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Episode 155: Jake Sommers – Drummer for Luke Combs

Jake Sommers, the Drummer for Luke Combs, joins the show to share his journey from giving up video games and committing to drumming to touring the world as one of the most popular bands in music. Hear what’s driven the success of Luke Combs, how performing on TV compares to stadiums and arenas, what goes on behind-the-scenes on SNL, his practice routine and drumming idols, and what he said to John Mayer. This episode covers everything from hometown concerts to Jake’s pregame routine. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• Did Jake know drumming was his career path when he was younger
• How did he meet Luke in the first place
• At what point did it feel like things were really starting to pick up
• What was the feeling when Jake stepped up to the drums at The Garden
• Who has he been starstruck by
• What stretches does he do
• How many times has he played their most popular songs
• What goes into his identity as a drummer

Connect with Jake at JakeSommersDrums.com and on Instagram at @JakeSommers7.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Intro & Drumming
  • [0:31] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
  • [0:41] Connect with Jake at JakeSommersDrums.com and on Instagram at @JakeSommers7
  • [1:33] Luke Combs
  • [2:04] Shoutout Dana!
  • [2:19] Did Jake know drumming was his career path when he was younger
  • [2:44] Video Games
  • [3:30] Is there something about drumming that pulled Jake in that direction
• Drumming for Luke Combs
  • [4:44] Shoutout Uncle Randy & Aunt Sheri!
  • [4:57] How did Jake meet Luke in the first place
  • [5:14] Writers’ Rounds
  • [5:27] Tin Roof, Revival
  • [7:04] When did Luke make it clear he needed a drummer
  • [7:56] How many times did they meet up before they formed a band
  • [8:14] Number 2 from Austin Powers
  • [8:53] At what point did it feel like things were really starting to pick up
  • [8:56] Athens, GA, 40 Watt, R.E.M., John Mayer
  • [9:26] SiriusXM The Highway
  • [9:39] Brantley Gilbert
  • [9:44] The Today Show
  • [9:53] What’s an arena that’s near and dear to Jake’s heart
  • [10:12] Jason Aldean
  • [10:21] Madison Square Garden aka The Garden aka MSG
  • [11:02] New York Knicks
  • [11:50] New York Rangers
  • [11:59] What was the feeling when Jake stepped up to the drums at The Garden
  • [12:52] How does performing on TV compare to performing in stadiums
  • [13:15] What’s a click
  • [13:17] Metronome
  • [13:55] SNL (Saturday Night Live)
  • [14:23] What did Jake do on SNL when not performing
  • [15:18] What is his pregame routine
  • [15:38] What stretches does he do
  • [15:51] The Jake Sommers Stretching Method
  • [15:55] Rotator Cuff Stretches
  • [16:22] What’s driven the success of Luke Combs
  • [17:50] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool

• Inspiration & Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources
  • [19:04] Who are Jake’s drumming idols
  • [19:20] Stewart Copeland, The Police
  • [19:49] Steve Jordan
  • [19:37] What does pocket mean
  • [19:52] Does the click get annoying in your ear
  • [20:02] Ringo Starr, The Beatles
  • [20:21] Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins
  • [20:47] Max Roach
  • [21:40] What goes into Jake’s identity as a drummer
  • [22:07] Open-Handed
  • [22:20] Hi-Hat, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal
  • [22:39] Is Jake a lefty
  • [22:56] Carter Beauford, Dave Matthews Band
  • [23:02] What does Jake’s practice routine look like

• Rapid-Fire Q&A
  • [24:22] Red Rocks
  • [24:47] Who has Jake been starstruck by
  • [25:37] What’s a Weird Talent he has
  • [25:56] Podcast
  • [26:15] Bucks Game Beer Chug
  • [26:23] How many times has Jake played their most popular songs
  • [26:33] “Hurricane“, “When It Rains It Pours“, “One Number Away“, “She Got the Best of Me“
  • [27:48] Connect with Jake at JakeSommersDrums.com and on Instagram at @JakeSommers7
  • [27:55] Venmo, PayPal, Zoom, Skype
  • [28:34] What are Jake’s Final Thoughts
  • [29:09] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast
  • [29:19] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
  • [29:22] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn at @MaxBranstetter
  • [29:24] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
  • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – Jungle Tribe – provided by Jamendo

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