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.

Music
Music Interviews
Arts
501
011 - Ben Sesar (Part 2): Challenging Practice ...
Challenging Practice Techniques, Cymbal Placement, Touring with Brad Paisley
47 min
502
010 – Jim Riley: Music Director and Drummer for...
Music Director and Drummer for Rascal Flatts, Humble Beginnings in Nashville, Author
94 min
503
009 – Ben Sesar (Part 1): Sad Changes in the Mu...
Sad Changes in the Music Industry, Drumming for Brad Paisley
71 min
504
008 - Lee Kelley: Taking Chances, Pro Playing W...
Taking Chances, Pro Playing Without Formal Training, Carolina Beach Music
97 min
505
007 - Matt Iceman: Taking Every Gig Seriously, ...
Taking Every Gig Seriously, Getting Along WIth Your Tour Mates, What Would Shannon Forest Do?
101 min
506
006 - Keio Stroud: Juggling a Thousand Gigs, Dr...
Juggling a Thousand Gigs, Drumming on a Grammy Nominated Record, Spray Painting Your Tour Kit
102 min
507
005 – Mark Beckett: Growing up in the Studio wi...
Growing up in the Studio with Dad Barry Beckett, Sharing the Job as House Drummer for the Grand ole Opry, First Drumset from Eddie Bayers
71 min
508
004 - Gregg Lohman: Drumming for Kellie Pickler...
Drumming for Kellie Pickler, Surviving a Major Car Crash to Play Drums Again, Positive Role Models
64 min
509
003 - Brice Williams: Studying with Chester Tho...
Studying with Chester Thompson, Earning the Respect of Your Peers, Recording with Lady Antebellum, Mark Wills, Maintaining Endorsement Relationships
57 min
510
002 - Nick Buda: Recording for Taylor Swift, Ad...
Recording for Taylor Swift, Advice from Vinnie Colaiuta, Escaping Apartheid South Africa as a Kid
66 min
511
001 - David Black: Singing and Drumming, Tourin...
Singing and Drumming, Touring and Being a Family Man, Playing with Taste and Confidence
59 min