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Working DrummerReal Drummers. Real Stories. With close to 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what its like to be a professional drummer. Each weekly interview showcases a performer with a sometimes less recognizabl... Author: Working Drummer
With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what its like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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560 - Bruno Esrubilsky: Playing with Mitzki, Supporting the Artist (not just the song), Letting His Brazilian Shine Through
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
Bruno is a Brazilian drummer and percussionist based in the Bay Area and the longtime drummer for indie rock icon Mitski. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, moved to New York in 2011 and to Los Angeles in 2020. Throughout the last 15 years, Bruno has toured every continent of the world, played drums on the hit Broadway show Hedwig and The Angry Inch (4x Tony Awards winner), appeared on many TV shows, and has performed at festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia), Fuji Rock Festival (Japan) and legendary concert venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall (NYC), Red Rocks Amphitheater, Wembley Stadium, The Greek Theater, Ryman Auditorium, Kennedy Center, Central Park SummerStage amongst many more. Recording credits include records in the USA, Japan, Argentina and Brazil. In this episode, Bruno talks about: Recently moving from LA to the Bay Area, and throwing himself into the scene there Forming a global circle of friends through music The evolution of Mitzki’s creative output and artistic vision Not just supporting the song you’re playing, but supporting the artist/person you’re playing for How the theatricality of Mitzki’s performance shapes his playing Playing in Brazil’s #1 Dave Matthews tribute band Playing “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” on Broadway Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
