The @Percussion Podcast - Episode 2 - Michael Eagle, Ronan Le Guellec, and Tangi Le Boucher

002 - Michael Eagle

Our guest this week is Michael Eagle, an incredibly well-rounded percussionist residing in NYC.  With him are French percussionists Ronan Le Guellec and Tangi Le Boucher.

Topics: Rudimental drumming in Brittany, Bagad Cap Caval, Breton drumming, Scottish Drumming, John Pratt, Basel Tattoo

0:00 Intro and hello
1:28 Brittany region of France
2:58 Bagad Cap Caval
6:28 Ronan Le Guellec and Tangi Le Boucher intros
8:24 Preparation for competition
10:55 Life as a musician in Brittany
11:51 Ben: Life and legacy of John Pratt
18:56 Michael’s reflections on the Pratt book
22:03 Judging the ASO Modern Snare Drum Competition, wearing multiple hats
25:04 Jacques Delecluse as orchestral, Bagads as folk music
28:36 Megan: The Basel Tattoo
35:34 Michael/Casey collaborations
37:57 Ronan and Tangi’s musical upbringing
46:17 The Scottish Rudiment Project
55:54 BBC Livestream of championships, Gallant Entertainment Inc, Ruff Drags, Wrap