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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Mar 3, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
358 - Blair Sinta: The "Three Jobs in One" Endeavor of Recording Yourself, His Courses and Podcast, Bringing Your True Self to a New Gig
Blair has been an LA staple for over two decades, having recorded and/or toured with Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell, Gwen Stefani, Brandi Carlisle, Melissa Etheridge, and many others. Blair has a couple of new calling cards, one of them is his podcast Recording Drums, he’s getting ready to get season 2 of that going. And the other is his suite of online courses, Introduction to Recording, The Snare Sound Bible, and Improve Your Groove. For the month of March, Blair is offering a 15% discount on these courses to drum click listeners, check ‘em out at blairsinta.com and use the promo code BFSDSDB at checkout. In this episode, Blair talks about: Tracks that require a set of drum sounds and parts vs. tracks that require a drum performance What led him to create his online course Focusing on a narrow or specialized set of goals/skills in the studio vs. taking on the challenge of going after any sound His six week zoom course What "listening with your eyes" means Phone audio considerations His time with Alanis Morissette Trying to be what you think a band wants vs. representing yourself accurately Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
357 - Noah Levy: Working with Brian Setzer, Building and Growing His Home Studio, The Power of 2 and 4
Noah Levy is an in demand drummer that lives in the Minneapolis / St Paul area of Minnesota. He has toured and recorded with a long list of international artists including Five For Fighting, The Honeydogs, Peter Frampton, Nelson, The Bodeans, and Golden Smog. Noah spends a lot of time as a session player working in studios around town as well as his own home studio. He currently plays with Brian Setzer in his Rockabilly Riot, and Orchestra. In this episode, Noah talks about: Building his home studio Self discovery Time management in the home studio The power of 2 and 4 The talent in Minneapolis / St Paul Working with Brian Setzer Studio etiquette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
356 - Matt & Zack: Our Relationship with the Click, Our Interview Style, What's Coming up for WDP and The Drum Click
Zack was recently in Nashville for a gig, so he and Matt took the opportunity to sit down and chop it up. In this episode, Matt and Zack talk about: What "burying the click" really means and how it fits into the greater goal of sounding and feeling good The phenomenon and business model of the social media drummer An interaction we had with a listener regarding our interview style What's coming up with The Drum Click Network from discounts to a Nashville Drum Camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
355 - Rob Rufus: Drummer, Published Author, Cancer Survivor and Advocate, The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”
Rob Rufus is an author, musician, screenwriter, and advocate. He is the recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious ALEX Award. His literary debut, Die Young With Me, was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Hudson Booksellers and is currently being developed as a major motion picture. His follow-up, The Vinyl Underground, was named one of the Junior Library Guild’s Gold Standard Selections. He lives with his dog in East Nashville, Tennessee. Catch him on the road with his bands The Bad Signs or Blacklist Royals, and learn more at www.robrufus.net In this episode, Rob talks about: His first book - Die Young With Me The power of artistic expression His 2nd and 3rd book: The Vinyl Underground and Paradise, WV Touring with his band The Blacklist Royals The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer” Realities of being a working creative Facing down cancer that gave him a new outlook on life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
354 - George Fludas: A Lifetime of Chicago Jazz, Playing in The Ray Brown Trio, The Alchemy of Sound and Feel from Bonham to Blakey
Chicago drummer George Fludas was born in Chicago on October 10, 1966. He was inspired to play drums by his father, who was also a drummer, and who exposed him to great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, and "Philly" Joe Jones. He has played with many stellar musicians such as Lou Donaldson, Kenny Burrell, Betty Carter, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, and Bobby Hutcherson. George has performed at numerous jazz venues in the U.S. such as the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Yoshi’s in Oakland, the Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Smoke and the Jazz Standard in New York and Catalina's in Hollywood, as well as many international Jazz Festivals, including Montreal Festival du Jazz, Bern Jazz Fest in Switzerland, and Glasgow and Edinburgh Jazz Fests. He toured Europe and Japan extensively as a member of Ray Brown's Trio, and with groups led by Hank Jones, Diana Krall, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Joey Defrancesco. He can be heard on numerous recordings as a sideman with Ray Brown, Eric Alexander, Monty Alexander, Bobby Broom, Lin Halliday and The Chicago Jazz Orchestra. In this episode, George talks about: What makes a successful jazz club His experience playing with the iconic Ray Brown trio How Bonham influenced him, and what Bonham had in common with some jazz drumming icons How the synthesis of sound and feel should be included in the definition of "technique" How the Chicago scene shaped him as a player and the musical element that is prevalent in Chicago jazz How the trends of remote recording and sample packs are working their way into jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
