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
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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
527
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
528
021- Rich Redmond: Drumming for Jason Aldean, P...
Drumming for Jason Aldean, Producing, Writing, Acting, Playing Madison Square Garden
113 min
529
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
530
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
531
018 - Jeff Brown: Building Your Home Studio, To...
Building Your Home Studio, Touring, Creating Opportunity
104 min
532
017 – Dan Sia: Working as a Cruise Ship Drummer
Working as a Cruise Ship Drummer
43 min
533
016 - Jamie Rogan: Ten Years on the Road with B...
Ten Years on the Road with Billy Currington, Staying in Shape
106 min
534
015 - Fred Eltringham: Drumming for The Wallflo...
Drumming for The Wallflowers, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow & Producer T Bone Burnett
97 min
535
014 - Steve Ebe: Staying Busy "In-Town", Teachi...
Staying Busy "In-Town", Teaching Drums, Working in Tribute Bands
113 min
536
013 - Ed Toth: Drumming for The Doobie Brothers...
Drumming for The Doobie Brothers, Vertical Horizon, The Honest Truth About Endorsements
120 min
537
012 - George Lawrence: Teaching Keith Carlock, ...
Teaching Keith Carlock, LA in the 80's with Jeff Pocaro, Drumming for Poco
102 min
538
011 - Ben Sesar (Part 2): Challenging Practice ...
Challenging Practice Techniques, Cymbal Placement, Touring with Brad Paisley
47 min
539
010 – Jim Riley: Music Director and Drummer for...
Music Director and Drummer for Rascal Flatts, Humble Beginnings in Nashville, Author
94 min
540
009 – Ben Sesar (Part 1): Sad Changes in the Mu...
Sad Changes in the Music Industry, Drumming for Brad Paisley
71 min
541
008 - Lee Kelley: Taking Chances, Pro Playing W...
Taking Chances, Pro Playing Without Formal Training, Carolina Beach Music
97 min
542
007 - Matt Iceman: Taking Every Gig Seriously, ...
Taking Every Gig Seriously, Getting Along WIth Your Tour Mates, What Would Shannon Forest Do?
101 min
543
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
544
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
545
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
546
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
547
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
548
001 - David Black: Singing and Drumming, Tourin...
Singing and Drumming, Touring and Being a Family Man, Playing with Taste and Confidence
59 min