The Bottom of the Glass Podcast

About The Bottom of the Glass Podcast

Welcome to “The Bottom of the Glass”, a podcast about the art of traditional rudimental drumming and music of all origins. The Bottom of the Glass is hosted by Dave Loyal, Brendan Mason and me, Brian Watkinson. We will dig deep into the theories, the ideas and the history of rudimental drumming, fifing and World Music through the words and experiences of those who are making music history today.

Publisher

Brian Watkinson

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2020

Latest episode

2 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Aug 2026

   Season 6, Episode 7...A Look Back on the National Muster and a THRILLING Discussion with Patrick McHale!

   We had so much fun recording this episode. Dave, Brendan and Brian don't often get the opportunity to record these in the same room, but this came together on the Monday after the Deep River Muster at a gorgeous beach retreat in Maine. Good food, good friends and good conversation as we break down the Deep River Muster and talk A LOT about drums with Dave, and have a great chat about DCI and modern drumming with our friend Pat McHale. Enjoy it!

2. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Season 6, Episode 6...America's 250th and the National Muster in Deep River!

   We're celebrating America's 250th as we all get ready for the 2026 Deep River Ancient Muster, which happens to be the National Muster this year! This episode covers all kinds of fife and drum topics. You'll LOVE this discussion as we all get ready to travel to DRAM. Have a safe trip to Deep River and if you can't make the the muster this year we'll all be thinking of you!

3. 

   1 May 2026

   Season 6, Episode 5...The Legendary Steve Gadd!

   One of the most in-demand session drummers in history! You've heard his drumming for years with his work with Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Steely Dan and so many others! Grammy winner, Hall of Fame inductee...and all around great guy who LOVES to talk about drumming...especially rudimental drumming, and we dig into traditional rudimental drumming in a big way on this episode. Enjoy this chat with the great Steve Gadd!

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

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