353 - Simon Phillips: Protocol 5, Signature Drum Sound and Tone, Composer, Engineer, Producer
Simon Phillips, multifaceted drummer and composer, producer and engineer, is renowned for his historic stints with Jeff Beck, The Who, Toto, Jack Bruce, Mike Oldfield, Joe Satriani, Judas Priest and countless others. His life of top-tier session work has fostered an extraordinary versatility and boundless artistic curiosity, something he’s long carried into his work as a leader, mainly under the banner of Protocol. An entirely self-taught composer, Phillips debuted the solo Protocol project eponymously in 1989, then revived it in quartet form on Protocol II (2013), Protocol III (2015) and Protocol IV (2017). Throughout, Phillips has grown his vision for an instrumental music with pop sensibility and lyrical, almost singable melody, all over a complex and elusive harmonic foundation. Of the original members (guitarist Andy Timmons, keyboardist Steve Weingart, bassist Ernest Tibbs), Tibbs remains in the fold; he joined keyboardist Dennis Hamm (Thundercat) and guitar virtuoso Greg Howe for Protocol IV. He is gamely on board again for Protocol V, partnering with the group’s newest members: veteran keyboard magician Otmaro Ruiz and two prodigiously gifted young players that Tibbs himself recommended, guitarist Alex Sill and saxophonist Jacob Scesney. In this episode, Simon talks about: His interest composing Working in his dad's band when he was very young The origin of his set up Simon’s signature drum sound and tone Early exposure to the studio environment The recording of Protocol 5 The value of understanding multiple styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
352 - Ash Soan: Learning How to Track and Mix Simultaneously, Letting Who You Are Determine How You Sound
Ash Soan is one of the most in-demand drummers in the world, with a long list of live and studio credits that includes many of the biggest names in pop music over the last few decades. In addition to his studio and touring work, he is also well-known for his seven-year stint as the house drummer on The Voice UK. He is the creator of a series of video lessons available on his website and commands a wide social media influence from the confines of his small home studio, a converted 18th century windmill base that resides on his property outside London and has become synonymous with his drumming. In this episode, Ash talks about: His approach to mixing drums after he's tracked raw sounds Finding sounds through science and manuals vs. intuition, experimentation, and trial and error Knowing your sound and yourself well enough to be not just capable, but confident in any situation Following iconic drummers on a gig without trying to be them How he's avoided any major physical issues through a relaxed approach How the greatest drummers' playing reflects their personalities, from Gadd to Guiliana to Ferrone to Copeland to Ringo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
351 - Kenny Aronoff: Eight Steps to a Healthy Life, Early days with John Mellencamp, Staying Focused on 1 or 2 Things Until Perfected
Kenny has entertained millions of people with his drumming all across the world, played on thousands of records, provided the beat of America’s culture for four decades, and has been the “go to” drummer for the biggest stars in music, ranging from John Mellencamp to Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan to The Smashing Pumpkins, and everyone in between! In this episode, Kenny talks about: Learning to focus on 1 or 2 things and making them perfect Questions from a few of our Patreon members James Osborne, Jimi Allison & Isaac Sanchez Preparing every detail for TV performances Work / Life balance Eight Steps to a Healthy Life His book “Sex, Drums, Rock n’ Roll” Early days with John Mellencamp Charlie Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 6, 2022 · 1 hr 54 min
350 - Brandon Bush: Drumming with Dark Water, MD'ing Musicals, "Make it Great...You Will Win"
As a studio musician, Brandon has performed on over 100 recordings including Grammy nominated and winning releases by John Mayer, Sugarland and Shawn Mullins. As a member of the multi-platinum-selling rock band Train, Brandon toured the world, indulging in his life-long rock and roll fantasy of performing a keyboard solo on a smoke-emitting Moog synthesizer. These days, in addition to touring with country music mega stars Sugarland, Brandon is a member of the music collective Songs of the Architect where he works as a songwriter, composer and producer on a wide variety of projects including film, TV, gaming and media formats. In recent years, he and his brother Kristian have been collaborators in the original project Dark Water, as well as numerous musical theatre productions with Kristian as composer and Brandon as musical director. In this episode, Brandon talks about: The many responsibilities of being MD for a musical, from the micro (drum notation) to the macro (room tuning) Being self-critical without being self-defeating How taking 16th note interpretation out of the drummer's hands can strengthen a song/groove Defining the word "swing," in conversation and within a song Turning negative feelings (envy, bitterness, regret, etc.) into positive ones (gratitude, admiration, etc.) "Correctness" vs. human-ness in music production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
