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Meet the up-and-coming players within Nashville's diverse drumming community, plus interviews with special guests from music cities near and far. Hear their stories, be inspired, and share some laughs along the way.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 38m
Weston Blatz: From Canada to Nashville, On Tour w/ Emily Ann Roberts, Career Milestones, Burnout & Anxiety
Welcome our first Canadian guest, Weston Blatz! Weston is the touring drummer for rising country artist Emily Ann Roberts. We dive into Weston's musical upbringing in Canada and the winding road that would eventually land him the gig with Emily, including a milestone-packed year performing at both the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. We discuss learning songs exactly like the record, memorizing without charts, plus the mental pressures of touring, and why being a good person and a good hang matt...
- 3 weeks ago1h 51m
Kyle Wilkerson: On Tour w/ Jordan Davis, Golf & Sports, Routines & Professionalism, Career Longevity & Family
Welcome North Carolina native, Kyle Wilkerson! Kyle is the touring drummer for multi-platinum, award-winning country artist Jordan Davis. We dive straight into Kyle's career, discussing family life, golf-centered touring routines, and memorable courses and markets like Europe and Australia. Kyle recounts moving to Nashville in 2010 after Appalachian State, leaving education and classical percussion plans to focus on drum set, beginning his Nashville career through radio tour with Maddie &...
- Aug 3, 20261h 42m
Mace Santa Maria: On Tour w/ 76th Street, Tornsey, Brooke Alexx, LGBTQ+ Community, Avoiding Burnout
Welcome Arizona native, Mace Santa Maria! We cover Mace's move from Phoenix to Nashville four years ago, following a formative year at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. She discusses learning the drums at age 10, major influences like the Jonas Brothers' drummer Jack Lawless (whom she recently met), and how Broadway demands fast adaptation through cues, band-specific arrangements, and on-the-fly decisions. Mace breaks down her unique Pelican-case rig, Nashville do's and don'ts, and...
- Jul 25, 20261h 45m
Music City Drum Show 2026 (LIVE Day 2)
Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the 2026 Music City Drum Show, July 18-19 in Nashville, TN. Register for the 2027 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews 0:00 Intro 3:33 Kris Mazzarisi - Story Behind Big Fat Snare Drum 17:15 Derek Lee (Beat Note) - "Combining Passions" 24:48 Daniel Hegerle - "Favorite Event of the Year" 28:27 Taylor Morgan - "One Year in Nashville" 30:38 Alex Mortem - "Play Hard, Play Fast" 34:36 Shawn Tracht - "The Great American...
- Jul 24, 202636 min
Music City Drum Show 2026 (LIVE Day 1)
Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the 2026 Music City Drum Show, July 18-19 in Nashville, TN. Register for the 2027 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews 0:00 Intro 3:34 Tom Stanfill - "Drumming Community is Fantastic" 5:49 Jacqueline Cloud - "Change, Content, & Fudge" 11:04 Edgel Groves - "Music Tech & Business" 15:04 Alexander Hubbard - "Talent Show Rockstar" 16:15 Lleyton Brainard - "Identity & Lemurian People" 20:...
- Jul 6, 20261h 23m
Luke Zajdel: On Tour w/ Walker Montgomery, Posture, Professionalism, & Peart
Welcome Pittsburgh native, Luke Zajdel! Luke is currently the touring drummer for country artist Walker Montgomery. A lifelong Rush fan, Luke shares why Clockwork Angels is his favorite record, memories of seeing Neil Peart play 5x, and his emotional reaction to Rush’s return announcement. He explains adapting the note-for-note prog mindset to Nashville’s more flexible country and session culture, learning charting after a last-minute Whiskey Jam call, and developing stage presence by looseni...
- Jun 15, 20262h 16m
Wesley Bourque: On Tour w/ Logan Crosby, Industry Insights, Saturation & Storytelling, Noble & Cooley Drums
Welcome Massachusetts native, Wesley Bourque! Wes is currently the touring drummer for rising country singer/songwriter Logan Crosby. In addition to gigging and recording, he serves as Artist Relations for NY-based distributor/record label United Masters. In this wide-ranging conversation, Wes shares his journey from small-town New England to the move to Nashville in 2014. We dive into his early years working day jobs at well-known coffee shops, building relationships, and his thoughts on nav...
- Jun 1, 20262h 21m
Aksel Coe: A Career in Home Recording, Gear Talk, Sample Packs, Avoiding Burnout, Springsteen Movie
Welcome multi‑platinum Nashville session drummer, Aksel Coe! Since moving to Nashville in 2018, Aksel has quickly made a name for himself as one of the city's most sought-after session drummers, having recorded on many of today's top country, pop, and indie tracks. Recent recording credits include Ella Langley (ACM Song of the Year 'Choosin' Texas'), Role Model, Holly Humberstone, Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell, Willow Avalon, K. Flay, Margo Price, Orville Peck, Sasha Alex Sloan, Cody Jinks, Sam ...
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