Podcast #61 - Sam Merrick

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Sam is a Brooklyn-based drummer currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he spent nearly five years and played over 1200 performances with the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical.Sam has also had the distinct pleasure of recording and/or performing with:* Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings* Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires* Toots and the Maytals* Saun & Starr (Daptone Records) * Charlie Wilson (The Gap Band) * That Handsome Devil (Rockband 2, Guitar Hero)* People's Champs* Kendra Morris (Colemine Records) and many more.Sam Merrick's website: https://sammerrickmusic.comWhen you subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101, you'll learn everything you need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals and what it takes to be a successful musician.For only $5 a month, or $50 a year, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, bi-weekly podcasts, and articles on what you need to know about being a professional musician.Currently, we have no ads, sponsors, investors, lots of staff, or corporate backers. It is just a small core of us creating valuable content for everyone interested in what we have to offer. We would appreciate any financial contributions you can make to continue the production of high-quality content.If you’d like to become a voluntarily paid subscriber, subscribe here: OR, if you would like to help without becoming a formal subscriber (or supplement your subscription cost, as many generously do…), you can buy us a cup of coffee (or a week’s worth) by clicking here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BD101You can even help with buying us a few drinks (at Manhattan prices) HERE: https://ko-fi.com/broadwaydrumming101We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comThanks!Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain’t Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe