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Dan Rubin: On Tour w/ Gavin Adcock, From Punk Roots to Country Stages, Experiencing Culture, Embracing Challenges

Welcome, South-Florida native Dan Rubin! Dan is currently the touring drummer for rising country Artist Gavin Adcock. From Dan’s DIY humble beginnings in punk bands to headlining sold-out stadiums, Dan’s journey is both inspiring and relatable. We dive into how he landed the gig with Gavin and has had to adapt and embrace the ever-changing…

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Ryan Beydler: On Tour w/ Maddox Batson, Learning from the Masters, Studio Recording, Violin Roots, Foodie Adventures

Welcome, Memphis, TN native Ryan Beydler! Ryan is currently the touring drummer for 15-year-old rising country Artist Maddox Batson. In this episode, we cover Ryan’s wide range of experiences in the music industry, as well as invaluable lessons from legendary drummers Ryan has been lucky enough to study with, including John “JR” Robinson, Shannon Forrest,…

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Jordan Arnold: On Tour w/ Noah Hicks, Stick Tricks & Style, Mentors & Endorsements, How to Be a Good Hang

Welcome Athens, GA native Jordan Arnold! Jordan is the current drummer for rising country artist Noah Hicks. Jordan shares his journey into his passion for music and the drums, starting from his early days inspired by Def Leppard, to his special relationship with his father both on and off the stage. Jordan stresses the value…

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Kirby Bland: Professional Traveler, Game Footage, Route 91 Harvest Festival, Day Jobs, Identity & Nashville Community

Welcome Arkansas native and Nashville mainstay Kirby Bland! Kirby is best known as the drummer for country rock artist JD Clayton and has become a familiar face in the Nashville music scene over the past decade. Kirby shares his unique perspective on life as a “professional traveler,” reflecting on his musical journey, the importance of…

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Donnie Marple: Drum-Off Champion, Drum Solo Mastery, On Tour w/ Lee Brice, Staying Present, Family & Personal Growth

Welcome Keyser, West Virginia native Donnie Marple! Donnie is best known as the full-time drummer for American country music singer and songwriter Lee Brice. He’s also the 2007 Champion of the storied Guitar Center Drum-Off. Starting from his early love for drumming inspired by his musical family and church, Donnie describes his rise through the…

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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show 2025

Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the Music City Drum Show July 19th & 20th, 2025. Register for the 2026 Music City Drum Showhttps://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews (in order of appearance)00:00 Intro0:11 Welcome 2:02 Matt Bover 5:04 Joel Edward McCoy 7:44 Don Orrell 11:01 Lillian Stegen 12:14 Dave Brandwein 14:45 Lleyton Brainard 16:21 Jake Robinson 18:05 Laurel Knopf (Roadkill Drums Podcast) 23:05 Jim Wagy 26:11 Brian Leszczynski28:48 Mitch…

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Jay Weinberg: A Life in Creativity | On Tour w/ Suicidal Tendencies, the Art of Oil Painting, Nashville Community & Charity Work, Brand Collaborations

Welcome New Jersey-native and acclaimed drummer Jay Weinberg! Voted 4x “Best Metal Drummer” and “#1 Rock Drummer” in Modern Drummer Readers Polls, Jay Weinberg is known as the current drummer for American thrash groups Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves, and past tenure with the heavy-metal band Slipknot from 2014-2023. This episode dives deep into the…

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Jordan Perlson: The Art of Communication, Mastering Versatility, Fitness for Drummers, Drum Lessons & Home Recording

Welcome drummer, percussionist, producer and educator Jordan Perlson! Jordan’s career has spanned about as wide a stylistic reach as one can imagine. Be it with jazz legends Seamus Blake, Gary Burton,  folk heroes Alison Brown and Missy Raines, reggae giants Matisyahu and Trevor Hall, cutting-edge music innovators like Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Banda Magda and…

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Andrew Nesbitt: Body Awareness, Crafting Your Sound, Breaking into Broadway, Navigating the Music Industry

Welcome to the show Wisconsin native Andrew Nesbitt! In this wide-ranging interview, Andrew shares his journey through the music industry, the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the Nashville drumming scene, and his innovative approach to creating custom percussion accessories. Andrew recalls his time at Berklee College of Music studying under legendary drummer Mike Mangini,…

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Branndon Center: Behind the Lens | Video Content at Meinl Cymbals, Nashville’s Metal Scene, Developing Groove and Feel, the Future of Music, Gardening Tomatoes

Today we welcome to the show talented drummer, videographer, and Nashville-native, Branndon Center. Starting in the warehouse at Meinl Cymbals, Branndon would soon move into the Artist Relations / Media & Content Producer role, a position he’s held for over 7 years. Branndon gives us a peek ‘behind the lens’ into his day-to-day where he’s…

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