🥁 Behind The Kit Episode 28: Jess Bowen (The Summer Set, 3OH!3, Jax, Lights)

Episode 28 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only Jess Bowen!Best known as the founding drummer of The Summer Set, Jess has built an impressive and diverse career behind the kit, performing with artists including 3OH!3, Jax, Cassadee Pope, Lights, NEKKTAR, and many more. Through years of touring, recording, and adapting to a wide variety of musical styles, she has become one of the most versatile and respected drummers working today.In this conversation, we dive into Jess’s musical journey — from forming The Summer Set and breaking into the music industry, to navigating life on the road, building a career as a freelance touring drummer, and finding her own voice behind the instrument. We discuss the realities of professional touring, developing versatility, balancing creativity with consistency, and the lessons she's learned from performing with artists across multiple genres.Jess also shares insights into perseverance, career growth, networking, and what it takes to create opportunities in an ever-changing music industry. Whether you're an aspiring drummer, a working musician, or simply someone who loves hearing the stories behind the music, there is so much value packed into this conversation.Season 2 continues to bring together some of the most inspiring voices in drumming, and I’m incredibly grateful to have Jess join the Behind The Kit community.Thank you for being here, and thank you for supporting Behind The Kit. 🥁