In this episode, we sit down with Eric Pritchard, a talented young drummer making waves in the country music scene. Eric shares his journey from playing drums in church as a kid to landing a coveted gig with rising country star Megan Maroney. He discusses the importance of professionalism, business acumen, and building strong relationships in the m…

In this episode, drummer Zoltan Tobak shares his journey from his small hometown of Fort Bragg, California to becoming the drummer for the country band Muscadine Bloodline in Nashville. Zoltan discusses his early musical influences, the challenges of breaking into the Nashville music scene, and the rewarding experience of touring with artists like …

In this episode, we dive into the nuances of networking and making meaningful connections in the music industry. Our guest, bassist Luis Espaillat, shares his insights on navigating the professional landscape, from the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities to the value of versatility and immersion in one's craft. We explore Luis' musical jour…

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Crouse, the host of the acclaimed The Working Drummer podcast, to unpack the secrets behind his show's incredible 500-episode milestone. Matt shares insights on building meaningful relationships in the music industry, the art of networking, and the importance of specializing as a musician. He also discusses th…

In this episode, we sit down with drummer Hubert Payne, who shares his remarkable journey from a promising football career to becoming a sought-after session musician and the drummer for the Grammy-winning band Little Big Town. Hubert opens up about the gut-wrenching transition from sports to music, the humility he found in drumming, and how he's l…

Former guitarist for Canadian Music Hall of Fame recording artist “The Guess Who” (2021-2024) - Michael’s pedigree also includes many years as lead guitarist and musical director with original Foreigner vocalist and solo artist Lou Gramm, guitarist with multi-platinum artist Mark Slaughter, as well as both RockStar counselor and Music Director of t…

In this episode of the Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim sit down with renowned drummer, producer, and engineer Scott Williamson. Scott shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a musical family in Southern California to establishing himself as a sought-after session musician in Nashville for over 35 years. Throughout the conversation, Scott…

John Spittle born and raised in Southern California started playing drums at the age of 5. His father was a drummer and started teaching him at an early age. Music was always a big influence in his household. By the time John was around 10 He would sit in with his dad’s rock bands. Sitting in gave John the desire to want to do more. Joined school b…

In this episode of The Rich Redmond Show, Rich sits down with renowned drummer Josh Freese to discuss his prolific career. Although this episode was recorded before Josh stepped into the Foo Fighters drum throne for the monumental task of replacing Taylor Hawkins, Josh and Rich cover some valuable ground! The conversation delves into Josh's wide-ra…

In this episode, hosts Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy sit down with legendary rock historian, radio personality, and author Eddie Trunk. Eddie shares his lifelong journey in the music industry, from discovering his love for rock as a teenager to building a successful career spanning over 38 years. He discusses his current shows on Sirius XM, includi…

In this episode, Rich and Jim talk with the iconic Huey Lewis to discuss his storied career as the frontman of Huey Lewis and the News. Huey shares stories from the early days of the band, including their time as part of the pub rock scene in England and their chance encounter with the Thin Lizzy crew that helped shape their live show. Huey also op…

In this episode of The Rich Redmond Show, Rich sits down with legendary drummer Ray Luzier, best known for his work with the band Korn. Ray shares his incredible journey from growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania to becoming one of the most respected rock drummers in the industry. Ray opens up about his early musical influences, his move to Hollywoo…

In this episode, Rich and Jim talks with acclaimed actor, musician, and creative polymath Peter Stormare. Stormare shares insights into his diverse career, from his early days growing up in a small Swedish village to his prolific work in film, television, and music. Stormare discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his creative pursuits, as…

As we gear up for another set of new episodes, enjoy this throwback to when Rich and Jim talked with one of the best career pivot stories we have ever had with Kenny Aronoff! Legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff shares his incredible journey in the music industry. From being inspired by the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show to working with iconic artists …

In this captivating episode, we sit down with the legendary drummer Greg Bissonette, who has graced the stages and recordings of some of the biggest names in music. From his early days at North Texas State to his prolific career playing with the likes of David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and Ringo Starr, Greg shares his incredible journey and the inval…

As we gear up for another set of new episodes, enjoy this throwback to episode 89 when Rich and Jim talked with one of the most influential drummers to ever play, Thomas Lang! Thomas shares his incredible journey, from starting drumming at age 4 to becoming one of the most respected and innovative drummers in the industry. We dive into Thomas's uni…

Originally from upstate New York, Seth began playing drums at the age of three. By age nine, he was sitting in with local bands and even backing up his elementary school choir. He’s been in the Nashville music scene for 20+ years and is currently the touring drummer for Carrie Underwood. When Seth isn’t on the road, he is in the studio recording an…

Chris Powell is an award winning drummer based in Nashville. He has recorded and performed with a wide array of artists such as; Luke Grimes, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Reba, The War and Treaty, Lori McKenna, Brett Eldridge, Wheeler Walker, Gavin Degraw, Ashley Monroe, Travis Tritt, Brandi Carlile, Barry Gibb, The Secret Sisters, The Hi…

Florida native McCoy Gibbs made the move to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 18 to pursue a Music Business degree at Belmont University. He not only earned that degree, but also made lifelong connections and friendships while falling in love with the city, energy, and opportunity that is Nashville. The crazy part is that Gibbs didn’t really learn…

Adam Box Adam Box is an American drummer, best known for his work with the country duo Brothers Osborne for the past 11 years. Box started playing drums at church in his hometown of Zero, Mississippi, in a church band that covered contemporary rock songs with Christian lyrics. He later entered a battle of the bands in Starkville, Mississippi and fo…

Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in jazz, rock and punk music. During high school Myers co-started his first musical outfit, a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees. Mye…

Born and raised in Arkansas, Evan grew up playing drums at his dads church in Fort Smith. He was the kid that would sit behind the drummer during church and soak in every detail and nuance. Once church let out, he'd jump up on the kit and play, until the next church service started a few hours later. Evan got his first drum set at the age of 8 and …

Jason Michael Hartless (born November 5, 1994) is an American musician, best known for being the drummer for fellow Detroit native Ted Nugent. He has also toured and/or recorded with Eric Martin, Pop Evil, Sponge, Mitch Ryder, C. Thomas Howell, Tantric, Insane Clown Posse, Warrior Soul and Joe Lynn Turner. In early 2020, Hartless earned his bachelo…

The Wolfe Brothers are an Australian country rock band from Hobart, Tasmania, formed of brothers Tom and Nick Wolfe and childhood friends Brodie Rainbird and Casey Kostiuk. They came to prominence after being the runners-up of Australia's Got Talent in 2012. Following their success, they have released a self-titled EP and three studio albums, It's …

Joe Bergamini maintains a diverse career as a drumming performer and educator. Enjoying various styles of playing, he is known for his progressive rock drumming in the bands Happy the Man and 4Front, and he is the current international touring drummer for The Doo-Wop Project. Based in the New York area, Joe has worked extensively on Broadway. In 20…