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Working Drummer
With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience…
Episodes
Working Drummer532 - Jared Shavelson: Parallels Between Jazz and Punk/Hardcore, Drumming for Seal, Mariachi El Bronx, Biking and Drumming
Jared Shavelson was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. His drumming journey stated early in life and got his first drumset at age…
Working Drummer531 - Eric Gardner: Playing With Melissa Etheridge and Tom Morello, Patience on the LA Scene, “Finding An Artist’s Language”
Eric Gardner has been on the LA scene for 25 years touring and recording with a wide variety of bands and artists over that time. These days, two in particular…
Working Drummer530 - Taylor Friesth: Website GrooveMPL.com, Marketing Your Skills, Opportunities Aside from Live Performing
Colorado native, Taylor Friesth, is a drummer, producer, author, and educator who has delved deeply into drumming since the age of 6. He has performed on…
Working Drummer529 - Russ Gold: 30 Years on the Bay Area Scene, "Repetition Over Variation", What It Means to Stay Relevant
Russ Gold has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Asia., performing with jazz, rock, fusion, and theater groups. Russ’ performing experience…
Working Drummer528 - Louie Palmer: The Importance of Sound and Presentation, His Online School: Playbetterdrums.com, Playing Traditional Grip
British-born and now Los Angeles-based drummer, Louie Palmer, has recorded and performed with some of the world’s best musicians including Mike Stern, Randy…
Working Drummer527 - Jon Doing: A Variety of Roles with "Hamilton," The San Francisco Scene, Finding Balance on Tour
John Doing is based in San Francisco and has compiled a deep resume of musical theatre experience, most notably being involved in the Hamilton world for many…
Working Drummer526 - Jay Weinberg: Taking Every Opportunity Seriously, Touring with Suicidal Tendencies, Trusting Your Instincts
Jay Weinberg is best-known as the former drummer of the band Slipknot as well as the son of Bruce Springsteen's longtime drummer Max Weinberg. But from an…
Working Drummer525 - Greg Sadler: Freelancing in LA, Playing with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Studying with Ed Soph
Greg Sadler is a Los Angeles-based drummer who keeps a relentlessly busy schedule both in the studio and on the stage. He has provided the rhythmic foundation…
Working Drummer524 - Glen Sobel: Drumming for Alice Cooper, Creating Trust On and Off Stage, Staying Healthy while on Tour
Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires Glen Sobel has played in a variety of genres including rock, hip hop, pop, metal…
Working Drummer523 - Shawn King: Playing for Devotchka, The Denver Scene, Knowing the "Why"
Shawn King. Shawn has been the drummer for the band Devotchka for over 20 years and has been based in Denver for longer than that. Over that time he has been…
Working Drummer522 - Curt Bisquera: Groove Above All Else, Recording with Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty,The Threat of A.I.
Curt Bisquera is one of Los Angeles' top recording / touring drummers and producers. Curt has recorded and/or toured with the biggest names in music including…
Working Drummer521 - Steve Rucker: Teaching at the University of Miami, Creating a Constructive Environment, Working with Dafnis Prieto
Steve has headed up drumset studies at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, and has countless alumni active in all corners of the music industry…
Working Drummer520 - Adam Gust: Somatic Drummer, The Addiction to Tension, The Connection Between Emotion and Muscle Memory
Adam Gust is the world's first Polyvagal-Informed professional drummer. Using his performance experience and knowledge of nervous system science, Adam has…
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519 - JT Bates: Recording for Taylor Swift, the Minneapolis Scene, Making Your Identity Cumulative
Growing up in a musical family gave JT an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path to becoming a working musician while playing in…
Working Drummer518 - Sterling Campbell: Drumming for David Bowie, Touring with Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s
Sterling Campbell was born and raised in New York City at a time when the music scene was rich with innovators like David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell…
