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Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen loves talking about music almost as much as he loves making it. From MTV-era super-stardom to his ongoing gig as band leader of the all-star ensemble In the Pocket, he’s got plenty of stories to share. Join him and longtime Philadelphia-area entertainment writer Andy Vineberg for in-depth conversations with some of Philly’s finest musicians, as well as some nationally known acts. If you love hearing the stories behind the songs from the people who lived them (with an occasional side dish of sports and pop culture talk), this is the show for you. in-the-pocket.simplecast.com
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David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Jimmy Paxson.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Jimmy Paxson.

Veteran drummer Jimmy Paxson will talk about an eventful career that includes playing alongside the likes of Stevie Nicks, Edgar Winter, Alanis Morissette and the Dixie Chicks.
01:00:0618/11/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Vahe Sarkissian.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Vahe Sarkissian.

Vahe Sarkissian has performed/worked with Earl Slick (John Lennon, David Bowie), Gina Schock (Rock and Roll Hall of Famer from the Go Go's), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Deep Purple, KISS), Gerald Veasley, and Keiko Matsui, in addition to opening up for artists such as Slash, Victor Wooten, Shinedown, The Roots, Richie Kotzen, Greg Howe, and Halestorm. He has been interviewed by WMMR legend Pierre Robert and performed live on the Preston and Steve show. Check out his album "Curcuna" which is a fusion of Armenian-jazz-funk-and rock music. The early part of his career began at the age of 14 traveling the U.S. playing Mediterranean and Armenian music. After studying music at The University of the Arts, he received his masters degree where he studied with Pat Martino, Jimmy Bruno, and Tom Giacobetti.
58:2921/10/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Eric Parker.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Eric Parker.

Eric Parker is a world class drummer, producer and composer. For the last 40 years he has toured the world and made countless records and drummed at sold out stadiums, theaters and concert halls. Eric has played with many musical legends including; Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Raitt , Lou Reed, Ian Hunter , John Sebastian and many others.
59:4517/09/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Brendan Mcgeehan..

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Brendan Mcgeehan..

Producer/engineer/bassist Brenden McGeehan has been a fixture on the Philadelphia music scene for more than 15 years. He has been involved in a wide variety of bands and projects--working on everything from Cyndi Lauper's Broadway musical to engineering the Philadelphia Eagles' annual Christmas albums. He has also played in multiple bands with In the Pocket co-host Fred Berman. Brendan joins the podcast to talk about his debut solo project, Peace Fortress, and the all-instrumental album, "New Moon," named after his daughter. He also shares stories from throughout his life and career, including negotiating his way into a bar as a young teen to see surf-rock legend Dick Dale perform, and the engineering work he did with prison inmates. www.brendanmcgeehan.com
59:1312/08/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Brianna Sig.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Brianna Sig.

As a spiritual descendent of iconic women in rock such as Patti Smith and Joan Jett, ZouZou’s Philadelphia-based band also embodies elements of kindred spirits of the ’90s and beyond – like PJ Harvey and The Kills, with more than a sprinkling of ’60s Garage Rock and Soul. Their primal sonic attack spreads a message of perseverance through trials of love, loss and letting go.
58:3504/06/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Alan Childs

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with featured guest Alan Childs

Alan has been into music since he was eleven years old. Then that first appearance of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan changed his life forever. So many of his peers have the same exact story.  Alan learned by ear from listening to records and he earned so much from Ringo Starr (Sir Richard Starkey).He started gigging in the late ’60s, working in the club date field in the New York Tri-State area from 1975 to 1983. He played with many bands in the NYC club scene in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Most people don’t know this, but in the mid-’90s Alan dropped out of the public eye to play drums for Broadway show tours. Until 2017, He's enjoyed playing these rock/pop-type productions like Rent, Aida, Hairspray, The Who’s Tommy, and Rock of Ages. 
59:5829/04/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket V2 with Rob Stoner

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket V2 with Rob Stoner

We couldn't get enough of Rob Stoner and his stories so we brought him back for a follow-up.
58:1027/02/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Rob Stoner.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Rob Stoner.

