Emily Dolan Davies, Drummer: Anger, Heartbreak, Sadness - I Give It All To The Drums (S2 E30)

Kites and Strings

We had a blast talking with Emily Dolan Davies. She's a London, UK-based drummer who has certainly found her way to some of the biggest stages and in some of the coolest studios touring and recording with the likes of Brian Ferry, Thomas Dolby, The Darkness, and Kim Wilde, with whom she is about to go on the road with. We caught up to her after Steve saw her on the Netflix music documentary, "Count Me In" where Emily was one of the featured drummers right there alongside, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stuart Copeland of the Police, and Roger Taylor of Queen, among others. All creatives who play a unique role of keeping time and order for their musical partners. Kind-of like being a sonic string.
What Steve saw in Emily in the film, "Count Me In," was on display in this episode of Kites and Strings, and that is that Emily is so much fun and so loves her job as a band's time-piece, all while getting totally lost in the sheer glee of beating a drum with a stick. We certainly hear about her work, her drummer origin story, her high-points and some of her low points. Emily is quite candid about how she has used drums as a vessel in which to throw her most difficult situations and feelings, and she finds that her chosen instrument never fails to give back.
In addition to drumming, we hear about other creative ventures, such as having her own podcast and a mobile recording business, as well as her generous want to assist and support young musicians who are trying to break into music industry and/or drumming. So settle into your drummer throne and enjoy listening to how Emily Dolan Davies grabs her string and flies he kite.
Emily's website: https://www.emilydolandavies.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilydolandavies
IMdb page for Count Me In, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6889042/
Twitter: @Emilydrums
Instagram: @emilydrumscom
Podcast: Emily Is Live
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Kites and String's is produced and edited by Steve Ploum at Turning Stones Counseling, Inc.
Our theme music is by Harrison Amer, and this episode's music breaks featured tracks performed and provided by our guest, Emily Dolan Davies. Our logo-design is by Cole Monroe at Blue Stag Creative.