About this episode

Rich Malloy discusses how music has served as a friend, safe haven, and outlet throughout his life.

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Rich Malloy who is a drummer working across multiple styles and whose career has been built through consistently working in clubs, listening rooms, studios, and festivals. Rich has performed jazz, country, and songwriter music across New York, New Jersey, Dallas, Nashville, Fort Worth; including performances with Carmen Bradford of the Count Basie Orchestra, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Brenda Lee, Country Music Hall of Fame member Lorrie Morgan, and Freedy Johnston, named Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year. Rich has appeared at the New Mexico Jazz Festival in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and has toured internationally throughout Ireland, Great Britain, and Italy. His performances range from small listening rooms such as the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and The Listening Room in New York City to national stages including the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and Late Show with David Letterman. Malloy also performs in Counterparts, a improvisedduo with pianist, John Funkhouser. In addition, he builds practical music tools including "Form & Time", a metronome designed to keep tempo…

People in this episode

Host: Sandra M

Guest: Rich Malloy

Topics covered

• music
• performance
• personal growth
• happiness
• career
• art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Count Basie Orchestra, Rolling Stone

Books & works: Late Show with David Letterman, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium

Places: New Mexico, Ireland, Great Britain, Italy, Nashville, New York City, Dallas, Fort Worth

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