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When I traveled to Vancouver to Drumeo Festival 2020, I had one thing on my mind only. Interviews. I learned a lot about that too but the biggest lesson was how I saw Drumeo's culture. Everyone was so relaxed with each other and happy. How we involve those people who choose to spend their time and energy with us is everything.

Drumeo does things right. Personally, every time I have been hosted by Drumeo, it is handled with such care and generosity. You are made to feel great and accepted. This is what they as a company did for hundreds of drummers all in one place at one time. The power of the festival is what will keep our industry moving forward. In the meantime, when there aren't huge drum festivals happening, you feel like you want to watch more live music. It is all great.

So, back to the interviews. That is why I thought I was there. And it was by and large in fact the case. But there was an extra thing that I honestly wasn't expecting. People in real life, in abundance, knowing about the show and glowing about how much they enjoy it. Like I have never had before and it was truly inspiring. I want to thank everyone for coming to talk to me at the festival. I would have liked to be more available but of course, I had to get you some great interviews. Ten of them!!

What I learned from having these exchanges with everyone, is how much more you deserve and be more involved with. I have trouble including that kind of thing on the interview episodes. They are their own thing IMO. These episodes are more like the "B-sides" vs the main releases.

I always enjoyed the cut and paste element of my old show and I want something kinda scrappy again but polished. Audio only. Just a donation to everyone who loves this show as much as I do. Shoutouts, community stuff, suggestions, your story told by you. Whatever we want it to be. But I want to make it with everyone. I'll kick it off but eventually, this could be something cool.

I love knowing that people care about this podcast. So, how cool is it to have something of you in it too? Sharing is caring. Rad.