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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 Drummer412 - Kyle May: Home Studio Guru, Creating Helpful and Educational Content, Recording and Producing in Nashville
Kyle May, is a working drummer, writer, and producer in Nashville, TN. He currently plays for Maddie & Tae and Billy Ray Cyrus. Additional touring credits…
Working Drummer411 - Craig McIntyre Pt. 1: Playing With Goo Goo Dolls, The Melting Pot of Josh Groban's Band, The LA Cache
Craig McIntyre has had a long tenure as the drummer for the Goo Goo Dolls and has also performed with Josh Groban, Vertical Horizon, Idina Menzel, Deana…
Working Drummer410 - Bobby Sanabria: His MULTIVERSE Big Band, Inspiring the Next Generation, New Record - VOX HUMANA
Bobby Sanabria is an eight time Grammy-nominee as a leader. Known as a drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, documentary film producer…
Working Drummer409 - Joe LaBarbera: His Time with Bill Evans, Playing with Tony Bennett, Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Cal Arts
Joe LaBarbera has spent his life in jazz, first based in New York, then in LA, and has performed with Bill Evans, Tony Bennet, Chuck Mangione, and many more…
Working Drummer408 - Brady Blade: Growing up in a Musical Family, Preparing to Tour, Staying Productive
Brady L. Blade, Jr. is one of the most in-demand session drummers in the world, and has played on several critically acclaimed albums, including records by…
Working Drummer407 - Mike Musburger: A Lifetime on the Seattle Scene, Around The World with a Billionaire, Rededicating Himself to Drumming in his 50s
Mike Musberger has spent his life and career in Seattle, where he has played in a long list of bands and projects. In the 90s, he enjoyed some big label/world…
Working Drummer406 - Chris Marquart: Touring with multi-platinum country superstar Cole Swindel, Benefits of Transcribing, Staying Healthy on the Road
Chris Marquart is the touring drummer with multi-platinum country superstar Cole Swindell. Originally from a small town in Illinois, Chris attended The Berkley…
Working Drummer405 - Victor Indrizzo: “Everything is a drum”
Victor Indrizzo has long been one of the most in-demand drummers in LA and can be heard on countless records and movie soundtracks. He has recorded with Beck…
Working Drummer404 - Dan Ainspan: Hosting the Nashville Drummers Podcast w/Nathan Sletner, Working at Pearl Drums, Studying with Blake Fleming
Dan Ainspan is the co-host of the podcast Nashville Drummers Podcast with colleague Nathan Sletner. The podcast gives a voice to Nashville’s next generation of…
Working Drummer403 - Jay Bellerose: Playing with Robert Plant & Allison Krauss, Finding Homes for His Approach, Treating Instrumental Muisc Like Songs
Jay Bellerose is a Los Angeles-based touring and studio veteran with an approach and aesthetic all his own. His passion for all things old and gritty has…
Working Drummer402 - Jamie Wollam: Drumming for Tears for Fears, L.A. to Canada and Getting Sober, Dialing Sounds with A&F Drums
Jamie Wollam has toured with some of the most talented musicians on earth including, Tears for Fears, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Fee…
Working Drummer401 - Matt Starr: Playing with Sarah McLachlan, Activity vs. Direction, Community within Community
Matt Starr is a 20-year veteran of the LA scene and recently landed in Sarah McLachlan's drum chair. Over his career, he has divided his time playing live and…
Working Drummer400 - Your Drumming Journey and Ours
400! We’ve celebrated milestones in different ways over the years and this time around we wanted to make you the listener the special guest. Over the last few…
Working Drummer399 - Jerry Gaskill: Kings X new album - Three Sides of One, Inspired by Bonham, Surviving Two Heart Attacks
Drummer, singer, and songwriter Jerry Gaskill founded the progressive metal band Kings X in 1983. A native of Bridgeton, New Jersey, Gaskill began playing at a…
Working Drummer398 - Tim Carman: Touring & Recording with GA-20, His Shuffle Love Affair, "Haynes-isms"
Based in Boston, MA, Tim is an international touring musician, session drummer, educator, and published author with both Alfred Music and Hudson Music. Tim…
Working Drummer397 - Kris Mazzarisi: Owner of Big Fat Snare Drum, Touring in the band Winnetka Bowling League, Experience in Teching and Managing