Rob Stoner has an amazing  life making music.  I met Rob around 2010 when we both recorded tracks on a Robert Gordon record produced by Quention Jones.  I found him to be a a genuinely good dude and super bassist. I found out that session that he played bass on Don McLean's hit American Pie but he also sings back up with the track. He was the band leader of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. Which was a  stellar band the included Rob, Nick Ronson. Howie Wyeth,Scarlet Rivera.   
31:5716/01/2024
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Jimmy Salamone

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Jimmy Salamone

Andy  Vineberg, Freddie B, David Uosikkinen host the podcast. 
56:5412/12/2023
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Mike Vanderhule

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Mike Vanderhule

Since 2006, Mike has been touring the world as a member of the classic/hard-rock band Y&​T playing major international festivals, concerts and clubs. Since his joining, Mike has recorded their DVD "One Hot Night," three albums, "Facemelter," "Live at the Mystic" and "Acoustic Classix Vol.1," as well as appearing in the band's documentary "On With The Show."website- www.YandTRocks.com As a side man, Mike has performed and/or recorded with Montrose, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), John Denver, Neal Schon (Journey),​​ Greg Kihn, Steve Lukather (Toto), Eric Martin (Mr.Big), ​Mickey Thomas (Starship), Jesse Collin Young (Youngbloods),  Fee Waybill (The Tubes), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Nelson (Matthew & Gunnar), Kip Winger (Winger), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Lita Ford, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Barry Goudreau (Boston), Frank Hannon (Tesla), Geoff Tate (Queensryche), James Durbin (American Idol), Alcatrazz (featuring Graham Bonnet),Tyran Porter (Doobie Bros.), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Stef Burns (Vasco Rossi, Huey Lewis, Y&T), Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, TSO), Ron Keel (Keel), Jeff Watson (Night Ranger), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai), Gary Pihl (Bostonm, Sammy Hagar), Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, TSO),  Danny Vaughn (Tyketto), DavidEllefson (Megadeth), Dan Ashley (Bay Area ABC News Anchor), Andreas Öberg (world-acclaimed jazz guitarist), Larry Mitchell (Tracy Chapman, Billy Squire, Rick Ocasek),​​​ blues/rock artistJackie Greene, and country artist Shelly Streeter.​ Prior to Y&T, he recorded and toured with SoulMotor, featuring Brian Wheat (Tesla) and Tommy Mclendon (UFO). He’s also recorded three albums and toured internationally with guitar virtuoso Michael Lee Firkins, and was a member of Seven Reasons, whose self-titled CD (which Mike produced) earned them support for Bon Jovi. When not on the road, Mike stays busy doing recording sessions, teaching, and producing artists, as well as recording drums online from his own studio. He has over 35 years experience teaching all styles of drumming to students of all ages, both privately and online, as well as studying extensively with drumming great Steve Smith.
59:5629/11/2023
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Bailey James.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Bailey James.

Bailey James can bring a crowd to their knees.  Much like Janis Joplin she can hypnotise you with her incredible vocal styling and bluesy riffs.  Her swiftly growing audience celebrates her fresh musical adaptation that is well beyond her years. including country roots infused with blues, rock-n-roll and soul.  
54:1214/11/2023
David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket Podcast co-hosted by Andy Vineberg with Guest Roger Earl of Foghat.

David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket Podcast co-hosted by Andy Vineberg with Guest Roger Earl of Foghat.

Listen to the ITP podcast #117 featuring legendary drummer Roger Earl of Foghat. Roger has been bringing his best for over 50 years. Check it out!
01:00:0031/10/2023
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Daryl Davis.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Daryl Davis.

Daryl is an international recording artist, actor and leader of The Daryl Davis Band. He is considered to be one of the greatest Blues & Boogie Woogie and Blues and Rock’n’Roll pianists of all time, having played with The Legendary Blues Band (formerly the Muddy Waters band) and Chuck Berry. As an Actor, Daryl has received rave reviews for his stage role in William Saroyan’s The Time Of Your Life. Daryl has done film and television as well and had roles in the critically acclaimed 5-year HBO television series The Wire. This will be a fantastic ITP podcast.
01:02:0205/01/2023
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Richard X Heyman.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Richard X Heyman.

Richard X Heyman talks about his latest album release. The Doughboys.
58:2901/12/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest David Prater.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest David Prater.

David is joined by Freddie Berman. His guest is his longtime friend David Prater, drummer and music producer. He's produced Dream Theater, Glen Burtnik, Texas Hippie Coalition.  Member of bands. Baby Grand, Nektar, Driving School, Sanatana. Lots to talk about today with Prater.
01:02:3310/11/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Robyn Flans

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Robyn Flans

It's About Time by Robyn Flans. Jeff Porcaro was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Toto, and he also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of popular music in the late twentieth.
52:0526/10/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Quentin Jones.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Quentin Jones.

Quentin Jones has produced and played with some of the most significant artist in Rock n Roll and Rockabilly.
01:01:2924/08/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Dallyn Pavey Uosikkinen.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Dallyn Pavey Uosikkinen.

View the video series on YouTube: Unsolved Mystery: The Fatal JourneyRead the feature in Philadelphia Magazine: Main Line Mystery: Dallyn Pavey’s 40-Year Search For Her Vanished Dad 
57:2127/07/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket  Podcast with guest JBD Music Works.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest JBD Music Works.

