164 – Tracy Broussard: Drumming For Blake Shelton, Road Dawg Online, Family/Work Balance
Born in South Louisiana, Tracy was influenced by a musical “jambalaya” of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Funk and Country....
163 – Kevin Winard: Playing with Steve Tyrell, Singers and Singing, The Intent and Spirit of Playing
Kevin Winard has toured and recorded with singer Steve Tyrell for 12 years. Over his career, he’s gained a wealth...
162 – Richard Scott: Drumming for CCM Artist Matt Maher, From Industrial Design to Drums, Starting Drums Later in Life
Richard Scott approaches drumming with intentionality; always conscious of how his sound fits into the big picture and filling space...
161 – Peter Erskine Vol. 2: Educating in the Digital Age, Preserving Human Interaction, “Reading The Air”
Peter Erskine is – well, you know who the hell Peter Erskine is. We were thrilled to have Matthew Crouse...
160 – Rob Mount: Drumming For Lou Gramm, Creating & Maintaining a Strong On-line Presence, Creating Drum Parts in Heavy Rock
At the age of 7, Rob Mount started studying percussion at The Hochstein School of Music in his hometown of...
159 – Brian Stephens: Product Development, Social Media Concepts, Musical Entrepreneurship
Brian Stephens is a drummer, audio engineer, producer, and studio owner who has spent most of his career in Atlanta....
158 – Terence Clark: Drumming For Robert Cray, Steve Jordan as a Mentor, Networking Sincerely
Terence Clark is a Memphis based drummer, producer and overall creative. Known for his impeccable and soulful performances, his professionalism...
157 – Johnny Rabb: Drumming for Collective Soul, Creating Loyalty, Excitement vs. Reality
Johnny Rabb became a household name in the drumming community as a product developer and clinician. For years, he worked...
156 – Doug Belote: Drumming for Dobro Master & 14-time Grammy Winner Jerry Douglas, New Orleans Documentary: “Street Beat – Drumming Below Sea Level”, Straddling New Orleans & Nashville
South Louisiana native Doug Belote grew up in Cajun country, immersed in the sounds of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, Cajun,...
155 – Lemuel Hayes: Playing with Cindy Wilson, Recovering From a Serious Injury, Choosing Nashville Over L.A.
Lemuel Hayes is the drummer for B52s founding member Cindy Wilson’s solo project. Originally from Gainesville, GA, he didn’t set...
154 – Drummers Resource / WDP Roundtable #2: Catching Up From Last Year’s Episode, Time Management, Ageism in the Music Business
In this episode, Nick Ruffini, host and creator of The Drummers Resource sit down with Zack Albetta and Matt Crouse, the...
153 – Rodd Bland: Drumming for his Dad Bobby Blue Bland and B.B. King, The Past and Present Memphis Scene, Life After Dad
Rodd Bland was born and raised in Memphis, the son of Bobby “Blue” Bland and the godson of B.B. King....
152 – Elton Charles: Touring with Thompson Square, Creating Great Drum Sounds Through Recording Experiences, Building Relationships in the Music Community
Elton Charles is a Guyanese drummer/engineer based in Nashville. Originally from New Jersey, he started playing drums at the early...
151 – Seth Hendershot: Touring with Randall Bramblett and Kishibashi, Life in a Small Town, Owning/Operating a Venue
For almost 20 years, Seth Hendershot has lived in the college town of Athens, GA. He has played in a...
150 – Matt Johnson: Touring with St. Vincent, Distilling Down Your Groove From Which to Build Upon, Creating Grooves with More Complexity & Less Density, Drumming on Jeff Buckley’s album Grace
Matt Johnson has played on some of the most critically acclaimed records in almost everyone’s collections. He’s also performed on...
149 – Justin Boyd: His Career in Chicago, Going Back to School, Intentionally Diversifying His Experience
With the exception of a few high school years, Justin Boyd has spent his entire life in Chicago. From the...
148 – Rob Hammersmith: Drumming for Skid Row, Staying Positive & Open-Minded, Chemistry Among Band Members
Rob Hammersmith’s musical journey began at an early age in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY. After a brief detour...
147 – Ganesh Giri Jaya Pt. 2: The Physicality of Yoga, Studying with Porcaro and Humphrey, Growing Up in New Orleans, Writing Effectively
Ganesh Giri Jaya was born in New Orleans, moved to Atlanta at age 16, spent his early 20’s in L.A....
146 – Luis Espaillat: Pro Bass Player’s Perspective, Connecting with Drummers Live and in the Studio
Luis Espaillat is a multi-faceted bassist and musician whose career has spanned many genres and taken him around the world. ...
145 – Ganesh Giri Jaya Pt. 1: Making His Living With Cover/Tribute Bands, Leading and Singing from the Drums, Yoga and Spiritual Practice
Ganesh Giri Jaya was born in New Orleans, moved to Atlanta at age 16, spent his early 20’s in L.A....