Clementine is a writer and musician living in San Francisco. In this podcast, she reads entries in the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, in which she connects her spiritual practice with her life as a drummer in hard rock bands. Clementine teaches meditation and offers energy healing at www.awakeningthetrueself.com. For more on her music career, visit www.clemthegreat.com.
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This is a local Long Island Podcast given by a veteran drummer on the Long Island music scene. We have a variety of local professional musicians as participants. We joke, give insights and share stories about our over 4 decades of experience in the music profession.
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While Becky Hill has an irrefutable aptitude for writing chart smashing pop music, her roots are firmly ensconced in electronic music - from listening to Trance and Drum ‘n’ Bass as a child, through becoming a ‘professional’ clubber in her teens to collaborating with some of today’s most renowned DJs and producers (such as Wilkinson, Tiesto and MK) in her twenties. Art of Rave provides the perfect platform for Becky to delve deep into the dance music scene she is so passionate about.During t ...
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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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Bandstand to Classroom: Joel Levy’s Harmonious Journey Through Music and Education
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a love for music meets the classroom? Join me and my longtime friend, Joel Levy, as we reminisce about our musical adventures from the 1980s and dive into Joel's incredible journey from Syracuse to the stage. You'll hear about Joel's early days playing the clarinet in fourth grade, his switch to the saxopho…
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From Local Gigs to Broadway Bliss: Sam Merrick’s High-Energy Drumming Journey
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a high school jazz band drummer from Vermont decides to take a spontaneous leap of faith and move to New York City? Join us as we chat with Sam Merrick, the talented drummer for the Broadway show "And Juliet," who shares his incredible journey. From local gigs in Boston while pursuing a communications degre…
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Navigating the Riffs of Life: Mark Newman's Journey from Trash-Picked Guitars to Industry Grooves
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Send us a Text Message. They say time flies when you're having fun, but never so quickly as when you're jamming with an old friend like Mark Newman. Our laughter echoed through the studio as Mark recanted the time he salvaged a guitar from the trash—a fitting prelude to his remarkable journey from a wide-eyed kid enthralled by '50s rock 'n' roll, t…
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Life in Tune: Syncopating Careers with Musical Passions alongside Don Olsen
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself caught between the steady beat of work life and the syncopated rhythms of a musical passion? My friend Don Olsen, a savvy electronics manufacturing business owner, joins me for a stroll down memory lane to chat about our earlier days, the laugh-filled experiences with jazz musicians, and the art of juggli…
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Beating to the Rhythm of the Song: Lee Finkelstein and John Simeone Drumming Deep Dive
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Send us a Text Message. When Lee Finkelstein lays down a beat, it's not just rhythm—he's telling a story, painting a landscape. It's a philosophy I, John Simeone, share wholeheartedly. Our recent conversation took us on a tour through the world of drumming, where we unpacked the essence of what it means to truly play for the music. Lee, with his we…
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Broadway Beats and Drummer's Tales: A Heartbeat with Legend Billy Lanham
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Send us a Text Message. As a young drummer, tapping rhythms on school desks and dreaming of the big stage, I never imagined I'd be trading stories with a Broadway legend like Bill Lanham. Yet, here we are in a heart-to-heart, delving into the thrills and spills of his career, from the electrifying beats of Les Misérables to the high-stakes world of…
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Soundwaves of a Lifetime: The Jeff Lange Saxophone Saga from Clubs to Classrooms
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Send us a text Embark on an auditory expedition with me, John Simeone, as I sit down with the inimitable saxophonist Jeff Lange, whose musical tales are as rich and varied as the notes that flow from his sax. Picture, if you will, a young Jeff grappling with the strings of a guitar and the keys of an accordion before the saxophone’s siren call capt…
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From the blog BlissandDrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.By Bliss and Drumming
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Behind the Notes: A Rollercoaster Through the Music Industry with Ben Phillip
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Send us a Text Message. Remember the time our mate Chris snuck in a shrimp cocktail on stage, despite explicit instructions to the contrary? Yep, that’s the kind of deliciously eccentric characters you’ll meet as we take a nostalgic journey down music industry memory lane. Join us and our special guest, Ben Phillip, as we reminisce about our band d…
