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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037 – Dr. Preston Wakefield: Treating Repetitiv...
Dr Preston Wakefield is a well known chiropractor in Nashville and is known throughout the music community as the go...
40 min
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036 – William Ellis: Touring with Montgomery Ge...
William Ellis is an in-demand drummer based in Nashville, TN and for almost six years, has been the drummer for...
77 min
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035 – Jeff Hartsough PAS Executive Director: PA...
Jeff Hartsough is the Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society as well as the Rhythm Discovery Center in Indianapolis...
37 min
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034 – David Parks: Creating Opportunities, Nash...
David Parks is known as not only a versatile and in demand drummer, but has also grown his reputation as...
92 min
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033 – Tom Hurst: Touring, Teaching, Organizing ...
Tom Hurst is known for so many projects that he is involved in that its hard to narrow it down...
80 min
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032 – David Northrup: Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tr...
After nine years working with Travis Tritt and making a name for himself, David has found a gig with The...
85 min
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031 – Josh Birkhimer: All Styles, Full Time Mus...
Josh Birkhimer has a super diverse skill set that allows him to adapt to any situation and tackle any style...
46 min
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030 – Jason Sutter: Touring with Smash Mouth, C...
Currently based in LA, Jason Sutter is known as a badass rock drummer who’s worked with so many strong rock...
81 min
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029 – Greg Morrow: ACM Drummer of the Year, Giv...
Greg Morrow has been an inspiration for many drummers including myself, not only for his superb drumming but for his...
94 min
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028 – Gary Forkum: Owner of Forks Drum Closet, ...
Gary Forkum is the owner of Forks Drum Closet in Nashville Tennessee. What started as a closet full of cymbals...
68 min
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027 – Willie Cantu: Drumming for Buck Owens, Ha...
Originally from Corpus Christi Texas, one of the most defining moments in Willie Cantu’s music career was at the young age...
83 min
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026 – Trey Gray: Drumming for Faith Hill, Jewel...
Raised in South Bend Indiana, Trey Gray moved to Nashville in 1990. Trey has built a strong reputation in Nashville...
79 min
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025 – Tim Horsley: Drumming in a Multi-Media Wo...
At four years old, Tim Horsley began playing drums and by the age of eight, he was playing live shows...
84 min
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024 – David Santos: Playing Bass for Billy Joel...
Bassist David Santos shares insight into music and drumming that only a bass player can give. David has toured and recorded with Billy...
97 min
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023 - Kevin Murphy: Touring with Randy Houser &...
Touring with Randy Houser & Tonic, the Drumming Style of DC, Defining His Peers with Honesty
101 min
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022 - Brian Fullen: Tracking Drums at Home for ...
Tracking Drums at Home for Producers Overseas, Being an Educator but Always Learning, Balancing Music and Family
99 min
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021- Rich Redmond: Drumming for Jason Aldean, P...
Drumming for Jason Aldean, Producing, Writing, Acting, Playing Madison Square Garden
113 min
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020 – Steve Bowman: Tracking Drums for Counting...
Tracking Drums for Counting Crows Record – August and Everything After, Believing in the Music You Play, Working & Loving a “Real Job”
79 min
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019 – Jerry Roe: Leaving a Coveted Gig for an O...
Leaving a Coveted Gig for an Original Project, Growing Up in a Famous Musical Family, Starting Drums at 1 1/2 Years Old
85 min
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018 - Jeff Brown: Building Your Home Studio, To...
Building Your Home Studio, Touring, Creating Opportunity
104 min
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017 – Dan Sia: Working as a Cruise Ship Drummer
Working as a Cruise Ship Drummer
43 min
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016 - Jamie Rogan: Ten Years on the Road with B...
Ten Years on the Road with Billy Currington, Staying in Shape
106 min
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015 - Fred Eltringham: Drumming for The Wallflo...
Drumming for The Wallflowers, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow & Producer T Bone Burnett
97 min
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014 - Steve Ebe: Staying Busy "In-Town", Teachi...
Staying Busy "In-Town", Teaching Drums, Working in Tribute Bands
113 min
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013 - Ed Toth: Drumming for The Doobie Brothers...
Drumming for The Doobie Brothers, Vertical Horizon, The Honest Truth About Endorsements
120 min