HOTA: S1, Episode 2 - The Way Forward Percussionist David Skidmore on Making and Performing Now

In March 2020, percussionist David Skidmore was faced with the sudden reality of not being able to perform for live audiences for the first time in his career. But just one week after their last in-person performance, Skidmore and the other three members of the Grammy Award-winning Chicago-based percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion were livestreaming their first show. And they've kept that up, collaborating with Hancher and other partners ever since. In this conversation with Micah, Chuy, and Dustin, Skidmore discusses the ways in which the ensemble has been challenged to reevaluate the relevance of their mission in these times, adjust their collaboration and performance practices, and imagine a new way forward. Skidmore also discusses Third Coast Percussion's ongoing Hancher collaboration and their upcoming engagements, including two family-friendly, free events you can attend this weekend. Visit to make reservations to join us for a presentation of Think Outside the Drum on 2/13, followed by the Hancher Youth & Family Talent Show Finale on 2/14. To learn more about Third Coast Percussion, visit

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HOTA: S1, Episode 2 - The Way Forward Percussionist David Skidmore on Making and Performing Now is an episode from Hancher Presents by Hancher Presents: The Heart of the Arts Podcast.

This episode is 00:46:59 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2021.

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