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After The Gig with Jesse Humphrey  

After The Gig with Jesse Humphrey

In depth conversations about life, music, and the music industry

Author: After The Gig

After The Gig is a podcast by musician Jesse Humphrey. Jesse sits down with his friends and musicians from around the industry and talks about everything from Gear, travel, life, songs, venues, fans, and pretty much everything in between. Take a listen to what it's like to hang with the band! jessehumphrey.substack.com
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Language: en

Genres: Music, Music Interviews

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#143 Dave Brophy - "A Drum Set and a Dream"
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026

On this episode of After the Gig, Jesse sits down with Dave Brophy, one of Boston’s most respected drummers and producers. Known for his skillful touch and dedication to serving the music, Dave shares insights from his notable career, including his early drumming days in Michigan, international tours, and his transition to full-time producing. Recorded at Q Division Studios, their conversation covers playing with dynamics, the nuances of music production, the art of effective studio communication, and building a sustainable career in music. Listeners gain a deep understanding of Brophy’s approach to creating a collaborative, stress-free environment in the studio and learn valuable lessons about the balance of preparation and creativity. The episode also explores Brophy’s experiences working with artists like Will Dailey and Rachel Price, breaking into the Boston music scene, and navigating the challenges of keeping the artistic integrity of demos while producing polished final records.NewsletterYoutube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6AhUzWzyCrTgffuNlTjLG3jEmj5h4pmZSupport the Podcast on Patreon! * All links right here!!https://linktr.ee/jessehumphreyEMAIL US!afterthegigpod@gmail.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/@afterthegig00:00 Introduction to After the Gig00:06 Meet Dave Brophy: Boston’s Drumming Legend01:19 Dave’s Early Career and Influences07:55 Transition to Boston and Breaking into the Scene12:49 Producing Records and Studio Experiences16:47 Navigating Studio Dynamics and Challenges22:55 The Business Side of Music Production24:27 The Efficiency of Professional Studios25:09 The Importance of Preparation25:46 Balancing Creativity and Practicality27:50 Pre-Production and Production Insights30:53 Navigating Demo Love and Re-Recording33:02 Mixing Techniques and Challenges39:04 Career Reflections and Future Goals45:02 Current and Upcoming Projects47:12 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts Get full access to After the Gig at afterthegig.substack.com/subscribe

 

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