RR SHOW THROWBACK w/KENNY ARONOFF :: Ep 197 The Rich Redmond Show

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 like John Mellencamp, Sting, and Lady Gaga, Kenny's story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Kenny delves into the challenges he faced early in his career, including being fired from a recording session with Mellencamp, and how that experience shaped his approach to serving the song and the artist. He also discusses the evolution of the music industry, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a touring musician, and his transition into keynote speaking. Throughout the conversation, Kenny offers invaluable advice for aspiring musicians, emphasizing the importance of hard work, networking, and staying relevant in a constantly changing landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of the music industry and the mindset of one of the greatest drummers of all time. Follow Kenny: https://kennyaronoff.com/   *******SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW!!! www.richredmond.com/listen   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co  

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 invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Highlights include: Greg's diverse musical background and his ability to seamlessly navigate through rock, metal, funk, and fusion His educational path and the benefits of a music education degree, which allowed him the flexibility to teach and perform Insightful anecdotes about mastering different musical styles and the influential drummers who have shaped his playing An inside look at Greg's voiceover work and the unique challenges and rewards of the union-based industry His disciplined approach to health and fitness, including his low-impact exercise routine and his avoidance of unhealthy habits Captivating stories about collaborating with iconic musicians like Ringo Starr and the importance of people skills in the music industry Greg's passion for teaching and the philosophy behind his drum school, emphasizing the significance of vocabulary and versatility His thoughts on the evolving music industry and the future, and the importance of adaptability, community, and continuous learning Join us as we delve into the remarkable life and career of Greg Bissonette, a true master of his craft and a fountain of wisdom for aspiring musicians and drummers alike. Follow Gregg: https://greggbissonette.co/   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

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 unique drumming style, his expansive travel experiences, and his passion for pushing the boundaries of contemporary drumming. He discusses his methodical approach to practice and how it has shaped his development as a musician. Thomas also talks about his latest solo album "Prog Pop" and his partnership with the Nine Beats drum school franchise, which is bringing their successful teaching method to the US. We explore his views on talent versus hard work, and his experiences with the high-profile Dream Theater audition. Throughout the conversation, Thomas provides insights into his drumming setup, favorite gear, and musical influences, offering inspiration for drummers of all levels. This episode is a must-listen for any fan of virtuosic, boundary-pushing percussion.   Follow Thomas: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialThomasLang/ https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasLang00 https://www.instagram.com/thomaslangdrum   Folllow Rich and the show: www.richredmond.com www.instaagram.com/therichredmondshow www.tiktok.com/therichredmondshow   Follow Jim: linktr.ee/jimmccarthyvos   The Rich Redmond Show is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.itsyourshow.co

