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Jonn Bostwick: Living with Intensity | Touring for Parker McCollum, Performance Mindsets, Desperation & Being Open-Minded

We’re closing out 2022 with our interview with Ohio native Jonn Bostwick, currently on tour with Texas country artist Parker McCollum. Jonn is a gifted all-around musician who moved to Nashville with an intensity and drive that fuels his passion day in and day out. Jonn shares with us invaluable performance mindsets and career advice…

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Thomas Finch: Life of a Drum Tech | Living with Intent, Joining the Army, Achieving Stability in the Music Industry

Our next guest is Nashville business owner and drum tech Thomas Finch of FDS Drum Services! Thomas is a man of conviction, discipline, and a work ethic second to none. Growing up in New Jersey, Thomas shares his upbringing as a drummer touring the world to eventually letting go of music and joining the army,…

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Howard Artis: Balancing Your Good Ego | Touring with Yola, Football Mentalities, Musical Exposure

Working professionally in Nashville as a drummer, artist, and producer, North Carolina native Howard Artis joins the podcast hot off his 2022 AMA performance with Yola. We were inspired to learn of Howard’s journey to Nashville where he overcame the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to major life events that have all shaped…

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Kevin Keith: Classical Percussionist to Rockstar | Auditioning for Orchestras, Forming an Original Band, Taking Risks & Why You Should Try Singing

Nashville multi-instrumentalist and educator Kevin Keith joins the podcast as we discuss his unique journey from the classical percussion orchestral world to starting a rock band on lower Broadway, Too Hot For Leather. Kevin persevered through many challenges brought on by the 2020 pandemic, including moving to a new city and joining a band from…

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Jon Butterworth: Being Present & Healthy Performance Mindsets | Studying with Mike Mangini, Working for DW

Welcome Nashville-based drummer and educator Jon Butterworth! We had such a pleasure sitting down with Jon and learning his journey to Nashville from Berklee College of Music and LA. Jon has such a positive outlook on the community and is a true student of the instrument. He shares valuable insights from studying with Mike Mangini…

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Brandon “Critter” Garza: Overcoming Adversity | Meeting Bernard Purdie, Friendship, Faith, and Endorsements

You may know Brandon “Critter” Garza by his inimitable dreadlocks seen up and down the Broadway streets, but most don’t know his journey to Nashville — of years filled with challenges, setbacks, and adversity that most of us may never go through in a lifetime. Brandon is a very honest guy that loves the drums,…

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Marcus Finnie: Recipes for Success | Finding Your Identity on the Drums, Commitment, Brand, & Studio Drumming in Nashville

The foodies out there will thoroughly enjoy this savory conversation with Memphis native and Nashville local Marcus Finnie! We cover some really interesting and relevant topics surrounding today’s music industry, including how to charge for gigs, the cost of saying yes, marketing yourself as a musician, committing to your craft, and ultimately — ways to…

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Dru Marshall: Saying Yes to the Gig | Motivation & Drive, Touring, Prog, Meditation Practices

We had such a pleasure sitting down with Nashville-based drummer Dru Marshall! We discuss Dru’s time living in LA and starting a rock band, touring with AJ Smith, and the relentless pursuit that keeps him going. Connect with Dru: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumarshall1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dr%C3%BCMarshall1 Music Featured in this Episode: ‘Elevated’ by Hotstop ‘Superficial’ by Hotstop ——…

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Jake Sommers: Touring with Luke Combs | Chasing Your Dreams, Pro-Drummer Tips for Success, & Building a Home Studio

NY-native and Nashville-based drummer Jake Sommers joins the podcast in this super-packed interview full of inspiration, career advice for younger drummers, fun behind-the-scenes stories on touring with Luke Combs, and of course, lots of laughs. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Jake: Website: http://www.jakesommersdrums.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakesommers7 Facebook Music Featured in this Episode: ‘Catchin Hell’ by Adam…

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Sofia Goodman: Becoming a Band Leader | Approach to Composition and Collaboration, Afro-Latin Rhythms in Jazz, Nashville Women in Jazz

Today we had the great pleasure of sitting down with Sofia Goodman! We discuss her time at Berklee College of Music, her journey to Nashville, and why she chose to form her own jazz group. We also explore her thesis, titled “The Art of Incorporating Afro-Latin Rhythms’ In the Style of Maria Schneider”. We hope…

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