Was very excited to chat with Adam, drummer for Chicago blues-rock outfit The Empty Pockets, ahead of their new album Dear Billionaires. We got into joining a band that already had years of history and a married couple at its core, why he stripped his kit down to a three-piece setup and never looked back, and what it was like tracking the new record live in one room at Abbey Road Studio 2. If you've ever wondered whether less gear could actually make you a better player, this one's for you.
00:00 Meeting Adam Balasco 01:24 Pitching The Empty Pockets 02:08 Joining An Established Band 07:28 Married Couples In A Touring Band 09:54 Splitting Songwriting Credits 11:06 New Album: Dear Billionaires 12:09 Recording Live At Abbey Road 15:23 Chasing The Perfect Take 19:16 Kit Setup At Abbey Road 21:11 The Three-Piece Kit Philosophy 23:19 The Economics Of Touring Small 29:36 Stripping Back For Creativity 32:08 Building A Groove-First Feel 36:55 Favourite Drummers 38:12 New Album & Tour Dates
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