Kris Mazzarisi is the founder and owner of innovative drum company Big Fat Snare Drum. Big Fat Snare Drum has become a standard must have piece of gear that is…
Working Drummer396 - Mona Tavakoli: Playing with Jason Mraz, Centralizing the Cajon in Her Setup and Voice, Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls
Mona Tavakoli is a Los Angeles-based drummer, singer and performer bets known for recording and touring with Jason Mraz. While Mona is equally comfortable…
Working Drummer395 - John Dittrich: Singing and Drumming for Restless Heart, Working in Nashville in the 1990’s, Retirement
John Dittrich is the well known drummer, singer and founding member of the band Restless Heart who had numerous hits in the country and pop genres. John is…
Working Drummer394 - Pat Petrillo: His New Record, Instrument Selection in the Studio, Networking vs. Relationships, Product Design
NYC based drummer, educator, and product inventor, Pat Petrillo has been a leader in the drum industry for years. He has backed a wide array of artists from…
Working Drummer393 - Shawn Pelton: Drumming on SNL, Shawn’s Physical Presence Behind the Kit, Attitude Over Chops
Shawn Pelton has recorded with a wide range of artists and has been a first call player since moving to New York in the late 1980s. Shawn has recorded with…
Working Drummer392 - Willy Rodriguez: Playing On the New Mars Volta Record, His Puerto Rican Roots, Becoming an American Drummer
Willy Rodriguez is a Latin GRAMMY-winning drummer, percussionist and bandleader. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and began playing drums at age thirteen. He…
Working Drummer391 - Gary Husband: New Record - The Trackers: Vaudeville 8:45, The Early Days with Allan Holdsworth, Videocast Lessons
Gary Husband is one of a rare breed of musicians in that his expression is divided equally in his capacity as a drummer and a pianist and keyboardist of…
Working Drummer390 - Clint de Ganon: Playing with Paul Shaffer, The Changing World of Broadway, "A Groove is an Agreement"
To date, Clint has played on over 1,000 recording sessions and over 75 tours with artists including The Blues Brothers Band, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chuck Loeb…
Working Drummer389 - John Geiger: Multi-Decade Career in the Music Product Industry, Drumming with the Scotty Mac Band, The Business of Endorsements
John Geiger began his love for music and drumming at an early age and spent his early band years playing 80’s rock on the Sunset Strip and later moved on to…
Working Drummer388 - Chris Parker: Decades on the New York Scene, Playing with Dylan, Stuff, and G.E. Smith, Performing on SNL
Born in Chicago, Chris was playing drums at age three and began performing his first professional gigs at eleven. At nineteen, Parker began recording and…
Working Drummer387 - Steven Wolf: Creating Emotional Reactions in Programming, Connection Between Mind and Body, Advice for the Young Player
Steven Wolf (also known simply as Wolf) is one of the world’s most in-demand studio musicians. His discography includes numerous #1, Gold, Platinum, and Grammy…
Working Drummer386 - Billy Drummond: Playing with Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, His New Record, "Me Being Me for Right Now"
Acclaimed by Downbeat as “one of the hippest bandleaders now at work,” Billy Drummond’s thrilling, powerful and highly musical playing has also made him one of…
Working Drummer385 - Dez Davis: Drumming for Hunter Hayes & Mickey Guyton, Promoting His Brand “BlackDrumHippie”, Using Faith as a Guide
Desmond Davis the “BlackDrumHippie”, is a Dove Award, Stellar Award & Ascap Rhythm & Soul Award winning, Grammy nominated musician, producer and writer hailing…
Working Drummer384 - Larry Florman: Fronting Them Vibes, Collaborating with Maggie Rose, Traditional Percussion vs. Pop Percussion
Larry Florman is a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and front man for the Nashville-based band Them Vibes. Also known as Brother Love, he fronted numerous…
Working Drummer383 - Nick Raskulinecz: Producing Rush, Foo Fighters and Others, Loving Drums and Producing Drummers, Reflections on Taylor Hawkins
Nick Raskulinecz is a record producer who has produced a Grammy-winning album for Foo Fighters, a #1 rock album for Alice In Chains, a #1 rock album for Rush…
