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370 - Eric Slick: Playing with Dr. Dog and Waxahatchee, Building Songs Around Drum Sounds

370 - Eric Slick: Playing with Dr. Dog and Waxahatchee, Building Songs Around Drum Sounds

FromWorking Drummer


370 - Eric Slick: Playing with Dr. Dog and Waxahatchee, Building Songs Around Drum Sounds

FromWorking Drummer

ratings:
Length:
80 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Eric Slick is a product of the Philly area where he began touring with Dr. Dog. After relocating to Nashville in 2018, he continued that gig until the band’s recent hiatus, and has gone on to perform with Waxahatchee and The Crooked Rhythm Band among others. He is also a singer, songwriter, and producer in his own right, his latest release as a solo artist is an album of ten original songs called Wiseacre.
In this episode, Eric talks about

His ongoing studio learning process

The power of "no" - filling your schedule vs. being fulfilled

Playing with the Crooked Rhythm band and digging into the Fela Kuti/Tony Allen stuff

His interest in late 70s/early 80s drum machines and productions

Wrestling with drums and mics vs. wrestling with the computer

How Nashville is becoming a place for everyone, musically and otherwise

His "jazz damage"
Released:
May 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Everything you need to know about being a professional drummer…and a few things you may not want to know. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta: the podcast Working Drummer covers it all in interviews with a dynamic range of pro drummers. With over 300 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. We hear from a diverse range of musicians 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.