ProMark artist Jake Sommers, drummer for country superstar Luke Combs, shares his journey from Long Island to Nashville — and how determination and timing shaped his path to becoming a professional drummer.
After moving to Nashville in 2013, Sommers quickly found himself immersed in the city’s bustling scene. What began as impromptu gigs on Lower Broadway led to his first show with Combs — a college fraternity party — and eventually, to a decade-long career behind one of country music’s biggest voices.
“I came to town for a weekend and fell in love with it,” Sommers recalls. “My second day here, I got invited to a party on Music Row, met some players, and within 48 hours I had my first gig. It all just snowballed from there.”
Now a seasoned touring drummer, Sommers shares his philosophy on consistency and sound, and why his ProMark 747B Forward Balance sticks and EVANS Drumheads have become staples of his setup.
“I found a stick that felt like home,” he says. “The 747B fits perfectly in my hand — perfect weight, perfect diameter. And with EVANS, the heads just last forever. The EMAD kick head gives me that low-end thump with plenty of attack. It just works.”
