In the Pocket Radio is a podcast for drummers, musicians, professional and amateur to learn to or improve playing in the pocket. Groove can be learned and Frank Sardella, veteran drummer since 1978, and his guests, are going to show you how!
e13 Drums, Loops, Stacy's Mom Sequel - Mia Morris @miamorrismusic
Who posted on Instagram in November about a pop-up show in NYC's East Village date coincident with my few weeks there that made me cancel my plans and hop the subway downtown to catch her play for a half hour? You guessed it, Mia Morris! This is the interview you don't want to miss. You're welcome in advance! Find out why I not only followed her as a drummer but was taken in by her unique abilities to not only play all instruments but to loop all instruments and play studio versions of her songs, on stage, LIVE in her "One Woman Show". Having rubbed elbows with the likes of Fountains of Wayne (having written a sequel to "Stacy's Mom") and members of All-American Rejects, had features in America's Got Talent and even having opened for Candlebox and Collective Soul, her resume is impressive to say the least. But when you find out she's 19 and rockin' the pocket the way she does in every way, well you see why I ABSOLUTELY HAD TO interview her on the show. Approaching her backstage after the show in NYC at Rockwood Music Hall, she agreed to do the interview. She's here and has given some of the greatest insight yet into the pocket as we do on the show. Her fascinating stories and perceptive and observant viewpoint are keys to her success in touring, session and live drumming, studio and television, "WOW!" is all we can say. Tune in now to hear one of the best episodes. Laugh along with us. This was a fun one! Can't wait for you to hear it so just press play now and get it over with already... you know you want to! DO IT!
28 Feb 2023
e12 Frank's New Pocket, My 'Bass-ic' Training
I took the bass out of the box, turned on a song and played the bass part perfectly. How did I start playing bass when I hadn't picked on up before? How did I learn dozens of songs in just a couple of weeks? What does this have to do with the pocket and how can you use it?
Good questions, all. And they are all answered in this episode. Find out about the band I've been following for 30 years but never had the chance to see, and how I went and saw them and a miracle happened.
My songwriting, drumming and now bass playing have taken off for the stratosphere and I'm taking you with me!
28 Jun 2022
e11 My Birthday, 40th Anniversary of Buying My 1st Rush Album
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY TO ME! 40 years ago today my mom took me to the store for my birthday to get the gift I asked for, Rush's Moving Pictures album I had only heard for the first time on the last day of school the week before. I came home with "Moving Pictures" and "Signals" and my life and drumming career changed from there forward. Here is a fun short episode on how that led to discovering the intricacies of the pocket and what some of the clues it led to that everyone needs to know no matter what instrument they play. Have fun with me. Spend my birthday episode with me celebrating my 40th anniversary opf buying my first Rush album!
18 May 2022
e10 My Idol Is NOT a Drummer - Pocket Makes Hit Songs
I recently saw my absolute idol and he's not a drummer, but his band, his songwriting and his creativity has one thing that makes it so amazing and THE inspiration that made me the songwriter and drummer I am today: POCKET. This has been a rough 2 years but also inspirational and ushering in a revival and renaissance. Join me for my first episode in two years, get the updates and hear about my trip to see a band I've been waiting 30 years to see since I discovered them and the secret I found to producing hit music and songs every time. It's time we opened up and took our places on the world stage to inspire everyone else. Who's with me? You? Good! Tune in now!
14 Jan 2020
e9 NEIL PEART: Why He Still Lives!
A legacy like no other, what did he leave behind that not too many realize but know deep down? Join me as I take you through what I discovered that I didn't even realize on how he influenced me despite my "falling out" with him years ago. What does this mean to me, you and every other drummer and musician. It means everything and here's why! Tune in now!
2 Aug 2019
e8 Anna Mylee, 'Dorja' Drummer, Daughter of Glam/Prog Rock Parents
Join me as I interview another drummer discovered because of hashtags followed on Insta. Today I'm in the pocket with Anna Mylee, a young but powerful drummer who I had to "slide into DM's" with on Instagram after getting absolutely OBSESSED with her shuffle groove on a song from her forthcoming album 'Gemini' with her band "Dorja". Tune in now and hear her almost sell me on John Bonham and Led Zeppelin
25 Jul 2019
e7 Brian Dunne, Live at Daryl's House, Hall & Oates
Join me in the Pocket with Brian Dunne who currently plays on Live at Daryl's House and has been on tour with Hall & Oates a major gig which is by no means the sum total. Get into it as we discuss pocket, feel, soul, groove and even dynamics to get ever closer to a pocket definition and description. This one's a keeper. Listen up now, drum heads, this one's for YOU!
22 Mar 2019
e6 Australia's David Ruberto, Pocket Session Drumming, Teaching
If you can say it you can play it, relax and enjoy, play it clean... these are a few of the tidbits that my special guest, Drummer David Ruberto had to say, coming to us all the way from Melbourne Australia. Join me as I get this pocket drummer's take on pocket from a teacher's and a session player's standpoint.
22 Feb 2019
e5 Crash Test Dummies Mitch Dorge, Happy In the Pocket
Crash Test Dummies drummer Mitch Dorge talks about happiness, pocket, and a long, happy career, what it takes to make it and perhaps the best yet definition of what it means to play in the pocket. Tune in now.
17 Oct 2018
e4 Connecting Pocket, Audience, Studio and Stage with Dennis Cotton
Join me as I grill live and studio recording artist Dennis Cotton, whose resume includes over 50 albums, radio, television and on-stage work. Find out Dennis's unique perspective on playing in the pocket and how he made a connection between audience response and the outer limits of the pocket, all in its relation to technique, mental facility and fluidity of playing. Listen as I ask Dennis the hard questions, inching further into the ungraspable realm of playing in the pocket. Tune in now!
28 Aug 2018
e3 Session, Touring Drummer Swiss Chris, Pockets That PAY!
Playing in the pocket to FILL your pockets is a point I hadn't thought of!
Join me as I interview drummer Swiss Chris as we discuss ourr "chance meeting" on the NYC Subway, Swiss's impressive resume, his history of study at Berkleee and all the celebs he has worked with. Listen in on Swiss's take on pocket, groove and what it takes to serve the song and satisfy the directors, composers and audience while making a name for yourself. Tune in now!
26 Jan 2018
e2 Rhythm Is Everywhere; Accents, Syncopation, Rhythm of Life
Join me as I explain that rhythm has been a part of me and even my environment outside of music, and how to tap into the rhythm around you to find the pocket, establish groove and become an awesome drummer, rhythmist, instrumentalist or musician in general. I also share advice on where to turn for help finding the pocket.
12 Aug 2017
e1 My Intention to Prove Everyone Can Groove
My premiere episode detailing my life, history and why I'm even remotely qualified to get on the air about drumming in the pocket as well as my intentions for the show, where it will go and what you will get from it. Tune in and listen up now. Join me now, in the pocket! @frankiepockets
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