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Today we welcome to the show Nashville-native Joel Mevis! Joel is currently the drummer for Tyler Filmore - a Nashville-based artist blending pop and electronic elements with earnest country. Dubbed as "the most interesting person we've had on the show," we learn Joel's journey through the music industry, his experience with Ableton, Filmore tour stories with Pitbull, and how his detail-oriented nature has contributed to his success. Joel shares valuable insights on managing stress during performances, the importance of fitness in a musician's life, and his diverse work and skillsets beyond music, including being a security contractor and the voice of Nashville International Airport's parking system. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:52 Welcome, Joel!
4:48 Nashville Native, Church Story
19:14 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
23:08 Building In-Ear Rigs
29:20 Fixing Ethan's Computer
33:00 The Importance of Ableton for Drummers
39:33 Building and Managing Live Shows
49:15 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
50:12 Touring with Fillmore and Pitbull, Gatekeeping
1:02:24 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:03:24 Early Influences and Paramore
1:11:33 Home Studio and Practice Kits
1:14:41 Drum Box (Sponsor)
1:15:41 Full-Time Day Job, Balancing Multiple Roles
1:17:05 Voice of the Nashville Airport
1:21:04 How to Prepare for the Gig
1:23:49 Remo vs Evans Heads, Drum Gear
1:27:33 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:31:23 Closing Questions
1:41:13 Outro


Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com


Connect with Joel:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfromnashville
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joel.mevis
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfromnashville


Music Featured in this Episode:
"If That Ain't Country" - Filmore
"Nothing's Better" - Filmore
"USA" - Filmore feat. Pitbull

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
http://www.garden-groove.com
Mixed by Jackson Maddox

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded November 2024 in Nashville, TN

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2024 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

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Today we welcome to the show Georgia-native Kyle Law, a Nashville-based live and session musician currently touring with hard-rock country artist Tim Montana. Kyle shares his insights on prepping for Broadway gigs versus artist gigs, work-life balance, how to keep gigs and choose subs, and his method for learning complex drum parts, including his time with Nashville-based Tool cover band, Rosetta. Kyle talks about his experiences on the road, his transition from country rock to hard rock, and the importance of camaraderie among band members. Amid the usual banter and shirtless antics, we touch on mental health challenges, the importance of having multiple skills in the industry, and Kyle's recent endorsement with WFLIII Drums. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:10 Welcome, Kyle!
3:49 Broadway Shifts
7:12 Tour Life with Tim Montana
15:14 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
20:53 Work-Life Balance
31:15 Broadway vs Artist Gigs
35:38 Microscoping for Artist Gigs
37:46 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
38:46 Balancing Multiple Gigs and Mental Health
54:01 Drum Box (Sponsor)
54:41 Learning Complex Drum Charts
1:03:17 Session Work and Studio Life
1:11:20 1st Kit Memories
1:14:19 Influences and Inspirations: From Hip Hop to Prog Rock
1:22:20 Garden Groove (Sponsor)
1:36:15 WFLIII Drums Endorsement
1:40:48 Kyle's Tattoos
1:45:09 Outro


Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Garden Groove Nashville
https://www.garden-groove.com

Connect with Kyle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law.kyle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatdrummerdude
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyle.law26

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Savage" - Tim Montana

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
http://www.garden-groove.com
Mixed by Jackson Maddox

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded October 2024 in Nashville, TN

Connect with us:
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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2024 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

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Today we welcome Christian Delzoppo to the podcast, currently on tour with Nashville-based indie pop artist Knox Morris (Knox). Christian opens up about his struggles with alcohol and the path to sobriety, which allowed him to reignite his passion for drumming. He speaks to the transformative power of self-care and connections between mental and physical health, while emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships when it comes to networking and landing gigs. We gain insights into his early influences, practice routines, aspirations, and what it's like being a pop drummer in Nashville. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
18:56 Networking and Building Relationships
28:12 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
28:54 College Days and Music Struggles
43:50 Drum Lessons and Inspirations
1:02:12 Sobriety, Motivation and Personal Growth
1:08:05 Transition to Nashville and Career Shifts
1:13:48 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:14:48 Pop vs. Country Scenes in Nashville
1:28:10 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:28:52 Touring with Knox
1:36:01 Garden Groove Nashville
1:37:08 Wrap-Up Questions
1:37:17 Practice Routines and Techniques
1:42:29 Life or Death: Potato vs. Straw
1:45:54 Cleveland Sports Fandom
1:52:00 Fine Dining in Nashville
1:55:37 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Music City Audiology
https://drumbox.space

Garden Groove Nashville
https://www.garden-groove.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Connect with Christian:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedelzoppo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christian.delzoppo
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garrystyles1

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Not the 1975" - Knox
"Goliath" - Formal Vandal
"Salt" - Formal Vandal

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
http://www.garden-groove.com
Mixed by Jackson Maddox

------
Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded September 2024 in Nashville, TN

Connect with us:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Facebook

Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2024 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC