Working Drummer
With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 535
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
035 – Jeff Hartsough PAS Executive Director: PASIC 2015, Rhythm Discovery Center, Percussive Arts Society History
Jeff Hartsough is the Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society as well as the Rhythm Discovery Center in Indianapolis Indiana. Since it’s start in 1961, PAS has stayed true to its Mission to…
00:40:21 |
Wed 14 Oct 2015
034 – David Parks: Creating Opportunities, Nashville Drummers Jam, Turning Passion into Gigs
David Parks is known as not only a versatile and in demand drummer, but has also grown his reputation as a creative visionary solely based on the success of the Nashville Drummer Jam and it’s growing…
01:35:08 |
Thu 08 Oct 2015
033 – Tom Hurst: Touring, Teaching, Organizing and Everything in Between
Tom Hurst is known for so many projects that he is involved in that its hard to narrow it down to one that most would identify him with. The artists he’s worked with include The Backstreet Boys, Gary…
01:23:24 |
Mon 28 Sep 2015
032 – David Northrup: Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Sharing a Recording with Jeff Porcaro, Seeing Failure as a Blessing in Disguise
After nine years working with Travis Tritt and making a name for himself, David has found a gig with The Oak Ridge Boys that has been the perfect fit for him and his family. David’s solid drumming ab…
01:27:58 |
Wed 23 Sep 2015
031 – Josh Birkhimer: All Styles, Full Time Musician in Denver, Kid Rock Stand in
Josh Birkhimer has a super diverse skill set that allows him to adapt to any situation and tackle any style of music. From latin and jazz to heavy rock, Josh continues to stay busy through employing …
00:48:41 |
Thu 10 Sep 2015
030 – Jason Sutter: Touring with Smash Mouth, Chris Cornell, Marilyn Manson, Foreigner
Currently based in LA, Jason Sutter is known as a badass rock drummer who’s worked with so many strong rock acts like Marilyn Manson, Foreigner, Chris Cornell, Vertical Horizon and is currently on to…
01:24:16 |
Wed 02 Sep 2015
029 – Greg Morrow: ACM Drummer of the Year, Giving Engineers What They Want, Touring to Sessions, Head Combinations
Greg Morrow has been an inspiration for many drummers including myself, not only for his superb drumming but for his humble demeanor.
Born in Ripley Tennessee and raised in Memphis, Greg was exposed…
01:36:58 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
028 – Gary Forkum: Owner of Forks Drum Closet, Supporting the Nashville Drumming Community
Gary Forkum is the owner of Forks Drum Closet in Nashville Tennessee.
What started as a closet full of cymbals and sticks in the back of a music store in 1982, has grown into the premier pro drum sho…
01:11:18 |
Wed 19 Aug 2015
027 – Willie Cantu: Drumming for Buck Owens, Hanging w/ Tony Williams in NY, Scottish Pipe Drumming
Originally from Corpus Christi Texas, one of the most defining moments in Willie Cantu’s music career was at the young age of 17 when he became an original member of the Buckaroos led by Buck Owens i…
01:25:49 |
Wed 12 Aug 2015
026 – Trey Gray: Drumming for Faith Hill, Jewel, Brooks and Dunn, Pro Gigs and Huntington’s Disease
Raised in South Bend Indiana, Trey Gray moved to Nashville in 1990. Trey has built a strong reputation in Nashville as a solid and dynamic drummer starting with his work in 1994 with Faith Hill. Late…
01:21:35 |
Thu 06 Aug 2015
025 – Tim Horsley: Drumming in a Multi-Media World, Working with Keith Urban in the Early Days, Sprinter Van Skeptic
At four years old, Tim Horsley began playing drums and by the age of eight, he was playing live shows with his fathers gospel group in Southern Illinois. This early experience created a foundation fo…
01:26:56 |
Wed 29 Jul 2015
024 – David Santos: Playing Bass for Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Sharing the Stage with Kenny Aronoff, Liberty Devitto, Cindy Blackman-Santana
Bassist David Santos shares insight into music and drumming that only a bass player can give. David has toured and recorded with Billy Joel/Elton John, John Fogerty, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Nevil…
01:39:45 |
Wed 22 Jul 2015
023 - Kevin Murphy: Touring with Randy Houser & Tonic, the Drumming Style of DC, Defining His Peers with Honesty
For the last five years, Kevin Murphy's been the power house drummer for country singer Randy Houser. Before his current road gig, Kevin toured for 11 years with the band Tonic. Growing up in the Nor…
01:43:32 |
Wed 15 Jul 2015
022 - Brian Fullen: Tracking Drums at Home for Producers Overseas, Being an Educator but Always Learning, Balancing Music and Family
Brian Fullen is a veteran drummer who's lived in Nashville for many years and worked for many artists including Shania Twain, Peter Frampton, Bob Carlisle, Allies, The Imperials, Vince Gilland Larry …
01:41:32 |
Wed 08 Jul 2015
021- Rich Redmond: Drumming for Jason Aldean, Producing, Writing, Acting, Playing Madison Square Garden
Drummer Rich Redmond has so many plates spinning there wouldn't be enough room in the podcast show notes to list them all. Best known as the drummer for country super star Jason Aldean (touring and s…
01:55:57 |
Wed 24 Jun 2015
020 – Steve Bowman: Tracking Drums for Counting Crows Record – August and Everything After, Believing in the Music You Play, Working & Loving a “Real Job”
Many people know Steve Bowman as a founding member and original drummer for the band Counting Crows. Born and raised in Oakland California, Steve had the good fortune of growing up in a town with a h…
01:22:15 |
Wed 17 Jun 2015
019 – Jerry Roe: Leaving a Coveted Gig for an Original Project, Growing Up in a Famous Musical Family, Starting Drums at 1 1/2 Years Old
Jerry Roe is the drummer and member of the band Friendship Commanders. Widely known as a prolific and naturally gifted drummer, Jerry's list of artists he's performed and/or recorded with is impressi…
01:27:38 |
Wed 10 Jun 2015
018 - Jeff Brown: Building Your Home Studio, Touring, Creating Opportunity
Currently on the road with Casey James and guitar great Reeves Gabrels, Jeff Brown has been able to stay busy as a full time drummer for many years. In just the last decade, Jeff has worked with many…
01:46:57 |
Wed 03 Jun 2015
017 – Dan Sia: Working as a Cruise Ship Drummer
Originally from Quesnel British Columbia, Dan Sia has just finished his 11th year as full time cruise ship drum set player and multi percussionist. What started as an audition over the phone 11 years…
00:46:13 |
Wed 27 May 2015
016 - Jamie Rogan: Ten Years on the Road with Billy Currington, Staying in Shape
Jamie Rogan is a passionate drummer that for the last ten years has been working for country singer Billy Currington. But Jamie is so much more than that. After graduating from Auburn University with…
01:49:07 |
Wed 20 May 2015
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