Working Drummer

With close to 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.

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149 – Justin Boyd: His Career in Chicago, Going Back to School, Intentionally Diversifying His Experience

2018-01-03 • 1h 21min

148 – Rob Hammersmith: Drumming for Skid Row, Staying Positive & Open-Minded, Chemistry Among Band Members

2017-12-28 • 1h 38min

147 – Ganesh Giri Jaya Pt. 2: The Physicality of Yoga, Studying with Porcaro and Humphrey, Growing Up in New Orleans, Writing Effectively

2017-12-20 • 1h 24min

146 – Luis Espaillat: Pro Bass Player’s Perspective, Connecting with Drummers Live and in the Studio

2017-12-13 • 1h 32min

145 – Ganesh Giri Jaya Pt. 1: Making His Living With Cover/Tribute Bands, Leading and Singing from the Drums, Yoga and Spiritual Practice

2017-12-06 • 1h 35min

144 – Ray Luzier: Drumming for Korn, KXM, Army Of Anyone, David Lee Roth, Having a Back-Up for the Back-Up

2017-11-29 • 1h 18min

143 – Jake Reed: A Jazz Method Book with a New Approach, Studying Under Erskine and Von Ohlen, When Your Wife is Your Bandleader

2017-11-22 • 1h 22min

142 – Evan Hutchings: Full Time Session Drummer, Trends in Style & Tone in the Studio, Producing

2017-11-15 • 1h 27min

141 – Gerald French: His Chapter in a New Orleans Family Legacy

2017-11-08 • 1h 24min

140 – Pat Torpey: Drummer for Mr. Big, Nashville Drummer Jam Honoree, Fighting Parkinson’s Disease

2017-11-02 • 1h 33min

139 – Ian Chang: Making Technology Feel Organic, Drumming With Son Lux, Developing Sunhouse Sensory Percussion

2017-10-26 • 1h 1min

138 – Jeremy Roberson: Drumming for Chase Rice, Protege of John Blackwell, Deflecting Stereotypes

2017-10-18 • 1h 28min

137 – Kevin Kanner: Coming Up Under Jeff Hamilton, Playing with John Pizzarelli, Doubling Down on the Music He Loves

2017-10-11 • 1h 12min

136 – Jason Harrison Smith: Drumming for Albert Lee, Inspiring the Next Generation, Recording with Gary Husband

2017-10-04 • 1h 26min

135 – Doug Auwarter: Mentoring Generations of Kansas City Drummers, Preaching the Brazilian Gospel, Drumming as You Age

2017-09-27 • 1h 21min

134 – Evan Stone: Bandleading and Producing, Taking a Lesson with Vinnie Colaiuta, The Importance of Tempo

2017-09-21 • 1h 34min

133 – Gintas Janusonis: Playing and Producing in New York, from Jazz to Hip Hop to “America’s Got Talent”

2017-09-13 • 1h 5min

132 – Kent Slucher: 10 Years Drumming for Luke Bryan, Keeping Your Cool When Things Go Haywire, Playing With Power and Energy

2017-09-06 • 1h 2min

131 – Matt Jorgensen: Juggling Roles, Making Art for Art’s Sake, Playing and Writing Authentically

2017-08-30 • 1h 14min

130 – Bob Breithaupt: Teaching at the University Level, Creating & Managing a Diverse Workload, Drawing From Experiences When Teaching

2017-08-23 • 1h 17min

129 – Steve Fidyk: Laying a Foundation with Soph & Morello, Wrapping Up a 26-Year Army career, Putting Family First

2017-08-16 • 1h 22min

128 – Seth Rausch: Drumming for Keith Urban, Recording with Little Big Town, Creating Unique Sounds in the Studio

2017-08-10 • 1h 15min

127 – Justin Chesarek: Rustbelt Roots, Branching Out from Jazz, Leaving a Gig on Good Terms for the Future

2017-08-01 • 1h 35min

126 – Kyle Wilkerson: Touring with Maddie & Tae, Composing for T.V. Film, Creating Honest Relationships

2017-07-26 • 1h 28min

125 – Rafael Pereira: Playing with Janelle Monae, Bringing Brazil to Atlanta, Growing Up On Samba Tradition and Pop Records