David and Fred talk with John and his team about the launch of their music media venture.
54:4612/07/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Brian Quinn.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Brian Quinn.

David Uosikkinen and Freddie Berman are joined by rock guitarist Brian Quinn of the band Candlebox.
01:04:3622/06/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket podcast with guest Joe Mass.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket podcast with guest Joe Mass.

We talk with Joe Mass about being a hired gun guitarist and what it's like playing with guitar with Bootsy Collins.
01:04:5808/06/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Daniel Glass.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Daniel Glass.

Daniel Glass … …. is an award-winning drummer, author, historian and educator based in New York City. He is widely recognized as an authority on classic American drumming and the evolution of American Popular Music. A member of the pioneering swing group Royal Crown Revue since 1994, Daniel has recorded and performed all over the world with a diverse roster of top artists, including Brian Setzer, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Jose Feliciano, Michelle Shocked, Mike Ness, Freddie Cole, Air Supply’s Graham Russell, Marilyn Maye, the Hot Sardines, the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Luann De Lesseps from the Real Housewives of New York, and KISS front man Gene Simmons. For two years running, Daniel was voted one of the top five R&B drummers in the world by readers of Modern Drummer and DRUM magazine. Since 2011, he has been the house drummer every Monday night at New York’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club.
01:04:1325/05/2022
David Uosikkinen In The Pocket Podcast with Guest Jeff Washington.

David Uosikkinen In The Pocket Podcast with Guest Jeff Washington.

Dave, Freddy and Jeff Washington sit down to talk about Jeff's playing career, some cool stories including 1 that involves Madonna and so much more!
59:1227/04/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Ritchie DeCarlo.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Ritchie DeCarlo.

Talking drums and everything it takes to be a pro drummer. How to stay relevant in todays ever changing music business.
56:5613/04/2022
David Uosikknen's ITP Podcast #104 with Guest Michael A. Borowski

David Uosikknen's ITP Podcast #104 with Guest Michael A. Borowski

Michael A. Borowski joins Dave and Fred to discuss his album, career and stories. A must listen! You can find Michael through the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelborowskimusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelborowski_music/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSrHjioOnO6CdrEPrtFVlw?sub_confirmation=1
01:05:0731/03/2022
ITP Podcast  #103 Van Romaine

ITP Podcast #103 Van Romaine

Van has performed, recorded and/or collaborated with the biggest artist in the world. He's amazing drummer. David and Freddie B talk drums and we get caught up on what he's up to.
58:4616/03/2022
Episode 103 - Wally Smith

Episode 103 - Wally Smith

58:4303/02/2022
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with special guest Erik Johnson.  Co-hosted by Fred Berman.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with special guest Erik Johnson. Co-hosted by Fred Berman.

01:00:3319/01/2022
Talkin' Drums with Freddie Berman.

Talkin' Drums with Freddie Berman.

Freddie and Dave talk about their favorite drums and drummer, records, music, nothings off limits.
59:0929/12/2021
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast featuring Pat Berkery

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast featuring Pat Berkery

This weeks ITP podcast guest is Pat Berkery. Pat's one of my fav drummers out there doing it today. He's been playing with "Strand of Oaks." Pat has been playing and recording with some of the coolest records out today. Just check out War on Drugs. We'll talk drummer and maybe some Phillies. He loves baseball.
59:0217/11/2021
David Uosikkinen's IN The Pocket Podcast with special guest Chris Schwartz.

David Uosikkinen's IN The Pocket Podcast with special guest Chris Schwartz.

01:11:1003/11/2021
Live From Sam Ash with guest Eric Bazilian and Alexis Cunningham.

Live From Sam Ash with guest Eric Bazilian and Alexis Cunningham.

We are doing our first remote podcast in nearly two years at Sam Ash Music in King Of Prussia. 
01:07:2022/09/2021
Cyndy Drue on 102.9 WMGK and 93.3 WMMR "STREET BEAT."

Cyndy Drue on 102.9 WMGK and 93.3 WMMR "STREET BEAT."

