The Drum Shuffle - Episode 051 - 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.