Welcome New Jersey-native and acclaimed drummer Jay Weinberg! Voted 4x "Best Metal Drummer" and "#1 Rock Drummer" in Modern Drummer Readers Polls, Jay Weinberg is known as the current drummer for American thrash groups Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves, and past tenure with the heavy-metal band Slipknot from 2014-2023. This episode dives deep into the intersection of art, music, and community. Having just wrapped support on Metallica's M72 World Stadium Tour, Jay recalls stories from the road and his approach to high-level performing. We learn the genesis of Jay's visual art career and his unique approach to balancing perfectionism and artistry. Jay discusses his important work with the Best Buddies of Tennessee, his approach to drum clinics and education, and his cherished collaborations with brands including SJC Drums, Zildjian, and Mixwave. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Welcome, Jay!
2:49 Nashville's Evolving Drum Community
10:15 Hockey & Injury
13:13 Reflecting on Life's Decisions and Creativity
22:21 Touring with Metallica: A Dream Come True
33:29 Drum Box (Sponsor)
34:11 Jay Weinberg: The Visual Artist
36:44 Early Years: Jay' Father Max Weinberg, Bruce & the E Street Band
37:27 Balancing School and Touring
43:57 Exploring Visual Art and Oil Painting
46:48 The Intersection of Music and Art
53:50 Perfectionism & Patience
1:04:55 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
1:05:36 Collaborations and Custom Drum Kits
1:19:35 Mixwave Virtual Drums
1:23:36 Zildjian Signature Bell
1:26:09 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:27:09 Best Buddies of Tennessee
1:35:36 SJC Drums (Sponsor)
1:36:25 Drumming Accolades
1:38:47 Music City Drum Show (2025 Clinic)
1:46:55 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:47:35 Show Prep: Rituals and Routines
1:51:47 The Physicality of Drumming
2:01:17 Closing Questions (Tattoos, Coffee, & Food)
2:11:13 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

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Groove MPL
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Sonique Drums
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Connect with Jay:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jayweinberg
YouTube: http://youtube.com/jayweinbergofficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jayweinbergdrum
Website: https://www.jayweinbergofficial.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Nero Forte" - Slipknot
"All Out Life" - Slipknot

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
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Welcome drummer, percussionist, producer and educator Jordan Perlson! Jordan's career has spanned about as wide a stylistic reach as one can imagine. Be it with jazz legends Seamus Blake, Gary Burton, folk heroes Alison Brown and Missy Raines, reggae giants Matisyahu and Trevor Hall, cutting-edge music innovators like Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Banda Magda and Jeff Coffin, or progressive music with Adrian Belew, Echolyn or Kaki King. Jordan has credits on 100+ recordings, including national and international ad campaigns for Powerade, Netflix, The NY Rangers, Buick and more. Jordan is a passionate educator, having authored 2 books for Mel Bay publishing which have been translated into several languages and are used around the world by teachers and students of many levels.

This episode covers a wide range of topics, including physical fitness for drummers, the balance of life as a father, and Jordan’s extensive career—from studying at Berklee and playing with the Blue Man Group to becoming a published author. Jordan shares his methods for continuous self-improvement and offers advice for other drummers looking to expand their skillsets and land the gigs they truly want. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:42 Welcome, Jordan!
3:07 Dad Life
11:09 How to Pursue a Gig
20:21 Drum Box (Sponsor)
21:04 Jazz Influence
45:23 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
46:05 Navigating the New York Music Scene
49:48 Blue Man Group
57:04 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
58:04 Fitness for Drummers
1:05:12 Balancing Family and Career
1:13:16 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:13:56 Publishing Drum Books
1:19:26 Remote Recording Trends
1:28:57 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:32:21 Influences and Inspirations
1:51:09 Closing Questions
1:54:56 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Box
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Low Boy Beaters
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Sonique Drums
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Music City Audiology
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Connect with Jordan:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.perlson
Website: https://jordanperlson-music.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"True Minds" - Becca Stevens
"Formant Trajectories" - Jordan Perlson

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded May 2025 in Nashville, TN

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Welcome to the show Wisconsin native Andrew Nesbitt! In this wide-ranging interview, Andrew shares his journey through the music industry, the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the Nashville drumming scene, and his innovative approach to creating custom percussion accessories. Andrew recalls his time at Berklee College of Music studying under legendary drummer Mike Mangini, and his transition from the small town of Sturgeon Bay to NYC, and eventually to Nashville. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:16 Welcome, Andrew!
3:30 Making Percussion Accessoroies
11:47 Playing to the Click
15:18 Body Awareness and Posture
22:08 Drum Box (Sponsor)
22:48 Meeting on Broadway
28:49 Growing up in Wisconsin
37:11 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
37:53 School and Early Years
40:35 Navigating the Music Industry
41:31 Breaking into Broadway
50:10 Josh Freese and The Foo Fighters
54:30 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
55:26 The Impact of Music Education
1:17:57 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:18:37 Transitioning Between Cities and Music Scenes
1:22:29 What to Do During Slow Season
1:24:19 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:25:28 Snacks and Gig Essentials
1:27:52 Dreadlocks and Tattoos
1:29:36 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:30:19 Andrew's Cat 'Pandora'
1:34:40 Influential Guitarists and Drummers
1:56:23 Closing Questions
2:01:37 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Box
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Drum Supply
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Low Boy Beaters
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Groove MPL
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Sonique Drums
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Music City Audiology
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Connect with Andrew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nezplaysmusic

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Realms" - Escaper

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded May 2025 in Nashville, TN

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