EPISODE · Jun 18, 2020 · 1H 40M
274 – Repost! The Black Drummers of Nashville 2017 Encore Edition: Building Relationships Upon the Common Ground of Music, Creating a Support System
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In this episode we have the opportunity to share the unique perspective of a group of talented black musicians who make their living in Nashville, Tennessee. They share stories of resilience and realism in an unpredictable work environment. Our guests include Keio Stroud, Derek Phillips, Jeremy Roberson, Marcus Finnie and Hubert Payne. Their respective artist gigs include Big and Rich, Chase Rice, Hank Williams Jr., Kirk Whalum, Little Big Town as well as other live and studio work that keeps these drummers busy. In this podcast, this round table discusses: * Building relationships upon the common ground of music* Being the only black person at an arena gig* Influencing the culture on and off the kit* Learning how to develop thick skin* Being mistaken as the band’s security* The influence of urban music in country music* Hands = knowledge / Ears = wisdom* Creating a support system Recommended resources: Duncan Trussell Podcast with guest Mehcad Brooks (ep 387) Drummers Resource Podcast with Host Daniel Glass – Black Sounds Matter pt 1 Drummers Resource Podcast with Host Daniel Glass – Black Sounds Matter pt 2 Black Lives Matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode we have the opportunity to share the unique perspective of a group of talented black musicians who make their living in Nashville, Tennessee. They share stories of resilience and realism in an unpredictable work environment. Our guests include Keio Stroud, Derek Phillips, Jeremy Roberson, Marcus Finnie and Hubert Payne. Their respective artist gigs include Big and Rich, Chase Rice, Hank Williams Jr., Kirk Whalum, Little Big Town as well as other live and studio work that keeps these drummers busy. In this podcast, this round table discusses: * Building relationships upon the common ground of music* Being the only black person at an arena gig* Influencing the culture on and off the kit* Learning how to develop thick skin* Being mistaken as the band’s security* The influence of urban music in country music* Hands = knowledge / Ears = wisdom* Creating a support system Recommended resources: Duncan Trussell Podcast with guest Mehcad Brooks (ep 387) Drummers Resource Podcast with Host Daniel Glass – Black Sounds Matter pt 1 Drummers Resource Podcast with Host Daniel Glass – Black Sounds Matter pt 2 Black Lives Matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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274 – Repost! The Black Drummers of Nashville 2017 Encore Edition: Building Relationships Upon the Common Ground of Music, Creating a Support System
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