Working Drummer517 - J Rod Sullivan: Playing with Janet Jackson, Adjusting to the Bigger Gig
In 2006, J-rod uploaded his first Youtube video, receiving positive feedback that reinforced his belief in using his musical talent to educate and inspire…
Working Drummer516 - Jorge Palacios: Drumming for Rick Springfield, Making Real Connections, Balancing Local and Touring Gigs
Jorge Palacios is an in demand drummer based in San Diego, California. He’s been the drummer for iconic rock star Rick Springfield since 2010. Other artists…
Working Drummer515 - Kassandra Kocochis: Recovering from the LA Fires, Helping LA Musicians Get Instruments, Touring with Ebi
Kassandra is working with altadenamusicians.org to get instruments to musicians affected by the LA fires. Go to altadenamusicians.org and download the…
Working Drummer514 - Dafnis Prieto: New Book: "What Are The Odds", Questioning "Tradition" as Related to Latin Music, Inspiring the Next Generation
From Cuba, Dafnis Prieto’s revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions have had a powerful impact on the music landscape, nationally and…
Working Drummer513 - Bill Ransom: Playing with Beth Hart, the Cleveland Scene, Doing Your Homework
As an internationally acclaimed drummer and percussionist, Bill Ransom has played some of the world’s biggest halls with a host of world-famous artists. While…
Working Drummer512 - Chris Brush: Recording, Drumming, Mixing, Producing, Leaning into Your Passion, Accepting the Role of Entreprenuer
Originally from Garland Texas, Chris Brush moved to Nashville in the fall of 1999 after college to play drums professionally. Over time, session opportunities…
Working Drummer511 - Jamey Haddad: Playing with Paul Simon, Playing What You Know vs. What You Feel, Bringing Cultural Authenticity to Pop Music
Jamey Haddad's career as a drummer and percussionist has spanned five decades, countless genres, and multiple continents. For over 25 years, he’s had a close…
Working Drummer510 - Duncan Phillips: Drumming for the Newsboys, Making Fitness a Priority, Dealing with Personal Changes
Newsboys is one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million records across 23 recordings and garnering boundless…
Working Drummer509 - Russ Lawton: Playing with The Trey Anastasio Band and LaMP, Being a New England "Band Guy", Influence of Afro Beat
Russ Lawton has spent most of his career in and around New England from Cape Cod to Boston to Burlington Vermont. For almost 25 years, he has been the drummer…
Working Drummer508 - Robert Blair: Being Your Authentic Self, Subbing with Wang Chung & Martina McBride, Learning from Nashville’s Legends
Robert Blair is a Nashville TN based drummer with decades of live and studio experience. Originally from South Carolina, Robert's early love and commitment to…
Working Drummer507 - Jose Medeles: Drummer, Drum Shop Owner, Author, Slingerland Brand Manager, Community Builder
Jose Medeles is the owner of Revival Drum Shop in Portland and the author of several books including The Stoic Drummer. In his former life, Jose was an LA…
Working Drummer506 - Rich Scannella: Drumming for Tonic as well as Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia, Book: "Ghost Notes", Being a “Polite Pain” to Grow Your Social Circle
Rich Scannella has played for some of the most iconic superstars in the music industry. Rich has played, toured, and or recorded with legendary artists: Bon…
Working Drummer505 - Murphy Aucamp: Playing with Blue Man Group, Splitting Time Between New York and Miami, Studying with Dafnis Prieto
A native of South Florida, percussionist Murphy Aucamp studied classical percussion at Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, while simultaneously…
Working Drummer504 - Tim Baltes: Adjusting to Life in France, Being Authentic, Streamlining Content Creation
Tim Baltes is a drum-centric American music professional living in Nantes, France. Tim has accrued years of social strategy, copywriting, product development…
Working Drummer503 - Ben Hilzinger: Playing With Cannons and Eve 6, His New Book and New Podcast, Harnessing His ADHD For Good
Ben Hilzinger is a Los Angeles-based drummer and songwriter with 20+ years of performing, recording and teaching experience. Currently the drummer for Eve 6…
