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Jake Robinson: Shed Culture in Nashville | Overcoming Anxiety, Spontaneous Artistry, & the Power of Boredom

On September 30th, we were stoked to be part of the 1st-ever 615Shedz event hosted at Drum Box Nashville. Today we sit down with the founder of 615Shedz, Jake Robinson, a Fort Myers, FL native who moved to Nashville in 2022 upon graduating from the Berklee College of Music. Recording extensively in the Berklee studios,…

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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show – Day 2

Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 2, July 30th, 2023. We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors: Music City Audiology Website: https://www.musiccityaudiology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityaudiology Drum Supply Website: https://www.drumsupply.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumsupply Drum Supply Rehearsal: https://soundspace.co/spaces/drum-supply-rehearsal Register for the 2024 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews (in order of appearance) (2:13) Mike McKee (Baldman…

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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show – Day 1

Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 1, July 29th, 2023. We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors: Music City Audiology Website: https://www.musiccityaudiology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityaudiology Drum Supply Website: https://www.drumsupply.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumsupply Drum Supply Rehearsal: https://soundspace.co/spaces/drum-supply-rehearsal Register for the 2024 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com —— Interviews by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner Recorded live…

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Lleyton Brainard: Skateboarding & Style | Drum Improvisation, Storytelling & Community

Back on June 3rd, we were delighted to be a part of the 1st-ever Drummer Duel hosted by Soundspace. The event featured 8 local drummers competing head-to-head in front of a live audience, and Indiana native Lleyton Brainard walked away the champ after three rounds featuring drum solos and play-along tracks showcasing participants’ musicality and…

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Andy Foote: The History of Drum Supply | Starting a Business, Entrepreneurship, Drum Supply Rehearsal, the Future of Drum Shops, & the Latest Gear Trends

Drum Supply has been serving the needs of drummers in Nashville and around the world since 1995, but few know the rich history of the shop and its founder, Andy Foote. We were thrilled to go one-on-one with Andy in this exclusive behind-the-scenes interview LIVE from the shop in East Nashville. Andy shares his story…

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Dylan Murphy: Ben Chapman, Amber Sound Studios, Drum Recording, & How to Be a Dependable Hang

Dylan Murphy has been a musician all his life, and he moved to Nashville with a clear purpose and direction. He is currently the drummer for rising rock country artist Ben Chapman, balancing his days off the road at Amber Sound Studios in Nashville, TN tracking demos, overdubs, and full-length projects. Dylan discusses ways to…

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Rob Bodley: Elevate Your Live Show | The Foxies, Music Directing, Distracted Practice, & State of Flow

Welcome drummer and music director Rob Bodley of The Foxies! Rob has been in Nashville for over 5 years and has quickly become known for his “go-getter” attitude and professional work ethic. In this interview, we dive deep into the topics of live performance and touring, as Rob encourages us to “zoom out” of our…

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Mental Health Roundtable feat. Ben Wood | Following Your Dreams, Self-Worth, Community & Resources

We’re pumped to welcome back our sponsor and featured guest (Episode 11) Ben Wood! In this roundtable-style interview, we dive deep into the topics of mental health as Ben shares his own struggles and personal journey to a fulfilled, happy, and balanced life. We discuss the mental toughness you need to follow your dreams, how…

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Perry Dornbush: Prog Drumming in Nashville | Working in the Music Industry, Being Open-Minded, & Productive Practicing

Hailing from the north shore of Long Island, NY, Perry Dornbush moved to Nashville in 2019 with a yearning to play great music and a drive to continually push his boundaries on the drums. Now the drummer for local alt-rock psychedelic band Spirits Republic, Perry enjoys the Nashville live scene both with his own projects…

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Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft

Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which…

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