231 – Larry Wilson: Constructing a Career and Creating a Life in Atlanta
Larry Wilson grew up in Jacksonville, FL and studied music at Florida State in Tallahassee with Leon Anderson. He moved...
230 – Jim Rupp: Owner of Columbus Pro Percussion, Drumming with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Teaching in the Information Age
Jim Rupp has done extensive touring with the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and Glenn Miller. Jim spent close...
229 – Robert Boone: On the Road with the Count Basie Orchestra
Robert Boone recently graduated from Florida State University with his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies and is currently drummer for...
228 – Dave McAfee: Drumming for Toby Keith, Remaining Pro Through Tough Times, USO Tours
Dave McAfee has been the drummer for every one of Toby Keith’s tours since 2000. Shows with Toby include stadium...
227 – Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez: His New Big Band Album, Revolutionary Rock Roots,
Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1963, ‘El Negro’ Hernandez has been a force on the international scene since 1990. Whether...
226 – Daniel Glass: Making Yourself More Employable Through an Understanding of History, The Importance of Teaching Fundamentals
Daniel Glass is an award-winning drummer, author, historian and educator. He is widely recognized as an authority on classic American...
225 – Johnny Radelat: Playing with Gary Clark Jr., Playing a TV Gig for a Week, The Austin Scene
Johnny Radelat has been touring and recording with Gary Clark Jr. since 2012. Born to Cuban immigrants in Jersey City...
224 – Rick Brothers: Drumming Life After Nashville, Drumming for Former Bad Company Singer Brian Howe, Lessons Learned After 15 years in a Music Business Town
Rick Brothers has performed with over 40 artists at events such as the GRAMMYs, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards,...
223 – Chad Gamble: Playing with Jason Isbell, Arranging by Instinct, Believing in Talent
A professional musician for over twenty five years, Chad Gamble grew up in Tuscumbia, AL in the Muscle Shoals Area....
222 – Megan Jane: Drumming for Hannah Dasher and band Side Piece, Providing a Sonic Pallet for Singer/Songwriters
Megan Jane brings a simple stylistic philosophy to her playing – “less is more.” After attending Berklee College of...
221 – Clayton Craddock: Drumming for “Ain’t Too Proud,” Constructing Your Own Safety Net
Clayton Craddock’s drumming career spans decades and numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals. Clayton is currently the drummer of the Broadway...
220 – Harry McCarthy & Jon Hull: The Business of Drum Teching, Cartage, Professional Backline
Harry McCarthy has offered his technical skills on the road and in the studio for major artists such as Bruce...
219 – Mathieu Gramoli: The Paris Scene, The Band HER, Using Technology to Make Human Choices
Mathieu Gramoli is a French-American drummer, composer, teacher and producer, who is best known for recording and touring with the...
218 – Jarred Pope: Heavy Drumming with Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Damon Johnson (Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy), “Thee Rock and Roll Residency” in Nashville
After his thoughtful move to Nashville from his home state of California in 2012, Jarred Pope has found strong and...
217 – Dame Drummer: Touring with Fantastic Negrito, Coming up in Cleveland, Opportunity & Creativity in Oakland
Dame Drummer lives in Oakland, tours with Fantastic Negrito, and is about to release his latest original project, a double-length...
216 – Derek Mixon: Drumming for Chris Stapleton, Supporting the Song
For the last few years, Derek Mixon has been the drummer for country singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton. Derek played...
215 – Damian Erskine: The Portland Scene, Playing with Uncle Peter, The “Strength of Ego” to Play Simply
Damian Erskine is known for his ability to fit into most any musical situation, extraordinary reading and improvising skills as...
214 – Rick Marotta: Bringing Your Personality to Music, Recording w/Steely Dan, James Taylor
Rick Marotta is known for his recordings and touring with such luminaries as James Taylor, Jackson Brown, Steely Dan, Carly...
213 – Nick Ruffini: Our Annual Roundtable
Once a year, we get together with our buddy Nick Ruffini of Drummer’s Resource to catch up on developments in...
212 – Steve Sinatra Part 2: Working with Hunter Hayes, Source-Science-Sound, Rediscovering the Love of Music
Accomplished drummer and spiritual teacher Steve Sinatra has dedicated fifteen plus years to making his living as a full time...