David Northrup - Wednesday March 4th

Nashville resident David Northrup is the touring drummer for The Travis Tritt Band. David’s skill and talent as a busy touring musician is matched only by his long list of credits and work that he has done with a multitude of artists over varying genres. 

David’s career really took off around 1997 when he started to land some of the more high profile sessions and live gigs both in and outside of the Nashville scene. His long and versatile list of playing and recording credits includes work with Legendary Rock Guitarist Les Dudek, John Waite, The James Brown Horns, Shane Theriot. Country Artists Joe Diffie, Doug Stone, Tanya Tucker,  Rebecca Lynn Howard, Lila McCann, Jo Dee Messina, Jo-El Sonnier and Jam Band Sensation The Disco Biscuits  just to name a few.

Northrup’s Drum Clinics emphasize the importance of approaching the drum set musically. He demonstrates various styles and grooves, performing with tracks of Recordings he’s performed on. From Country to New Orleans Funk Jazz, he discusses the importance of being a well rounded musician with background in many styles. He touches on the Nashville Number System and his thoughts on the importance of reading. He discusses life on the road with some of Nashville’s Biggest Country Music Stars. He also shares his experience as a Nashville Studio Musician and Producer.

David was recently featured in The June 2008 issue of Modern Drummer 

Endorsements and Clinic Supporters: Gretsch Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Promark Sticks, DW Pedals, Shure & Modern Drummer Magaizne

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