339 - Dave Moraata: Drumming for Saving Abel, Finding His Own Voice in a Town Like Nashville, Learning from Podcasts!

In 2021, drummer Dave Moraata become the newest member of the band Saving Abel. Originally from a small Mississippi town (Philadelphia), Dave eventually made his way to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017. In between raising a young family and holding down a full time job, Dave took every opportunity to introduce himself to the rock scene in Nashville through jam nights, tribute shows and subbing gigs for other drummers. His dedication and attitude paid off when a chance encounter with the original singer for Saving Abel turned into a touring and recording gig of a lifetime. In this episode, Dave talks about: Humble beginnings in Mississippi and making the move to TN Finding his voice at jam nights, tribute shows in Nashville Getting the gig with Saving Abel Dave’s personal experience in Nashville Learning from podcasts like Drummer’s Resource, Big Fat Five and WDP