Meet Joe Hamm
Drummer and Producer with a love for people and community, Joe is a Nashville musician, an experienced and versatile performer, session drummer, producer, and co-writer.
Immersed in rock, pop, punk, Americana, hip hop, and jazz genres; The Taylor Hawkins to your Dave Grohl, the Max Roach to your Clifford Brown, the Bill Stevenson to your Milo Aukerman.
From his start in DIY punk bands as a kid, to a BM in Jazz Studies, to recording and performing in his home city of Nashville with pop, rock, and Americana bands everywhere in between.Â
Onward!
Joe performs in Triple Dare Jazz Band, the Blue Sky Bandits, for Sophie the Stray, touring the United States. Joe created The HYVE co-write and recording in 2024.
Joe has previously performed, recorded, and toured the East Coast with singer-songwriters and bands including The Jonah Ross Band, The Jacob Vanko Band, Jake Hull, Chasing Arrows, and his jazz band The Hamm Hawks.
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Preferred Gear
- Pearl Drums
- Evans Drum Heads
- Vic Firth Sticks
- Zildjian Cymbals









Awards, Honors, & Recognitions
Chasing Arrows Band
2008 Nomination
Christopher Newport University Department of Music
2016 Jazz for Justice Festival
Jonah Ross “These Days”
2023 Nomination
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Adjunct Professor
CNU Department of Music, Theater, and DanceÂ
2022-2023 Academic Year
National Social Change driven Music Education Nonprofit Organization
2021 Recipient
https://elsistemausa.org/
Soundscapes
Virginia Music Nonprofit
2019 Recipient
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Songwriting & Publishing Credits
Songwriting
Publishing
Press, Podcast, Mentions, & Appearances
Rooted the Art Arbor Podcast
2026 Special Guest, Ep. 19
Partnerships and Collaborations with Joe Hamm
Nashville Voyager Magazine 2025
Music City Drum Show Edition
Guest appearance 41:23
Coastal Virginia Business Magazine
Millennial on the Move
2021 Recognition & Interview
Fret Buzz The Podcast
Featuring Joe Hamm
Drums and Music for the Under-resourced
Guest Ep. 38
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The Global El Sistema Movement for Social Change Through Music by Eric Booth and Tricia Tunstall
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Let's collaborate!
Reach out and connect with Joe to chat about your project or idea.
Affiliations & Partnerships
