Joe Smyth

Joe Smyth

Sawyer Brown (band)

I started playing in the 5th grade band, and growing up I played rock, jazz, and classical music locally. After getting a B.M. at Berklee and a M.M. at the University of Miami, I moved to Nashville and in one week met the guys Im still playing with 38 years later. We tour 12 months a year and hard work has been a huge part of our success.

For me, its all about education “ lifelong learning and giving back what youve amassed to the next generation of players. Im in it for the long haul “ a lifetime in music.

Joe Smyth'S SETUP:

  1. 8” K Splash
  2. 13” Bounce Hats
  3. 16” A Crash (brilliant)
  4. 16” FX Oriental “Trash”
  5. 18” A Crash (brilliant)
  6. 20” Z Light Power Ride
  7. 12” S.R. Hats
  8. 18” FX Oriental “Trash”
  9. 17” A Crash (brilliant)

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    After 50+ years of holding the sticks, I’m honored to be a part of the long drumming tradition – from it’s roots in the jungle and the military and the concert halls and the streets. Great audiences keep me in business.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    It’s tough – work hard, study hard, and be the best human you can be. Stand on the shoulders of the giants of drumming who have gone before. There’s always room for good players and good people.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I love my A crashes live and will reach for my K’s and A Customs in the studio – they all work for me. A variety of top hats and a few rides and I’m ready for any situation.

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