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From Backyards to Big Stages: Brian Dunne's Drumming Legacy
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Send us a text Ever dreamed of jamming with some of the music industry’s most celebrated icons? Picture yourself backing up the likes of Chaka Khan and Patty LaBelle? Brian Dunne, a renowned drummer, is living that dream, and he's here to share his incredible journey. As he walks us through his early days of jamming with his brother to his experien…
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"Off Road" with Renowned Trombonist Sal Randazzo
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Send us a text Fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a journey into the past with Sal Randazzo, a renowned trombone player who shares with us not only the nostalgia of the early days in an assortment of bands, but also his sage insights and hilarious tales from a fulfilling career in the music industry. We present you with an episode that promises …
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Backstage Pass: Conversations with Trombonist Ozzie Melendez
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Send us a Text Message. Catching up with Ozzie Melendez, our second trombone player, is like being teleported into the heart of the music industry. From his musical beginnings in fourth grade to landing the big gig with Willie Colon's band, Ozzie shares the essence of a musician's journey, and why it’s crucial to seize every opportunity to prove on…
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Navigating the Highs and Lows of Professional Musicianship with Terry Nigrelli
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Send us a Text Message. Ready to step into the life of a professional musician? This episode with Terry Nigrelli , a trombone player with Broadway experience, brings you right into the heart of the music world. We journey through Terry's musical upbringing and his dedication to the trombone, a passion that took him from private lessons and music su…
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Billy Joel cover bands and more with Dave Clark
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode me and one of my longtime musician friends, Dave Clark, discuss the triumphs and hardships of the music industry. Dave is a well known keyboard player/Singer/writer from the Long Island area originally, where he became the replacement for Billy Joel on the "Lords of 52nd Street" band. That band featured all t…
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Being on the road with Diana Ross and many more with John Scarpulla
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with my old friend John Scarpulla. John has done extensive touring with many well known artists, Tower of Power and Diana Ross to name a few! I've done many gigs with John and he always brings professionalism and integrity to each one, big or small - a talented seasoned musician for sure. This was my first "zoo…
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Life as a busy keyboard player with Greg Schleich
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I chat with my longtime friend, Greg Schleich. Greg is a masterful keyboard player and producer, and has played with many prominent NY metro area bands- Funk Philharmonic, Bump City to name a few. A great listen! Greg brought some beer so it got a little funny.... Support the Show.…
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Send us a text In this episode I catch up with my good friend Billy Heller, a well known and respected keyboard player/writer from Long Island. Billy and I have done many gigs together, and Bill has performed with a great deal of outstanding artists such as The Rippingtons, Smokey Robinson, Sara Bareilles, Take Six and Michael McDonald to name just…
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Send us a text Dave Segal is a well known bass player in the New York metro area, as well as a very successful builder of custom basses for musicians such as Gary Foote and Richard Bona. Dave has played many large venues with a diverse number of bands, notably Blood, Sweat and Tears. Dave is a great friend and a funny guy! We share plenty of music …
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Send us a text In this episode I chat with a longtime drummer friend, Steve Klein. Steve and I have known each other for years, and have traveled in some of the same circuits in the Long Island band business. Steve has also written a great book for beginning drummers! It's available at the Long Island Drum Center and at Barnes and Noble books- chec…
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John and Joel Rosenblatt discuss drumming as a career
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Send us a text In this episode I catch up with my old friend, Joel Rosenblatt. Joel and I attended the University of Bridgeport back in 1979, and we have remained friends throughout the years. Joel has an extensive playing and recording resume, and he shares some stories from his career with my listeners. Some funny stuff in here! Support the Show.…
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Gigs with Queen and BOC with Danny Miranda, bassist
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I catch up (literally) with my friend of 45 years, Dan Miranda. Danny has an unbelievable resume which includes such artists as Blue Oyster Cult and Queen, among others. Dan and I discuss various aspects of local and road gigs and share stories about both! Support the Show.…