Working Drummer382 - Tommy Crane: His New Solo Album, His Journey from New York to Montreal, from Jazz to Ambient, and from Acoustic to Electronic
Tommy Crane is a NYC and Montreal based musician. Crane has recorded and performed with Ambrose Akinmusire, Melissa Aldana, Briars of North America, The Mingus…
Working Drummer381 - Adam Box: Recording and Touring with Brothers Osborne, His Home Studio: Gilded Palace, Experiencing the Grammys
Adam Box is the touring and recording drummer with the country duo, Brothers Osborne. Adam grew up in Mississippi where with the support of family, friends and…
Working Drummer380 - Will Kennedy: His Yellowjackets Legacy, His Educational Mission, His Bay Area Roots
Will Kennedy's musicality and finesse are legendary in the jazz world and beyond, performing with luminaries such as Yellowjackets, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan…
Working Drummer379 - Ryan Brown: Drumming for Dweezil Zappa, Living and Working in Los Angeles, Channelling Zappa's Drummers
Ryan Brown is a professional drummer and percussionist in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his gig as the drummer for Dweezil Zappa, he plays with Los…
Working Drummer378 - Brandon Draper: Touring with Drum Safari, A Wholistic Approach to College Music, An Evolving Role on the KC Scene
Brandon Draper has enjoyed a celebrated career as drummer, percussionist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator. He has been based in Kansas City for…
Working Drummer377 - Mason Ingram: His Duo Slowave, Managing Technology to be Inspiring, Drumming on Broadway Shows in NYC
Mason Ingram is a composer, session drummer, and Ableton programmer, living in Nashville. He is one-half of ambient music group slowave, acting as writer and…
Working Drummer376 - Kris Myers: 20 Years with Umphrey's McGee, Coming Up in Chicago, Finding Where You Belong, Musically and Personally
Kris Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey’s McGee in 2003. Since then, the band has released eleven albums and maintains a rigorous…
Working Drummer375 - Aaron Apter: Being the Best Version of Yourself, Load vs Capacity, PR3 Performance
Aaron Apter is a corrective exercise specialist and professional drummer based out of Nashville, TN. Having a uniquely specific education and professional…
Working Drummer374 - Joy Lapps: Exploring History, Community, and Expression Through the Steel Pan
Joy Lapps is a bandleader, composer, and educator based in Toronto. She was introduced to the steel pan through her church music program as a teenager, and…
Working Drummer373 - Hubert Payne: Curiosity Over Judgement, Life and Performance Coaching in “The Space”, Touring with Little Big Town
Hubert Payne is one of the most sought after musicians in the Nashville music scene with a Performance Coaching skill set that’s a cross between ministry, life…
Working Drummer372 - Erik Aylesworth: Playing with Jet Black Roses, Recording at Ronnie's Place in Nashville, Thinking like a Producer
Erik Aylesworth is an Atlanta-based drummer who joined Jet Black Roses through remote recording during the pandemic. He attended Atlanta Institute of Music but…
Working Drummer371 - Jerry Pentecost: Drumming for Old Crow Medicine Show, Dealing with Systemic Racism, Traditional Country Drumming and Serving the Song
Drummer and Nashville native, Jerry Pentecost has played with John Prine, Brent Cobb, Amanda Shires, Caitlin Rose, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and many others. In 2018…
Working Drummer370 - Eric Slick: Playing with Dr. Dog and Waxahatchee, Building Songs Around Drum Sounds
Eric Slick is a product of the Philly area where he began touring with Dr. Dog. After relocating to Nashville in 2018, he continued that gig until the band’s…
Working Drummer369 - Al Murray: The British Drum Company, His 2nd WW podcast: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Al Murray is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of the British Drum Company He is also one of the UK’s most recognizable comedians! In his guise as the Pub…
Working Drummer368 - Danny Paschall: From Metal to Mainstream to Experimental, Playing with Col. Bruce Hampton and Brent Hinds
Danny Pachall has been active on the Atlanta scene for nearly 20 years with gigs ranging from the most precise metal to the most experimental improvisation. He…
Working Drummer367 - Jim Brock: Developing Your Own Voice with Percussion, Recording in the Pre-Digital Era
