649 – Nick “Nickybagz” Baglio: Stay Ready
Nick “Nickybagz” Baglio is a prime example of what happens when you never take your foot off the proverbial gas. The son of a professional drummer, Nick has been on a journey to master his craft since an early age and that curiosity and dedication has opened countless doors for him, many of which he never saw coming. Nick cites the cliche “you never know who’s watching” because this has been the case for him time and time again and has led to amazing opportunities, namely his most recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers as part of their weekly “house drummer”, an appearance at the Modern Drummer festival, and much more.
He’s known for being a “Genre Chameleon” and his uncanny ability to play it all. You can catch him in his past work with Nile Rodgers, and currently with Grammy nominated artists, The Foreign Exchange, The Hot at Nights, Laura Reed, Jean Morisson, Boulevards, Jeanne Jolly & New Reveille.
Nick Baglio talks about:
- His experience at NAMM
- Picking up drums early from his dad
- How the drum scene in Long Island impacted him
- His time at the University of Miami
- Opportunities he’s been working on lately
- His upcoming time in Egypt
- How he balances demands of self employment with the rest of life
Resources/Links mentioned:
- Contact Nick: Website | Instagram | Twitter
- Jeff Porcaro – Instructional Drum DVD