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 and collaborating with some of Nashville’s top writers, musicians, and producers. Seth has been in the Nashville music scene for years and has played/recorded with the likes of rockers Quinn Loggins, Joey DeGraw and Sodium. On the rock country and country scene he has performed/recorded with Ruby Lovette (Curb), Anna Wilson (Curb), Amy Dalley (Curb), The Wilkinsons (RCA), The Marie Sisters (Universal/Republic), Wade Hayes (Columbia), Jeff Carson (Curb), Brian McComas (Lyric Street), SheDaisy (Lyric Street), Katrina Elam (Universal South), Gary Allan (MCA), The Wreckers (Maverick), Sarah Johns(RCA), Joe Nichols(Universal South), Julianne Hough(Curb), Phil Vassar, Chris Young, Rodney Adkins(Curb), The Band Perry, Sheryl Crow and Little Big Town(UMG), Keith Urban. TV appearances include, the CBS Early Morning Show, ABC’s the View, The Grand Ole Opry Live, CMT’s MWL, The CMA Music Festival on ABC, a live concert special with Gary Allan on both MTV and CMT, Good Morning America, Good Afternoon America, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Dancing with the Stars, Craig Ferguson, The Talk, Jimmy Fallon, Ellen Degeneres, Fox and Friends, Live with Kelly and Michael, Canada a.m., CMT Awards, The ACA Awards, David Letterman, X-Factor and American Idol.   Gear: Innovative Percussion, Gretsch, Zildjian, Remo, Gibraltar Some Things That Came Up:   -3:00 Big musical family. Moving to Nashville at 18 years old.  -4:40 Playing int he school band  -5:30 Teacher George Lawrence! Passed on The Wilkinsons gig to Seth.  -9:30 Seth’s admiration of Carlos Vega. -16:00 Chris Cornell, Rob Lowe -19:00 Tuning hacks.  -20:30 Game changer advice from Chris McHugh…(drum roll)… Puresound “Orchestral” snare wires on all drums. Since 2013 -23:00 Recording with Little Big Town with Jay Joyce producing.  -24:40 “Practice! Practice! Get a good gig and make a lotta cash!” -27:00 Starstruck? No! Playing with Fogerty was pretty surreal. -29:30 There’s No Business Like Show Business!!! Everything about it is appealllingggg! -31:30 The perks of the Vegas residency. Play Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.  -33:20 Seth does body weight circuits. -34:00 Seth’s home studio and maintaining an 8 acre property. -35:15 Rausch is German!  -37:00 Keith Urban’s band would watch Little Big Town open for them every night. Amazing, natural advertising for Seth. Led to the call for Keith Urban.  -38:50 Seth met Cindy Blackman in Vegas -39:40 Advise for up and coming drummers.”Try Not to be an asshole”. “Lots of FAITH! Worrying doesn’t do anyone any good. Take it day by day.  -41:20 Seth is a model represented by The Block Agency! -42:00 Harry McCarthy as Seth’s drum tech with Keith Urban. Drum Paradise Christmas party?  -44:30 Studio and Touring balance -47:00 We hope Jim’s Mom isn’t listening! -49:00 “The Fave 5”…Seth’s brick pizza oven.  -51:00 Ultimate Tribute Band choice is Led Zeppelin -54:00 Take every gig and don’t quit!     Follow:  www.sethrausch.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

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 Highwomen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Midland, Caylee Hammack, Zach Bryan, Brandy Clark, Jamey Johnson, 1,000 Horses, Alabama, and many others. He is a first call drummer for producer Dave Cobb.    Some Things That Came Up:  -Chris Powell's Background and Career -Chris Powell shares his drumming journey, starting in Redlands, California and moving to Nashville in 2007.   -Chris’s extensive discography and busy schedule working with top producers like Dave Cobb (Jason Isbel, Rival Sons, Chris Stapleton, Oak Ridge Boys, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson).    -The challenges of being a busy musician and the difficulty of reconnecting with colleagues.   -Touring with Jamey Johnson and double drumming with the late Mike Kennedy (George Strait).    -Chris discusses his flexible approach to using house drum kits and adapting his playing style to different environments. No crashes?   -13:00 any drumsticks, No. 2 pencils (eraser side), chopsticks and super HOT mics.  -15:50 ALL the tricks to get the GUSH. Tea Towels to Drum Tacos and beyond…even cardboard boxes!   -18:00 Tea Towels, wallets for muffling, Mister Muff!!!   -21:45 Used click tracks on only 5 of Dave Cobb’s records in 20 years. Nashville is “THE ALAMO!”   -30:00 Chris started drumming at age 13. Started with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.   -31:15 Dave Cobb, Leroy Powell and the musicians Chris plays with have become his biggest influences. Steve Gadd and Hal Blaine!    -33:14 Big Band rules!    -35:00 Recording and now touring with Chris Isaak. Playing in a suit!   -38:00 “Band Jumpers”    -44:00 Finding your place in the industry   -48:58 Chris talks about his personal project, Mad Charlie Inc., which supports families with neurodiverse children, including Chris’ son.   -54:00 The Music City Drum Show    -58:20 The Importance of Music Education and the Arts. Are the trades making a comeback? Woodworkers, Doctors, Drummers!   -1:04:20 Ludwig 4 piece is Chris’ go to for the road. He tunes dead 70’s style. 24” kick packed with lots of muffling. THUD! Buddy Harman!    -1:10:47 Recording with Lady Gaga for “A STAR Is Born” soundtrack    -1:11:20 Playing with Brandi Carlile. Families and kingdoms!    -1:15:00 All but two Presidents of the United States have wanted to be musicians!   -1:18:00 “The Fave 5”   -1:33:00 Working with Tom Hanks two times!  -1:38:00 No pictures with artists! Comin’ in as an equal.    Check out www.madcharlieinc.com   Follow:  www.chrispowellondrums.com www.madcharlieinc.com IG: @chrispowellondrums   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co

