At only 24 years-old, Detroit, Michigan native Devin Attard was born to play the drums, but he lives to inspire. Having only moved to Nashville just a few years ago, Devin has quickly become known around town as a personality and driven professional; often playing shifts on Broadway when he's not on tour with rising country star Austin Snell.

In this wide-ranging interview, Devin stresses the importance of the 3 Ps: Practice, Patience, and Persistence, his strategic views on social media, branding, and landing endorsements, overcoming an autoimmune disease, and how he's developed his unique musical style bringing metal energy to the country music arena. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
"Wildfire" - Austin Snell

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Recorded March 2024 in Nashville, TN

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Alec Parrish is a drummer, music director, and Ableton designer based in Nashville, TN. While he is characterized by an impeccable feel and serving the song, Alec's playing style is powerful and charismatic. With his background in Ableton programming, Alec often uses hybrid drum kits both live and in the studio. Growing up in musically rich Athens, GA, Alec's influences of pop, indie, and rock music have carried heavily into his professional career.

Alec is currently touring as drummer and music director with Nashville Country artist Alana Springsteen, but his other credits include Walker Hayes, Danielle Bradbery, Carter Faith, Tenille Arts, Tyler Rich, & Caylee Hammack. Alec has created or contributed to the Ableton shows for Alana Springsteen, Danielle Bradbery, Devin Dawson, Morgan Evans, Tenille Arts, Ryan Hurd, ZZ Ward, Ingrid Andress, Alexandra Kay, and Eli Young Band. He is also available for remote sessions with live or programmed drums.

In this wide-ranging interview, Alec shares his thoughts on tracks in popular music, the tactics and mindsets needed to be a professional drummer prepared for any gig, and why good working relationships are paramount for success in this industry. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:37 Welcome, Alec!
3:48 C2C Fest w/ Alana Springsteen
20:04 Growing up in Athens, Church & Being Prepared
29:07 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
29:48 UGA, Move to Nashville
34:16 Developing Relationships, Working at Pinewood
39:18 Getting Bigger Gigs, Meeting Danielle Bradbery
47:47 Fill Credit on "Runaways"
51:10 Patreon (Bonus Content!)
53:15 Meeting Alana
57:19 Garden Groove (Partner)
1:05:45 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:06:27 Tracks in Today's Music
1:16:37 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:17:34 Buying Property in Nashville
1:20:30 Nashville Coffee & Restaurants
1:25:57 Drum Box (Sponsor)
1:26:35 Early Childhood & Influences
1:41:44 Dealing w/ Imposter Syndrome
1:56:17 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:57:14 Alec's Tattoos
2:04:29 Wrap-Up
2:05:38 Outro

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Music Featured in this Episode:
"Runaways" - Danielle Bradbery
"Maybe They Were Right" - Kayla Hall

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Hailing from Bend, Oregon, Beau Kuther is best known as the drummer for indie rock trio Smallpools. Beau grew up in the Warped Tour era idolizing bands like Incubus and 311, and where MySpace was how people discovered you. He spent much of his adolescent years touring and moving to new cities to chase his passions, including Portland and eventually Los Angeles, where he would first meet Sean Scanlon and Michael Kamerman of Smallpools. The band spent the first 2 years touring opening for Twenty One Pilots, Grouplove, Walk The Moon, and Two Door Cinema Club. Now 10 years into their career, Smallpools has amassed an impressive following of superfans and is about to release their 3rd studio album on the heels of a U.S. headlining tour kicking off April 2024. Beau discusses what it's like being an indie band, the songwriting process, and the challenges of releasing music in today's TikTok era. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters
00:00 Intro 
2:05 Welcome, Beau
3:33 Growing up in Oregon
11:49 Balancing Multiple Interests
17:34 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
18:16 Early Influences (Copeland, Sexton)
23:43 Move to Portland, Kaddisfly, Warped Tour
25:17 MySpace Era
28:17 Touring as an Indie Band
33:29 Move to LA, Odd Jobs
38:46 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
39:44 Smallpools
45:18 Releasing Music in 2024
52:56 Writing Process as a Band
59:30 Drum Box (Sponsor)
1:00:10 Headlining Tour, Live Shows & Superfans
1:07:20 Chainsmokers Collab
1:09:21 SNL & TV Performances
1:13:07 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:14:06 Current Setup
1:15:59 Endorsements
1:19:16 Wrap-Up
1:29:33 Outro

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Smallpools

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Dreaming" - Smallpools
"Fake A Happy Face" - Smallpools

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
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Recorded March 2024 in Nashville, TN

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We are excited to partner with Garden Groove! The new home of Nashville Drummers Podcast.

Garden Groove was born out of a desire to create a space where musicians, entertainers, teachers, and learners could come together. Tucked away as a private soundproofed studio, Garden Groove offers a quiet and relaxed environment for creativity to thrive and grow. They understand the allure of the Nashville music community and aim to be a magnet for like-minded individuals who want to hone their skills and connect with others in the industry.