Working Drummer502 - Dylan Wissing Returns: w/ Special Guest Andrew Marsh from WTS Drums, Useful Plug-ins, Tracking Remotely
Dylan Wissing is a session drummer based in Hoboken, New Jersey, who has recorded for such artists as John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is…
Working Drummer501 - Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose: Playing in "The President's Own" Marine Band, Serving a Huge Variety of Musical Roles, Promoting National Unity and Tradition Through Music
Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose has spent the majority of his professional career in his role as percussionist, drumset specialist, and soloist with the United…
Working Drummer500 - Episode 500: Celebrating this Milesone, New YouTube Content, The Past, Present, and Future of WDP
In years past for milestone episodes, we would do something kinda special or make a big deal out of it in some way. This is definitely our biggest milestone…
Working Drummer499 - Dave DiCenso: "Mastering the Instrument That Plays the Instrument," Finding a Common Theme Amidst Versatility, 30 Years Teaching at Berklee
Dave DiCenso began his career in the late 80s on the metal scene in his hometown of Boston. He later studied at the Drummers Collective in New York and went on…
Working Drummer498 - Dango: Drumming with Seattle band Amber Pacific, Scott Stapp - Singer for Creed, Playing with Confidence
Dango is a professional drummer based in Nashville, TN who is currently drumming for Grammy award winning artist Scott Stapp – the voice of Creed. He is also a…
Working Drummer497 - Jano Rix: Playing With The Wood Brothers, His Deep Jazz Background, What He Took from Watching His Dad's Playing and Career
Jano Rix is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer who has been the third member of The Wood Brothers for over a decade. He started…
Working Drummer496 - Brandon Green returns: The Drum Ergonomics Blueprint, The Importance of Recovery, Understanding Your Range of Motion
Brandon Green is a biomechanics specialist, fitness educator, gym owner and drummer. Brandon’s online presence, often recognized as “Drum mechanics”, explores…
Working Drummer495 - Aaron Redfield: Playing with The Greyboy Allstars, Returning to San Diego After 15 Years in LA, Building Creativity and Community Through his Non-Profit
Aaron Redfield grew up in San Diego and started his career on that scene. In addition to his long tenure as the drummer for The Greyboy Allstars, he has…
Working Drummer494 - Martina Barakoska: The Power of Meditation, Touring Southeastern Europe, Fine Tuning and Cultivating Creativity
Martina Barakoska is a drummer and musician who in her considerably short career has gained notable achievements. Deep and thoughtful yet energetic and…
Working Drummer493 - Caleb Whitlock: The Scene in Charlotte, Eyes on Nashville, Maximizing a Small/Simple Home Studio, Financial Literacy
Caleb Whitlock grew up in Charlotte and has been based there for two years after having attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He tours…
Working Drummer492 - Chad Wackerman: Working with Allan Holdsworth, Making a Band Sound Better, Auditioning for Frank Zappa
Chad Wackerman’s professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous Refuge West Big Band. Since then he has amassed a remarkable body of work including a…
Working Drummer491 - John R. Beck: Building on Dad's Legacy, Looking Beyond it to Form His Own, Serving as President of PAS
John R. Beck, Professor of Percussion at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, also teaches at Wake Forest University. He is the principal…
Working Drummer490 - Matt Crowning: Navigating the Remote Tracking World, Drumming with Wife Amber Leigh, Making a Good Impression as a Sub
As a performer, session player, instructor, producer and clinician, Matt Crowning is more than a "drummer's drummer.” He is a "musician's drummer" that brings…
Working Drummer489 - Martin Diller: From Full-Time Freelancing in LA to Becoming a Licensed Therapist in the Bay Area, Perspective on Mental Health and Music
Originally from the Bay Area, Martin Diller spent over a decade on the LA scene, touring, recording and playing locally with a wide range of acts including…
Working Drummer488 - JR Robinson Returns: New Book - King of the Groove, The Writing Process