2017-07-19 • 1h 53s

124 – Brian Ferguson: Drumming for Texas Artist Cory Morrow, The Importance of Subtleties & Nuance, Clinic Touring for Dixon Drums

2017-07-12 • 1h 10min

123 – Adam Goodhue: Following a Sound from Massachusetts to San Francisco to Atlanta, Exploring American Music’s Southern Roots

2017-07-06 • 1h 25min

122 – Sarah Tomek: Drumming with Steven Tyler, Defying Skeptics, Taking Chances, “Drum ID’s”

2017-06-26 • 1h 9min

121 – Kevin Stevens: Playing for a Tribute Show, Running a Multi-Band Company, Making Family Time Count

2017-06-21 • 1h 7min

120 – Kasey Todd: Touring with Tonic, Paying Your Dues, Growing Up Around the Music Business

2017-06-15 • 1h 21min

119 – Go-Go Ray: 25 years of Funk, Rock, Fusion, Blues, and Experimental Music in Kansas City

2017-06-07 • 1h 27min

118 – Milton Sledge: Studio Legend, Musician Hall of Fame Inductee, Recording with Garth Brooks, Paying it Forward

2017-05-31 • 1h 12min

117 – Evan Pazner: Touring with Lee Fields, Being a Lifelong New Yorker, Studying at the New School

2017-05-25 • 1h 5min

116 – Derrek Phillips: Drumming for Hank Williams Jr, Teaching at Two Universities, Master Classes with Tony Williams

2017-05-17 • 1h 25min

115 – A Sit-Down with The Bosses: Equinox Orchestra’s Bandleader, Lead Singer, and Musical Director/Tour Manager on Getting a Band on the Road

2017-05-10 • 1h 27min

114 – Angela Lese: Drumming for The Dead Deads, Cultivating a Strong Fan Base, From “Regular Job” to Touring Musician

2017-05-03 • 1h 12min

113 – Jermal Watson: Born & Bred in New Orleans, Playing with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Allowing the Traditional to Evolve

2017-04-26 • 56min

112 – Joe Gansas & Around The Kit: Online Drum Talk Radio Show, Asking Important Questions

2017-04-19 • 1h 13min

111 – Carter McLean: Drumming on Broadway, Playing Duo & Trio with Charlie Hunter, Running a Teaching Website

2017-04-12 • 48min

110 – Russ Miller: Recording for Soundtracks, Touring With International Artists, Finding A Coach

2017-04-02 • 1h 16min

109 – YonRico Scott: Playing in The Derek Trucks Band, The Musical Legacy of Detroit, Approaching the Drumset with a Percussionist’s Mind

2017-03-29 • 1h 16min

108 – Rob Mitchell: Drumming and World Traveling with Sixpence None the Richer, Staying Mentally Healthy on the Road

2017-03-22 • 1h 19min

107 – Wayne Salzmann: Living and Drumming in Austin, Gigging Early and Often, Partnership Between College Program and Pro Scene, The Importance of “The Hang”

2017-03-16 • 1h 3min

106 – Nick Ruffini from Drummer’s Resource & WDP Host’s Zack Albetta and Matthew Crouse: Drumming Podcast Host Roundtable, Adapting to Major Life Changes and Transitions

2017-03-08 • 1h 11min

105 – Tony Austin: Playing with Kamasi Washington, The West Coast Get Down, Redefining West Coast Jazz

2017-03-01 • 1h 13min

104 – Black Drummers Of Nashville Round Table: Building Relationships Upon the Common Ground of Music, Creating a Support System

2017-02-22 • 1h 38min

103 – Andy Sanesi: From Avant Garde Jazz to Pop, Altering Your Cymbals, Making the Most of a Steady

2017-02-16 • 1h 9s

102 – Wil Easterwood: Drumming for Trick Pony, Expecting the Best From Yourself, Singing While Drumming

2017-02-08 • 1h 34min

101 – Gary Hobbs: Touring with Stan Kenton, Applying Jazz Training to All Music, Breaking Jazz Out of Its Own Box

2017-02-01 • 1h 9min

100 – 100th Episode Special: A Very Non-Serious Nashville Drummer Round Table

2017-01-25 • 1h 37min