Ep. 2 - Alex Blade Silver 12.8.22

Cymbal Maker and Purveyor, Burke Daugherty and I arrange a listening segment to showcase Koide Cymbals and more. This episode as a function of better cymbal listening is intended to be heard in your car or on your headphones, ideally so as to improve the audio quality of the cymbal samples. Reach Burke and learn more about his cymbal options at ⁠https://www.bronzepie.com/⁠ and follow @KoideCymbalsUSA Reach me on Instagram @FranksPercussion

Jimmy talks to me about sobriety for the first time: how he saw himself heading in a direction he didn't like and how he took steps to correct his path, creating his own unique methods for keeping clean. I have a great respect for anyone that consciously, effectively changes a pattern, habit, or addiction- it's not easy. I hope this episode is a helpful reflection for everyone who listens. Jimmy is the man!Reach Jimmy on Instagram @JimmyLopezPercussionist and @Jimmy_Lopez_Percussionist_2For suggestions or to be a guest on the show reach me on Instagram @FranksPercussion

Burke makes his own cymbals under the name, Burke's Works. He imports and distributes Koide Cymbals from Japan. Burke sells cymbals from these and several other artisan cymbal makers on BronzePie.comPart 1 is a general overview of Burke's journey into cymbal making and distribution.Find Burke on Instagram @BronzePieCymbals and @KoideCymbalsUSAReach me on Instagram @FranksPercussion

New Jersey born Brooklynite, living and working in Nashville Tennessee, Jimmy is a top quality percussionist and an outstanding friend. Jimmy runs down his professional music timeline, sharing his unique experiences and ideas about the hybrid DJ-Percussion "genre". This was an important conversation about the art form. Look for part 2, to be released in two weeks...Follow Jimmy on instagram @JimmyLopezPercussionist and @Jimmy_Lopez_Percussionist_2Reach me on Instagram @FranksPercussion if you'd like to be on the show or have any other questions.

I spoke to Julian Loida a week before his album release. "Giverny" the piano based album is out on all major streaming platforms now!Julian and I talk about the album, his past works, podcasting, synesthesia, hobbies and more!

By way of Philadelphia, Evan reflects on his work as an electronic artist, touring drummer, and music teacher. We connect on shared memories from our time at the University of Delaware, where we graduated from the music program in 2012.Evan's solo project is available on Spotify at ⁠QQQ ⁠and on Instagram ⁠@Starless.Bible.And.Blackk ⁠⁠Zorn ⁠is on Spotify and on Instagram @⁠Zorn_Philly⁠⁠Alien Birth⁠ is on Spotify and on Instagram @⁠Alien_Birth⁠ If you have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or bookings, reach me on Instagram @⁠FranksPercussion ⁠

Brooklyn based DJ Alex Edge talks about travel tips, iconic night clubs, musical mixing, being “in the zone” and coming from the Ukraine. Website: Alexedge.comYou can find all of Alex’s links at Alex Edge LinktreeReach out to me on Instagram @FranksPercussion

Alex Blade Silver shares stories about his musical adventures and ideas about how to keep going. Contact Alex through his websiteAlexBladeSilver.com or on Instagram @AlexBladeSilver

A concise, spoken description of what I will be broadcasting and hope to accomplish with this show. Focusing on people and topics related to “Live Fusion”- performances utilizing musicians with prerecorded music.Reach out to me on Instagram @FranksPercussion

DJ Gaetano shares insights and expertise from his lifelong career as a DJ in and around Philadelphia. We discuss sales and marketing in the wedding industry, Gaetano's early experiences DJing and playing with musicians, some music format timelines, and more...You can contact Gaetano through his website, DJGaetano.com and on Instagram @DJGaetanoReach out to me on Instagram @FranksPercussion