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 to play drums until his college years.  For this natural musician, drums and rhythm came naturally and he found his groove, literally. After college, Gibbs emerged as a drummer while playing with pop/rock band Hot Celle Rae.  He then went on to become an independent drummer to soak in all the music he could.  During this time he met tons of musicians, bands and artists, cut his teeth on the grind of Broadway bars and “honky tonks,” and jumped in a van for a random show in Montana.  He loved every minute of it. In 2013, his hard work paid off when Gibbs successfully auditioned for CMA-nominated Duo of the Year, Love and Theft, and hit the road for the busiest year of his life thus far.  It hasn’t slowed down for him since.  From touring, live TV performances, music videos and award shows, Gibbs has kept himself quite busy. Gibbs is currently playing with 2017 CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Lauren Alaina, and continues to find other ways to fill in the occasional off day with sessions, shows, and housework.  If there is an example of hard work, passion, and preparation paying off, McCoy Gibbs is that example.   Some Things That Came Up:  -2:45 Tall drummers  -4:15 Playing the Opry -5:00 Imposter Syndrome?  -5:20 Musical family. Played Sax, Sing, Guitar -8:20 An elder Millennial  -10:90 The beauty of the Dave Matthews band and Carter -12:00 No formal lessons. NOT passing the torch yet!  -14:00 Guitar! Singing AT you!  -16:30 The birth of Grunge and Dave Grohl -21:00 Music Business Major at Belmont University  -26:50 Meeting Ed Toth. Into Tonic, Vertical Horizon, etc.  -28:00 The Singing Drummer (“The 5th Limb”). Don Henley, Deen Castronovo, Phil Collins.  -33:00 Continuing to play Lower Broadway  -36:30 John Hamlin and Hot Chelle Rae  -38:30 Early Hot Chelle Rae demos  -50:00 Playing with Lauren Alaina  -52:20 Aaron Sterling on some of the records -52:50 Joey Moi as producer now  -54:00 The glory of private jets -56:00 Jim Riley and Zoro always got the photos! -1:00:00 Gretsch, Remo, Zildjian, Vic Firth…getting endorsements -1:09:00 Pass -1:11:00 House Band at The CMT Awards since 2014 -1:14:50 McCoy’s charts -1:15:30 Subbing for Cole Swindell’s tour last minute -1:25:00 “The Fave 5”    Follow:  https://www.mccoygibbs.com/ FB: Robert McCoy Gibbs IG: @McCoy.Gibbs  X: McCoy Gibbs    The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Check out Rich’s books on Amazon!    Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

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 formed a band called Absence of Concern, which opened for Bob Seger at a concert in Jackson, Mississippi. Box later met Chris Ethridge, a bassist who had played in The Flying Burrito Brothers, through a mutual friend, and Ethridge served as Box's mentor.Box is in the road band for the duo Brothers Osborne, and played on most all of their albums and hit singles.  Some Things That Come Up:  -2:20 Roto Toms? -3:00 Craviotto Drums -6:30 The Roots. The Glory of Keith Carlock -7:10 Life in Zero, Mississippi. Cutting teeth in the church with great players.  -8:40 Adam’s father was a great guitarist and person. Adam’s parents just moved to Nashville. -11:00 Mourning the death of the shuffle  -11:55 Clicks and grids  -14:30 The culture of Brothers Osborne and Jay Joyce as producer -19:00 Cooper Acoutin custom snare drums and the Ludwig acrolite -21:50 Adam’s Gilded Palace Recording Studio  -22:40 Chris Ethridge, bassist of the Flying Burrito Brothers, was a huge mentor to Adam. Chris eventually passed from pancreatic cancer. -25:20 Chris is always with Adam -26:20 Adam built his own studio by hand!  -27:20 Amazing opportunities came to Adam when he created his studio  -28:30 Adam is a man of God, putting one foot in front of the other  -32:40 The lure of Southern California  -33:00 Adam’s 1st Nashville day job: “Outside Sales” for Zanies comedy club -37:00 Used creativity to create value. The desperation philosophy  -39:30 Leos in the room! -40:00 Adam created a Crag’s List ad for his services -44:20 Pete Sternberg helped Adam secure the gig with Brothers Osborne  -46:00 Be prepared, but be open and flexible -50:00 Don’t put a time limit on it! -51:30 People person? Gotta keep the battery charged… -54:45 Russell Crowe body double? -58:00 Jim’s voice over style -59:50 Adam tracked drums on The Brothers Osborne Grammy Award Winning song -101:00 Adam is a Grammy Award winning drummer! -1:03:30 Adam’s thoughts on mentoring -1:12:00 What happens when you achieve your dreams? -1:14:30 The relationship with your drum tech  -1:16:00 Music.AI. Legacy. -1:18:50 Detune two lugs to get the “gush” snare tone -1:22:30 Traditional Grip?  -1:23:40 Taking drum lessons from Brian Stephens.  -1:26:00 “The Fave 5”   Follow:  IG: @adambox___   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Check out Rich’s books on Amazon!    Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

