Show Notes
Alex & Ben chat to the drummer who helped define the sound of Midwest emo, Steve Lamos. The boys cover Steve's early years perfecting his trumpet skills, the origins of meeting Mike & Nate Kinsella and what an American Football tour feels like after 26 years.
A special thanks to London's O2 Forum (Kentish Town) and the American Football crew for hosting this episode and making the Drum Social team feel so welcome!
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