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Send us a text John and Frank discuss funny stories about the many bands we have endured over the past 4 decades. We also discuss some of the good and bad things with regard to belonging to a band, musically and otherwise. Many drummer gripes in this one! Support the Show.By Johnny and Frankie on DRUMS
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The Art Of Rave - The Best Of Series 1
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In this episode, we take a look back at the best moments of the first series of The Art Of Rave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***We map out how we want it all to look, and we have a picture of the outcome. We create this picture based on the past, and it is through fear we speak. Fear of not having enough, fear of it not working out in the way we vision, fear of pain or sorrow, fear of change. I th…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***Airports have lost their charm, at least for the time being. It seems as if everyone is discombobulated. Humans have forgotten their easy flow of being, and there is a kind of uptight scrabbling and agitation that sets everything on edge. People have been cooped up in the…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece. http://blissanddrumming.com/2021/03/the-question-of-not-enough/ ***I settled into life without the scramble of the constant travel of my music career. In the new stillness, I recognized within me a welling up, a kind of panic of not doing enough, not getting enough done. W…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clem reads this piece.***I have spoken to many people during the pandemic who have made the best of the situation, and who feel guilty about the fact they are doing ‘okay.’ Our society has become a place in which to say that all is well makes us feel ignorant or guilty. I think it is important for us t…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***A young man started showing up late nights, a sleight of hand artist who would entertain the patrons with card tricks. I’m not sure he was quite 21 years old. He was quiet and pale, with a sweetness to him. His talent was astonishing. The customers would get overwhelmed w…
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Episode 8 - Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx)
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In episode eight of The Art of Rave Becky and Basement Jaxx’s Felix Buxton cover a wide range of topics, including: Rugby tackling Prince Harry on stage live at Hyde Park; performing his first ever DJ set alongside a teenage Thom Yorke; taking Ecstasy for the first time and dancing in Sainsbury’s carpark; being part of the “mongoloids” with Daft Pu…
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In episode seven of The Art of Rave Becky and Groove Armada cover a wide range of topics, including: the surprising roots of the name Groove Armada; how they composed ‘At The River’ using a 50p compilation CD they picked up while buying beer; writing ‘I See You Baby’ in a basement in Ibiza; the origins of Lovebox festival; the impact that smart pho…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***I spend a lot of time thinking about the ways in which human consciousness is transforming. For one thing people even a generation back didn’t grow up with the idea of “global community.” This concept is new in my lifetime. Once we were connected, first through the ease o…
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In episode six of The Art of Rave Becky and Fabio & Grooverider cover a wide range of topics, including: the racism that persists in nightclub scenes around the UK; what it was like growing up among soundsystem culture in south London; why dance music (and their careers) owes its existence to pirate radio; their thirteen year residency on Radio One…
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In episode five of The Art of Rave Becky and Sister Bliss cover a wide range of topics, including: Faithless’ upcoming album release; raving and illegal raves both now and back in the day; working, creating and parenting during lockdown; the essentiality of performing live; on being a woman in the music industry and on the dance music scene; how Bl…
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In episode four of The Art of Rave Becky and Pete Tong cover a wide range of topics, including: concerns about where electronic music is heading now amid the industry’s current ‘factory farm’ approach to songwriting; Robbie Williams, Goldie and John Niven’s Kill Your Friends; how the criteria for being a successful DJ has evolved over four decades;…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***The drum begins. I begin my journey on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific. Rolling grassy hills, the coastline rippling side to side, and the big birds delighting in the marine updraft. There is an opening to a cave there, to my left. The first time I entered this cave, a w…
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In episode three of The Art of Rave Becky and Roni Size cover a wide range of topics including: how the ‘Size’ in Roni Size came from “a dating game vibe”; the 90s Bristol music scene, the evolution of Reprazent and their groundbreaking ‘live’ sound, winning a Mercury Music Prize, why Roni’s first record was released under someone’s else name, how …
