293: Alicia Bognanno (Bully)

FromThe Trap Set with Joe Wong

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293: Alicia Bognanno (Bully)

FromThe Trap Set with Joe Wong

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44 minutes

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Oct 12, 2020

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Joe talks to the multifaceted Alicia Bognanno about her career as the creative force behind Bully and as an audio engineer. Friend of the show, Mary Lattimorre, also stops by to discuss her new album.

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Oct 12, 2020

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Each Episode, Joe Wong speaks to a different musician about life.

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007: Patty Schemel (Hole): Joe talks to Patty Schemel about Hole, addiction, recovery, and motherhood. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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015: John Herndon (Tortoise, 5ive Style, Isotope 217): Joe talks to John Herndon about growing up on a commune; leading a musical movement with Tortoise, 5ive Style, and Isotope 217; his side career as a tattoo artist; and raising his kids in LA. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
29 min listen
008: Jeff "Tain" Watts (Wynton/Branford Marsalis, Alice Coltrane, Solo): Joe talks to Jeff "Tain" Watts about growing up in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, getting suspended from school for fighting, ascending to the top of the 80s jazz world, etc. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
31 min listen
001: Brendan Canty (Fugazi): Joe's interviews Brendan Canty, drummer of the legendary punk band Fugazi. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
Brendan Canty Preview: Here's a preview of Joe's interview with Brendan Canty, drummer of Fugazi. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
2 min listen
011: Bermuda Schwartz (Weird Al): Joe talks to Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz about Dr. Demento, his 35 year collaboration with Weird Al, and the meticulous effort that goes into re-creating the sound of the constantly shifting pop landscape. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
009: John "Drumbo" French (Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band): Joe talks to John "Drumbo" French about blazing a singular path with Captain Beefheart, slipping his under tyrannical rule, arranging the seminal album, "Trout Mask Replica" and learning many years later that his work truly meant something to people all o by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
035: James Gadson (Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, etc.): James Gadson is one of most prolific drummers in funk and soul. His singular style can be heard on seminal records by Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Charles Wright, The Temptations, and many other legends. He tells Joe his remarkable life story. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
32 min listen
002: Ndugu Chancler (Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, George Duke): Joe talks to Ndugu Chancler about his upbringing and his career, which spans from Miles to MJ. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
31 min listen
003: Kid Millions (Oneida, Man Forever, Spiritualized): Joe talks to Brooklyn drummer Kid Millions. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
29 min listen
004: Sandra Vu (Dum Dum Girls, Sisu): Joe talks to Sandra Vu of Dum Dum Girls and Sisu. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
29 min listen
010: Dale Crover (Melvins, Altamont, Nirvana): Joe talks to Dale Crover about confidence, his three decade--and counting--run as drummer for The Melvins, playing with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, his love of baseball, marriage, and parenthood. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
006: Butch Norton (Lucinda Williams, Eels, Tracy Chapman): Joe talks to Butch Norton about Eels, Tracy Chapman, Rufus Wainwright, and Lucinda Williams. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
31 min listen
014: Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantomas, Philm): Joe talks to Dave Lombardo about co-founding the groundbreaking metal band Slayer, his experience as the son of a Cuban butcher living the American Dream, his Latin Jazz influences, and expanding his horizons with Fantomas, John Zorn, and Philm. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
33 min listen
005: Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, Brand X, Betty Davis): Joe talks to Mike Clark about Herbie Hancock, Betty Davis, and Buddhism. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
