440 - Martin Lynds: Drumming with Chuck Mead, The Hidden Beauty of Traditional Country Drumming, Exploring Styles Outside Your Comfort Zone

Working Drummer

Martin Lynds is a musician and editor who tours most often with Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll boys but has stayed busy performing and/or recording with many others, including Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson, Kevin Gordon, Marah, Bobby Bare, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart.

In this episode, Martin talks about:

• Exploring styles outside your comfort zone
• Finding your people without being concerned with the hustle
• His experiences living in Washington D.C.
• Finding a “clubhouse” to meet other musicians and create experiences
• His gig with Chuck Mead
• Backline nightmares
• The hidden beauty of traditional country drumming