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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278 – Rudy Royston: An Album of Solo Drumming, ...
First-call New York drummer Rudy Royston has honed a thoroughly engaging voice as a composer and bandleader, and has also performed as...
74 min
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277 – Allen Jones: Drumming for Will Hoge, “DIY...
Growing up in southern Mississippi, Allen Jones spend his formative years creating his own music career through “DIY touring” and...
114 min
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276 – Otis Brown III: Playing with Esperanza Sp...
Otis Brown III is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer, composer, and recording artist who is a go-to session and touring sideman. He...
84 min
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275 – Peter Retzlaff: Teaching at The Collectiv...
Peter Retzlaff is a New York City-based drummer. As a performer, Peter is equally at home in jazz, rock, funk,...
93 min
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274 – Repost! The Black Drummers of Nashville 2...
In this episode we have the opportunity to share the unique perspective of a group of talented black musicians who...
97 min
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273 – Charlie Hunter: Master of the Hybrid Guit...
With a career spanning three decades and almost 20 albums, Charlie Hunter consistently ups his game as an innovative writer...
75 min
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272 – Grady Saxman: Drumming, Engineering & Pro...
In the short time he’s been in Nashville Grady Saxman has gained a solid reputation in Nashville Tennessee as a...
87 min
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271 – Fabio De Oliveira: Playing with George Ez...
Raised in London to Brazilian parents, and described as having the perfect mix of Brazilian passion and British sensibility, Fabio’s...
74 min
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270 – James Beier: Beier Drums, Bringing Back t...
But every once in a while there’s an opportunity to discuss the business of creating the tools that we all...
65 min
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269 – Dave Weckl: His Brand, His Favorite Bassi...
For more than 35 years, Dave Weckl has developed and maintained a reputation among fans, peers, and the international music...
69 min
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268 – Joel Stevenett: Drumming in the Pro Sessi...
Originally from Alberta, Canada, drummer Joel Stevenett spent over ten years in Nashville before his eventual move to Salt Lake...
79 min
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267 – Jordan Rose: Movement and Touch, Overcomi...
A native of Houston, Texas, drummer Jordan Rose has performed at festivals and venues throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Mexico,...
63 min
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266 – Louis Newman: Adapting to Change, Drummin...
Louis Newman was born in London England as the son of famous rock drummer Tony Newman and moved to Nashville...
88 min
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265 – Steve Hass: Finding Success in NYC then L...
Over his multi-chapter career, Steve Hass has found success on both coasts playing with Ravi Coltrane, Richard Bona, and John...
74 min
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264 – Kari Paavola: Living and Drumming in Vie...
Kari Paavola is a freelance drummer who started his career in the club scene in Helsinki, Finland. Kari studied at...
84 min
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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
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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
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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