Episode #13 - John Alvey!

This week's episode we have Nashville drummer, John Alvey! John talks to about his love for vintage cymbals, the balancing act of being a family man and also professional musician, and the pros and cons of being the "leader" in a band versus a supporting member. Very different perspectives of the two! We enjoyed this conversation so much, we could've easily had a few extra hours with John. Until next time, please enjoy some of his own music as well as projects he's played in by clicking the links below!
John's website: www.johnalveymusic.com
Melanie's website: www.melaniejoymusic.com
Instagram: @johnalveymusic
Youtube drumming playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWBwvmZi-e0&list=PLBwNVm5XJLc4DCz4kAYNX2iUz3I4Hbci-
John Alvey's Bio:
A regular of the Nashville jazz and country and roots music scene, John has recorded with Taj Mahal, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Shannon LaBrie, and on stage has played with jazz artists Joel Frahm, Gregory Tardy, Brian Lynch, Bob McChesney, Jason Marshall, Don Aliquo, Rahsaan Barber, and Roland Barber. In fifteen years in Nashville and on the road, John has worked with blues, gospel, and roots musicians The Legendary Ingramettes, Sherman Holmes (The Holmes Brothers), and Alison Brown with Sierra Hull. John covers a range of styles from jazz to country to post-bop and free improvisation, to combining sample-based hip hop with live instruments. His first album as a leader will be released in 2023.