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garden_groove_nashville

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Told Ya" - Tjf

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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Recorded February 2024 in Nashville, TN

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Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Luke was surrounded by the music industry from a young age. Throughout his childhood, he continued to develop his musical skills with his involvement in school and church. After high school, he attended Union University for Percussion Performance before transferring to Lipscomb University and becoming one of the first graduates of the Commercial Music program. Luke has since had the privilege of working with artists such as Sam Hunt, Conner Smith, Switchfoot, Tiera Kennedy, The Warren Brothers and many more. In this wide-ranging conversation, Luke shares invaluable advice on what it means to be a professional and how to stay motivated and humble in this ever-changing profession. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro 
1:57 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
2:55 Welcome, Luke / Sketch Comedy
4:44 Growing up in Nashville
12:32 Worship Drumming
14:37 Playing with the Click
24:07 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
25:04 Percussion & Music Education
27:30 Union University, Lipscomb's Commercial Music Program
33:55 Drum Cartage & Mentors
39:55 Relationships & Comunity
44:43 Being a Pro & Doing Things the Right Way
46:28 Drum Charts
51:39 Musical References & Being Prepared
1:01:45 Choosing the Right Gear 
1:04:25Identity
1:10:59 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:11:42 Going One Step Further
1:18:47 Relationships & Being Present
1:26:47 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:27:47 Memorable Venues (Grand Ole Opry, Red Rocks)
1:38:50 Staying Hungry & Goal-Setting
1:47:01 1st Ryman Show (Michael McDonald)
1:49:35 Home Studio Recording
1:55:25 Wrap-Up Questions
2:04:00 Outro

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Music Featured in this Episode:
"Outskirts" - Sam Hunt
"I Hate Alabama" - Conner Smith

Intro Drum Groove
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Recorded December 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Raised in Athens, GA, Lemuel "Lemmy" Hayes has called Nashville home for over 10 years, and has the breadth of music industry experience of a true seasoned pro. He's worked with a wide variety of artists, including Berlin, Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, Nicki Bluhm, Dead Horses, Kylie Morgan, and Spencer Crandall, among many others. In this very raw, 2-hour conversation, Lemmy recalls the many ups and downs of his journey to Nashville, including persevering through a serious arm injury, being a tour manager in Europe, and his stories of working various odd jobs inside and outside the industry. Lemmy offers his perspective on social media for both artists and players, and how he discovered his second passion for photography. We hope you enjoy!

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Website: https://www.lemuelhayes.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
Dune Boi Bumper - Lemuel Hayes
Be Alright - Kudzu Duo

Intro Drum Groove
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Recorded December 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Tim Miller is a recording and mix engineer, producer, and musician originally from Philadelphia, PA, currently based in Nashville. With a passion for music that took root at a young age, Tim first delved into the world of audio during his high school years. Tim Miller made the move to Nashville to attend Belmont University, where he earned a degree in Audio Engineering and a minor in Music Business. Since graduation in 2021, Tim has credits with a long list of artists and producers including LOCASH, Trey Lewis, Craig Campbell, and an array of others. In addition to his audio engineering skills, Tim is a professional live and studio drummer. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Stefanie Joyce - Resurrection Day (Produced by Tim Miller)

Intro Drum Groove
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Recorded December 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Pittsburgh, PA native Neal Yakopin arrived in Nashville in July 2020 and in a few short years has become a well-known and respected player, currently touring with country star Nate Smith.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Neal Yakopin arrived to Nashville in July 2020 and eventually began working with Sony Music Nashville singer-songwriter Drew Green, who has written songs for Florida Georgia Line and Conner Smith. In 2022, Neal joined Nate Smith’s band for a six-show tour followed by a Fall tour with American country music singer Brett Eldredge. During this time, Nate's “Whiskey On You” single was gaining traction and landed No. 1 on Canada's country radio chart for six weeks, making the song the longest-running No. 1 country debut by a male vocalist in the country's chart history.

Since then, Neal has performed at Nashville’s most revered country music venues: The Ryman, Bridgestone Arena, and the Grand Ole Opry, as he looks ahead to a busy 2024 touring season including support for Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time tour alongside Nashville's Bailey Zimmerman and Lauren Watkins.

In this interview, we discuss Neal's approach to live shows, how he started a business TourLaunch LLC, and the current state of the music industry’s TikTok-driven era. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Nate Smith - Alright, Alright, Alright (Apple Music Sessions)

Intro Drum Groove
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Recorded November 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Lawrence, Kansas native Vincent Williams has been on the Nashville scene since the summer of 2016 and is currently coming off tour with platinum American singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips. Vincent is a man of integrity, both on and off the stage, and in this wide-ranging interview, we discuss topics relevant to both the working drummer/musician and anyone hoping to have a professional career in the music industry. Vincent has performed with such artists including Matt Kearny, Bren Joy, and The Delta Saints. When he's not on tour or attending the local Eastside Jam, Vincent writes and produces his own music. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Vincent Williams - Grapekoolaid (feat. Csztr)

Intro Drum Groove
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Recorded October 2023 in Nashville, TN

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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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 615Shedz: https://www.instagram.com/615shedz

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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Recorded October 2023 in Nashville, TN

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