Omar Hakim: The Incredible Career of a Drumming Legend. Part 1 – #78
This week, Go With Elmo kicks off a two-part deep dive into the life and legacy of drumming legend Omar Hakim. Host Elmo Lovano guides listeners through a candid, energetic conversation with Omar, unearthing the experiences and early influences that shaped him into one of the world’s most in-demand drummers. This first installment traces his […]
Steve Smith: The Career Spanning Interview. From Jazz to Journey and Beyond #77
Go With Elmo Episode 77 features a guest whose drumming artistry has resonated far beyond any one genre: Steve Smith. Most widely recognized as the powerhouse behind Journey’s biggest hits, Smith’s musical journey is a tapestry woven from the threads of jazz, fusion, rock, and his own relentless curiosity. Elmo Lovano dives deep, unearthing not […]
J-Rod Sullivan: From Viral Drum Videos to Janet Jackson’s Drummer #76
Episode 76 of “Go With Elmo” brings us an inspiring conversation between Elmo Lovano and the incredible drummer J-Rod Sullivan. The episode peels back the curtain on J-Rod’s journey from posting drum covers on YouTube to drumming for Janet Jackson. Filmed in Elmo’s hotel room in Las Vegas, the day after J-rod performed with Janet […]
Thomas Lang: Drum God Mode, Practice Secrets, Clinics, and the Realities of Music Careers (with special guest Luke Holland!) #75
Thomas Lang is one of the best drummers of all time. His drive and focused, intentional practice has led to him being one of the most sophisticated drummers, producers, and composers, with the ability to do four-limb separation beyond pretty much anyone else. On top of that ability, he is musical! He’s also a great […]
RedOne on Producing Lady Gaga, Global #1 Hits, and Building Anthems #74
RedOne is one of the most successful producers and songwriters of our time. From Lady Gaga’s Just Dance, Poker Face, and Bad Romance, to J.Lo and Pitbull’s On the Floor, and Nicki Minaj’s Starships — he’s helped shape the sound of modern pop. In this episode, we go deep into RedOne’s story — from being […]
Ash Soan: Getting Drum Tones, Building an Instagram Following, Snow Patrol, Ariel Posen
Everything You Need to Know Ash Soan is one of the most sought after session drummers in the UK, who has worked with the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, Seal, Billy Idol, Tate McRae and so many more. Ash’s 5th gig was Woodstock ’94 with the band, Del Amitri and then went on to support […]
Keyon Harrold: The Trumpet Don’s Amazing Journey, Miles Davis, Glasper, GRAMMYs, & The New Jazz Era #73
Everything You Need to Know Everywhere I turn, I see Keyon Harrold. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters alive today, pushing the new jazz generation forward with power and soul. His solo album Foreverland was GRAMMY-nominated this year for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and his resume is stacked — Jay-Z, Common, Erykah […]
William Bowerman: Musical Directing Post Malone, Jennie at Coachella, BLACKPINK, FKA Twigs, WFB #72
Everything You Need to Know William is one of the most in-demand musical directors in the world, coming out of London. His client list includes Post Malone, Jennie, BLACKPINK, The Kid Laroi, FKA Twigs, Addison Rae, and many more. He’s the co-founder of WFB with his wife, creative director Ace Bowerman. Together, they’re building something […]
The Pocket Queen: Drumming, Branding, and Building an Authentic Career #69
This week on Go With Elmo, host Elmo Lovano takes us backstage at the Montreux Jazz Fest Miami for an inspiring, candid, and deeply human conversation with one of the most exciting drummers of our time: Taylor Gordon, better known by her formidable moniker, The Pocket Queen. Together, they riff on everything from viral moments […]
What is a Musical Director? #66
Everything You Need to Know In this episode of “Go With Elmo,” host Elmo Lovano dives into the role and responsibilities of a musical director with insights from some of the most experienced names in the industry: Adam Blackstone, Michael Bearden, Kris Pooley, Teddy Campbell, and Rance Dopson. The episode explores what it takes to […]
