The Groove Guru Podcast

#6 - Jim Macauley: Playing with The Stranglers and a tribute to Jet Black

Jim Macauley is best known as the drummer for The Stranglers and following the passing of original Stranglers drummer Jet back - which I first discovered through Jim - we reconnected and had this conversation, centred around a joint tribute to Jet done of love, respect and in celebration of his legacy.
This episode unearthed some great points, wisdom and stories:
How Jim got started with drumming and music
Jim's early gigs and some lessons learned
How Jim became drummer for the Stranglers
Jim's first Stranglers gig
Approaches to learning repertoire
Jim and Windsor's top 5 Jet Black musical moments
Learning from legends
Stories from traveling the world playing rock and roll
and much more...
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(Originally aired on 22 Dec 2022)
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#5 - Eliminating Self-Doubt & Intrusive Thoughts When Performing

Eliminating Self-Doubt & Intrusive Thoughts When Performing
Following my first solocast and a conversation that came up on tour recently, I was inspired to formulate some ideas about a pertinent problem that virtually every performer faces or has at least faced at one point, and present some solutions to help effectively respond to that in being the best version of you possible.
Here are some of the points covered in this episode:
Having a Foundation of Clarity
Body Awareness and Sense Perceptions
Problem Solving
Simplifying
Training and Making It Easy
Eliminating Self-Doubt
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(Originally aired on 22 Nov 2022)
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#4 - Finding Self-Esteem Internally In A World Of External Feedback

In this first solocast from the Groove Guru Podcast I focus on an are I find absolutely key in showing up at my best, whatever the situation, musically or otherwise:
Finding Self-Esteem Internally In A World Of External Feedback
Here are some of the points I cover in the episode:
Understanding the mind
What self-esteem is and the trap of externally referencing it
How social media plays into this dynamic and some solutions
Working as a professional musician
Navigating feedback and different types of criticism
Developing self-awareness and reflective practice
Training and preparing to meet life's demands
and much more...
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(Originally aired on 8 Nov 2022)
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#3 - Simon Hanson: Squeeze, Music & Movies, and Making Dreams Reality

Simon Hanson has had a diverse career which continues to develop and he is currently drummer in English rock band Squeeze. Along the way his touring, performance and recording credits include work with Death In Vegas, Grace Jones, Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Rick Wakeman, Liam Gallagher, Ace of Base, Hall and Oates, Natalie Imbruglia, The Blessing, The Quireboys, Hybrid and more.
Simon has also created albums of original music, many interesting music video projects, and have been featured in Rhythm! and Modern Drummer magazine.
This conversation unearthed some great points, wisdom and stories from Simon's unique and creative perspective:
Working with electronics as a drummer
Creatively merging music and video
Making musical dreams a reality
Mental rehearsal and practicing away from your instrument
How understanding electronic music helped Simon get more session work
Re-recording Squeeze songs
NFTs and IP
Dealing with uncertainty in the creative process
Being a conduit for creativity to flow through and exploring meditation
Playing behind perspex screens and having a 50-foot stomach (:
and much more...
🥁 Simon’s website:
www.simonhanson.co.uk
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(This episode originally aired on 11 Sep 2022)
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#2 - Russell Gilbrook: Uriah Heep, Rock & Roll, and Drumming Myths Debunked

Russell Gilbrook is currently the drummer in British rock band Uriah Heep who have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Along the way Russell has worked with jazz musician Chris Barber OBE, Alan Price (original keyboardist for the Animals) and Pete Bardens of Camel.
He’s also worked with Tommy Iommi of Black Sabbath, Lonnie Donegan, the “King of Skiffle”, Van Morrison, power metal supergroup Avantasia, and even replaced rock drummer Cozy Powell in Bedlam. Russell is also an experienced clinician and educator and has taught at BIMM and on Sky TV.
In this Groove Guru Podcast episode, Russell shared many great points, wisdom and stories such as:
Finding the right groove for the music
How Russell aced his Uriah Heep audition
Quality practice and making the uncomfortable comfortable
Navigating a world of sex, drugs and rock and roll
Keeping it fresh night after night
Hanging out with Deep Purple
and much more...
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(Originally aired on 4 Aug 2022)
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#1 - Dylan Howe - Life As A Bandleader, Sideman and More

Dylan Howe is best known for leading his jazz groups since 2002 and his tenures with Ian Dury and The Blockheads, his father Steve Howe of Yes, and Wilko Johnson, all coupled with extensive pop and rock session work since 1990.
Along the way Dylan has amassed many recording credits as a sideman with a plethora of renowned artists and bands, and has created many albums as a leader with “SUBTERRANEAN - New Designs on Bowie’s Berlin” gaining much acclaim and favourable praise from David Bowie himself.
In this debut episode of the Groove Guru Podcast, Dylan recounts his musical beginnings and early influences and talks about some of his work with Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Wilko Johnson and Hugh Cornwell amongst others.
Dylan also goes into his extensive work as a bandleader and experienced and effective sideman and he shares some top strategies he implements doing what he does as well as recommending some great music.
🥁 Dylan's website: www.dylanhowe.co.uk
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(Originally aired on 28 Jul 2022)
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