James Compton: Catfish and the Bottlemen's Session Drummer

#drums #drumming #drummer James Compton: Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Session Drummer Interview | Drummers Review In this exclusive interview on @DrummersReview we sit down with James Compton, the session drummer for Catfish and the Bottlemen, to uncover the real story behind the beats that power one of the UK’s most energetic live acts. From volunteering to now performing at @theukdrumshow James shares his journey, his love for hearing others’ stories, and how networking and community have shaped his career. We dive into: 🥁 How James landed the gig with Catfish and the Bottlemen 🎶 The feel vs. technicality debate in modern drumming 🤝 Why networking is still king in the music world 👥 The importance of the drumming community 💡 Advice for aspiring drummers ⏳ How James wants to be remembered 100 years from now Whether you’re a drummer, a fan of Catfish and the Bottlemen, or just love hearing the human side of the music industry — this one’s for you. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The Secret Sauce to the Bands Ongoing Energy 04:05 - From Volunteering at Drum Shows to Performing at The UK Drum Show 06:15 - "I Love Hearing Everyone's Stories" 08:40 - Getting The Gig With Catfish and the Bottlemen 11:10 - Networking and the Drumming Community 16:21 - Feel vs Technicality 19:17 - Advice For Drummers 23:40 - In 100 Years Time... ---------------------------------------------- James will be appearing at @theukdrumshow on Sunday 19th October in Mike Dolbear's masterclass room...get your tickets now for the UK's hottest drum weekend: https://www.theukdrumshow.com Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: http://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK http://www.twitter.com/drummersreview http://www.instagram.com/drummersreview