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Jeffrey Adami: On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz, Burnout, Mental Health, Faith, and Identity Beyond Music
Episode 85
Friday, 10 April, 2026
Today is a special episode as we welcome back our first-ever featured guest on the show - Jeffrey Adami! We first got to know Jeffrey back in October 2021 (see Episode 3) at a time when he was 'foot on the gas' in his career, playing for multiple artists a week, networking, meeting new friends, and ultimately laying the groundwork for a successful future as a pro-level touring drummer. Fast-forward to 2026, and he has completed 8 tours with Dove Award-winning, RIAA Platinum-selling Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) pop Artist, Jordan Feliz. Reflecting on his six years in Nashville, Jeffrey describes shifting from intensive Broadway work to freelancing, and then landing the gig with Jordan after a 2023 audition. He opens up about therapy, diagnoses, and stress management, his take on social media as a “business card,” gratitude, and building an identity beyond music. We hope you enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:05 Welcome back, Jeffrey! 3:02 Couch Stories, Sleepers and Snorers 7:35 First Guest Callback 9:48 Jeffrey's Background 13:17 On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz 31:52 Faith and Serving the Song 34:13 Drum Box (Sponsor) 34:55 Burnout From Saying Yes 37:51 Tim Robinson 41:24 Burnout Hustle Year 53:11 Identity Beyond Gigs 56:31 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 57:12 Social Media Pressure 58:03 Posting Like a Pro 1:04:27 Trends and Authenticity 1:07:04 Instagram vs Websites 1:13:28 Inspiring Next Generation 1:18:02 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 1:18:58 Therapy and Diagnosis 1:24:14 Identity Beyond Gigs 1:28:01 Gratitude and Present Joy 1:32:11 Tour Life and Mental Health 1:35:17 Road Hobbies and Future Plans 1:38:13 Jeffrey's Mystery Bag 1:42:22 Rapid Fire Questions 1:45:59 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:Drum Boxhttps://drumbox.spaceDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comLow Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comConnect with Jeffrey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyadamidrumsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jeffreyadamidrumsMusic Featured in this Episode:"Be Near" - WNDRS Worship"Familia (Live) - Jordan FelizSupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC
