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Join us on "Stage Matters" as host Aravind Murali sits down with Vinay Ramakrishnan, the dynamic drummer for Swarathma and Siennor Trio. In this insightful episode, Vinay pulls back the curtain on over a decade of stage experience, sharing the thrill of his first electrifying gigs and how his understanding of performance has evolved.
Discover Vinay's unique pre-show rituals (hint: it involves food!), his essential gear, and his perspective on personal identity versus stage persona. He candidly recounts navigating technical failures during live shows and shares a harrowing off-stage accident in Japan, revealing the resilience required in a touring musician's life.
Vinay emphasizes the unparalleled "being in the moment" magic that only live performance can offer, asserting its irreplaceable role in an increasingly digitized world. He also touches on the physical and mental toll of touring, his disciplined approach to finances, and offers a powerful message for aspiring artists: be true to yourself and persevere.
Tune in to hear why, for Vinay Ramakrishnan, nothing beats the raw, addictive energy of the stage.