Jim Brock has proven to be an innovator in the world of drums and percussion. Within his forty five year career he has appeared on literally hundreds of…
Working Drummer366 - Brian Steever: Finding and Exploring His Unique Voice in Kansas City, Letting Sounds and Ideas Guide The Way
Brian Steever is a drummer on a mission to inject joy into every musical situation that he finds himself. One of the most in-demand drummers on the Kansas City…
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365 - Shannon Forrest: Performing With Spirit and Intent, The Confidence of Jeff Porcaro, Staying in Contact With Your Muse
As a session drummer, Shannon Forrest has contributed to the work of many well-known artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Carrie…
Working Drummer364 - Corey Fonville: The "SuperBlue" Project with Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter, Playing with Butcher Brown, Evolving Through Self-Acceptance
After spending the first part of his career in the New York-based jazz world, Corey Fonville has evolved into playing and producing more groove-based music…
Working Drummer363 - Nate Felty: Being Yourself on the Session or Gig, Seeking Out New Music and Experiences, Teaching and Learning
Originally from Syracuse, New York, Nate Felty is an experienced live/session drummer and educator who enjoys performing a wide range of musical styles. Nate…
Working Drummer362 - Jordan Perlson: An East Coaster Finding His Way in Nashville, Being Intentional About Saying Yes or No,"Async" Drum Coaching
Jordan Perlson has spanned about as wide a stylistic reach as one can imagine. Be it with jazz legends Seamus Blake and Gary Burton, folk heroes Alison Brown…
Working Drummer361 - Michael Bland: The Demands of Working for Prince, The Power of Mentorship, Drumming for Soul Asylum
At age sixteen, Michael Bland won the "twin cities' best drummer" contest and was the beginning of a rewarding career. With his recognition as a prodigy…
Working Drummer360 - Quinton "Q" Robinson: Touring with "Ain't Too Proud," Making a Career Transition into Musical Theatre, A Different Kind of Musical Fulfillment
Over the last decade plus, Quinton "Q" Robinson developed a busy and sustainable career drumming with Gospel and R&B acts such as Avery Sunshine, Peebo Bryson…
Working Drummer359 - Clifford Koufman: Studying Drumming in West Africa, Completing the Cycle of Music Through Sharing, "Clif Chats" Interview Series
Clifford Koufman is a Nashville-based, award-winning drummer who founded Sound & Rhythm Drumming School in 2000. With over 20 years of experience, Clifford…
Working Drummer358 - Blair Sinta: The "Three Jobs in One" Endeavor of Recording Yourself, His Courses and Podcast, Bringing Your True Self to a New Gig
Blair has been an LA staple for over two decades, having recorded and/or toured with Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell, Gwen Stefani, Brandi Carlisle, Melissa…
Working Drummer357 - Noah Levy: Working with Brian Setzer, Building and Growing His Home Studio, The Power of 2 and 4
Noah Levy is an in demand drummer that lives in the Minneapolis / St Paul area of Minnesota. He has toured and recorded with a long list of international…
Working Drummer356 - Matt & Zack: Our Relationship with the Click, Our Interview Style, What's Coming up for WDP and The Drum Click
Zack was recently in Nashville for a gig, so he and Matt took the opportunity to sit down and chop it up. In this episode, Matt and Zack talk about: What…
Working Drummer355 - Rob Rufus: Drummer, Published Author, Cancer Survivor and Advocate, The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”
Rob Rufus is an author, musician, screenwriter, and advocate. He is the recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious ALEX Award. His literary…
Working Drummer354 - George Fludas: A Lifetime of Chicago Jazz, Playing in The Ray Brown Trio, The Alchemy of Sound and Feel from Bonham to Blakey
Chicago drummer George Fludas was born in Chicago on October 10, 1966. He was inspired to play drums by his father, who was also a drummer, and who exposed him…
Working Drummer353 - Simon Phillips: Protocol 5, Signature Drum Sound and Tone, Composer, Engineer, Producer
Simon Phillips, multifaceted drummer and composer, producer and engineer, is renowned for his historic stints with Jeff Beck, The Who, Toto, Jack Bruce, Mike…