Big Fat Five: Chris Dadge's (Chad VanGaalen, Alvvays, Samantha Savage Smith) Top 5 Influences

This week’s guest is Chris Dadge, a Canadian drummer producer based out of Calgary, Alberta. He’s worked with  so many great artists and he tells you all about a month in the life of him …so I’ll let the master do the talking. Just push play; it’s worth it. Thanks again to Sheridan Riley, drummer for the band Alvvays for recommending Chris. He did not dissappoint. All right, please enjoy my chat with Chris Dodge about the 5 records that shaped him into the player…and person he is today. Cheers!

Check out Chris' Discography HERE

Phil Minto and Roger Turner Performance HERE

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

CHRIS' BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - Gone, Just Like A Train

Artist - Bill Frisell

Release Year - 1998

Key Track(s) - Verona; Egg Radio; Girl Asks Boy (Pt. 1)

Drummer - Jim Keltner

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Album - Outlaster

Artist - Nina Nastasia

Release Year - 2010

Key Track(s) - You're A Holy Man; You Can Take Your Time

Drummer - Jay Bellerose

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Album - Largo

Artist - Brad Mehldau

Release Year - 2002

Key Track(s) - Dusty McNugget; When It Rains

Drummer - Matt Chamberlain

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Album - Drainage

Artist - Phil Minton and Roger Turner

Release Year - 2003

Key Track(s) - All of it!

Drummer - Roger Turner

Album - Nefertiti

Artist - Miles Davis

Release Year - 1968

Key Track(s) - Nefertiti; Fall; Hand Jive

Drummer - Tony Williams

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