018: Kliph Scurlock (Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys, Psychic Heat): Kliph Scurlock was born to a musician mother and policeman father in Kansas. He tells Joe how he began his career with The Flaming Lips as a roadie and eventually realized his dream of becoming the band's drummer for over a decade. He also discusses his c by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
34 min listen
013: Hamid Drake (Don Cherry, Fred Anderson, Mandingo Griot Society): Joe talks to master improvisor, Hamid Drake, about playing with Don Cherry, Fred Anderson, and Mandingo Griot Society, his evolving concept of meditation, being a "bridge", and the inseparable nature of music and life. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
32 min listen
020: Maya Tuttle (The Colourist): Joe talks to The Maya Tuttle about growing up in the Bay Area, the nature of biracial Eurasian marriages in the US, drawing inspiration from Karen Carpenter, singing and drumming with popular band The Colourist, and the challenges presented by working as by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
28 min listen
030: Todd Barry (The Chant, Crowd Work, The Wrestler, Louie): Todd Barry is one of the greatest comics working today; but before he dedicated himself to the art of stand-up, Todd played in popular Florida band The Chant. He and Joe explore the relationship between music and comedy. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
016: Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint): Joe talks to Stella Mozgawa about her Polish heritage, her musican parents, how a benign lie became the truth, how she evolved beyond her competitive nature, and her creative collaboration in Warpaint. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
32 min listen
BNS: Venzella Joy Bonus Mini-Episode: Venzella Joy (drummer for Beyoncé) and Joe talk about their wonderful moms. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
3 min listen
041: John Stanier (Battles, Helmet, Tomahawk) by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
33 min listen
028: Bernard Purdie, Part Two (Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Steely Dan, etc.): In Part Two of his Trap Set Interview, Bernard Purdie tells Joe about how his legacy has been broadened by sampling, his solo career, and the sessions and artists that who took the music over the top. Also, he briefly addresses his controversial claim of by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
29 min listen
012: Lori Barbero (Babes In Toyland): Joe talks to Lori Barbero about living on a houseboat, her time with the highly influential Babes In Toyland, and going with the flow. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
30 min listen
021: Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses): As the original drummer for Guns N' Roses, Steven Adler was the swaggering pulse of the 80's Los Angeles hard rock scene. But as the band exploded, so did Adler's addiction to drugs and booze and he was ejected from the band. Steven discusses his difficu by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
32 min listen
BNS: Sheila E. Bonus Mini-Episode: In this bonus mini-episode, Sheila E. discusses her grandmother's obsession with sex. Check out Sheila's full-length episode at thetrapset.net (Past Episodes) or on iTunes. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
2 min listen
BNS: Sam Fogarino Bonus Mini-Episode: In this bonus mini-episode, Joe and Interpol's Sam Fogarino trade culinary tips and discuss the sometimes annoying foodie culture. Check out Sam's full-length episode at thetrapset.net (Past Episodes) or on iTunes. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
9 min listen
BNS: DJ Bonebrake Bonus Mini-Episode: DJ Bonebrake, of legendary punk band X, discusses his time as a Buddhist with Joe, who is just now exploring Buddhism. Be sure to listen to DJ's full-length episode by subscribing to The Trap Set on iTunes or by visiting thetrapset.net by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
7 min listen
031: Ron Lynch (The Tulsa Skull Swingers, Tomorrow!): Ron Lynch grew up with aspirations to become a professional drummer. His aptitude for music earned him a scholarship to college, but his path soon led him to pursue comedy and acting. Ron developed his comedy chops as part of the Boston comedy scene of th by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
28 min listen
033: Venzella Joy (Beyoncé): It's not enough to merely be a great drummer if you want to play with the biggest pop star in the world. In addition to her unstoppable groove and technical prowess, Venzella Joy possesses an extraordinary combination of wisdom, humility, and confidence t by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
32 min listen

