In this episode, Ky Richy is joined by his dear friend, the incredibly talented drummer Travis Maresca (@travthedrummer)! Travis shares his lifelong journey with drums, starting with a kit in his living room thanks to his drummer dad, and how a 2nd-grade teacher first noticed his rhythm. Hear about his early influences (Blink182 & Green Day) and how he progressed to more complex playing. Travis recounts pivotal moments, including moving to Newport Beach and being inspired by Blink-182, meeting his mentor Justin Mira, a chance encounter and performance for Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, and an inspiring conversation with his idol, Travis Barker. He also talks about his experiences with various bands like Twitch Angry, Old Soles, and Stay Out, past studio adventures, his current gear (including his signature Orange County kit and Yamaha EAD10), and his plans for future musical projects.

Following the engaging conversation, Travis Maresca showcases his incredible skills with a dynamic drum solo!

00:00:18 Intro with Ky Richy & Sponsors

00:01:39 Guest Introduction: Travis Maresca

00:02:10 How Travis Got Into Drums (Dad was a drummer)

00:03:38 Early School Influence (Mr. Murphy)

00:04:22 First Songs Learned & Musical Progression

00:05:50 Moving to Newport Beach & Blink-182 Influence

00:08:08 Meeting Mentor Justin Mira

00:12:11 The Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) Story

00:13:57 Meeting Travis Barker & The Fast Life Store

00:17:30 Bands & Studio Experiences (Twitch Angry, Old Soles, Stay Out)

00:30:23 Current Drum Gear (Yamaha EAD10, Orange County Kit)

00:35:42 What's Next for Travis (New Music Projects)

00:39:07 Live Performance Intro (Drum Solo)

00:39:22 Live Performance: Travis Maresca - Drum Solo

00:43:00 Approx. Outro & Connect with Us

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