Audrey Tait Interview (Franz Ferdinand, Hector Bizerk, Broken Chanter): Glastonbury, Authenticity, & Wellness

About this episode

Audrey Tait shares her experiences as a drummer for Franz Ferdinand, discussing touring, health, and performance at Glastonbury.

In this episode, we're joined by Audrey Tate, the incredibly talented drummer of the iconic band Franz Ferdinand. Recorded during their tour, Audrey shares fascinating stories from the road, including their recent high-energy performance at Glastonbury Festival. Audrey dives into the physical demands of drumming, discussing her pre-gig warm-up routines and her recent battle with "golfer's elbow," offering valuable advice for other musicians on how to stay healthy on tour. She also talks about...

People in this episode

Guest: Audrey Tait

Topics covered

• Glastonbury
• Authenticity
• Wellness
• Drumming
• Touring

Keywords

• drummer
• Franz Ferdinand
• Hector Bizerk
• Broken Chanter
• musician health

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Products: drumming warm-up routines

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