Abe Fogle - Rob Thomas - Tour Kit Rundown
On this Tour Kit Rundown, Abe Fogle, longtime touring drummer for Rob Thomas, walks us through his touring setup as the All Night Days Tour stops at Mizner Park, discussing his 20-year run with Rob, his involvement on the new album All Night Days (including playing on the single “Hard to Be Happy”), and how his musical influences shape both his parts and his sound. Abe details his Yamaha Oak Custom kit paired with an Absolute Maple snare, his approach to tuning for versatility across styles, and his long-standing relationships with Sabian, Evans, and Vic Firth—emphasizing consistency, feel, and musicality night after night on tour. Hosted by David Frangioni.
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