World-renowned, Grammy-winning musician John "J.R." Robinson is widely considered the most recorded drummer in history, playing on albums that have sold well…
Working Drummer487 - Marlon Patton: The Intersection of Physicality and Creativity, Playing with Liv Warfield, Making the Move From ATL to NYC
Born and raised in Georgia, Marlon Patton is a New York-based drummer and music producer/engineer. Hailing from a long line of drummers dating back to his…
Working Drummer486 - Ken Coomer: Why Drummers make Great Producers, Touch and Feel Over Fancy Gear, Original Drummer with Wilco
Ken Coomer is a producer best known for his drumming in Uncle Tupelo and later Wilco. He was the drummer and co-founder of the Nashville-based band…
Working Drummer485 - Sam Merrick: Playing "& Juliet" on Broadway, Touring with Jalen Ngonda and Celisse, Splitting Time Between New York and Nashville
Sam Merrick is a Nashville based drummer, currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he…
Working Drummer484 - Joel Rothman: Legendary Author of Drum and Percussion Method Books, Using Humor when Writing, Connecting with Teachers
Joel Rothman is the renowned author of almost 100 drum and percussion method books, many of which are among the most popular books used by teachers in private…
Working Drummer483 - Dave Brandwein: Playing with Forrest Blakk, Working His Way Up from Chicago to LA to Nashville, "Learning the Language of the Person in Charge",,
Dave Brandwein is a drummer, originally from Chicago, who spent 4 years in Los Angeles, CA and has now relocated to Nashville, TN. Dave's current main gig is…
Working Drummer482 - Chuck Fields: Drumming for Country Superstar Terri Clark, Putting Your Own Stamp on the Music, Touring Canada
Chuck Fields launched his musical career playing rock, blues, and R&B all while studying jazz at the University of Memphis. In the early 90’s he moved to…
Working Drummer481 - Kent Aberle: Playing with Blackberry Smoke, Replacing the Late Brit Turner, Renewed Perspective After Loss
Kent Aberle is a first call drummer from Atlanta, GA. Kent is currently performing with Blackberry Smoke. He has previously recorded and toured with Kristian…
Working Drummer480 - Dennis Holt: From Nashville to L.A. Back To Nashville, Studio Legend, Staying Active
Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and…
Working Drummer479 - Jamie Eblen: Playing on Broadway's "The Outsiders," Stylistic Authenticity in Music Theatre, Investing Yourself in a Process
Jamie Eblen is currently on the new hit Broadway musical The Outsiders, which just won the Tony award for best new musical. He also originated the drum chair…
Working Drummer478 - David Chiverton: Leading by Example, Double Drumming in the Band - Smoogies, Learning to Sound Like a Pro
David Chiverton is a Miami Florida native who continues to work and live in south Florida. The cultural diversity in Miami as well as his upbringing in the…
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477 - Charles Ruggiero: Playing Alongside Gadd, Maintaining Humanity and Individuality in the Digital Age, Sobriety and Creativity
Charles Ruggiero has been active since the early 90s, cutting his teeth on the New York jazz scene and landing his first big gig with Chuck Mangione. His New…
Working Drummer476 - MUSIC CITY DRUM SHOW CLINICIANS: Dre Energy, Greg Hersey, Hayley Cramer, Dante "Taz" Roberson, Jaheim Lee
In this episode we provide a preview of five of the six clinicians that will be performing for the 2024 Music City Drum Show in Nashville TN. The clinicians…
Working Drummer475 - Josh Bailey: His New Touring Gig with Ben Platt, Running Tracks and Ears from the Drum Chair, Studying with Dafnis Prieto
Josh Bailey has been in New York for ten years, with a wide variety of live and session work to his credit. He is on staff at Studio G (Brooklyn based…
Working Drummer474 - Dre Energy: The Different Scenes in Las Vegas, Playing the Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam show, The Power of Relationships
Dre Energy is a native of St. Louis MO, and was inspired a very early age by friends and family at his church to play drums. When the opportunity struck, he…
Working Drummer473 - Larry Aberman: Making a Late Move to Nashville, Ways to Stay Present, Getting Feel Right at the Source
Larry Aberman has achieved in-demand status in New York, LA, Las Vegas, and Nashville recently moved to Nashville after a 12 year stint on the Cirque du Soleil…