Season 5, Episode 2...The State of the Artform / Markus Estermann

Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with the great Markus Estermann about fife and drum in Switzerland, how American fife and drum has influenced Swiss fife and drum...and vice versa. Markus is a treat to talk to and you're really going to enjoy this program!

This episode will feature music from the Swiss Junior Drum Show, Trommelgruppe Chriesibueb from Fasnacht 2019, the Edgar Winter Group and music from our friend Jason Malli. 

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Welcome to “The Bottom of the Glass”, a podcast about the art of traditional rudimental drumming and music of all origins. The Bottom of the Glass is hosted by Dave Loyal, Brendan Mason and me, Brian Watkinson. We will dig deep into the theories, the ideas and the history of rudimental drumming, fifing and World Music through the words and experiences of those who are making music history today.