<p>In this episode, Mark talks about:</p><ul>
<li>What he finds rewarding about musical theatre </li>
<li>Other Vegas-specific gigs he’s done over the years</li>
<li>Touring heavily at age 55 and staying connected to home life </li>
<li>Using gear that suits you as a player but also fulfills the needs of the show you’re on </li>
<li>Staying engaged by being detail oriented </li>
<li>Having your boss’s trust</li>
<li>The virtue of contentment </li>
</ul>

442 - Paul Eckberg: Skills to Being a Great Sideman, Realities of the Music Business, Faith Guiding Life Decisions

With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.