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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185 – Jake Wood: Touring with “Hamilton,” The S...
Jake Wood has been touring with Hamilton since early 2017, playing percussion, keyboards, electronics, and running Ableton. With no prior...
64 min
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184 – Ben Hans: Author, Editor & Performer for ...
Ben Hans is a musician and music instructor who keeps a busy performance schedule performing many genres of music.  Ben...
88 min
378
183 – Quinton Robinson Pt. 2: The Culture of a ...
Quinton Robinson moved to Atlanta from Miami in 2010, and has established himself as a busy touring and session drummer...
88 min
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182 – Christian Matthew Cullen: Keyboardist, Co...
Christian Matthew Cullen started his professional career as a session musician and sideman for Jim Peterik (Ides Of March, Survivor)...
90 min
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181 – Quinton Robinson: JammCard, The Virtues a...
Quinton Robinson moved to Atlanta from Miami in 2010, and has established himself as a busy touring and session drummer...
91 min
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180 – Billy Thomas: Drumming for Vince Gill, Th...
Billy Thomas moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 1987 and immediately began working with award winning singer, songwriter and...
94 min
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179 – Dylan Wissing: A Living Library of Drum S...
Dylan Wissing has been quietly amassing a resume of A-list recording credits including Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and...
76 min
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178 – Jake Gammon: Touring with Phil Vassar, Pe...
Jake Gammon is the touring drummer for accomplished singer/songwriter Phil Vassar. When not on the road with Phil, Jake keeps...
79 min
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177 – Isabelle De Leon: The DC Scene, A Journey...
Isabelle De Leon grew up in the Washington, DC area in a musical family. Her father instilled a love of music...
64 min
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176 – Joe Crabtree: Drummer, Educator, Develope...
Joe Crabtree played his first professional gig at 14 and was teaching by age 15. After studying Physics at Durham...
88 min
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175 – Will Groth: Playing in Electric Avenue, M...
Will Groth is the drummer for Electric Avenue among other Atlanta-based projects. Electric Avenue bills itself as “The 80s MTV...
81 min
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174 – Arjuna “RJ” Contreras: Drumming for The R...
Arjuna Contreras is a drummer/ percussionist based out of Dallas, TX with plans to relocate to Nashville, TN in the...
84 min
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173 – Brian Hudson: Making a Record as a Leader...
Atlanta-based drummer and studio musician Brian Hudson has performed, toured and recorded a diverse mix of music for various artists for...
75 min
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172 – Harry Miree: Building a Successful YouTub...
Harry Miree is a drummer currently based in Nashville, TN and is the drummer for Ryan Follese of Hot Chelle Rae. Harry will...
104 min
390
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