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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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
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238 – Jay Tooke: Drumming and Producing, Touch...
Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada Jay Tooke grew up playing bass, drums, guitar, and piano. Before his eventual move to Nashville,...
96 min
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237 – Louis Newsome: A Unique Weekly Steady, “R...
Louis Newsome moved to Atlanta in 2012. In addition to church gigs in Atlanta, his bread and butter has been...
92 min
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236 – Jerry Marotta: Working with Peter Gabriel...
Following on the heals of his older brother Rick, Jerry Marotta jumped right into the music scene at a very...
94 min
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235 – Jason “JT” Thomas: Playing with Snarky Pu...
Jason “JT” Thomas, is a drummer/producer/singer/writer in high demand for both live and studio work for an array of artists...
85 min
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234 – Michael Grando: Drumming for Joe Diffie, ...
For several years, Michael Grando held the drum chair for national recording artist Chris Knight. He appeared on both his...
75 min
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233 – Brendan Buckley: 20 Years with Shakira, T...
Brendan Buckley is best known for touring and recording with Shakira. He grew up in New Jersey and attended the...
70 min
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232 – Todd Sucherman: Drumming for Styx, The Im...
Todd Sucherman is one of the most in-demand drummers on the planet. In addition to a 20+ year tenure with...
93 min
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231 – Larry Wilson: Constructing a Career and C...
Larry Wilson grew up in Jacksonville, FL and studied music at Florida State in Tallahassee with Leon Anderson. He moved...
67 min
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230 – Jim Rupp: Owner of Columbus Pro Percussio...
Jim Rupp has done extensive touring with the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and Glenn Miller.  Jim spent close...
69 min
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229 – Robert Boone: On the Road with the Count ...
Robert Boone recently graduated from Florida State University with his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies and is currently drummer for...
86 min