Jeffrey Adami: On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz, Burnout, Mental Health, Faith, and Identity Beyond Music

Today is a special episode as we welcome back our first-ever featured guest on the show - Jeffrey Adami! We first got to know Jeffrey back in October 2021 (see Episode 3) at a time when he was 'foot on the gas' in his career, playing for multiple artists a week, networking, meeting new friends, and ultimately laying the groundwork for a successful future as a pro-level touring drummer. Fast-forward to 2026, and he has completed 8 tours with Dove Award-winning, RIAA Platinum-selling Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)  pop Artist, Jordan Feliz. Reflecting on his six years in Nashville, Jeffrey describes shifting from intensive Broadway work to freelancing, and then landing the gig with Jordan after a 2023 audition. He opens up about therapy, diagnoses, and stress management, his take on social media as a “business card,” gratitude, and building an identity beyond music. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:05 Welcome back, Jeffrey! 
3:02 Couch Stories, Sleepers and Snorers 
7:35 First Guest Callback 9:48 
Jeffrey's Background 
13:17 On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz 
31:52 Faith and Serving the Song 
34:13 Drum Box (Sponsor) 
34:55 Burnout From Saying Yes 
37:51 Tim Robinson 
41:24 Burnout Hustle Year 
53:11 Identity Beyond Gigs 
56:31 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 
57:12 Social Media Pressure 
58:03 Posting Like a Pro 
1:04:27 Trends and Authenticity 
1:07:04 Instagram vs Websites 
1:13:28 Inspiring Next Generation 
1:18:02 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 
1:18:58 Therapy and Diagnosis 
1:24:14 Identity Beyond Gigs 
1:28:01 Gratitude and Present Joy 
1:32:11 Tour Life and Mental Health 
1:35:17 Road Hobbies and Future Plans 
1:38:13 Jeffrey's Mystery Bag 
1:42:22 Rapid Fire Questions 
1:45:59 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

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Low Boy Beaters
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Connect with Jeffrey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyadamidrums
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jeffreyadamidrums

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Be Near" - WNDRS Worship
"Familia (Live) - Jordan Feliz

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