Dena Tauriello's guest appearances

Dena Tauriello

Working Drummer

The Drum Shuffle

Broadway Drumming 101

Robyn Flans

Jay Tooke

Johnny Rabb

Dafnis Prieto

Fred Eltringham

Rudy Royston

Peter Erskine

Noah Levy

Aaron Comess

David Northrup

David Parks

Jeff Fabb

Brendan Buckley

Stephen Taylor

Blair Sinta

OwlTail

A Grammy-nominated and studied musician of several decades, Dena’s versatility has afforded her opportunities to play in a variety of settings – from arenas to rock clubs and Broadway to recording studios. She has been highlighted in several drum publications, including the September 2018 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Dena has held the drum chair for several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Little Shop of Horrors, Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls, and Head Over Heels. In addition to her 20 years with Antigone Rising (Lava/Atlantic), she has performed with Rob Thomas, Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads), The Go-Go’s, Anita Cochran and Williams Honor. Other past projects have included studio sessions with Lisa Loeb and Robert Randolph.In this episode, Dena talks about:* Developing a virtual clinic during the pandemic* The years she spent doing bus and van tours with Antigone Rising* The show that brought her to Broadway, and why her pedigree was the perfect fit for it* The increasing inclusivity in the Broadway community, especially among musicians* How rock touring skills translate to musical theatre* Her brief but meaningful brush with Leland SklarDena endorses Pearl Drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads, Promark sticks, SKB cases, Big Fast Snare Drum, Sledgepad and Ultimate Ears.

A Grammy-nominated and studied musician of several decades, Dena’s versatility has afforded her opportunities to play in a variety of settings – from arenas to rock clubs and Broadway to recording studios. She has been highlighted in several drum publications, including the September 2018 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Dena has held the drum chair for several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Little Shop of Horrors, Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls, and Head Over Heels. In addition to her 20 years with Antigone Rising (Lava/Atlantic), she has performed with Rob Thomas, Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads), The Go-Go’s, Anita Cochran and Williams Honor. Other past projects have included studio sessions with Lisa Loeb and Robert Randolph. In this episode, Dena talks about: * Developing a virtual clinic during the pandemic* The years she spent doing bus and van tours with Antigone Rising* The show that brought her to Broadway, and why her pedigree was the perfect fit for it* The increasing inclusivity in the Broadway community, especially among musicians* How rock touring skills translate to musical theatre* Her brief but meaningful brush with Leland Sklar Dena endorses Pearl Drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads, Promark sticks, SKB cases, Big Fast Snare Drum, Sledgepad and Ultimate Ears.

321 – Dena Tauriello: From Rock Touring to Broadway, and What They Have in Common

Jamie is joined once again by Dena Tauriello to discuss her career on Broadway as an in-demand drummer.  When Dena was on the show last, (episode 051) she was just wrapping up the Head Over Heels musical.  She is now working on the Little Shop of Horrors production and recently completed the recording of the cast album for the show.  On episode 087, Dena and Jamie discuss what the transition is like between two Broadway shows, how to keep the same material fresh night after night and how Broadway differs from other typical gigs for drummers.  Dena is one of the most positive and insightful musicians around.  She always offers up great advice, tips and food-for-thought for others.  This interview is no exception to that.  Dena is a world-class drummer that everyone should know and follow.

Jamie is joined once again by Dena Tauriello to discuss her career on Broadway as an in-demand drummer.  When Dena was on the show last, (episode 051) she was just wrapping up the Head Over Heels musical.  She is now working on the Little Shop of Horrors production and recently completed the recording of the cast album for the show.  On episode 087, Dena and Jamie discuss what the transition is like between two Broadway shows, how to keep the same material fresh night after night and how Broadway differs from other typical gigs for drummers.  Dena is one of the most positive and insightful musicians around.  She always offers up great advice, tips and food-for-thought for others.  This interview is no exception to that.  Dena is a world-class drummer that everyone should know and follow.

The Drum Shuffle - Episode 087 - The Return of Dena Tauriello

Dena Tauriello has a drumming resume worthy of standing ovation.  As a member of the critically-acclaimed Antigone Rising, she toured the world sharing stages with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Joan Jett, and Cheap Trick.  Since then, she has been a member of Rob Thomas' RT Quartet recording and touring for that incredible project.  If that weren't enough to make all drummers envious, she just wrapped up the hit Broadway musical "Head Over Heels" featuring the music of The Go-Go's.  On episode 051, Dena and Jamie discuss her childhood, a chance encounter with Karen Carpenter and how that meeting cemented her desire to become a drummer.  She also discusses all the various projects that she has been a part of and her hopes for the future.  Dena is a world-class musician who shares some great stories and advice that is certain to appeal to everyone that listens. 

Dena Tauriello has a drumming resume worthy of standing ovation.  As a member of the critically-acclaimed Antigone Rising, she toured the world sharing stages with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Joan Jett, and Cheap Trick.  Since then, she has been a member of Rob Thomas' RT Quartet recording and touring for that incredible project.  If that weren't enough to make all drummers envious, she just wrapped up the hit Broadway musical "Head Over Heels" featuring the music of The Go-Go's.  On episode 051, Dena and Jamie discuss her childhood, a chance encounter with Karen Carpenter and how that meeting cemented her desire to become a drummer.  She also discusses all the various projects that she has been a part of and her hopes for the future.  Dena is a world-class musician who shares some great stories and advice that is certain to appeal to everyone that listens.

The Drum Shuffle - Episode 051 - Dena Tauriello