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309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers): King Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from dementia. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.): Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.): For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill): The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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305: Marnie Stern: The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and a "sheets of sound" vocal delivery. Joe met Marnie... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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RIP: Jeremiah Green: Jeremiah Green, drummer for Modest Mouse, passed away 12/31/2022 of cancer. This is a re-post of our conversation from 2017. We at The Trap Set are sending love to Jeremiah's family, bandmates, and many friends around the world. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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304: Patricia Brennan: Patricia Brennan is an improvisatory mallet percussionist who as been hailed as one of the instrument's new leaders. As a sidewoman, she's worked with artists such as Mary Halvorson, Matt Mitchell, and John Hollenbeck. Her solo debut, Maquishti,... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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RIP: Viola Smith: This week, we're revisiting our 2017 conversation with the fantastic Viola Smith, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 107. We'll be back next week with a new episode. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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303: Nate Smith: Over the last two decades, Nate Smith has emerged as one of his generation's most innovative drummers. His unique style marries a deep, earthy sense of time with cerebral adventurousness. Nate has backed artists such as Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, and... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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302: Rick Allen (Def Leppard): Rick Allen's driving, tuneful style propelled Def Leppard to massive popularity during the 80s and early 90s. The band recently released its twelfth studio album, Diamond Star Halos. Rick met with Joe in Beverly Hills to discuss his forty year career,... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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RIP: Mimi Parker (Low): Mimi Parker--best known as drummer, vocalist, and co-founder of the band Low--passed away on November 5th after a battle with cancer. Here is Joe's conversation with Mimi, originally released in June, 2017. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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301: Questlove: We return from hiatus with Academy Award-winning filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur Questlove, in what Questlove calls, “the best, most open interview I’ve ever given in my life." Joe and Questlove discuss mental health, race, religion,... by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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RIP: Howard Grimes, RIP: The great Memphis-based drummer, Howard Grimes, died at the age of 80 last week. Here's Joe's 2015 conversation with Howard, a true original whose ingenious artistry will inspire generations to come. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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299: Hugo Burnham (Gang of Four): Today's guest is Hugo Burnham, drummer of Gang of Four. Formed in Leeds in 1976, Gang of Four was one of the most explosive and influential bands to emerge in the wake of the punk rock movement. Next month, Matador Records will release an exhaustive box s by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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298: Cindy Blackman Santana: This week's guest is Cindy Blackman Santana, an artist who--over the past four decades--has made compelling contributions to the worlds of improvised music and popular music alike. Her latest album, "Give the Drummer Some" is now available by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
71 min listen
297: Alan Braufman: We're back from hiatus! Alan Braufman was a vital member of the New York Loft Jazz scene of the 1970s. His 1975 opus, Valley of Search, was re-issued in 2018, and his latest release, The Fire Still Burns, was released to rave reviews in 2020. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
46 min listen
296: Jesse Shreibman (Bell Witch): Joe speaks to Jesse Shreibman, drummer of Seattle band, Bell Witch. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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295: Chris Frantz (Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads): Chris Frantz discusses Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, and his new memoir, Remain In Love. Also, make sure to check out Joe's new album, Nite Creatures, streaming everywhere now! by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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294: Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Adrian Belew, Solo Artist): Eric Slick talks about his jazz musician grandfather, his childhood in Philly, the residual scars from growing up "a fat kid", his obsession with Mad Magazine, and how drumming opened up his world. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
64 min listen
292: Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys, Beat Odyssey 2020, Solo Artist, etc.): Mix Master Mike discusses his challenging childhood; his ascent to the top of the competitive DJ world; the development of his singular DJ style; joining the Beastie Boys; and his latest collaboration with Steve Jordan, Beat Odyssey 2020. by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
49 min listen
291: Steve Jordan: Steve Jordan is one of the most distinctive and prolific drummers in the history of recorded music. He is also an in-demand producer and record label proprietor. Join us for a 90-minute, life-spanning conversation with one of the all-time greats! by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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290: Sam Coomes (Quasi): Today's guest is Sam Coomes, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is perhaps best known as one half of the duo, Quasi, a band he co-founded with Janet Weiss in 1993. Sam possesses a seemingly effortless sense of musicality and a gift for u by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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289: Doug "Cosmo" Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Solo Artist): This week's guest is Doug "Cosmo" Clifford. Best known as drummer of Credence Clearwater Revival, Doug's powerful, tuneful playing laid the foundation for countless rock n roll standards. In 1972, Doug released his solo debut, Cosmo. During the 80s, he be by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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288: Johanna Warren: Today's guest is Johanna Warren, author of haunting songs, beautifully sung with an ethereal yet rhythmically adventures delivery. Johanna and Joe met while working on the Netflix series, Midnight Gospel, on which she plays the singing voice of the Prison by The Trap Set with Joe Wong
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293: Alicia Bognanno (Bully)

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