203 – Dillon Napier: Drumming for Grammy-Nominated Margo Price, Recording at Sun Studios, The Benefits of Learning Multiple Styles

For over 10 years, Dillon Napier has been the drummer for Grammy Nominated artist Margo Price. From performing at the O2 in London and Red Rocks in Colorado, to performing on multiple TV shows including Saturday Night Live, Margo’s success in recent years has afforded Dillon many unique and bucket list opportunities with many more to come. You can hear Dillon on Margo’s 2016 record, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter as well as the recording, All American Made from 2017 that features Willie Nelson on one track.

Well before his work with Margo, Dillon was already a familiar face behind the drums in Nashville’s most popular rock clubs, honky tonk bars, and studios. Dillon has been a go-to hired gun on record and on the road for country, rock, and Americana artists such as Chris Knight, Caitlin Rose, Patrick Sweany, Sonia Leigh, and many more.

In this episode, Dillon talks about:

* Working with Margo Price

* The subtle intricacies of traditional country drumming 

* The benefits of learning different styles 

* Recording at Sun Studio

* Feeling the positive influence of JJ Johnson’s drumming

* Recognizing the difference between a good drummer and a great drummer

Dillon endorses: Sabian Cymbals, Promark sticks, Evans drumheads, Sakae drums