Jason McGerr

Gretsch Artist Since: 2017

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Death Cab for Cutie

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom in Satin White Wash finish
14x22 BD, 9x13 RT, 16x16 FT
5x14 Phosphorus Bronze SD

Influences:
Steve Gadd, Matt Chamberlain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Elvin Jones, Matt Cameron

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"There is no more recognizable drum sound than the sound of a Gretsch drum. I had an instant connection the first time i played a kit. Whether it's on stage or in a studio. the feel of the drums never fails to transort to a timeless place of rsonance and musicality."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Playing with people is far more important than practicing solo in a room. You cannot recreate the same listening, playing experience or technical challenges with headphones by yourself. So be involved in as many opportunities as possible and the necessary path will reveal itself."

Bio:
Jason McGerr has been a member of Death Cab for Cutie since 2002. Before that he was an educator at the The Seattle Drum School of Music for more than a decade. The journey from small indie label band to a 20 year span with Atlantic records, touring internationally on 10 full length albums. 5 EP’s, 2 live DVD’s, 9 Grammy nominations, TV & Film performances, a cover for DRUM! magazine, several features in Modern Drummer, including a appearance at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival, PASIC performances and authored Percussive notes articles, have put Jason on the map as not only and influential musician, but also a drummer’s drummer. Outside of his work with Death Cab for Cutie, he stays busy as a session drummer, contributing to the catalogs of such artists as Tegan & Sara, Matt Nathanson, Chance the Rapper, Frank Turner, Illuminati Hotties, Fences, Luca Fogale, Noah Gunderson, William Fitzsimmons and many more.
Jason proudly endorses Gretsch Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo Drumheads and DW Hardware.