Alex Szotko is a friend of the show, a loyal listener, and a drummer by trait. A west Michigan legend and cousin of Aj, he drops by the show to talk about his journey to where he is today, his move to Nashville to join the country music world, and the opportunity to open for Toby Keith at the Birthday Bash. From high school drummer, to drumline director, to performing as a mascot at baseball games, to drumming for some of the biggest names in country music, Alex has been everywhere - and he's here to tell us all about it. Intro song: Chevrolet You Down by Ryan WatersTalking Points... - Opening at Birthday Bash with Brendan Monroe for Toby Keith on June 18. - Moving to Nashville and drumming for upcoming country artist, Ryan Waters. - The clash of cultures in Nashville, the music industry, and how he's navigating the madness. - Early life and what led him to where he is today. - How he handles failure and some stylistic points he has taken from artists he adored growing up. - Stories of meeting superstars and what he's learned from them. - Starving as an artist and how he kept the faith despite the odds against him. - Rapid-fire questions from Aj about life, music, and dreams. AND SO MUCH MORE...

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