Working Drummer

Working Drummer
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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.

  1. 558 - Jeff Hamilton: Falling in Love with Sound, Music vs. Drumming, Approaching Music with Joy & Humor

    HACE 21 H

    558 - Jeff Hamilton: Falling in Love with Sound, Music vs. Drumming, Approaching Music with Joy & Humor

    Jeff Hamilton attended Indiana University and later studied with John Von Ohlen. Hamilton was influenced by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones, and Shelly Manne. In 1974, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton’s Band until 1975 when he, along with bassist John Clayton, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978, he was offered a position in the L.A.4. with Ray Brown, Bud Shank, and Laurindo Almeida. He recorded 6 albums with the L.A.4. From 1983-1987, he performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, and Monty Alexander. Hamilton began his association with the Ray Brown Trio in 1988 and left in March of 1995 to concentrate on his own trio. From 1990-1995, he was also a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet w/Herb Ellis and Ray Brown. Hamilton has toured with his own trio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, and Diana Krall. The latest CHJO recording LA Treasures was nominated for a GRAMMY. Hamilton has been on more than 300 recordings with artists such as Ray Brown, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, John Pizzarelli, Dr. John, Paul McCartney, and many others. He appeared in Diana Krall’s Live in Paris and Rio DVDs. He is a four time winner of Modern Drummer magazine Readers’ Poll. In this episode, Jeff talks about: How the role of a mentor is to see problems and potential you can’t see in yourself  Why sound is just as important as content  His thoughts on the music business vs. the drumming business The great bassists he has played with, including Ray Brown and John Clayton  His criteria for hiring band members  Playing with Akiko Tsuruga and matching the intensity of the B3 organ, “a one man big band” The importance of letting humor and joy show in his playing  ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 7 min

  2. 5 MAR

    557 - Chris Stankee: SABIAN’s Director of Artist & Public Relations, Sabian Lore, Memories of Neil Peart

    As SABIAN’s Director of Artist & Public Relations, Chris Stankee leads the charge in shaping and nurturing the company’s artist program on a worldwide scale. His responsibilities span from talent recruitment to artist development and support, all while playing a pivotal role in product development and elevating SABIAN’s presence across social media platforms. In this episode, Chris talks about:     The Sabian Podcast     Chris' formative years from Berklee to life on tour     Interning at Yamaha     Events that lead to his work at Sabian     The unique steps to creating cymbals     Understanding trends in sounds and making it attainable     Working with artists that are hands-on in the R&D department     The stick/cymbal relationship     Sabian lore     Memories of Neil Peart ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 8 min
  3. 556 - Nate Felty: Playing with Zach Top, Handling a Rapid Upward Trajectory

    26 FEB

    556 - Nate Felty: Playing with Zach Top, Handling a Rapid Upward Trajectory

    Nate had been a fixture on the Nashville scene for 14 years and recently landed the proverbial big gig. He found himself in Zach Top’s drum chair when Zach was an opening act in thousand cap rooms, and the whole operation was very DIY. Not long after, Zach’s popularity exploded make him an international arena and stadium headliner seemingly overnight, and he took Nate and the rest of his band with him. In this episode, Nate talks about: Feeling a buzz around Zach Top from the moment he joined the band The show that made them realize they were huge The learning curves that come with the big gig How his approach to songs happened to match perfectly with Zach’s needs as a frontman The evolving pay situation  ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 4 min

  4. 19 FEB

    555 - Zoltan Tobak: Recording and Touring for Muscadine Bloodline, Gigs That Advance Your Career, California to Nashville

    Originally from Fort Bragg, California, Zoltan Tobak started playing drums at an early age. After years of performing throughout California as well as attending the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, he relocated to Nashville in 2014 to pursue music full time. Since 2016, Zoltan has been the live and studio drummer for Muscadine Bloodline, performing extensively and recording five full-length albums. Beyond touring, he stays active in the Nashville community, playing and recording across a range of projects. In this episode, Zoltan talks about:     Managing your social media presence     His unique name     His move from Northern California to Nashville TN     Taking a career growing gig vs taking a gig for money only     Drumming for Muscadine Bloodline     The power of space between notes     Filling in last minute on a major tour     Matt and Zoltan’s shared love of Family Feud ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 30 min
  5. 554 - Sean McDaniel: Playing on Some of Broadway's Biggest Shows, Loving the Process,