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In episode two of The Art of Rave Becky and Andy C cover a wide range of topics including: Andy’s first rave experience (curtsey of his sister), the effect of technology on the “classic” and “happy accidents” in the studio, how a passion for sci-fi (and a disinterest in studying at school) shaped Andy’s early days of making music, setting up RAM re…
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Episode one of Art of Rave will begin with Becky talking with DJ Zinc about a wide range of topics including: Pirate Radio, how technology has transformed the rave scene, the evolution of Drum ‘n’ Bass and Jungle, being ‘a human Shazam’, the definition of a ‘golden era’, genre bending and hopping within the scene and how Zinc’s ‘Creeper’ (ft. Dynam…
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While Becky Hill has an irrefutable aptitude for writing chart smashing pop music, her roots are firmly ensconced in electronic music - from listening to Trance and Drum ‘n’ Bass as a child, through becoming a ‘professional’ clubber in her teens to collaborating with some of today’s most renowned DJs and producers (such as Wilkinson, Tiesto and MK)…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***For the most part, the past week of quarantine has looked much the same as it has for the past couple of months. The preponderance of birds, riotous flower bloomings, quiet streets. Then, a warm spell in San Francisco sending folks out to the parks.Overnight, it seems tha…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***It was funny, really, and later it brought to mind the article we had both read about the spike in divorce rates after the quarantine was lifted in China.We had to venture out to the laundry. Harsh words were spoken after perceived carelessness. Then, escalation after a r…
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From the blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***We deep clean the house. We retrieve things from storage to sell. Now that we are out of work for months we start thinking about things to off-load in order to keep the lights on. We make tense financial plans. I order dry goods for just in case. We check in with family a…
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From her blog http://www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***I also see this in the people I work with. I see that sometimes they don’t even realize that the patterns of misery they are caught have gradually let go in subtle ways, and when I ask after a few sessions about these old ways of being, it’s almost as if they’re surprised…
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Laguna Main: Published by Memoir Magazine
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As a special edition of the Bliss and Drumming podcast, Clementine reads this piece, recently published at https://memoirmag.com/nonfiction/laguna-main-by-clementine-moss/.***Sharona bleats from a nearby radio and I close my eyes and imagine Sharona, object of adoration. I imagine Jim Morrison, on a beach with a guitar, writing about his LA woman. …
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Meeting Barbara Stanwyck, The Drover, Omaha
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From the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***The Drover is like a cave, with low ceilings, brick walls and round stucco fireplaces built randomly into small rooms. The lighting is yellow and warm, and the chairs are low wooden ones with rounded backs that set you perfectly to the table. There is a vaguely Spanish feel in t…
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From the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***It’s funny how naming something, really sitting and allowing the pain to rise and give it space and form, it’s funny how much gets released. In fact, when I look at how I felt then and how I feel now, I see just how much I’ve let go, just how much lighter my outlook. I sat in th…
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From the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece. image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aussiegall/ ***And what kind of limitations do we project on others in order to keep ourselves feeling safe and knowing? I had a dear friend once who was 30 years older than me, and I was a chameleon, changing daily in my direction. Ever…
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From the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***It’s an intangible thing, this feeling of belonging to place. I have always reveled in being peripatetic, and my life as a musician is a glory to that. For years I have traveled down roads and spent time in cities new to me. I have played in all states but one, and as I arrive i…
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From the blog www.blissanddrumming.com, Clementine reads this piece.***First off I will say, so there’s no misunderstanding, I love you. This is not love that needs something from you, or is some sort of burden or expectation you need to carry around with you. I love you with our common heart. Common molecules, common history, common planet, common…
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This is a short meditation to let go of physical pain that arises.Please visit www.patreon.com/clemthegreat for weekly meditations and other personal meditation and energy healing resources.By Bliss and Drumming
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