Drummer Mamas
Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.
Episodes
15 episodes
Groundbreaking: Collette Williams on performing during pregnancy and her waters breaking on stage with Blossoms
Collette Williams initially joined Blossoms as a drum tech and is now part of the band, providing percussion, BV’s, guitar and keys as part of their festival line up. Collette gives us a frank insight into how she and the Blossoms team planned ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:26
Back 2 Basics - Hannah J Welton on Prince and motherhood
Welcome to Drummer Mamas, Hannah J Welton!Hannah was discovered by Prince at the age of just 22 years old; she wascatapulted into a whirlwind life as his drummer for 4 years before everythingdrastically changed from one moment to th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:45
Masterchef, drums and pumping on the way to a gig. Lyndsay Evans is our guest.
Today we are speaking to the one and only Lyndsay Evans! Lyndsay is a drummer,percussionist, DJ and former Masterchef contestant (more about that in theepisode…). Lyndsay runs She Plays Drums, which takes her to events all over...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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53:43
The Catch Up Episode
It has been five years since we recorded season 1 and two years since we recorded season 2... we thought you were owed a catch up!!!Camps, book, self identity and more...Christin Neddens Book:https://www.christinned...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:55
Navigating Parenthood and the Drums as a Trans Woman
In this episode we talk to Mina Nielsen about her experience with parenting and drumming as a Trans woman. Mina opens up on her parenting journey, her relationship with drums and how her career has been unfolding.Mina is on Instagram @minao...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:16
Balancing beats, parenting, and Bluey with guest Bob Knight.
The legend that is Bob Knight joins us today. Drummer for Cee-Lo Green, Nik Kershaw, The Pogues, Jason Derulo, Rumer, Alison Moyet, Nicole Scherzinger and James Taylor (yes that one!) Also MD and fixer to many.He shares his career from the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:26
Making her mark in the West End; we speak to trailblazer Migdalia van der Hoven
Migdalia van der Hoven is an international award winning Mexican-British drummer who is currently working in the UK's musical theatre, jazz and function scene. She is a mum of two and is such a trailblazer in how she goes about the world, showi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:18
Kylie, Will Young and 2 kids! Tom Meadows is our guest
We speak to the lovely human that is Tom Meadows! We speak about his career, how it changed with parenthood and with lockdown. He shares many insights on how you can make a career in music and parenting work for you and your family.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:50
We're Back!!!
It has been ages but Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill are back for another season of Drummer Mamas discussing all things parenthood and drumming.This Episode was recorded 2 years ago - as of 2024, GEWA music represents the brands; Gretsch, LP,...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:37
Karen Wulff - Star time, being productive and the healing power of Drums
This episode we speak to Karen Wulff. Karen has been playing for over 30 years and is single mum to three children. An amazing drummer with an incredible drive and passion for drumming. Karen is also an exceptional educator and is invo...
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Episode 6
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1:00:04
Hanne Andersen - Having a Plan A, Plan B and Plan C
In this episode we talk to the amazing Hanne Andersen, an incredible drummer who has had a very varied and full career, playing with artists such as Dennis Cole (Baywatch), The Platters, Crown Princess Show Band, Legends in Concert, Tony ...
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Episode 5
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1:01:02
Michèle Drees - Part 1
We are thrilled to have Michèle with us on this episode. A drummer and single mama, how did she do it?! We find out.London based Michèle Drees is an established drummer, latin percussionist, vocalist, guitarist and composer and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:20
Nick Poyner - a Drumming Dad's point of view
This episode we speak to working drummer Nick Poyner who shares how he juggles his drumming work life with his role of being dad.We were really thankful to have a dad on this week and invite you to email us, subscribe and please rate if you...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:19
