006 – Jeff Brown: Be open to any opportunity

In this session of the Drummer’s Resource Podcast I talk to Jeff Brown, who is currently working with Casey James and Reeves Gabrels.  Jeff is a Nashville based session and touring drummer who relocated from Southern California in 1995. Since moving to Nashville, Jeff has performed with: Dreaming in English, Room 101, Steel Magnolia, Thomas Rhett, Ty Herndon, Paramore and more!  Jeff has also been featured on the movie soundtracks for Fantastic 4 and Elektra.  Check out a COMPLETE LIST of Jeff’s highlights.

“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” – Paolo Coelho

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• How Jeff got started drumming
• Jeff’s move to Nashville
• The recording / touring industry in Nashville
• How Nashville “works”
• The transition from being “in a band” to working as a “sideman”
• Opening for Rush
• A whole lot more….

Links mentioned in the interview:
Jeff Brown Drums
Reeves Gabrels
Casey James
Boso Drumsticks
Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC)
Nil Lara

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