Louisville-based percussionist, teacher, and writer, and editor of the Percussive Arts Society’s Percussive Notes magazine Rick Mattingly stops by to talk about his local performances in Louisville, the beginnings of his editing and writing career, and his interview style (04:55), his early editing career with Modern Drummer and his interviews and contact with drummers early in their careers (22:30), working as PAS’s Percussive Notes editor (38:35), growing up in Louisville, getting into rock and classical music early on, and getting to perform frequently (47:10), his years studying at the University of Louisville, playing professionally in orchestra, and playing in a hotel-based dance band (56:15), moving to New York City, interviewing members of the Rolling Stones, and his life in the city (01:07:40), moving back to Louisville, teaching and writing, and his work with method books and bringing Gary Chester’s The New Breed to the masses (01:21:00), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on private instruction, maintaining physical and mental health, great books, The British Invasion, Louisville cuisine, and the Vesna Duo (01:44:00).
Finishing with a Rave honoring the life and work of Dolly Parton (02:06:30).
Rick Mattingly Links:
Rick Mattingly’s GIA Publications page
Your Music Career is NOT Over - Rick Mattingly
Previous Podcast Guests mentioned:
Other Links:
The Rolling Stones “Steel Wheels” tour
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone - Morris Goldenberg
“Sonata for Xylophone” - Thomas Pitfield
“Children’s Songs” - Chick Corea and Gary Burton
Louisville Leopard Percussionists
“Heart Full of Soul” - The Yardbirds
“You Really Got Me” - The Kinks
Raves:
