007 - Matt Iceman: Taking Every Gig Seriously, Getting Along WIth Your Tour Mates, What Would Shannon Forest Do?
Matt Iceman is our featured drummer for our 7th podcast. Matt is a relatively young drummer who's been steadily making a name for himself in the Nashville scene since his move in the early 2000's. At the time of our interview, Matt was just finishing two busy years touring with singer/songwriter Eric Paslay. We discuss his role as band leader as well as life on the road. While on tour, Matt was able to watch other drummers perform with the artists that were sharing the stage. Since our interview, he has moved on and will be the touring drummer with country singer David Nail. Matt's early influences in music, drums and music education lead him to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and eventually to Nashville. We discuss Matt's perspective on the music industry and the role of the modern drummer as his inspiration to invest in his own home studio. Pictures of his studio and the building process can be found at www.workingdrummer.net. Our interview was recorded December 18th, 2014.
25 Feb 20151h 43min
006 - Keio Stroud: Juggling a Thousand Gigs, Drumming on a Grammy Nominated Record, Spray Painting Your Tour Kit
Keio Stroud is the featured drummer for the 6th podcast. 2014 was very busy for Keio, touring with Rodney Crowelland Big & Rich. Openings in his 2014 schedule were quickly filled with other gigs as a sub that included Jake Owen, Chad Warrix and Stoney LaRue. Keio grew up in a family of musicians and spent his formative years performing as the second drummer (double drums) in his dad's band. Keio's interest in drumming emerged from his desire to be involved in anything that had to do with drums. Though he questioned his abilities as a young player, Keio was strongly encouraged by many to pursue performance. Even blues artist Keb' Mo' recognized Keio's talents and included him in his 2014 Grammy nominated album, "BLUESAmericana" playing tracks along with Steve Jordan. Keio's interview was recorded December 17th, 2014. See photos here.
18 Feb 20151h 44min
005 – Mark Beckett: Growing up in the Studio with Dad Barry Beckett, Sharing the Job as House Drummer for the Grand ole Opry, First Drumset from Eddie Bayers
Mark Beckett is an accomplished session and live drummer in Nashville. When not in the studio, Mark's live gigs include touring with Olivia Newton-John as well as sharing the job of "house drummer" at the Grand Ole Opry opposite Nashville drumming legend Eddie Bayers. Eddie played an important role throughout Mark's life as a mentor and teacher. Son of Barry Beckett, renowned session keyboardist and record producer, Mark was exposed to music and the music business at a young age. This experience became uniquely beneficial to Mark in learning practical performance and recording techniques. Mark's Interview was recorded December 17th, 2015. See photos here.
11 Feb 20151h 14min
004 - Gregg Lohman: Drumming for Kellie Pickler, Surviving a Major Car Crash to Play Drums Again, Positive Role Models
Gregg Lohman has been the touring drummer for Kellie Pickler for the last eight years. At the time of our interview, Gregg had just returned from one of Kellie's many USO tours and was preparing for the Neil Peart tribute show with the Nashville Drummers Jam. Gregg's talents keep him very busy in the ever changing music scene of Nashville. Throughout his life, Gregg has had many positive role models that have given him the tools he's needed to navigate through all that life has thrown at him. After surviving a horrific car crash in 2013 the drumming community in Nashville and beyond rallied around Gregg and showed unparalleled support during his time of recovery. Gregg's podcast interview was recorded December 16th, 2014. See photos here.
3 Feb 20151h 6min
003 - Brice Williams: Studying with Chester Thompson, Earning the Respect of Your Peers, Recording with Lady Antebellum, Mark Wills, Maintaining Endorsement Relationships
Professional drummer Brice Williams is our third podcast interview. Brice is currently touring and recording with Mark Wills. Brice has gained an amazing amount of experience in the relatively short time he's been in Nashville. From an early age he showed great promise as a drummer while playing in his fathers band. In college, Brice studied with one of his biggest influences, Chester Thompson at Belmont University in Nashville. His professional life was was propelled forward through his experience performing and recording with Lady Antebellum early in their career. Learn how Brice embraced those experiences and how they fueled his progress as a drummer, teacher and musician. See photos here.
28 Jan 201559min
002 - Nick Buda: Recording for Taylor Swift, Advice from Vinnie Colaiuta, Escaping Apartheid South Africa as a Kid
Nick Buda is the featured artist on the second Working Drummer podcast. Before moving to the United States, Nick grew up in South Africa. Nick tells about his move to the U.S. as a young teen and, what led him to a career playing drums. While Nick was in high school, he had a chance meeting with Vinnie Colaiuta, who advised him to attend Berkeley to study. His early career was spent touring extensively with a host of artists including Colonel Bruce Hampton. Later shifting his energies, Nick decided to become a full time session drummer. He talks about the transition and the lessons learned along the way, including recording with Taylor Swift and being true to yourself as a player. Click hereto see photos of Nick in action and more.
21 Jan 20151h 10min
001 - David Black: Singing and Drumming, Touring and Being a Family Man, Playing with Taste and Confidence
For the first Working Drummer Podcast, we talk with David Black. David is the touring drummer with Easton Corbin. We start from David’s early influences to growing up in a musical family and making the big move to Nashville. David talks about the challenges of raising a young family while touring and shares some of the experiences that lead up to his current gig with Easton. Recorded November 2014, in David’s comfortable home! For photos click here.
8 Jan 20151h 1min
