business. https://fabianaclaure.com/giftLearn more about the Musicians Profit Umbrella Course at:https://themusciansprofitumbrella.comJoin Fabiana’s Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicianscreatingprosperityAnd, if you haven't already grabbed a copy of the 151 Secrets book, get a copy today and get started on your path to success. Grab your copy of 151Secrets.com and learn more business tools and tactics for living on purpose and making your dreams come true. If you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, become a Patron at: htps://patreon.com/podcastnetworkRock On & Rock Out,Dawn-Marie MutellXOXO

How's it going my rockin' Drumsters?  How has 2022 been treating you so far?  Have you kept your resolutions or have they fallen off the calendar?  I hope you're still on track.  If not, have no fear, you still have another 9 months to get back on the horse to get them accomplished.  Today's episode is a little dose of motivation where I offer some ways to keep you moving toward your dreams and goals.  So get yourself a cup of java or tea, your earbuds and I'll see you inside.Keep on Rockin!!Cheers,Dawn-MarieBe sure to check out the live musician/artist/entrepreneur videos over at the VLOGCAST go to:www.lildrummergirl.comAre you enjoying the show? Would like to help support it? Become a Patron just head over to: https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetworkP.S. Looking for a life makeover? Check out the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life audio book. Each part will help you with a different aspect of your life (if you need a little bit of motivation).

Seasons Greetings My Lovely Drumsters, I hope you had an amazing holiday season and that 2022 brings you all the love, dreams, and fun goodies life has to offer.Do you love Christmas songs?  They immediately seem to make the season of the holidays festive and I don’t think Christmas would be the same without them.  They seem to be a genre of music that can make you cry, laugh, or just have fun with the family and friends for some sing-alongs.  I started a collection of Christmas albums after my parents passed because it was one of the traditions we had in our house growing up.  They always made me feel like they were there when I’d listen to them.  You’re probably asking me, “Why are we talking about Christmas tunes?” Well for starters it's because today's guest is the lovely Juliette Valle who has created her first album, a wonderful Christmas album titled “Joyfully”.  Not only is it one of the most beautiful sounding Christmas albums, but there’s also a great cause that will be helped as it sells.  She is donating 100% of the profits to the National Kidney Foundation (a cause near and dear to her heart).  And, this means to the world to me as both my mom and brother were Dialysis patients. Juliette is here today to discuss her current title holder of The Miss Florida Pageant (a title not to be taken lightly). Her new album, and how she’s making an impact with it, and how she balances it all. Juliette is not only a young beautiful woman on the outside, but, she seems to have a heart of gold.  She’s a tremendously talented opera singer (and she’s only a junior in college).  She’s been a classically trained vocalist since she was 8 years old.  She holds two state MPA Vocalchampionships for the category of Opera Performance in a Foreign Language.  In 2015 she was admitted to Florida Grand Opera's teen program and became a prodigy for its Young Artists Learning Academy (YALA). Juliette is currently an undergraduate at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami majoring in Political Science with minors in Broadcast Journalism, Music,...

Do you believe in Angels? I do. On Thanksgiving morning I was sitting at the beach doing some editing when along came a few folks strolling along the shoreline. They stopped to have a chat and I overheard one of them say "we kick off our tour tomorrow" so, of course, my ears perked up. I asked them what they did and Olivia said "we have a group called The Celtic Angels" she sings, dances, and plays the Irish drum. Olivia Bradley and Molly Elizabeth Gibson of the Celtic Angels Christmas show are here today to share their journey on the tour and how you just never know who and how you'll get your next gig. Olivia is a vocalist, performer, and Irish dancer based out of Atlanta, Georgia.  She has performed with professionals such as Emmet Cahill, Sarah Brightman, John Doyle, and Dave Curley. Olivia has won the Ambassador Award in 2015 and Senior Scholarship in 2020 from Irish Traditions Atlanta, a regional branch of Comhaltas which is an organization involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. Additionally, she serves as a private voice instructor with the First Redeemer Conservatory of Music and Fine Arts in Cumming, Georgia. Olivia is thrilled to be touring with Celtic Angels and feels incredibly blessed for the opportunity.Learn more about Olivia and stay in touch with her at:FB:  Olivia Bradley MusicIG:  CelticAngelsShowFB:  CMIPresentsCelticAngelsWant a sneak peek of the show?  Check out the video highlights here:https://youtu.be/HdOW3e9nSAMLet's stay in touch:IG:  @lildrummergirl55FB:  facebook.com/groups/lildrummergirlIf you like the show and would like to support it, please go to https://patreon.com/podcastnetwork Thank you for your support and happy new year!! Let's make 2022 rock!

Greetings Lovely Drumsters,In today's episode, Tara Divina is here to share some of her favorite tips for staying centered as an artist. Tara is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality.  Tara draws on her experience as a former Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians and visionary artists so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their gifts. She is also tapped into karmic patterns, purpose, and destiny through the lens of Vedic Astrology,and brings her gift of seeing the unseen and together with her practical know-how to empower creatives to thrive while prioritizing their true calling.Need a creative booster shot? Listen in and take some notes. Learn how to avoid the shiny object syndrome" and how to reel yourself back to focus on what's important. Grab a cold one, your buds, and let's go. I'll see you inside.Stay in touch with Tara at:www.TaraDivina.comIG: @TaraDivinaDid you like this episode, help support Dawn-Marie at:https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetworkRock On & Rock Out,Dawn-Marie

Are you thinking about starting your own podcast? Do you already have one?  Today we have Mark Asquith CEO and founder of Captivate FM – Rebel Base Media.  Mark is here to help you gain genuine listeners and get more downloads of your show.Mark quit his day job back in 2005 and started Captivate FM  a podcast hosting service that serves thousandsof podcasters around the world.  He originally built the platform for his own podcast The Podcast Academy then decided to offer it to others.  Today it’s used worldwide by droves of beginner and seasoned podcasters.I love the features that Captivate offers. I switched over from Libysn which I was using since 2016 years.  I since have moved the shows over to Captivate and couldn't be happier.  The best part of Captivate is that they continue to make these awesome features to help the podcaster make their lives that much easier.  Here are some of my favorite features:-You can create multiple shows for one price (up to 12,000 downloads).  It takes a while to reach that number so youcan be on the beginner plan for a while and still have any number of shows you’d like on that plan.-You don’t need to uplevel your plan to get your audience number stats.  You’ll see them all, and, they break them upfor you in such a way you truly get the real deal on who is listening to your show. -You can "drop-feed" one show into another. and so much more.Want to give it a try? Click the link below (if you do sign up, I will receive a small fee). Get your free 7 day trial here:Captivate.FM Let me know if you start your show, I'd love to check it out.Rock On & Rock Out,Dawn-MarieJoin us over at Facebook - Facebook