    12 FEB

    554 - Sean McDaniel: Playing on Some of Broadway's Biggest Shows, Loving the Process,

    Sean McDaniel is currently the drummer for Chess on Broadway.  He also played Smash, Cabaret, Some Like It Hot, Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, Spamalot, Violet, La Cage Aux Folles, and Nine To Five on Broadway.  Off-Broadway he originated Hamilton. Sean can be seen and heard in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tick Tick Boom.  He has played all over the country with American Idol Runner-Up Clay Aiken.  Other performances include Sutton Foster, Barry Manilow, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Dolly Parton, Idina Menzel, Tituss Burgess, Jane Lynch, and the Tony Awards. Sean earned his BM at University of North Texas and his MFA at New York University. He is endorsed by DW, Evans, Vic Firth, and Sabian.  In this episode, Sean talks about: Not just playing to serve the song, but playing to serve the drama The importance of getting some live playing experience you can then bring into a musical theatre show  The huge variety of playing experience he got at North Texas The common thread among great Broadway drummers/drumming Playing for the Tony Awards Finding ways to love the process, not just the product ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 1 min

  6. 5 FEB

    553 - Ben Koller: Drumming for Converge, High On Fire, Advocating for Artists Through the "Heavy Music Collective"

    Ben Koller is an Los Angeles based drummer who worked with bands like Converge, Mutoid Man, Killer Be Killed and All Pigs Must Die just to name a few. He is involved in the Heavy Music Collective a community of musicians and royalties professionals that are committed to getting money back to the bands. In this episode, Ben talks about: Managing the dichotomy between road life and home life The Heavy Music Collective - accessing your royalties!!! His first clinic in Costa Rica The supportive community within the hardcore scene Drumming for the legendary band Converge Drumming for band High On Fire Recording from home Surviving a bad car accident

    1 h y 17 min
  7. 552 - Nate Morton: 15 Years on "The Voice," The Importance of Mentorship, Finding Balance

    29 ENE

    552 - Nate Morton: 15 Years on "The Voice," The Importance of Mentorship, Finding Balance

    Nate's formal drum set training began during high school with Grant Menefee in Baltimore, Maryland. He continued his education in Boston, Massachusetts as a performance major at the renowned Berklee College of Music, studying with drummers such as Ed Uribe, Ian Froman, John Ramsay and Ron Savage. Upon graduating in 1994, he taught and played locally in Boston until moving to Los Angeles in 1999 where he has since amassed live performance and recording credits that include Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Pink, Paulina Rubio and Thalia among others. In 2010, he was the house band drummer on Bonnie Hunt's day time talk show, as well as performing with Cher for her string of appearances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Now, you can catch him grooving during prime time on the NBC hit show, THE VOICE. In this episode, Nate talks about: His thoughts on both sides of the mentorship relationship The rhythm of the rehearsal and production schedule on “The Voice” His perspective on the LA scene The constant search for balance Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 32 min

  8. 22 ENE

    551 - Matt King: In Demand Session Drummer, Creating Space Between the Notes, The Song is King

    Matt King is an in demand Nashville session drummer who’s performed on records for a number of country, pop, and rock artists, including several Grammy, CMA, ACM, and Dove Award winners and nominees. Some of these include artists like Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Janelle Arthur, Brad Hill, Jamie Floyd and countless others. Matt grew up in Hendersonville North Carolina, and attended the University of South Carolina before he moved to Nashville in the fall of 2002. In this episode, Matt talks about:     His pocket and time feel and it’s possible origins     Creating space between the notes & simplifying your parts     Developing a healthy and musical relationship with the click     The song is king     Recording with Brothers Osborne in the early days     In a sea of talent, knowing you have something to offer     Matt’s drum maintenance service     Tuning techniques for a Nashville session ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

    1 h y 28 min
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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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    Working Drummer
  • Años de actividad
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodios
    558
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