Nashville Drummers Podcast

Oct 09 2024 59 ep. 90 mins 7
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Meet the up-and-coming players within Nashville's diverse drumming community, plus interviews with special guests from music cities near and far. Hear their stories, be inspired, and share some laughs along the way.

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Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated

Oct 09 2024 116 mins  
Send us a Text!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 to the transformative power of self-care and connections between mental and physical health, whil

Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning

Sep 25 2024 80 mins  
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 pro tech in today's industry, emphasizing adaptability, pro

Corey Boise: March to Your Own Beat | Titans Blue Crew Drumline, Nashville Punk Rock, Auditioning for Blue Man Group, Building Mental Resilience

Sep 06 2024 123 mins  
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 and Critter Brain. When he's not teaching, drumm

Garrett Tyler: For King & Country, Drum Corps Legacy, Versatile Artistry, the Strength of Relationships & Collaboration

Aug 23 2024 109 mins  
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 Drum and Bug

Tyler Bronson Smith: Finding Your Sound, Nashville’s Evolving Scene, Embracing Versatility & the Importance of Listening

Aug 09 2024 109 mins  
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 authentic connections, a

2024 Music City Drum Show (LIVE from the Booth)

Jul 26 2024 48 mins  
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 Showhttps://www.musiccitydrumshow.comInterviews (in order of appearance)00:00 Intro0:17 Welcome1:49 John Crocken Persimmon Drumsticks5:05 Vladimir Gutsman - Tonewings8:50 Rich LeRoy - RL Drums11:48 Sean Andres - Taproot Drums14:06 Reagan Ki

Molly Rose: From TikTok to Tour | Social Media Stardom, Touring w/ Upchurch, Self-Identity & Country Music, How to Land Endorsements

Jul 12 2024 89 mins  
Send us a Text!Today we welcome to the podcast NorCal native Molly Rose, currently on tour with American rapper and country artist Upchurch. Molly shares her inspiring journey to Nashville, revealing her early love for country music and the pressures she faced as a young drummer. Molly recounts her experience at the Musicians Institute in LA, and how by simply trying something new

Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band

Jun 28 2024 106 mins  
Send us a Text!Welcome Long Island, NY native Lou Vecchio to the podcast! Lou is currently the drummer for country artist Alexandra Kay and Danish-American rock band New Politics. In this episode, we learn of Lou's transition from New York's vibrant rock scene to Nashville's country music arena. Lou discusses his mindset during auditions that helped him land the gig with Alexandra,

Chris Rayner: Living the Dream - From RVs to Drums | Horizontal Integration, Touring w/ Clayton Mullen, Nashville Sessions & Drum Covers

Jun 07 2024 94 mins  
Send us a Text!Welcome to the podcast St. Petersburg, Florida-native Chris Rayner! Currently drumming for 23-year-old country artist Clayton Mullen, Chris shares with us his 17-year journey to achieving his dream of touring. We highlight his unique path involving starting a mobile RV business and how it unexpectedly opened doors in the music industry. Key topics include the signifi

MJ Milam: Dancing & Drumming | On Tour w/ Lauren Watkins, Building a Band, How to Be More Efficient On Stage

May 24 2024 79 mins  
Send us a Text!Born in Forest City, North Carolina, Matthew "MJ" Milam quickly discovered his love for music, dancing, and entertaining at a very young age. From first performing Michael Jackson tribute shows during his high school years, MJ would naturally transition into the drums at the age of 15, and hasn't put the sticks down since. At the age of 20 he began playing profession