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. Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his master’s degree in jazz drumming and was a member of the Rob Parton Orchestra.  In addition to his involvement in school bands, Myers was playing in festivals with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local musicians Mark Colby and John McLean.  Myers also was a member of Chicago jazz fusion band Kick the Cat.  Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey’s McGee in 2003 following the departure of original drummer Mike Mirro. With Myers at the helm, Umphrey’s has released ten albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year.  Umphrey’s has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more. With Umphrey’s, Myers has shared the stage with countless notable musicians such as Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, Ivan Neville, Les Claypool, Stephen Perkins, Mike Keneally, Joshua Redman, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Victor Wooten, Adrian Belew, Stanley Jordan, Gene Ween, Derek Trucks and Jason Bonham. In 2011 Myers was honored with the title of Best Jam Band Drummer by DRUM Magazine, beating jamband stalwarts such as Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers) and Jon Fishman (Phish). In 2018, Myers was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer’s July issue. Myers placed second in the Experimental Rock category of the publication’s “Readers Poll Awards” behind St. Vincent drummer Matt Johnson. When he’s not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art.    Some Things That Came Up:  -2:30 Kris’s multi genre style  -3:00 Rabid fans  -4:45 The Umphrey's McGee audition turned into a 21 year gig and counting -6:30 Kris’s previous band was Kick The Cat  -11:00 Maintaining a list of all the venues the band has played  -11:30 Red Rocks is fave venue as well as The Fox Theater in Oakland and The Ryman in Nashville -14:00 Vic Salazar !!! The ambassador of the drum community -16:40 The rider!  The love of milk chocolate!  -18:00 Stretching, fitness center, yoga -19:40 The documentary “Frame By Frame” -21:20 The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart.. “most impressive” -23:40 The cover of Modern Drummer magazine in 2018!  -24:30 Dauz pads! Used by Rush and Nine Inch Nails  -26:45 Writing material together as a band  -27:40 Producer Greg Majors and Manny Sanchez -30:30 Different sets every night. Choosing from 14 studio albums. Responsible for all songs at all times  -35:40 collaboration with Huey Lewis. Met at The Jammy Awards in 2006. -43:00 Kris loves practicing impressions  -44:30 Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Keith Carlock, Steve Gadd 49:50 The art of mashups, inspired by DJ culture  -50:15 Kris songs background vocals while playing insane music  -52:00 Rotator Cuff repair surgery. 6 month rehab, but ready after 4 months  -54:00 Local gigs and charity work  -54:50 Getting to do the “Boom Smack” -55:50 “David’s Den” for mental health  -56:15 Wedding preparation  -57:20 “The Fave 5”   Follow: www.umphreys.com www.krismyersdrums.com  FB: @krismyers IG: @krismyersdrums YouTube: @krismyersdrums   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

