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
In this episode Working Drummer hosts Zack Albetta and Matthew Crouse have a unique opportunity to join forces with Nick Ruffini from Drummer’s Resource to have a “host-full” conversation. We take a b...
8 Mars 20171h 10min
105 – Tony Austin: Playing with Kamasi Washington, The West Coast Get Down, Redefining West Coast Jazz
Tony Austin was born and raised in Los Angeles. He is one of two drummers (the other being Ronald Bruner Jr.) who are part of The West Coast Get Down, a collective of LA musicians making their mark on...
1 Mars 20171h 12min
104 – Black Drummers Of Nashville Round Table: Building Relationships Upon the Common Ground of Music, Creating a Support System
In this episode we have the opportunity to share the unique perspective of a group of talented black musicians who make their living in Nashville, Tennessee. They share stories of resilience and reali...
22 Feb 20171h 37min
103 – Andy Sanesi: From Avant Garde Jazz to Pop, Altering Your Cymbals, Making the Most of a Steady
Andy Sanesi is a New York native who has spent the last decade in L.A. His time in New York was highlighted by playing with saxophonist John Zorn but the quality of life in L.A. and the opportunity to...
16 Feb 201759min
102 – Wil Easterwood: Drumming for Trick Pony, Expecting the Best From Yourself, Singing While Drumming
When not out touring with country duo Trick Pony, Wil Easterwood spends his time as a freelance drummer and vocalist for live performances and studio sessions in Nashville, Tennessee. He also has seve...
8 Feb 20171h 33min
101 – Gary Hobbs: Touring with Stan Kenton, Applying Jazz Training to All Music, Breaking Jazz Out of Its Own Box
Gary Hobbs resides just outside Portland, OR, literally steps from the house he grew up in. His father and grandfather were both semi-pro drummers, but the drum bug didn’t bite Gary until his senior y...
1 Feb 20171h 8min
100 – 100th Episode Special: A Very Non-Serious Nashville Drummer Round Table
We are excited to share a special edition of our 100th episode by bringing you a fun round table discussion among a group of Nashville drummers, AKA “The Cocksmiths”. This round table should have some...
25 Jan 20171h 36min
099 – Pete Cater: Building on Legends’ Legacies, Big Band Drumming 101, Going Beneath the Surface of Buddy Rich
London-based drummer and bandleader Pete Cater has built on the traditions of Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, and many others to carve a niche for himself as the U.K.’s keeper of the big band flame. The son ...
17 Jan 20171h 17min
