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Collin Dobbs: On Tour w/ The Bellamy Brothers, Preparing for the Big Gig, AI & Social Media, Landing Endorsements
Episode 79
Friday, 16 January, 2026
Welcome Georgia-native Collin Dobbs! Collin is the touring drummer for legendary country duo, The Bellamy Brothers. We delve into Collin's fascinating journey to Nashville - starting from his Georgia roots and Florida upbringing, Collin shares his quick rise in the music industry, the importance of being prepared and professional, tips on tuning and technique, and the value of networking and social media in landing a dream gig. The episode touches on the importance of diversifying skills, embracing various music genres, staying humble, and using AI to your benefit. We hope you enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:37 Welcome, Collin! 11:44 Early Life and Musical Beginnings 23:08 How to Prepare Like a Pro 27:06 Drum Box (Sponsor) 27:48 Love Your Sound Engineers 34:33 Tuning Techniques and Tips 40:18 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 41:00 Joining the Bellamy Brothers 43:15 Influences and Early Inspirations 48:35 Mountain Biking 51:07 Gig Security 55:03 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 56:02 Drumming Identity 59:03 Social Media & Content Creation 1:09:17 Lucky Drums (Sponsor) 1:10:16 Endorsements and Gear 1:15:38 Using AI to Your Benefit 1:18:18 Groove MPL (Sponsor) 1:19:29 Closing Questions 1:24:27 Memorable Gigs and Touring Experiences 1:27:11 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:Lucky Drumshttps://www.instagram.com/luckydrumscoDrum Boxhttps://drumbox.spaceDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comLow Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comGroove MPLhttps://www.groovempl.comConnect with Collin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collindobbsdrumsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/collindobbsdrumsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collindobbsdrumsWebsite: https://www.collindobbs.comMusic Featured in this Episode:"Redneck Girl" - The Bellamy Brothers"Let Your Love Flow" - The Bellamy BrothersSupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC
