Howard Artis: Balancing Your Good Ego | Touring with Yola, Football Mentalities, Musical Exposure

Working professionally in Nashville as a drummer, artist, and producer, North Carolina native Howard Artis joins the podcast hot off his 2022 AMA performance with Yola. We were inspired to learn of Howard's journey to Nashville where he overcame the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to major life events that have all shaped his career. We discussed the benefits of broadening your musical horizons, the role that ego plays both as a performer and professional, and healthy tactics for work-life balance on and off tour. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Music Lab Nashville
https://nashville.musiclab.co

Connect with Howard:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howiehowww

Music Featured in this Episode:
"I AINT THERE”  by Howard Artis
“NEED U BABE"  by Howard Artis

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About Howard:
Howard Artis has been playing drums professionally for 15+ years. Currently residing in Nashville and in the drum chair for 6-time Grammy nominated artist, Yola. When not on tour,  he's working as an artist, session musician, writer, and producer.

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded October 2022 in Nashville, TN

Chapters

• 1:35 Intro
• 2:30 Early Childhood, Moving to Nashville during the Pandemic
• 9:16 Pivoting to Home Studio Life During Quarantine
• 13:34 The Drummer's Role as a Producer/Director
• 16:54 The TikTok Generation / Social Media as a Tool
• 20:29 Drumming Beginnings in Church
• 25:33 Musical Exposure, Listening to Different Genres
• 32:32 College Years / Playing Football
• 35:28 Music Lab Nashville (Sponsor)
• 36:08 Parallels Between Football & Music
• 38:39 Balancing Your Good Ego
• 41:30 Meeting Sput
• 46:48 Howie’s 1st Drumset
• 49:14 Touring w/ Yola
• 53:16 Playing the Ryman, Bucket List Venues
• 58:58 Large vs Small Venue Gigs
• 1:02:38 What’s Upcoming
• 1:04:18 Healthy Tactics for Work-Life Balance
• 1:10:35 Outro / Favorite Food in Nashville