Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex Dream Theater)

Mike Portnoy is a drummer who has played with several bands including Dream Theater, Twisted Sister, Avenged Sevenfold and Sons of Apollo. He is currently promoting his band The Winery Dogs upcoming album “3” and subsequent tour. We discuss The Winery Dogs, Mike’s work ethic, drumming styles and much more!

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Twisted Sister Reunion
02:13 - New Winery Dogs & Mixer Jay Ruston
03:35 - Song Titles & Specific Songs
06:35 - Streaming Music & New Music
09:02 - Goal with New Record
10:30 - New Tour & New Dates
12:30 - Juggling Schedule & Multiple Bands
13:18 - Work Ethic & John Sykes
14:15 - Other Drummers & Drumming Style
17:15 - The Gig That Got Away & Other Gigs
19:13 - Retirement & Practice
20:11 - Dude Where's My Music
20:35 - Neil Peart's Charity
21:25 - Outro

The Winery Dogs website:
http://www.thewinerydogs.com/

Mike Portnoy website:
https://www.mikeportnoy.com/

Neil Peart Charity website:
https://glioblastomafoundation.org/news/tribute-to-rush-drummer-neil-peart/neil-peart

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com/

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