John Mader

60 second groove w @john.mader 🥁⏱️ John has been a Dixon Artist since 2007! He’s playing on a beautiful Artisan Kit with a Rosewood finish. Fun fact John shared with us: I played the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on my 21st birthday, we even got an encore! The very next morning I was cleaning the public bathroom at the music store I worked at. The music biz ;) Go show John some support on all his socials and stay tuned for the next 60-second groove!

CREATIVITY IS THE CURE PODCAST Drummer and educator John Mader, known often for his drumming on such hit musicals as Book of Mormon, Rent, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King, and Hamilton, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Count Basie, Jeff Berlin, Gregg Bissonette, Ray Charles, Ryan Downe, Pee Wee Ellis, Peter Erskine, Gregg Field, John Fogerty, Andrés Forero, Maynard Ferguson, Jude Gold, Stu Hamm, Woody Herman, Steve Jordan, Will Kennedy, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Nawrocki, Maceo Parker, Buddy Rich, Billy Sheehan, Chad Wackerman, Supertramp, Carl Verheyen, Fred Wesley, The Who, Akai S900, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Dixon drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and brushes, The Sims Hot Date, Sunset Sound Recorders, vinyl couch drumming...and how he and his wife Wendy miraculously survived and then rebuilt their home life after tragic losses due to the Eaton Fire (January 2025). *Recorded January 2026 in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA. *Listen to the full episode on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout, iHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube or go to @john.mader @mmmusicfactory #drummersofinstagram

Big, big thank you to Karin Rice for the congas, and Steve Reid and family, for the various percussion instruments. This was all made possible through Brandon Jay and his amazing organization, Altadena Musicians. Grateful beyond words. There are still lots of amazing musicians who are struggling. If you care to donate funds or instruments, you can do so at .

Great double header recording session today at Sunset Sound. Also great having Dave Marotta with us! Tomorrow night, Sat Feb 21st the CVB will be Alva’s in San Pedro. It’s one of the finest sounding rooms in Southern California.

The new album is really shaping us nicely. Come on out and hear a preview as well as other material.

Massive gratitude to drummer/producer Sam Gallagher for gifting me this beautiful snare. This was made possible by Brandon Jay and his organization Altadena Musicians. You might know Brandon’s work from the series Weeds, and Orange Is The New Black. Brandon also lost his home and recording studio in the Eaton Canyon fire. If you have music and/or audio gear to donate to fire victims, please reach out. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you again Sam, Brandon, and Altadena Musicians.

Week 3 on the Promised Future Tour. @troycdexter @hollyedexter @john.mader @fabio_crespiatico #concerts #roadlife

Birthday Week on tour! @troycdexter @john.mader @fabio_crespiatico @hollyedexter

Week # 2 on the Promised Future Tour: from Slovakia through Austria to Germany! @troycdexter @john.mader @hollyedexter @fabio_crespiatico #guitardaily #touringmusician

First week on the road…. With great audiences, beautiful autumn scenery and high level musical creativity! @lslinstruments @dreamakeramps

Incredible paella and wine just outside of Valencia at Bon Aire. The rice they use is grown in their own field…..across the street.