Working Drummer

407 - Mike Musburger: A Lifetime on the Seattle Scene, Around The World with a Billionaire, Rededicating Himself to Drumming in his 50s

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Mike Musberger has spent his life and career in Seattle, where he has played in a long list of bands and projects. In the 90s, he enjoyed some big label/world touring success as the drummer for The Posies. More recently, he was part of Paul Allen's traveling "on call" band, and is part of Ringo's live production crew. He also records in his own studio, housed in Seattle's most famous rehearsal space, The Institution.

In this episode, Mike talks about:

  • Growing up and starting his career in Seattle, with a front row seat to its musical revolution in the 80s and 90s
  • The the most useful holdover concept from the analogue recording era
  • Touring as part of Ringo's live production crew
  • Relying on the side hustle of contracting when he had to
  • The changing landscape of how to make a touring band financially sustainable
  • Some ways the Seattle music scene has improved as a result of the tech boom
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