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:

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

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
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

Welcome, Andrew Besl to the podcast! Andrew is a Nashville-based drummer currently playing with Artists Noah Floersch, Neon Child, Pink Bubba, and Bee Kelly, among others. When he’s not on the road, he’s behind the kit as the in-house session drummer at Last Dollar Studios. In this candid conversation, Andrew shares valuable life lessons on gratitude and forgiveness as he details his journey from a self-taught musician to a sought-after working drummer in Nashville, both live and in the studio. Andrew touches upon his experiences with different bands, winning the Lightning 100's Music City Mayhem Competition with Bee Kelly, the significance of being a 'good hang,' and the importance of honest communication. Andrew's insights on life, music, and personal growth give us a compelling story of perseverance and self-discovery. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:16 Andrew's High School Journey
5:56 Learning Drums Through Rock Band
23:01 Drum Box (Sponsor)
23:44 College Life, Belmont
28:21 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
29:03 Balancing Music and Day Jobs
37:38 The Big Decision: Tour or Puerto Rico?
41:05 Lessons from 1st Tour Experience
48:54 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
49:54 Music City Mayhem Competition
1:02:57 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:04:08 Post-Win
1:08:53 Noah Floersch
1:16:35 A Great Camp
1:21:49 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:22:31 The Role of a Studio Drummer
1:33:37 Last Dollar Studios (Sponsor)
1:34:32 Closing Questions
1:41:24 The Power of Gratitude and Forgiveness
1:45:32 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com

Last Dollar Studios
https://www.lastdollarstudios.com


Connect with Andrew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbesldrums

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Bamboo" - Bee Kelly
"Restless" - Pink Bubba
"Long Gone" - Noah Floersch

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC