Welcome Cleveland-native Jordan Carter! A conversation full of laughter, good hangs, and true words of wisdom, join us for Ep. 80 as we dive deep into Jordan's unique journey to Nashville as a professional drummer and music director. Hailing from small-town Cleveland, Jordan followed his passion for the drums from a young age, pursuing higher education at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he would live and work for the next 12 years playing with artists such as Oompa, Sing, Lisa Bello, Louie Bello, Marcela Cruz, among others. Jordan moved to Nashville in 2022 and currently plays for artists such as Kaylee Rose, Slim Gambill, and Aveva. Jordan reminisces about influential figures from his time at Berklee and discusses the importance of community, patience, and self-discovery. Jordan offers insights into the role of a music director, the importance of effective communication, and the challenges of adapting to Nashville's diverse and talented pool of musicians. We hope you enjoy!


Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Welcome, Jordan!
2:46 From Cleveland to Nashville
3:26 Relearning the Drums: Challenges and Growth
23:11 Drum Box (Sponsor)
23:53 Boston Days at Berklee
40:15 Discovering Nashville's Music Scene
57:08 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
57:53 Finding the Right Gig
1:03:43 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:04:43 Memorable Shows and Venues
1:12:16 Drumming Influences
1:24:08 The Role of a Music Director
1:33:32 Therapy and Self-Improvement
1:40:19 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:41:02 Madden, Harry Potter, Closing Questions
1:51:23 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

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Connect with Jordan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordancarter.music
Website: https://www.jordancartermusic.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanCarter

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Sade" - Sing
"Joy Back" - Oompa

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
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Welcome Georgia-native Collin Dobbs! Collin is the touring drummer for legendary country duo, The Bellamy Brothers. We delve into Collin's fascinating journey to Nashville - starting from his Georgia roots and Florida upbringing, Collin shares his quick rise in the music industry, the importance of being prepared and professional, tips on tuning and technique, and the value of networking and social media in landing a dream gig. The episode touches on the importance of diversifying skills, embracing various music genres, staying humble, and using AI to your benefit. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:37 Welcome, Collin!
11:44 Early Life and Musical Beginnings
23:08 How to Prepare Like a Pro
27:06 Drum Box (Sponsor)
27:48 Love Your Sound Engineers
34:33 Tuning Techniques and Tips
40:18 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
41:00 Joining the Bellamy Brothers
43:15 Influences and Early Inspirations
48:35 Mountain Biking 51:07 Gig Security
55:03 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
56:02 Drumming Identity
59:03 Social Media & Content Creation
1:09:17 Lucky Drums (Sponsor)
1:10:16 Endorsements and Gear
1:15:38 Using AI to Your Benefit
1:18:18 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:19:29 Closing Questions
1:24:27 Memorable Gigs and Touring Experiences
1:27:11 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

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Groove MPL
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Connect with Collin:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collindobbsdrums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collindobbsdrums
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collindobbsdrums
Website: https://www.collindobbs.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Redneck Girl" - The Bellamy Brothers
"Let Your Love Flow" - The Bellamy Brothers

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Welcome Nashville newcomer Tim Carman! An international touring musician, session drummer, educator, and five-time published author, Tim currently records and tours extensively with Parlor Greens—a soul-jazz trio consisting of Tim on drums, Jimmy James on guitar, and Adam Scone on organ—and Canyon Lights, a garage rock group formed with singer/guitarist Pat Faherty, formerly the lead singer of GA-20. Tim also leads two of his own projects: Tim Carman & The Street 45s — a world-groove inspired funk band—and the Tim Carman Trio—a vintage organ jazz trio (à la Jimmy Smith) nominated for “Jazz Act of the Year” in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the Boston Music Awards.

In this episode, we dive deep into Tim's diverse musical upbringing in Boston, his approach to absorbing musical vocabulary and the importance of studying music history, and his time spent in LA, Denver, and the eventual move to Nashville. We discuss how he manages multiple original projects, work-life balance, his joy for hockey, and his approach to networking, social media, and landing endorsements. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:43 Nashville's Best Chicken
9:19 Tim's Education Books
17:45 Boston Punk Upbringing
22:48 Drum Box (Sponsor)
23:31 Hockey Crossovers
28:31 Parlor Greens Formation
30:44 Fuji Rock Festival in Japan
32:11 Balancing Multiple Projects
33:12 Switching Between Genres
35:16 Work-Life Balance
37:22 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
38:04 Nashville's Scene
41:02 Punk Rock Influences
47:43 Networking and Opportunities
58:14 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
59:14 Social Media for Musicians
1:05:25 Memorable Concerts
1:09:29 Bucket List Venues
1:14:04 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:15:16 Endorsements and Gear Talk
1:23:17 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:24:12 Closing Questions
1:29:43 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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Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com


Connect with Tim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcarmandrums
Website: https://timcarmandrums.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"West Memphis" - Parlor Greens
"Let Me In" - Canyon Lights

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
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ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC