Sarah Hagan Backstage

Sarah Hagan
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Sarah Hagan Backstage

With insights from years in the music industry, Sarah talks with masters of their crafts finding out what makes them tick, both inside and outside of the music business.

  1. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Liberty DeVitto

    05/02/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Liberty DeVitto

    Liberty DeVitto is best known for his time creating hit music and touring the world with Billy Joel, but he is also an author of multiple books, a studio musician with superstars such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, and Karen Carpenter to name a few, and plays with his bands The Slim Kings and Lords of 52nd Street. Liberty tells some fantastic stories and give us great insight into being one of the most legendary songwriters' drummers ever, so come along with me as I catch up with Liberty DeVitto.  Follow Liberty on Instagram: Liberty Devitto (@liberty_devitto) • Instagram photos and videos Follow The slim Kings on Instagram: The Slim Kings (@theslimkings) • Instagram photos and videos Follow the Lords of 52nd Street on Instagram: The Lords of 52nd Street (@lordsof52ndstreet) • Instagram photos and videos Find Liberty’s autobiography here: Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness – Hudson Music Find Liberty’s children’s book here: Love, Santa Claus: A humble-hearted Christmas story: DeVitto, Liberty: 9781637610572: Amazon.com: Books

    57 min
  2. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Matt Kelly

    04/11/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Matt Kelly

    Matt Kelly is the drummer for the Dropkick Murphys and we talk all about their latest tour, their place in the world of Boston sports and in Hollywood, and their charity work! We also dive into Matt’s start as a drummer and hear about his influences! Come along with me as I catch up with Matt Kelly! Follow Matt on Instagram: Matt Kelly (@matt__dkm) • Instagram photos and videos Follow the Dropkick Murphys on Instagram: DROPKICK MURPHYS (@dropkickmurphys) • Instagram photos and videos The Dropkick Murphys Website: https://dropkickmurphys.com Find out more about the Claddagh Fund: | The Claddagh Fund (dropkickmurphys.com)

    58 min
  3. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Stanley Randolph

    03/28/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Stanley Randolph

    Stanley Randolph is the drummer for Stevie Wonder and is an incredible producer as well! He has played and toured with many other top acts and is working on his own projects now too. We talk about all of these things, and he gives some great advice and words of wisdom! So come along with me as I catch up with Stanley Randolph! Follow Stanley on Instagram: #OOHSTANLEY (@stanleyrrandolph) • Instagram photos and videos Stanley’s YouTube Channel: Stanley Randolph - YouTube

    53 min
  4. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Daxx Nielsen

    03/14/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Daxx Nielsen

    Daxx Nielsen has been the drummer for Cheap Trick for the last 13 years, but he is also a multi-instrument studio musician and has so many great stories! We talk about the touring life as well as home life, and we hear what he and the band have coming up this year and into their 50th year in 2024. Come along with me as I catch up with Daxx Nielsen! Daxx's Website: Daxx Nielsen Follow Daxx on Instagram: Daxx Nielsen (@cheaptrickdaxx) • Instagram photos and videos Check out Cheap Trick here: CheapTrick.com - Home

    58 min
  5. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Luis Conte

    02/21/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Luis Conte

    Luis Conte is a legendary percussionist who has played with the world's top musicians such as James Taylor, Madonna, and Phil Collins to name just a few! We talk about his upbringing in Cuba, his start in the music world in America, and he tells some absolutely incredible stories!! So come along with me as I catch up with Luis Conte! Follow Luis on Instagram: Luis Conte (@luisconte) • Instagram photos and videos Luis with the Phil Collins Big Band: Phil Collins Big Band - Pick up the pieces - YouTube

    56 min
  6. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Pat Petrillo

    02/07/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Pat Petrillo

    Pat Petrillo is known for his popular instructional videos on Drumeo.com and his DVDs and books with Hudson Music. He is a really fantastic educator, and he has a brand-new album out called "The Power Station Sessions". Pat shares a bit about his history, his philosophy, and gives us a whole lot of insight into the new album! Come along with me as I catch up with Pat Petrillo! Follow Pat on Instagram: Pat Petrillo (@patpdrummer) • Instagram photos and videos Pat's Website: Home Page - Pat Petrillo (patpdrummer.com) Pat's YouTube: Pat Petrillo - YouTube

    59 min
  7. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Adam Marcello

    01/24/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Adam Marcello

    Adam Marcello has been a friend of mine all the way back to the time he was out on Warped Tour with Katy Perry! Adam has had a diverse and interesting career, not only touring with Katy for years, but recording for movies and TV including the very memorable big band style opening of the show Modern Family, becoming a go-to guy for electronics and a key player in the new Roland SPD- SX Pro, and continuing to tour and musical direct for incredible musicians such as Michael Patrick Kelly. We are going to talk about all of these things including the many outfits he wore while touring with Katy Perry. So come along with me as I catch up with Adam Marcello. Follow Adam on Instagram: Adam Marcello (@adam.marcello) • Instagram photos and videos To see Adam demo the Roland SDP SX Spro: Introducing the Roland SPD-SX PRO Flagship Sampling Pad - YouTube

    57 min
  8. Sarah Hagan Backstage with Demian Arriaga

    01/10/2023

    Sarah Hagan Backstage with Demian Arriaga

    Demian Arriaga has just come off one of the coolest gigs ever playing the New Year's Eve show with Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton, so we are going to talk a lot about that today, but we will also hear about his start in music, his transition from being a drumset player to also being a hand percussionist and how that opened a whole other world of gigs for him, and we’ll talk about how he made his way into the world of pop music with major gigs with acts such as the Jonas brothers, Iggy Azalea, Carly Rae Jepsen, and of course popstar/rockstar Miley Cyrus. So come along with me as I catch up with Demian Arriaga. Follow Demian on Instagram: Demian (@demianarriaga) • Instagram photos and videos To reach Demian for lessons email: lessonswithdemain@gmail.com

    1h 22m
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5
out of 5
21 Ratings

About

With insights from years in the music industry, Sarah talks with masters of their crafts finding out what makes them tick, both inside and outside of the music business.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Hagan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sarah Hagan
  • Show Website
    Sarah Hagan Backstage

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