March 02, 2023

408 - Brady Blade: Growing up in a Musical Family, Preparing to Tour, Staying Productive

1 hour 35 minutes

Brady L. Blade, Jr. is one of the most in-demand session drummers in the world, and has played on several critically acclaimed albums, including records by Solomon Burke, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Buddy Miller, Indigo Girls, Steve Earle, and Shawn Amos.

He is also an accomplished producer and composer. He enjoys working with new talent, developing their songwriting and, ultimately, producing and recording alongside them. He has had a number of major successes, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, where his work has topped their national charts, producing the debut records of Brooke Fraser (7x Platinum in New Zealand), Annabel Fay, and Annah Mac. Brady can be heard on over 70 records to date. Brady’s brother is jazz drummer Brian Blade.

Brady currently plays with Bayou Punks, Rev. Shawn Amos and the Brotherhood and Indigo Girls

In this episode, Brady talks about:

Being the “Floating Artist” on the Americana cruise Cayamo

Why he lives in Stockholm, Sweden

Preparing to tour with The Indigo Girls

Working with Emmylou Harris

Utilizing technology to survive in the industry in the 21st century

Growing up with a musical and supportive family

Producing, writing, and staying productive

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