Cyndy Drue is a veteran radio DJ that started a local hit radio show, Street Beat,  on 93.3 WWMR, It highlighted local music and many unsigned artists. Cyndy single-handedly helped bands get their music heard on the radio waves. We are eternally grateful for all she's done for the Philly music scene.
01:02:0008/09/2021
Episode 95 - Mike Edison

Episode 95 - Mike Edison

Mike Edison, author of 'Sympathy For The Drummer' is this week's ITP podcast guest. Available where ever you find books
58:3611/08/2021
Episode 94- Chris Day

Episode 94- Chris Day

Chris Day is the long time guitarist with Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. We'll debuting a track from his new album "Hidden In Plain Sight."
58:1928/07/2021
Episode 93 - Ben Arnold

Episode 93 - Ben Arnold

Episode 93 - Ben Arnold: Songwriter, musician, performer and producer. Talks with Dave about the challenges of 2020 and his optimism for 2021.
01:05:0714/07/2021
Episode 92 - Thommy Price

Episode 92 - Thommy Price

This weeks guest is legendary drummer Thommy Price. Thommy's been the beat behind Joan Jett and The Black hearts, Billy Idol, and Mink DeVille so many more.
57:1730/06/2021
Episode 91 - Steve Butler

Episode 91 - Steve Butler

Steve Butler and Dave talk about Smash Palace, Rogers & Butler. The making of the new album "21" and Getting back to playing shows after the pandemic.
01:04:1723/06/2021
Episode 90 - Matt Cappy

Episode 90 - Matt Cappy

Trumpeter Matt Cappy, who has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Jill Scott, the Roots, Jay-Z, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews, Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and more, shares stories from a career in music and performs live in studio with David.
01:10:5101/06/2021
Episode 89 - Glen Burtnik

Episode 89 - Glen Burtnik

Glen Burtnik talks about playing Paul McCartney in "Beatlemania," performing and recording with Styx, co-writing the hit "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" with Patty Smyth, recording at the Beatles' Abbey Road Studios, and why his current band the Weeklings likes to pretend the '80s never happened.
01:07:3018/05/2021
Episode 88 - Olivia Rubini

Episode 88 - Olivia Rubini

Promising young singer-songwriter Olivia Rubini, joined by her producer father Ritchie, performs tracks from her debut album "Silhouettes" and shares the stories behind the record, including the challenge of sharing heartfelt, personal lyrics with her dad.
01:09:4428/04/2021
Episode 87 - Jon Wurster

Episode 87 - Jon Wurster

Jon Wurster, longtime drummer with Superchunk, the Mountain Goats and Bob Mould, shares stories from an eventful career in music and comedy.
01:09:4215/04/2021
Episode 86 - Ray Koob

Episode 86 - Ray Koob

Veteran DJ Ray Koob shares stories from an eventful career in Philly rock radio and talks about some of the entertaining characters he's met along the way.
01:07:3731/03/2021
Episode 85 - Rick Criniti

Episode 85 - Rick Criniti

Popular Philly guitarist Rick Criniti shares stories from a lifetime in music, including his wild and crazy days in Cinderella, and talks about making his first solo album.
01:01:5318/03/2021
Episode 84 - Dave's Scrapbook

Episode 84 - Dave's Scrapbook

David takes a trip down memory lane as he looks back at photos alongside the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Roger Waters and Jackson Browne, as well as some of his pre-Hooters bands.
01:00:0304/03/2021
Episode 83 - Greg Sover

Episode 83 - Greg Sover

Blues-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Sover talks about once auditioning for Joe Frazier's band, his new EP "The Parade," how hearing Jim Hendrix's "Purple Haze" for the first time changed his life, and getting laughed at by his childhood friends for liking country music. Plus, Dave gets a surprise birthday phone call.
01:06:1210/02/2021
Episode 82 - Rob Hyman

Episode 82 - Rob Hyman

Hooters co-leader Rob Hyman shares the stories behind songs such as "All You Zombies" and "Blood From a Stone," talks about co-writing "Time After Time" with Cyndi Lauper and playing drums on Joan Osborne's "One of Us," and recalls his earliest impressions of Dave.
01:18:0927/01/2021
Episod 81 - Sammy Merendino

Episod 81 - Sammy Merendino

Veteran drummer Sammy Merendino talks about recording a blockbuster album with Cameo in the '80s, touring with Cyndi Lauper, performing on Broadway, where to find the best burger in NYC, and how spending his last $5 on a beer changed his entire career.
01:08:4613/01/2021
Episode 80 - Jay Davidson

Episode 80 - Jay Davidson

Saxophonist Jay Davidson talks about touring with the likes of Cinderella, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston (and playing 2-on-2 basketball with Houston), recalls his years in the Philadelphia Sixers House band, and shares other stories from his multi-faceted music career.
01:16:1223/12/2020
Episode 79 - John Faye

Episode 79 - John Faye

Singer-songwriter John Faye of the Caulfields and Ike talks about his upcoming memoir, how a personal experience with his infant son led to a Philadelphia musical anthem, and the reunited Caulfields' feel-good cover of "Love Will Keep Us Together."
01:10:4209/12/2020