Kieran Rafferty: Behind the Kit on Stage and in the Pit

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by drummer and music theatre musician <strong>Kieran Rafferty</strong>.</p><p>We talk about his journey from learning piano, cello, and euphonium before finding his voice behind the drum kit, to winning <em>Australia’s Best Up-and-Coming Drummer </em>in 2013 and the professional work that he does now. Kieran shares his path from playing in teenage bands to performing on some of the biggest stages in the country — including supporting <strong>KISS </strong>at <em>Rod Laver Arena</em> and playing to 85,000 people at the <em>MCG</em>.</p><p>We also discuss the demands of professional music theatre, performing in productions like <strong>The Rocky Horror Show, Sister Act, Wicked, </strong>and<strong> Hadestown</strong>, and what it’s like playing eight shows a week.</p><p>A grounded and insightful look into the discipline, consistency, and craft behind life as a professional drummer.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kraff18/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram.com/kraff18</a></p><p><a href="https://kieran-rafferty.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnsP6odxW5dEuy2Qi4VmRefLvfYRnPYeMgSUprRKlXPSTFgBBBqBY38-WTvAI_aem_ASBd8Y-kh4fqiLxWbbi9Rw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Drum Lessons</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6zI0a4mgRg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a></p>