Working Drummer

394 - Pat Petrillo: His New Record, Instrument Selection in the Studio, Networking vs. Relationships, Product Design


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NYC based drummer, educator, and product inventor, Pat Petrillo has been a leader in the drum industry for years. He has backed a wide array of artists from many genres, including Patti LaBelle, Gloria Gaynor, Glen Burtnik, Oz Noy, and numerous Broadway shows. His popular video lessons on Drumeo.com and numerous others have inspired millions of drummers over the years. He now leads his own group, the NYC Big Rhythm Band, which has just released a new record called The Power Station Sessions. Pat also has man product designs to his credit, including the very popular 21" K Custom Organic Ride, and the new Drumeo P4 Practice Pad.

In this episode, Pat talks about

  • The drumming styles and tones on the new record
  • His earliest influences - Ringo and Jabo
  • Studying with Peter Erskine at the Drummer's Collective
  • His unusual audition for Patti LaBelle
  • His experience on Broadway
  • The evolution of the P4 practice pad
  • ...more
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