Josh Day

Gretsch Artist Since: 2008

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Jennifer Nettles

Current Kit Setup:
New Classic Series
22" BD, 12" TT, 13" TT, 16" FT

Influences:
Levon Helm, Richie Hayward, Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner, Steve Jordan, Freddy White, Elvin Jones, and many more...

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Gretsch has an amazing history of making incredible drums, and they continue to do that very thing to this day. I have been and will be a Gretsch fan for life!"

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
My advice to aspiring musicians is to make sure to be YOU. It’s great to have influences, but know they just help shape who we really are.

Also, make sure to LISTEN. Listening is a major key in becoming a well rounded musician. Both in an educational sense, as well as in a live playing experience. Be MUSICAL.

Bio:
Education -
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Appalachian State University in 1998.
- Post Graduate - 1 year of Masters in Percussion from Appalachian State (focusing on hand drumming...Conga, Djembe, and Frame Drum)
- Professional Degree from Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA in 2002.
- Taught private lessons and technique classes in drumming at Musician’s Institute in 2003 & 2004.

Currently on the road, playing drums with Jennifer Nettles.
Now living in Nashville, TN, Josh works full time producing, recording, and performing.