We’re kicking off 2023 with local session drummer, producer, and songwriter Kip Allen! Having graduated from Belmont University, Kip has taken every opportunity to refine his craft and grow professionally as a touring and studio drummer, currently on the road with country artists Madeline Edwards and Devin Dawson. Kip’s experiences in the industry are wide-ranging;…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 ——…

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…