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With the summer festival season in full swing, and weddings left right and centre, we thought it would be perfect timing to talk about how we manage our schedules during a busy time like this. Connect with us on Instagram - @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast
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Count Us In
Count Us In · Arts & Books · English
The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surma
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