Subscriber-only episode Welcome to the inaugural NDP PANEL! Our 1st-ever live roundtable event was held on January 15th, 2025 at Drum Supply in East Nashville.  We invited 6 former NDP guests — Kip Allen (Ep. 24), Jonn Bostwick (Ep. 23), Daniel Kozlowski (Ep. 26), Tim Miller (Ep. 42), Dylan Murphy (Ep. 34), and Luke Sumner…

Send us a Text! We’re super stoked to welcome Cody Ash to the studio to help us kick off 2025! In this raw and honest 3hr interview, Cody shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing in Kentucky through his challenging high school years and various musical phases including joining metalcore bands Sylar and O’Kingdom….

Send us a Text! Today we welcome to the show Nashville-native Joel Mevis! Joel is currently the drummer for Tyler Filmore – a Nashville-based artist blending pop and electronic elements with earnest country. Dubbed as “the most interesting person we’ve had on the show,” we learn Joel’s journey through the music industry, his experience with…

Send us a Text! Today we welcome to the show Georgia-native Kyle Law, a Nashville-based live and session musician currently touring with hard-rock country artist Tim Montana. Kyle shares his insights on balancing Broadway gigs versus artist gigs, work-life balance, how to keep gigs and choose subs, and his method for learning complex drum parts,…

Download the “She’s American” / “Not the 1975” Drum Fill Transcription https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aYbyfdfwPk Today we welcome Christian Delzoppo to the podcast, currently on tour with Nashville-based indie pop artist Knox Morris (Knox). Christian opens up about his struggles with alcohol and the path to sobriety, which allowed him to reignite his passion for drumming. He speaks…

Send us a Text! Today we welcome Stefan Chippeaux to the podcast, currently on tour as the drum tech with young American country phenom Bailey Zimmerman. Stefan recalls his compelling transition from a drummer in Tampa, FL to an accomplished tech and performer in Nashville. We learn the skills and mindsets necessary to be a…

Send us a Text! Today we welcome drummer and educator Corey Boise to the podcast! Having moved to Nashville in 1993, Corey is an experienced player and drum corps vet with his hands in many facets of the industry, including performing, recording, and touring. Corey is currently the drummer for Nashville-based punk bands Digital Brains…

Send us a Text! Today we welcome Artist, Drummer, Musical Director, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Educator, Garrett Tyler to the podcast! Garrett is currently the Bandleader & Drummer for multi grammy award-winning pop duo, For King & Country. Garrett shares his inspiring journey from a small town in Arkansas to performing with the prestigious Blue Devils…

Send us a Text! Today we welcome veteran Nashville drummer Tyler Bronson Smith to the show! This wide-ranging interview spans Tyler’s extensive career in the industry – from his small-town upbringing in North Carolina to studying at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and eventually moving to Nashville, Tyler shares personal anecdotes, the significance of…

Send us a Text! Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the Music City Drum Show July 20th & 21st, 2024. Register for the 2025 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews (in order of appearance) 00:00 Intro 0:17 Welcome 1:49 John Crocken Persimmon Drumsticks 5:05 Vladimir Gutsman – Tonewings 8:50 Rich LeRoy – RL Drums 11:48 Sean…