In episode 18, veteran touring drummer Kevin Murphy (Jon Pardi, Tonic, Randy Houser) shares insights on what it takes to work as a professional-level player, talks gear and tuning, and reminisces about his first snare drum.
Special guest David Throckmorton tries all the snare hoop options to find his favorite for everyday gigging.
A Quick-Cut Comparison of All Non-Triple-Flange Snare Hoops
Snare Hoop Shootout 2: Exploring the Sounds of Single-Flange, Stick Chopper, Die-Cast, and Wood
A-B comparisons of 1.6mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm triple-flange hoops
Part 1 of a multi-part deep dive into snare drum hoops
Part 2: Peter Erskine (10 Reasons to Love)
