247 – Jerrod Sullivan: Playing with The 4 Korners, Studying at the Atlanta Institute of Music
“J-rod” isn’t your typical product of a family of musicians; rather, he grew up in a family who loved listening...
246 – Matt Tecu: Playing “Ideas” in Sessions, Drumming in the Echo In the Canyon Documentary
Matt Tecu is a Los Angeles based studio and live touring drummer. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Matt has played...
245 – Mark Cobb: Playing with Yacht Rock Revue, Combining Clean Craft and Bombastic Showmanship
As the drummer in Atlanta’s ’70s juggernaut Yacht Rock Revue, Mark Cobb performs for thousands of rabid fans every week....
244 – Zack Stewart: Creating the Kind of Work You Want, Parallels Between Karate and Music/Drumming, Touring with Country Singer Jerrod Niemann
Nashville drummer Zack Stewart was born in Owensboro, KY. Zack began playing drums at the age of 10 when his...
243 – Andres Forero: Original Drummer for Hamilton
TONY, GRAMMY and EMMY award winning Andrés Patrick Forero is the original drummer for the Broadway production of Hamilton, and...
242 – Personal Finance For Musicians: Financial Expert Michael Mercurio, Myths and Misconceptions of Personal Finance, Q & A from a Live Audience
Michael Mercurio is the Vice President, and a financial advisor for Stephen and Associates Financial Planning, with offices on Music...
241 – Mike Levesque: “Playing Drums Like a Songwriter,” Blues and More in Boston, “Buckabeat” Loops
Mike Levesque has spent his career in the Boston area. His touring and recording experience includes David Bowie, Seven Mary...
240: Dave Stark – Defining Success in the Music Business, Working as a Clinician & Author, Parallels Between Drumming & Yoga
Dave Stark is a highly in demand session and touring drummer, as well as one of the world’s top drum...
239: Pudge Tribbett – Touring with Anita Baker, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, “The Philly Sound”
Leonard “Pudge” Tribbett is currently the touring drummer for R&B legend Anita Baker. Pudge hails from the Philadelphia area, where...
238 – Jay Tooke: Drumming and Producing, Touch and Tone, Working with The Steel Woods and Life after the Band
Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada Jay Tooke grew up playing bass, drums, guitar, and piano. Before his eventual move to Nashville,...
237 – Louis Newsome: A Unique Weekly Steady, “Renewing Your Mind,” Changing Grip to Change His Sound
Louis Newsome moved to Atlanta in 2012. In addition to church gigs in Atlanta, his bread and butter has been...
236 – Jerry Marotta: Working with Peter Gabriel and the Influence on Jerry’s Approach to Music, New Record with Tony Levin & Phil Keaggy
Following on the heals of his older brother Rick, Jerry Marotta jumped right into the music scene at a very...
235 – Jason “JT” Thomas: Playing with Snarky Puppy and FORQ, “Phrase-Based” Soloing, Memories of Roy Hargrove
Jason “JT” Thomas, is a drummer/producer/singer/writer in high demand for both live and studio work for an array of artists...
234 – Michael Grando: Drumming for Joe Diffie, The Value of Honesty and Reliability in the Music Business, Working with a Click
For several years, Michael Grando held the drum chair for national recording artist Chris Knight. He appeared on both his...
233 – Brendan Buckley: 20 Years with Shakira, Touring with International Artists, Preparing with No Expectations
Brendan Buckley is best known for touring and recording with Shakira. He grew up in New Jersey and attended the...
232 – Todd Sucherman: Drumming for Styx, The Importance of a Relaxed Grip, Applying Complex Ideas
Todd Sucherman is one of the most in-demand drummers on the planet. In addition to a 20+ year tenure with...
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...
