On September 30th, we were stoked to be part of the 1st-ever 615Shedz event hosted at Drum Box Nashville. Today we sit down with the founder of 615Shedz, Jake Robinson, a Fort Myers, FL native who moved to Nashville in 2022 upon graduating from the Berklee College of Music. Recording extensively in the Berklee studios, gigging around the Boston scene, spending hours each day in the practice rooms, and hosting late-night drum sheds, Jake was always finding some way to be involved with the community. Since moving to Nashville, Jake has built a reputation of being one of the most unique and versatile drummers in the scene, specializing stylistically in Jazz Fusion, R&B/Hip Hop, Funk, Neo-Soul, and Rock. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the benefits to a drum shed and why you should give one a try, ways to overcome fear and anxiety behind the drums, and the cultural perception of old vs new Nashville. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Wrong Guy - Scott Levi Jones & The Holy Cow
Changing Tides - Slow Animals

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
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Mixed by Jackson Maddox

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded October 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 2, July 30th, 2023.

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Interviews (in order of appearance)
(2:13) Mike McKee (Baldman Percussion)
(6:37) Rick Krout
(8:36) Jacob Sherwin
(9:28) Jordan Swafford
(14:13) Zach Allen
(16:21) Alan Pfeifer
(19:48) Molly Rose
(21:51) Lleyton Brainard
(24:30) William McLean II
(28:06) Evan Kesel
(31:04) Juan Avalos
(32:47) Reagan Kimsey
(34:16) Andres Roa
(40:33) Brandon Garza
(43:03) Katelynn Corll
(45:03) Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
(47:05) Kayleigh Moyer
(49:56) Taylor Friesth

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Interviews by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded live at the Music City Drum Show, July 30, 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 1, July 29th, 2023.

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Interviews (in order of appearance)
(2:17) Gage Garrison
(4:55) Brendan Golden
(7:11) Charles
(9:19) Matt Salvo
(11:48) Luke Sumner
(14:37) Cameron Alidor
(18:29) Gabe Roman
(20:50) Jake Robinson
(22:34) Madison George
(24:05) Joe DeRenzo
(25:57) Shephard Carlson
(27:48) Eric Capps
(29:30) Sully Carlson
(31:29) Nate Testa

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Interviews by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded live at the Music City Drum Show, July 29, 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Back on June 3rd, we were delighted to be a part of the 1st-ever Drummer Duel hosted by Soundspace. The event featured 8 local drummers competing head-to-head in front of a live audience, and Indiana native Lleyton Brainard walked away the champ after three rounds featuring drum solos and play-along tracks showcasing participants' musicality and chops. We were thrilled to learn Lleyton's background and his unique approach to the instrument and specifically drum improvisation. As an avid skateboarder, Lleyton shares the parallels between the craft of skateboarding and style on the drums. We also discuss the importance of breathing, being mentally and physically prepared, and Lleyton's favorite drummers. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Sunset - Lleyton Brainard

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Recorded June 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Drum Supply has been serving the needs of drummers in Nashville and around the world since 1995, but few know the rich history of the shop and its founder, Andy Foote. We were thrilled to go one-on-one with Andy in this exclusive behind-the-scenes interview LIVE from the shop in East Nashville. Andy shares his story of a young, inquisitive drummer growing up in Jackson, TN who quickly found himself at the forefront of the drum-building industry. Andy's entrepreneurial mindset and nimble teenage spirit would soon lead to the opening of his own business as one of the very first e-commerce brands on the market. Andy walks us through the early years of the shop, the eventual relocation to Nashville, the challenges of growing a business and managing people, and the current and future state of local drum shops. We hope you enjoy!

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Dylan Murphy has been a musician all his life, and he moved to Nashville with a clear purpose and direction. He is currently the drummer for rising rock country artist Ben Chapman, balancing his days off the road at Amber Sound Studios in Nashville, TN tracking demos, overdubs, and full-length projects. Dylan discusses ways to be your most genuine self and a dependable band member while on tour, the pros and cons of metronome apps, and his approach to the studio and live sound. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Ben Chapman - 'Night Train to Nashville'
Collin Nash - 'You Went Right, I Went Wrong'

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Recorded June 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Welcome drummer and music director Rob Bodley of The Foxies! Rob has been in Nashville for over 5 years and has quickly become known for his "go-getter" attitude and professional work ethic. In this interview, we dive deep into the topics of live performance and touring, as Rob encourages us to "zoom out" of our specific role on the drums and challenges us to elevate our live sets musically and creatively. We also discuss the concept of "distracted practice," why drum sheds can be so valuable, and how to develop a state of flow. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
The Foxies - 'Summer Never Dies'
The Foxies - 'Know Better'

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Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

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We're pumped to welcome back our sponsor and featured guest (Episode 11) Ben Wood! In this roundtable-style interview, we dive deep into the topics of mental health as Ben shares his own struggles and personal journey to a fulfilled, happy, and balanced life. We discuss the mental toughness you need to follow your dreams, how to persevere through hard times and setbacks, the importance of self-identity and self-worth, and why community is so important.

You're not alone. Please reach out to any one of us if you need someone to talk to.

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Trea Landon - '4 Low High'

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Recorded May 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Hailing from the north shore of Long Island, NY, Perry Dornbush moved to Nashville in 2019 with a yearning to play great music and a drive to continually push his boundaries on the drums. Now the drummer for local alt-rock psychedelic band Spirits Republic, Perry enjoys the Nashville live scene both with his own projects and seeing friends and drumming heroes on stage. In this conversation, we nerd out on math rock, discuss his approach to practicing and recording, explore jobs in the music industry, and why you don't need to be a full-time drummer to be fulfilled. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Spirits Republic - 'Brain Poke'
Spirits Republic - 'Cultured Sculptures'

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Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which he started in 2015 and has grown to over 400 episodes and counting. Matthew gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the music business and how Nashville drummers have adapted since the 90s. This conversation is full of wisdom and truly valuable advice for anyone looking to work professionally in the business. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Elliott Matthews - 'I Believe In Love'
Birdshield - 'Sad Silly Man Boy'

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Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

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