In this episode, I hang out with Jacob Cruz. Jacob is a drummer, audio engineer, lover of pro wrestling, and absurd comedy like I Think You Should Leave. He plays drums for several bands including Blemish, Circuit Circuit, and Article V. He talks about his love of telling stories via beats and rhythms 🥁. Influences like Title Fight, Turnstile, Slipknot, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Nirvana. 🎶 Favorite drummers like Travis Barker, Tony Williams, Joey Jordison, Chris Penny, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, Eric Moore, Tony Royster Jr., and Ben Russin. 🥁 He shares the importance of learning to say no and taking time for yourself. Jacob recommends artists to go to shows, meet people, talk to the bands, and follow Nashville Show ToGo. 🎮 Video game soundtrack influences like NASCAR Thunder 2004. Learn how he earned his stripes in different music scenes from stories from the helm. Listening, you will learn his drumming approach, how he learns songs, and playing by ear 👂. Who is his favorite pro wrestler? Listen to find out! As he likes to call it, “violent theater.” Lastly, he shares overcoming the fear of doing things alone and doing things for himself. Favorite podcasts like Good Mythical Morning, Hard Lore: Stories From Tour, and Blowback. Enjoy!
Jacob Cruz:
@soupyjake
@blemish.usa
@circuitcircuitcircuit
@articlev615
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@lucyfromtheinternet
Art:
@averyishungry
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