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
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Music City Audiology
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Last Dollar Studios
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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
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Welcome, South-Florida native Dan Rubin! Dan is currently the touring drummer for rising country Artist Gavin Adcock. From Dan's DIY humble beginnings in punk bands to headlining sold-out stadiums, Dan's journey is both inspiring and relatable. We dive into how he landed the gig with Gavin and has had to adapt and embrace the ever-changing dynamics of a fast-paced tour life. Dan shares tactics for learning songs quickly and the importance of continually pushing yourself on the instrument, and his favorite food finds and moments from tour. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:40 Welcome, Dan!
7:38 Landing the Gig w/ Gavin Adcock
28:20 Balancing Tour and Personal Life
33:01 Drum Box (Sponsor)
33:44 On Tour w/ Gavin
37:52 The Band's Chemistry and Flexibility
38:28 Journey to Nashville
52:17 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
52:58 Adapting Quickly
1:08:16 Nashville Gig Connections
1:16:21 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:17:42 Nashville Food Scene
1:20:49 Pho, Traveling, and Experiencing New Cultures
1:39:00 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:40:11 Dreaming of Playing in Japan
1:45:37 Keep Pushing Yourself
1:49:10 Networking and Community
1:51:07 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:56:12 Balancing Practice and Performance
2:10:52 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
https://www.groovempl.com

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


Connect with Dan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelydanrubin

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Terrible" - Mitch the Hero (Dan Rubin)
"Target" - Mitch the Hero (Dan Rubin)

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
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Welcome, Memphis, TN native Ryan Beydler! Ryan is currently the touring drummer for 15-year-old rising country Artist Maddox Batson. In this episode, we cover Ryan's wide range of experiences in the music industry, as well as invaluable lessons from legendary drummers Ryan has been lucky enough to study with, including John "JR" Robinson, Shannon Forrest, and Zoro. Ryan takes us through tour life with Maddox and the band, including his techniques for integrating electronics into a hybrid setup, bucket list venues, and of course, Ryan's passion for finding the best food spots while on the road. Learn about Ryan's musical beginnings, the mentorships that shaped his career, and his thoughts on achieving balance and avoiding burnout in the competitive Nashville drumming scene.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Welcome, Ryan!
2:20 On Tour w/ Maddox Batson
12:35 Implementing Electronics
20:36 Drum Box (Sponsor)
21:18 Ryan's Musical Beginnings
31:03 Belmont University & Mentorships
34:58 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
35:40 Studying w/ John JR Robinson
36:57 Gaining Confidence and Mastering Time
39:56 Influences and Inspirations
42:01 Nashville Drumming Community
48:18 Balancing Identity and Adaptability
52:35 The Art of Subbing and Respecting the Gig
53:42 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
54:42 Violin Roots
58:58 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
1:02:01 Personal Life and Hobbies
1:13:19 Favorite Food Spots on the Road
1:17:40 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:18:22 Lessons from Touring
1:27:19 Working at Apple During COVID
1:38:11 Bucket List Venues
1:42:05 Closing Questions
1:46:48 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


Connect with Ryan:
Website: https://www.ryanbeydler.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbeydler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNe6HaoKzTvHKJqeb2FrzKw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryguy_615

Music Featured in this Episode:
"One Too" - Makenzie Schriner
"Wish You Gone" - Halle Kearns

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

ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC