Adam Balasco (The Empty Pockets) Interview: Joining the Band, Groove Over Chops, & Abbey Road

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Was very excited to chat with Adam, drummer for Chicago blues-rock outfit The Empty Pockets, ahead of their new album Dear Billionaires. We got into joining a band that already had years of history and a married couple at its core, why he stripped his kit down to a three-piece setup and never looked back, and what it was like tracking the new record live in one room at Abbey Road Studio 2. If you've ever wondered whether less gear could actually make you a better player, this one's for you.

00:00 Meeting Adam Balasco
01:24 Pitching The Empty Pockets
02:08 Joining An Established Band
07:28 Married Couples In A Touring Band
09:54 Splitting Songwriting Credits
11:06 New Album: Dear Billionaires
12:09 Recording Live At Abbey Road
15:23 Chasing The Perfect Take
19:16 Kit Setup At Abbey Road
21:11 The Three-Piece Kit Philosophy
23:19 The Economics Of Touring Small
29:36 Stripping Back For Creativity
32:08 Building A Groove-First Feel
36:55 Favourite Drummers
38:12 New Album & Tour Dates

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