349 - Nick Buda: Nashville Session Powerhouse, Returning Guest After 7 Years, Bringing the Best Out of Every Song
Nick Buda was the featured artist on just the second ever Working Drummer podcast back in January 2015 and we are happy to have him back to talk about what he’s been up to and see what more we can learn from this super pro player. Early in his career, Nick toured with such diverse artists as Edwin McCain, Hank Williams Jr., Jedd Hughes, Maia Sharp, Emily West, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers and many others. Playing with these various artists has led to performing at so many great iconic venues such as the Grand Ole Opry along with TV appearances on many of the late night and daytime talk shows. It also led to a whole new side of Nick's career as a session drummer. Nick's unique drumming style combines his delicate touch with a soulful r&b backbeat and an explosive energy, which adds depth and excitement to his tracks. His unmistakeable style infiltrates both live and studio settings putting him in high demand amongst the Music Row elite. His playing is featured on country/pop sensation Taylor Swift's first 5 multi-platinum albums. This includes "Fearless", which won many Grammy's including Album Of The Year. Other artists Nick has recorded with include: Richard Marx, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride and Randy Houser to name a few. In this episode, Nick talks about: How his perspective has changed since becoming a father and living through the pandemic Good uses of social media The effects of 2020 Working with Will Bowen and the band One Man Riot How sessions work in Nashville Bringing the best out of every song you record The inspiration of Steve Gadd’s signature feel and personality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
348 - Dave Elitch: New Additions to His Online Course, Incorporating Alexander Technique, "Making Your Body Disappear"
Dave Elitch first gained notoriety touring with the American progressive rock band The Mars Volta in 2009-2010. Since then he has lent his talents to Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, M83, The 1975, Juliette Lewis, Big Black Delta, and many others. An established LA session player, Dave has performed on various records, syncs, and film scores for major motion pictures, including “Trolls" and “Logan." He also conducts masterclass lectures worldwide and keeps a busy private teaching practice in Los Angeles. Dave has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist and has helped many of the industry's top players and educators expand their vocabulary, overcome physical/mental barriers and get out of their own way. In this episode, Dave talks about: What's new in the latest additions to his online course What The Alexander Technique is and how he has incorporated it into his approach How the physical and the psychological can work with each other or against each other How to be mindful without being obsessive How diet plays into how your body works, both in the immediate and over time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min
347 - Joe Gilder: Home Studio Corner, Get It Right At The Source, Advice When Recording Drums
Joe Gilder is a musician, songwriter, and producer living in the Nashville area with his wife Pam and 3 kids. Joe started Home Studio Corner back in 2009. Over the years, he's created thousands of pieces of content — videos, podcasts, articles, training courses, and more — all with the goal of helping home studio folks make better music. In addition to Home Studio Corner, Joe's worked for Sweetwater and Presonus, as well as leading worship for a few churches in the Nashville area. Looking for free help? Check out his YouTube channel as well as these free resources. Looking to dive deeper? Check out my courses here. In this episode, Joe talks about: How “Home Studio Corner” got started and what it is Advice for content creators Get It Right At The Source - G.I.R.A.T.S. What Joe loves about working with drummer Tim Horsley (WDP ep 025) Advice when recording drums Ideas for growing your home studio clientele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
346 - Frank Zummo: Going Solo in the EDM World, His Physical Regimen, The Lasting Influence of Dom Famularo
Frank Zummo is currently the drummer of the rock band SUM 41, EDM Artist Kayzo, and has recently begun releasing music and doing live performances under his own name. His schooling started with Dom Famularo and continued at the Drummer's Collective in Manhattan. In 2004, Zummo co-founded the award-winning drum ensemble Street Drum Corps, which became his biggest project to date, resulting in countless world tours, Vegas residencies and performances onstage with Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, Chris Cornell (Soundgarden); and has now expanded into a nationwide franchise with several theme park residencies. Other projects Zummo has in his pocket include: Motley Crue (filled in for Tommy Lee during a hand injury), Krewella, Gary Numan, Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots' late singer), Julien-K, Dead By Sunrise, Orianthi, the Start, Dhani Harrison, and many more. In this episode, Frank talks about: What he learned from DJs about how to put on a live EDM show How drummers like Tommy Lee and Chad Smith inspired his approach to live shows What he does (and doesn't do) to manage the physical challenges of his playing style How Dom Famularo set him on a positive path Assembling and managing his business team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