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 began serenading his whole family and neighborhood with punk rock beats and the sounds of the radio. After touring the country with his band The Exception, Evan decided it was time to move to Nashville, TN and attend Middle Tennessee State under the direction of Lalo Davila and Tom Giampietro. It was in college where Evan honed his craft and wanted to become a studio musician. Years later and having played on multiple #1 songs on the radio, Evan is now an in demand studio drummer. You can hear his drumming with , Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, Jimmie Allen, Ronnie Dunn, Keith Urban, Steven Tyler, Toby Keith, Matt Stell, Maddie and Tae, Tim McGraw, Lauren Alaina, Erin McCarley, Rascal Flatts and many other artists.      Some Things That Came Up: -2:00 Started at 2 years old in church in Hot Springs,Arkansas  -3:45 first teacher was Sam Smith along with non stop playing and practicing  -5:00 school band and football. Football won  -6:30 Touring with Evan’s  first band, The EXCEPTION  -7:15 Moved to to Nashville with the band in 2006 -10:15 The life changing teacher, Tom Giampietro. -11:00 Really worked on reading music. Lalo and Julie Davila at MTSU  -13:15 Touring with Griffin House and Katie Herzwig and started working in some studio environments  -13:50 Will Sales was a mentor and also Evans first master recording session that featured two drummers -18:45 “Dream Wild” movie  -22:30 Odd jobs and touring was a means to get in the studio long term  -24:30 Recording with Steven Tyler was a highlight so far  -27:30 Steven Tyler, Keith Urban and a track from the Barbie soundtrack all at Evan’s house  -29:30 The legend of Jim Cooley  -30:15 Fast number charts! Coming from a musical family  -33:00 Gretsch, Zildjian, Evans  -38:00 The award for worst recorded snare drum sound goes to… -40:00 Nashville’s THREE drum shops -45:15 The science behind LOOPS  -48:15 Efficiency and workflow  50:30 Writing  and producing  -54:30 Scheduling challenges -58:40 Changing heads once a month or so. Tana’s  log locks  -1:00:00 www.musicbed.com -1:05:30 Garnering an emotional response with our instruments  -1:05:40 Samples and loop packages at www.evanhutchings.com -1:07:20Jeff Porcaro, Jim Keltner, Matt Chamberlain, Stanton Moore, Christian rock drummers, John Bonham, Dave Grohl  1:11:00 The soundtrack to “That Thing You Do” inspired Evans first kit  1:12:00 Roni Kaspi is great!  1:16:30 Grateful for parental support  1:17:30 Evan  parked cars and he doesn’t  drive a stick!  -1:20:45 “The Fave 5”   Follow:  www.evanhutchings.com IG: @evanhutchings Also: FB, airgigs, soundbetter.com   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!     Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co  

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 bachelor's degree in Music Business from the Berklee College of Music.   Some Things That Came Up: -1:00 The magic of music from Detroit  -3:00 The Who and Toto are Jason’s fave bands  -4:15 Big Band ensemble mentality  -8:30 Pearl drum artist since the age of 9 -9:15 Berklee music business graduate  -10:45 Jason’s company Sound City Music Group that he runs with his Dad.  -13:00 Vinyl is profitable! A tangible piece of ART!  -18:00 Working with Ted Nugent  -21:45 Tommy Clufetos  -23:00 Nugent records with everyone on the studio floor at the same time  -25:00 The Motley Crue tour at age 14.   -26:00 Producers Jason  has worked with… -27:30 Jason taught at the School of Rock when he was 18 -30:00 Corky Laing, Eric Singer, Anton Fig as mentors  -32:00 What’s the next step for the music business?  (Drum roll)… LIVE MUSIC! -35:30 Linn Drum Machine  -41:20 Mashups -42:00 Is Alex Van Halen retiring?  -45:00 That DILLA vibe. Very difficult to achieve  -47:30 Greyson Nekrutman’s success -49:00 Sabian and Remo…the AAX Extreme China  -52:00 The perks of in ear monitors  -56:30 “Grounding”?  -58:00 The love of Disney -67:00 Los Lobotomys live record  -68:00 Joe Porcaro -71:20 Alex Van Halen auction and drum values  -80:20 “The Fave 5”   Follow:  www.jasonhartless.com FB, IG, YouTube     The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Check out Rich’s books on Amazon!      Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com www.itsyourshow.co