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The Talking Drum

The Talking Drum

By: Dave De Leon
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Dave The Drummer interviews various percussionists of the Santa Cruz Music Scene! We talk about drums, life, philosophies, hobbies and more! Tune in and enjoy Santa Cruz favorite Drum based talk show, The Talking Drum!Copyright 2025 Dave De Leon Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
Episodes
  • Episode 1: Episode 15 With Andy Williams
    Jun 23 2023

    It's the first episode of our final season!

    We start it off with a bang as we interview Doves & Black Rivers drummer, Andy Williams! Dave has been a huge fan of his for years and it shows! In a rarity, we get 2 musical clips including one to close out the episode. Very special indeed! The pair talk about drum gear, being in a band with your family and of course inspirations!

    It's The Talking Drum, the final season!

    Doves Official Website
    Home - Doves (dovesofficial.com)
    Facebook
    dovesofficial - YouTube

    Special thanks to our sponsors:

    JBQAV
    (JBQAV | Event Rentals & Services)
    The Blue Lagoon and The Blue Lounge of Santa Cruz
    (The Blue Lagoon)
    Santa Cruz Drum Club
    (Santa Cruz Drum Club | Facebook)



    Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
    Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
    Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
    DaveTheDrummer.Net
    Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
    IG:DaveTheDrummer831
    Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

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    50 mins
  • Episode 6: Episode 14 With Jimmy Palafox
    Mar 5 2023

    It's the final episode of Season 2!

    We have on Jimmy Palafox, we discuss gaming, Chicano Lifestyle, Santana and so much more! Were heading into the Final Season of the show with one of Dave's favorite interviews!

    Santa Cruz Latin Collective | Facebook
    The New Horizons | Facebook
    Santa Cruz Latin Collective - YouTube
    The New Horizons Band - YouTube

    Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
    Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
    Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
    DaveTheDrummer.Net
    Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
    IG:DaveTheDrummer831
    Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg


    Thanks To Sponsors:
    (JBQAV)
    JBQAV.Com
    (Clash Of The Genres)
    ClashOfTheGenres.Com
    (Santa Cruz Drum Club)
    Jonathon Foye's The Mutos Years(Now Available on Amazon in Digital or Print)

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    22 mins
  • Episode 5: Episode 13 With Jim Payne and Thomas Lang
    Mar 5 2023

    A Double Header Episode!

    We sit down and talk with Jim Payne as well as Thomas Lang about methods on becoming a better drummer, drum gear and Santa Cruz Drummers!

    It's The Talking Drum Podcast Season 2!

    Thomas Lang's Drum Universe (thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com)
    Thomas Lang - YouTube

    Jim Payne (funkydrummer.com)
    funkydrummerjimpayne - YouTube

    We Thank Thomas's Sponsors:
    DW Drums
    Remo Drum Heads
    Roland Drums
    Audix Microphones
    Bigfoot Beaters
    Meinl Cymbals
    Vic Firth Sticks
    Hansenfutz Practice Pads
    Puresound Snare Wires
    Ahead Armor Cases

    We Thank Jim's Sponsors:
    DW Drums
    Al Peterson Drums
    Paiste Cymbals,
    Remo Drum Heads
    Vater sticks

    Special Thanks to Kuumbwa Jazz Club and Ken Daluge Drum Studio

    Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
    Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
    Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
    DaveTheDrummer.Net
    Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
    IG:DaveTheDrummer831
    Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

    Santa Cruz Drum Club
    Santa Cruz Drum Club | Facebook

    Thanks To Sponsors:
    (JBQAV)
    JBQAV.Com
    (Clash Of The Genres)
    ClashOfTheGenres.Com
    (Santa Cruz Drum Club)
    Jonathon Foye's The Muto Years(Now Available in Digital or Print on Amazon)

    Music By WMP
    chronochord.bandcamp.com

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    30 mins

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