345 - Tommy Harden: Nashville Studio Great, Drumming for Legendary Country Band Alabama, Playing for the Song
Tommy Harden has been in Nashville since the early 90's. The first gig he landed was 4 months after moving to town with the Grammy award winning Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. He then went on to tour with Ricky Skaggs, playing drums in the coveted Kentucky Thunder band as well as touring with Reba McEntire for 14 years. Tommy has played on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, David Letterman, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, The View, Regis and Kelly, and many others. He has performed at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Capitol for the 4th of July, and has played in every state in the nation, in arenas and amphitheaters all over the country. Since getting off the road full time in the mid 90’s, Tommy pursued studio work, where he became a top call, ‘A' list studio drummer. He played on hundreds of recordings for artists such as Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Big and Rich, Waylon Jennings, Jessica Simpson, and has been on number one hits for Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch, and James Otto. Since 1997, he has played on an estimated 5,000-7,000 sessions. Tommy was featured playing drums in the movie ‘Muscle Shoals', playing for Rick Hall and Candi Staton. He fronts his own band, Lost Hollow with his wife Lorrie. He currently tours with the legendary country band Alabama. Tommy has a studio at his house called Tommy's Dungeon, where he does drum tracks for clients all over the world, produces, and writes songs. In this episode, Tommy talks about: His home studio and the build of his drum room Recording and performing hacks His duo: Lost Hollow Playing for the song A look behind the scenes when recording couple #1 hits Changes in the industry that lead to his work with Reba McEntire Touring with Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
344 - Mike Jackson: Multi-talented Musician, Composer and Overall Creative, Understanding the Technical Side of Creating Music
Mike Jackson is a multi-talented musician, composer and overall creative with over 30 years of experience in the fields of music, commercial composition as well as video and audio production. He has composed music for a diverse range of clients and formats like CD-ROM game titles such as Spy Kids® and Totally Spies®, WGN's Footnote and CMT. While serving as staff composer at one of the nations largest production facilities, Mills James Productions, Mike composed music for Victoria's Secret, Toyota, the critically acclaimed "Light Tunnel" at the Detroit International Airport, The Ohio Lottery, for which he received an Emmy® award, and many other fortune 500 companies. Mike also composed the music for the International Academy of Web Television nominated show Aidan 5, A sci-fi, film-noir, detective drama. Mike is currently the visual and digital experience designer for the company Sedgwick. In this episode, Mike talks about: Deciding on plug-ins for your DAW based on experience G.A.S. - Gear Acquisition Syndrom Mike’s journey to understanding the technical side of music Composing commercial music Reviewing and defining standard recording terms like compression, phasing, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
343 - Megan Coleman: Drumming for Grammy-Nominated UK Artist Yola, Gigging as a DJ, Detroit to Jordan to Nashville
Megan Coleman was born in the heart of Detroit. She grew up in church, learning from the rich culture that is Detroit Gospel, Jazz and RnB music. She always had a passion for music and had the chance to start exploring that both in church and in school when she started playing drums in Jr. High. She continued to grow in love and passion for music, but wanted instead, to pursue Medicine. In the midst of these studies, she moved to Nashville to try her hand at pursuing music full-time. Megan has since had the opportunity to grow and flourish both in Nashville and in the industry as a whole. As a drummer and percussionist, she has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists such as Jackie Greene, Foy Vance, and Ron Pope-to name a few. Most recently, she can be found touring with Yola. When she is not on the road, Megan spends her time in sessions around town, teaching lessons, or volunteering in mentorship programs. In this episode, Megan talks about: Her journey from Detroit, TX, the middle east and Nashville Learning music and drumming from a non-traditional place Living in Jordan Working as a DJ Embracing fear and anxiety Working with Grammy nominated artist Yola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
342 - Chad Melchert: 5 x CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Drummer Of The Year, Abbigail Road Studio, Supporting Canadian artists
