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SM A G A Z I N E S The DRUMMERS of Late Night by Brook Dalton LATE NIGHT ||| BROOK DALTON A Late Night television is as much of an institution as it is entertainment. While there are many elements that shape our fondness for particular shows (writing, time slot, guests, etc.), the factors that really set their tone, ambiance and pace are the host (and sidekick, if applicable) and the band. Yes, I am positing that the members of the band are as important as the host in terms of setting the energy and mood of the program. And since the drummer is the heart of the band, they have a huge responsibility that helps dictate the timing and tempo of the show itself. I was lucky enough to sit down with three of the most watched/ respected drummers from the world of late night television to talk about their gigs, schedules, and expectations while gaining some insight as to what their daily routine is like. After visiting with Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live), James Wormworth (Conan), and Jonathan Dresel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) I quickly realized that their level of expertise and adaptability, combined with an ever-present light-heartedness, is what sets them apart from the average drummer. These guys are the pro’s pros and after getting a taste of what their jobs demand, I can honestly say that I will watch their shows with a newfound respect and admiration from here on out. Have you ever been called in to work on your day off and been happy about it? Me neither. That is, until I was asked to interview Shawn Pelton on a mid-summer Saturday afternoon. Mr. Pelton (affectionately nicknamed, Cat Daddy) gave a clinic for an event at the DW factory where he demonstrated his groove-oriented styles, playing along with tracks that he had recorded with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, and Bruce Springsteen. After giving the most relatable and comical Q&A A and autograph sessions I’ve ever seen at a clinic, we sat down to discuss his playing in the SNL Band. I asked Shawn to describe his rehearsal routine for the show. Even though I knew that he is a twenty year veteran with SNL, implying a second-nature familiarity with what his job requires, I was somewhat shocked at his response. He explained that the band rehearses one day a week, that day being the Saturday of the broadcast (occasionally, he is needed on a Friday if he sits in with the musical guest, but that rarely occurs). According to Pelton, “SNL is so interesting because it’s evolved over the years. We (the band) show up Saturday morning and we have the stage from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, then the actors do a long dress rehearsal until 8:00. Then, we do a run-through of the show. At 11:00, we do a warm-up set for the crowd and start the show at 11:30.” It is mind-blowing to me that one of the most viewed and historically respected television shows continually comes together and is, literally, finalized in the eleventh hour. Furthermore, Shawn explained that the 8:00 run-through contains an extra thirty minutes of material that may or may not make it into that night’s show, depending on the reaction at rehearsal. One advantage of a schedule like this lies in the fact that Saturday Night Live broadcasts about twenty-two episodes per year, filming from September through May, whereas shows like Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live! shoot that many episodes in about six weeks. Pelton spoke about some of the pressures of playing for a live broadcast. Even though he has been doing this gig for more than two decades, the nature of a live show (especially a comedy show that is reputable for moments of zany impromptu) still causes him to be “hyper-focused on what’s happening” 12 EDGE 10 ||| 2012-2013
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