Jason Smay has been in Nashville for a decade and plays with his son, McKinley James. Prior to that, he was based in Rochester, NY and toured with JD McPherson, Los Strait Jackets, and others. He and McKinley are also part of the Nashville group The Tiger Beats with Patrick Sweany and Ted Pecchio.

In this episode, Jason talks about:


  Thinking about longevity in terms of exercise and overall health

  His roots drumming heroes&nbsp;

  Forming a relationship as young drummer with fellow Rochester native Steve Gadd

  Using one set of sounds for a whole record

  Why he loves producers who were/are also drummers

  His disposition toward the growing role of tech in all music

  Learning how to pursue the right opportunities for the right reasons


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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.