Joe Dickens – Iration Band
Joe’s Interview
Today’s guest is Joe Dickens, drummer of the band Iration.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Iration, they are an alternative Reggae group consisting of musicians formed in Isla Vista, CA. They are a deep-rooted reggae influenced band infused with elements of rock and pop which create smooth original sounds. Their motto is: “We’re all about luv”.
Joe Dickens has been touring nationally since 2008, performing nationally at festivals like Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Hangout and many others.
Some of the things we’ll discuss today are:
Joe’s drum set up (note the set below is not vintage like Joe’s):
The 6 Piece Ludwig Vistalite Drum Set:
Zildjian 19” A Custom
19”K Hybrid
22” K Ride
20” EFX
14” K Hi-Hat
The Kit Joe’s played in the past:
Yamaha Custom Birch Kit
Promark Drumsticks
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What and who inspired him to switch from playing guitar to rockin’ out on the drums.
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One of his biggest stage mishaps and how it’s helped him.
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How he was able to become successful as a self-published band
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Iration’s newest single “Borderline”
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What he’s learned from one of his biggest stage mishaps
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How the band was able to become successful as an indie band