Drummers on Drumming

Big Fat Five: Griffin Goldsmith's (Dawes) Top 5 Influential Records


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This week’s guest is Griffin Goldsmith, drummer for the band Dawes. I’ve been lucky enough to see Griffin perform a few times in person the last month and he is quickly becoming one of my favorite drummers. Also…Dawes just released a 10TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION of their album “Stories Dont End” on limited edition storm cloud vinyl with Remixed & Remastered songs + 6 Bonus Tracks. You can check out that and all their other offerings at dawestheband.com

In addition to Dawes, Griff has also worked with countless artists such as Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Robbie Robertson, Jim Keltner, Elvis Costello, Sharon Von Etten, Angel Olson, Jenny Lewis, Bahamas and the list goes on and on. He’s recently added film scoring to his list of accomplishments. His delicate and deliberate touch is timeless and honors the gold standard of what it means to be a studio musician. Conversations like this are why I get so excited every week to talk to the best drummers of the day. Griffin’s choices are sourced from the apex of human artistry behind the kit and I know you will all be better drummers after hearing what he has to say. Please enjoy my conversation with Griffin Goldsmith…also please go down a rabbit hole of his playing, not only throughout the entire Dawes catalogue, but all the artists I just mentioned. I can't stress enough how underrated he is. Cheers! 

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.


GRIFF'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - Think!

Release Year - 1960

Artist - James Brown & The Famous Flames

Album - Stax Profiles: Little Milton

Release Year - 2006

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Artist - Little Milton

Release Year - 1974

Key Track(s) - Let Me Down Easy (the fill at 2:36)

Drummer - Calep Emphrey Jr.

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Album - Good News

Release Year - 1977

Artist - Attitudes

Song Choice - Drink My Water

Drummer - Jim Keltner

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Album - Desire

Release Year - 1976

Artist - Bob Dylan

Key Track(s) - Oh, Sister

Drummer - Howard Wyeth

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Album - The Royal Scam

Release Year - 1976

Artist - Steely Dan

Key Track(s) - Kid Charlemagne

Drummer - Bernard "Pretty" Purdie

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Album - No Secrets

Release Year - 1972

Artist - Carly Simon

Key Track(s) - You're So Vain

Drummer - Jim Gordon


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