Episode 106 - Fred Eltringham (Sheryl Crow & Establishing A Session Career)

This episode features my conversation with drummer Fred Eltringham. After moving to Nashville in 2007, Fred quickly established himself as a sought-after session musician, recording with hundreds of artists, including Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tears for Fears, Vince Gill and more. Fred has been playing with Sheryl Crow since 2012 and has previously toured with a wide range of notable acts, including k.d. lang, The Chicks, The Wallflowers, Juliana Hatfield, Ben Kweller, and Boston power-pop rockers Gigolo Aunts. He is also a two-time recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Drummer of the Year award. In this episode, we get into his early experiences and the journey that brought him to Nashville, explore how genuine connections can open doors to unexpected opportunities, and reflect on some of the career-defining moments along the way. Follow Fred: https://fredeltringhamdrummer.com Instagram