485 - Sam Merrick: Playing "& Juliet" on Broadway, Touring with Jalen Ngonda and Celisse, Splitting Time Between New York and Nashville
Sam Merrick is a Nashville based drummer, currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he spent nearly five years and played over ...
5 Sep 20241h 3min
484 - Joel Rothman: Legendary Author of Drum and Percussion Method Books, Using Humor when Writing, Connecting with Teachers
Joel Rothman is the renowned author of almost 100 drum and percussion method books, many of which are among the most popular books used by teachers in private music studios as well as schools and univ...
29 Aug 20241h 4min
483 - Dave Brandwein: Playing with Forrest Blakk, Working His Way Up from Chicago to LA to Nashville, "Learning the Language of the Person in Charge",,
Dave Brandwein is a drummer, originally from Chicago, who spent 4 years in Los Angeles, CA and has now relocated to Nashville, TN. Dave's current main gig is with pop artist Forest Blakk (drums/playba...
21 Aug 20241h 29min
482 - Chuck Fields: Drumming for Country Superstar Terri Clark, Putting Your Own Stamp on the Music, Touring Canada
Chuck Fields launched his musical career playing rock, blues, and R&B all while studying jazz at the University of Memphis. In the early 90’s he moved to Nashville and landed his first touring gig wit...
15 Aug 20241h 17min
481 - Kent Aberle: Playing with Blackberry Smoke, Replacing the Late Brit Turner, Renewed Perspective After Loss
Kent Aberle is a first call drummer from Atlanta, GA. Kent is currently performing with Blackberry Smoke. He has previously recorded and toured with Kristian Bush of Sugarland , James Hall (Pleasure C...
8 Aug 20241h 7min
480 - Dennis Holt: From Nashville to L.A. Back To Nashville, Studio Legend, Staying Active
Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. Seasoned global performer, Dennis...
1 Aug 20241h 57min
479 - Jamie Eblen: Playing on Broadway's "The Outsiders," Stylistic Authenticity in Music Theatre, Investing Yourself in a Process
Jamie Eblen is currently on the new hit Broadway musical The Outsiders, which just won the Tony award for best new musical. He also originated the drum chair for the smash hit Dear Evan Hansen, which ...
24 Jul 20241h 26min
478 - David Chiverton: Leading by Example, Double Drumming in the Band - Smoogies, Learning to Sound Like a Pro
David Chiverton is a Miami Florida native who continues to work and live in south Florida. The cultural diversity in Miami as well as his upbringing in the gospel church both played a heavy role in sh...
18 Jul 20241h 37min
