Pick Rich's Brain: Recent Episodes
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Rich Redmond is an influential touring/recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California. His versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today’s top talents.
A musical showman in the spirit of Gene Krupa, Rich has toured/recorded/performed with: Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, John Eddie, Pam Tillis, Susan Ashton, Deana Carter, Kid Rock, Lauren Alaina, Trace Adkins, Randy Owens, Marty Stuart, Mindy McReady, Rushlow, Gene Watson, John Anderson, Doc Walker, Jedd Hughes, Patricia Conroy, Earl Thomas Conley, Hank Williams III, Emily West, Jo El Sonnier, Jim Brickman, Lee Brice, Steel Magnolia, The Stellas, Kevin Fowler, Bob Seger, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Darius Rucker, Kenny Rogers, Jennifer Nettles, Travis Tritt, Shelly Fairchild, Craig Wayne Boyd, Dizzy Reed, Chris Cornell, Kelsea Ballerini and many others.
Rich's business partner, Mike Krompass with 1225 Music talks about how his love for a multitude of instruments and producing music brought him into the center of some of the biggest acts in history.
Ben's relationship with Brad Paisley is the model that every business owner should aspire to with their employees.
"Finding your voice in anything creative is essential. Drumming is no different." Kevin Murphy of the Randy Houser band talks about paying your dues, disrupting your playing style and digging deep to find your voice on your instrument.
Go see your favorite drummers in person at clinics! Support them, because they may be going away soon!
In this episode, Rich and Jim travel to Miami to interview Best Selling Author and Business/Investing/Sales Expert Grant Cardone.
"When it comes to dominating on social media, frequency is the holy grail. You need attention."
In episode 10 of #pickrichsbrain, Rich discusses the trials and tribulations of the Nashville songwriting industry and their eerie Vegas connection with mutli-award winning songwriter, blogger, author and producer Regie Hamm.
There's one surefire way to find out which side of the business you want to be in. In a world of songwriting and music business ups and downs, I know that in the end, everything will be okay!
"There is a big difference between an artist and someone who can sing the phone book. An artist has a unique way of selling what they do." -Michael Knox, Producer of Jason Aldean's hit songs and then some.
"If you come here, you'll quickly know if you truly want to play", Tully says while ruminating on how it is a "failure business".
"Million Dollar Machine" Coach Micheal Burt talks about how you're only only one person away from a massive shift in your life!
The "Million Dollar Machine" Coach Micheal Burt joins Rich to talk introverts, falling in love with rejection and the power of followup on episode 7 of #pickrichsbrain!
A Radio Production Director who became a Voiceover Artist, a Voiceover Artist who became a Podcast Producer, a Podcast Producer who became a Podcast Guest.
Rich interviews his Drum Tech, Jon Hull, who is the most sought after, entrepreneurial and business savvy Tech in town!
Sometimes I see comments along the lines of "anyone can record, this is easy", etc. My record for the number of songs tracked in one day.....is 21. It's not easy and not everyone can do it.
What you thought you'd come to Nashville to do, may not be what you'll end up doing...and that's okay!
Rich emphasizes the importance of drum shops and music stores to host drum clinics and the dire need for you to attend them!
In #pickrichsbrain episode 3, Rich talks about the virtues of charting versus reading music, the power of the Nashville Numbers Charting System, the magic tempos of Nashville, and his guest wishlist of @garyvee @grantcardone and @tonyrobbins.
Episode 2 of #PickRichsBrain delves into how Rich got started with Jason Aldean, drummer finances, how to pursue endorsements, and the importance of attending drum clinics.