Chad Melchert is one of Canada’s most pre-eminent live and session drummers who is also an acclaimed drum teacher. This native Canadian calls Edmonton (Morinville), Alberta, home but despite his Canadian residence Melchert has toured all over the world and played with artists from all types genres including Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel, Adam Gregory, Aaron Goodvin, Duane Steele, Hemingway Corner, Gil Grand, Jake Mathews, Dallas Smith, Beverley Mahood, Michelle Wright, Bobby Wills, Mikaila Cooper, Corb Lund, Charlie Major, Tyler Connoly (Theory Of A Deadman), Rose Maddox (Grand Ole Opry legend), Jean Shepard (Grand Ole Opry legend), Ian Tyson, FOXX Worthee, Drew Gregory, Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Pritchett, Lindsay Ell, Patricia Conroy, Tenille Alee, Lindi Ortega, Charlie James, Shawn Oates, The Lovelocks, Eric Ethridge, Jeremy Dallas, Chris Henderson, Trinity Bradshaw, Michela Sheedy, Katie Love Hess, Amber Bauer, Amber Stoby, Hastie and The Alibi, Freedom’s Note, Thin Line Sid, Jordan Lee,, The Dungarees, James Murdoch, Deon Blyan, Jay Sparrow, Mike Nash, Dan Davidson, Codie Prevost, Alex Runions, Craig Moritz, and Joal Kamps, to name a few. Melchert has also earned repeated recognition as the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Drummer Of The Year (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and, 2019) and in fact, Melchert was the first drummer to enter the CCMA Hall Of Honor. Melchert endorses, Gretsch drums, Canopus Snares, Remo Drum Heads, Beier Drums Snares, Paiste Cymbals, Porter & Davies Monitoring System, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Protection Racket Cases and, Rhythm Tech Percussion. In this episode, Chad talks about: Maintaining and growing his home studio Home studio hacks Playing a supportive role in a studio environment Supporting Canadian artists Being “studio ready” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
341 - Jake Sommers: Drumming for Country Artist Luke Combs, The Value of Charting Skills, Studying with Dom Famularo
Jake Sommers attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia (UArts) as a music performance major. He was fortunate to study under Marc Dicciani, Jimmy Paxson (Ben Harper, Stevie Nicks, and Natalie Maine), Gerry Brown (Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross), Marcus Baylor (Yellowjackets), as well as Erik Johnson. He graduated from University of the Arts in May 2013 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Music Performance. He was awarded the prestigious Paul D. Patterson Drum Set Award. Jake also studied under Dom Famularo and John Favicchia. Jake relocated from his hometown in New York to Nashville, TN to pursue playing drums. Jake started drumming at the honky tonk scene on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Shortly after, he met singer-songwriter /artist by the name of Luke Combs. Jake became Luke Combs touring drummer in 2015. Over the course of Jake’s time touring with Luke Combs, Jake has made appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Today Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In addition to touring Jake teaches lessons and plays on recording sessions. In this episode, Jake talks about: Building a home studio client base How he got the Luke Combs gig Networking in a new town His responsibilities in the Luke gig The value of charting skills Studying at The University of the Arts Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2021 · 58 min
340 - Shawn Zorn: Memphis Over Nashville, Playing with Mike Doughty and Other Songwriters
Shawn Zorn is a drummer from Memphis, TN who now splits his time beween Nashville and Memphis. He has performed or recorded with artists such as Twin Forks, Allen Mack Myers Moors (featuring Zach Myers of Shinedown) Amy LaVere, Will Sexton, Cory Branan, Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Dashboard Confessional, Susan Marshall, Luther Dickinson, John Paul Keith, and more. He is a creative studio performer who does sessions in the Nashville or Memphis areas and also records remotely from his studio in Memphis. In this episode, Shawn talks about: What got him a foothold in Nashville, but why he ultimately prioritizes Memphis Tracking drums vs. mixing drums The unique process/experience of recording with Mike Doughty Creating a sample pack and finding a marketable angle for it A few of the Memphis drummers that have influenced him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 7, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
339 - Dave Moraata: Drumming for Saving Abel, Finding His Own Voice in a Town Like Nashville, Learning from Podcasts!
In 2021, drummer Dave Moraata become the newest member of the band Saving Abel. Originally from a small Mississippi town (Philadelphia), Dave eventually made his way to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017. In between raising a young family and holding down a full time job, Dave took every opportunity to introduce himself to the rock scene in Nashville through jam nights, tribute shows and subbing gigs for other drummers. His dedication and attitude paid off when a chance encounter with the original singer for Saving Abel turned into a touring and recording gig of a lifetime. In this episode, Dave talks about: Humble beginnings in Mississippi and making the move to TN Finding his voice at jam nights, tribute shows in Nashville Getting the gig with Saving Abel Dave’s personal experience in Nashville Learning from podcasts like Drummer’s Resource, Big Fat Five and WDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices