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 hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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263 – Quarantine Roundtable with Nick Ruffini: ...
Our annual chat with Nick Ruffini of Drummer’s Resource happens to coincide with pretty much the weirdest and most challenging...
76 min
252
262 – Jimmy Paxson: Drumming for the Dixie Chi...
Jimmy Paxson has toured, performed and/or recorded with Stevie Nicks, The Dixie Chicks, Alanis Morissette, Idina Menzel, Ben Harper, Ellen...
108 min
253
261 – Khari Parker: Chicago Born & Bred, Playin...
Khari Parker has spent his entire life in Chicago. He began playing drums in church and became interested in jazz...
75 min
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260: – Kip Allen: Cultivating Your Own Voice & ...
Kip is the touring and recording drummer for Nashville artist Devin Dawson. Drumming for Devin allowed Kip the opportunity to...
65 min
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259: Matt Brennan – Author of “Kick It: A Socia...
Matt Brennan is an author, musician, and researcher. His creative practice as a musician informs his teaching and research process, which...
64 min
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258 – Creighton Doane: Drummer, Mutli-instument...
Creighton Doane’s musical life began at a young age in a household where music formed the heart and soul of...
85 min
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257 – Chris Brady: 23 Years with Aquarian Drumh...
Chris Brady has been in charge of Artist Relations at Aquarian for 23 years. He also has a hand in...
69 min
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256 – Steve Brewster: Nashville Studio Great, T...
Steve Brewster has lived and worked in Nashville as a session player for over 20 years. A native Tennessean, Steve...
93 min
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255 – Cole McSween: Touring and Recording with ...
Cole’s style ranges from Neo Soul to 70’s inspired yacht rock. His journey as a musician started as a drummer. Attending Georgia...
66 min
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254 – Neil Peart Tribute: Jason Sutter, Peter E...
Wherever Neil Peart ranks in your list of drumming greats, it’s safe to say that he has influenced more drummers...
95 min
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253 – Harold “HB” Brown: Touring with Jacob Ban...
Harold Brown is a drummer/producer from Atlanta, GA. He is originally from Savannah, GA but relocated to Atlanta in September...
65 min
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252 – Matt Starr: Drumming for Mr. Big, Ace Fre...
Matt Starr is a drummer, singer, producer, career coach and public speaker.  As a drummer, Matt has built a reputation...
77 min
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251 – Eric Kalb: Playing with Sharon Jones & Th...
Southpaw drummer Eric Kalb is a versatile musician who enjoys playing groove based music. A devotee of R&B and Soul...
73 min
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250 – Steve Goold: Identifying Weaknesses and T...
Steve Goold plays drums in recording studios and on live stages as well as working as the Lead Music Director...
98 min
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249 – Tom Knight: Touring and Recording with TL...
Tom Knight came to prominence in the 90’s as a first call of producer Dallas Austin. Through Austin, Tom toured...
100 min
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248 – JC Clifford: Drumtacs, Pros and Cons of S...
JC Clifford is best known for his work with and promotion of Drumtacs. He is the owner and president at...
87 min
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247 – Jerrod Sullivan: Playing with The 4 Korne...
“J-rod” isn’t your typical product of a family of musicians; rather, he grew up in a family who loved listening...
71 min
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246 – Matt Tecu: Playing “Ideas” in Sessions, D...
Matt Tecu is a Los Angeles based studio and live touring drummer. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Matt has played...
101 min
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245 – Mark Cobb: Playing with Yacht Rock Revue,...
As the drummer in Atlanta’s ’70s juggernaut Yacht Rock Revue, Mark Cobb performs for thousands of rabid fans every week....
105 min
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244 – Zack Stewart: Creating the Kind of Work Y...
Nashville drummer Zack Stewart was born in Owensboro, KY. Zack began playing drums at the age of 10 when his...
102 min
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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...
92 min
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242 – Personal Finance For Musicians: Financial...
Michael Mercurio is the Vice President, and a financial advisor for Stephen and Associates Financial Planning, with offices on Music...
91 min
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241 – Mike Levesque: “Playing Drums Like a Song...
Mike Levesque has spent his career in the Boston area. His touring and recording experience includes David Bowie, Seven Mary...
84 min
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240: Dave Stark – Defining Success in the Music...
Dave Stark is a highly in demand session and touring drummer, as well as one of the world’s top drum...
82 min
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239: Pudge Tribbett – Touring with Anita Baker,...
Leonard “Pudge” Tribbett is currently the touring drummer for R&B legend Anita Baker. Pudge hails from the Philadelphia area, where...
67 min