Working Drummer

With close to 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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171 – Adam Bowman: The Toronto Scene, Playing f...
Drummer/percussionist Adam Bowman has been a mainstay in both the Canadian and international music scenes for nearly two decades. As...
72 min
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170 – Billy Ward: Creating & Nurturing Your Own...
Billy Ward is a Grammy awarded drummer, music educator, recording engineer and producer.  Just a few of the people Billy’s...
82 min
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169 – Brandon Goodwin: Leading an Original Jazz...
Brandon Goodwin has lived and worked in Montreal for 12 years. His group, B’s Bees, for which he serves triple...
61 min
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168 – Aaron Comess: Drumming for Spin Doctors &...
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Aaron Comess is an extremely versatile drummer with a wide range of influences and playing experiences...
91 min
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167 – Dafnis Prieto: Rhythmic Synchronicity, Mu...
From Santa Clara, Cuba, Dafnis Prieto’s revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions have had a powerful impact on the Latin and Jazz...
65 min
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166 – Christian Paschall: Drummer & MD for Mare...
Christian Paschall is a drummer, producer, engineer and mixer originally from Atlanta, GA, now based in Nashville, TN.  With over...
100 min
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165 – Bob Knight: The London Scene, Musical Awa...
Bob Knight lives in London where he commands somewhat of a dual career, both as an in-demand drummer and a...
69 min
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164 – Tracy Broussard: Drumming For Blake Shelt...
Born in South Louisiana, Tracy was influenced by a musical “jambalaya” of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Funk and Country....
91 min
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163 – Kevin Winard: Playing with Steve Tyrell, ...
Kevin Winard has toured and recorded with singer Steve Tyrell for 12 years. Over his career, he’s gained a wealth...
99 min
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162 – Richard Scott: Drumming for CCM Artist Ma...
Richard Scott approaches drumming with intentionality; always conscious of how his sound fits into the big picture and filling space...
108 min
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161 – Peter Erskine Vol. 2: Educating in the Di...
Peter Erskine is – well, you know who the hell Peter Erskine is. We were thrilled to have Matthew Crouse...
84 min
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160 – Rob Mount: Drumming For Lou Gramm, Creati...
At the age of 7, Rob Mount started studying percussion at The Hochstein School of Music in his hometown of...
92 min
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159 – Brian Stephens: Product Development, Soci...
Brian Stephens is a drummer, audio engineer, producer, and studio owner who has spent most of his career in Atlanta....
117 min
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158 – Terence Clark: Drumming For Robert Cray, ...
Terence Clark is a Memphis based drummer, producer and overall creative. Known for his impeccable and soulful performances, his professionalism...
104 min
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157 – Johnny Rabb: Drumming for Collective Soul...
Johnny Rabb became a household name in the drumming community as a product developer and clinician. For years, he worked...
78 min
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156 – Doug Belote: Drumming for Dobro Master & ...
South Louisiana native Doug Belote grew up in Cajun country, immersed in the sounds of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, Cajun,...
104 min
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155 – Lemuel Hayes: Playing with Cindy Wilson, ...
Lemuel Hayes is the drummer for B52s founding member Cindy Wilson’s solo project. Originally from Gainesville, GA, he didn’t set...
103 min
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154 – Drummers Resource / WDP Roundtable #2: Ca...
In this episode, Nick Ruffini, host and creator of The Drummers Resource sit down with Zack Albetta and Matt Crouse, the...
105 min
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153 – Rodd Bland: Drumming for his Dad Bobby Bl...
Rodd Bland was born and raised in Memphis, the son of Bobby “Blue” Bland and the godson of B.B. King....
91 min
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152 – Elton Charles: Touring with Thompson Squa...
Elton Charles is a Guyanese drummer/engineer based in Nashville. Originally from New Jersey, he started playing drums at the early...
88 min
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151 – Seth Hendershot: Touring with Randall Bra...
For almost 20 years, Seth Hendershot has lived in the college town of Athens, GA. He has played in a...
76 min
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150 – Matt Johnson: Touring with St. Vincent, D...
Matt Johnson has played on some of the most critically acclaimed records in almost everyone’s collections. He’s also performed on...
94 min
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149 – Justin Boyd: His Career in Chicago, Going...
With the exception of a few high school years, Justin Boyd has spent his entire life in Chicago. From the...
78 min
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148 – Rob Hammersmith: Drumming for Skid Row, S...
Rob Hammersmith’s musical journey began at an early age in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY. After a brief detour...
94 min
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147 – Ganesh Giri Jaya Pt. 2: The Physicality o...
Ganesh Giri Jaya was born in New Orleans, moved to Atlanta at age 16, spent his early 20’s in L.A....
80 min