586 - Jason Smay pt. 2: Pursuing the Right Opportunities for the Right Reasons

Jason Smay has been in Nashville for a decade and plays with his son, McKinley James. Prior to that, he was based in Rochester, NY and toured with JD McPherson, Los Strait Jackets, and others. He and McKinley are also part of the Nashville group The Tiger Beats with Patrick Sweany and Ted Pecchio.

In this episode, Jason talks about:

Thinking about longevity in terms of exercise and overall health

His roots drumming heroes 

Forming a relationship as young drummer with fellow Rochester native Steve Gadd

Using one set of sounds for a whole record

Why he loves producers who were/are also drummers

His disposition toward the growing role of tech in all music

Learning how to pursue the right opportunities for the right reasons

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