Who's on the Drums? Kirk Sumner

I have known Kirk for many years, since he started playing with Whiskey Angel in 2014. His style and passion really come out when he's behind the kit. Kirk is one of my favorite drummers in this scene or anywhere! I feel like it's only fitting that we check out what's going on with Kirk and his drums - JC

How long you been playing?

21 years

Biggest influences on drums?

My peers and the other musicians I’m grateful to play and perform with.

What kind of gear do you use? Kit, cymbal set up, sticks, snare (if different from the kit)

4 piece, late 80’s / early 90’s Pearl Export. 22”, 16”, 12” 20” Paiste Rude crash/ride. 18” Zildjian A Series crash. 18” Zildjian Medium Thin crash and some old 14” Zildjian hi hats. Pro Mark Forward 7A sticks

13”x6” Pearl steel sensitone snare.

What band(s) are you in?

Pan American Hayride / Captain Molasses / Delilah’s Sins

No Curfew / Whiskey Angel

Favorite things about Clarksville music scene?

The amazing talent and people around town. Any particular shows you've played stand out as being your best or favorite?

The floor collapsing at a house party in Murfreesboro a long time ago. Magnum Opera reunion and opening for the Hearsay’s. That lightning storm at Neb Fest. Several Possum Stocks. This one time at Further Fest where they parked us in the woods and Ian showed up in a suit. RIP Greenlight. And always playing with the Henrys (Rives and MacAfee).

What music do you listen to? Like what's your play list?

I’ll always love electric guitars and catchy melodies. Recently I was introduced to a killer band called Mephistofeles. I’ve also been listening to Television a lot since Tom Verlaine passed. And I always have something from Guided by Voices ready to go.

Quote:

I don’t want to work. I just want to bang on these drums all day.