Chris started playing drums when he was 15. Inspired by all the music that was playing in the house while he was growing up.
The first bands that grabbed his attention were Journey, Bon Jovi, Yes, The Police, Rush, Dream Theater, and Metallica just to name a few.
Chris has worked in Nashville both as a session and touring drummer.
10+ Years experience touring and supporting up and coming artist.
Influences = Benny Greb, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer, Steve Jordan, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, Ash Soan, Mike Johnston, Keith Carlock, Deen Castronovo, Steve Smith, Mike Bordin
Chris Mathis has hosted 50 Episodes.
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Episode 50: The Great Tube Shortage
May 10th, 2022 | 44 mins 5 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
Episode 50 has arrived! We are so excited to have made it to episode 50. Come dive in and celebrate with us.
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Episode 49: The Art of the Pivot
February 15th, 2022 | 49 mins 13 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
In the age of Covid, musicians have had to rethink how they earn a living and stay relevant in the music industry. The art of the pivot is essential.
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Episode 48: Did Covid kill the touring musician?
February 1st, 2022 | 53 mins 34 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
Did Covid kill the tour musician? If you ask us, we think so. In this episode we dive into the ways that Covid, mandates and main stream media have played a role in the slow demise of the touring musician.
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Episode 47: Modern P&W vs Sideman
January 11th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship environment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.
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Episode 46: Back To The 80's: Part 1
September 14th, 2021 | 49 mins 52 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
The sound of the 80's is making a comeback. Some people love it, some people may hate it. But one things for sure, history always repeats itself.
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Episode 45: Does The Stage Determine Success?
August 17th, 2021 | 57 mins 16 secs
drummer, drums, football, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
What’s the first thing someone asks you when you tell them you’re a professional musician?
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Episode 44: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 2
August 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 11 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
Part two is a special one for us because we get to talk about the albums that influenced us the most from the 90’s. Strap in!
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Episode 43: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 1
July 14th, 2021 | 1 hr 6 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
In this episode we dive deep into the 90's. Home recording, ADAT, and the mighty Pro Tools all came into existence in this decade.
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Episode 42: Recording Techniques: Part 3 - The 80's
March 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 18 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
The 80's were a pivotal turning point for music. The decade was a massive influence for us. Join for a trip back as we discuss what made it special for us!
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Episode 41: Recording Techniques: Part 2
February 3rd, 2021 | 57 mins 30 secs
70's, beatles, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, hendrix, jazz, led zeppelin, music, musician, podcast, rush, talk
We've arrived at the 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. This is such a HUGE decade for music!
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Episode 40: Recording Techniques: Part 1
January 20th, 2021 | 47 mins 22 secs
60s, beatles, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, hendrix, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
Episode number 40! We are so excited to have hit this number and are looking forward to many more.
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Episode 39: The Return
January 6th, 2021 | 49 mins 1 sec
covid, covid19, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, pandemic, podcast, rogan, talk
We're Back Baby!! COVID-19 may have slowed us down but it can't stop us.
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Episode 38: Musicianship: Alive and Well
March 16th, 2020 | 57 mins 58 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
This episode has it all.
A band that’s been on hiatus for 9 years, comes back. A deep dive into one of our favorite tracks from them.
AND… Musicianship is alive and well… what!?
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Episode 37: NAMM Show Favorites and Midi 2.0
February 10th, 2020 | 1 hr 3 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
It’s 2020 and we’re back!
This is our first episode of the year and it feels good to be back at it.
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Episode 36: The G & P Year End Review
December 23rd, 2019 | 59 mins 27 secs
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk
2019 is almost over, so it seems fitting to talk about our favorite things during this part year. Join us!
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Episode 35: Making It vs Making It
December 9th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, queensryche, talk
Are you confused yet? Let us break it down for you in this episode all about the differences in making it in the music industry. And how you can call the shots.