Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 246 - Thomas Spann, Jr. (Part 2)

Fisk University’s Thomas Spann, Jr. returns to talk about his Benedict College (SC) undergraduate years (01:40), his master’s degree time at Tennessee State and getting into the church performance scene in Nashville (14:30), touring the world for the U.S. State Department with Blended 328, and interacting with many different cultures (33:20), and takes time for the Random Ass Questions (50:15), with segments on hybrid drumline writing, going from student to teacher, and bandwagon sports fandoms.

Finishing with a Rave on the autobiographical travel book Blue Highways (01:31:45).

Links:

Part 1 with Thomas Spann, Jr.

Thomas Spann, Jr.’s homepage

Sean Daniels

Jovon Milford on the Podcast

“You’re All I Need” - Hezekiah Walker

“The Blessing of Abraham” - Donald Lawrence

Bobby Jones Gospel

“Rivers Flow” - Jonathan Dunn

Judah Temple of Praise

Stateland Missionary Baptist Church

Brother Gabe’s House (Formerly Blended 328)

Shona

“Paid in Full” - Eric B. & Rakim

“Hypnotize” - Notorious B.I.G.

“You Got Me” - The Roots

“Changes” - 2Pac

The Gullah Geechee

Phantom Regiment

“Super Bass” - Nicki Minaj

“Here I Am” - Rick Ross

“Middle Child” - J. Cole

Avengers: Endgame Trailer

Joker trailer

Batman Returns trailer

Cavs beat Warriors in 2016 Finals

“A Long Walk” - Jill Scott

BIlly Cobham drum solo

Steve Gadd - “50 Ways” groove

Chris Dade

Tiny Desk - Kirk Franklin

Raves:

Blue Highways - William Least Heat-Moon