Keith Stickney of Tsunami Cables joins SoCal Soundcheck for a conversation about tone, reliable gear, musicianship, and why being easy to work with still matters.

Keith is the owner of Tsunami Cables, a drummer, and a longtime audio/video professional. His story starts with music. From learning drums in middle school to marching band, gigging around San Diego, studying at Musicians Institute, and working in recording and live sound, Keith has spent decades on both sides of the stage.

In this episode, we talk about how his background as a drummer shaped the way he hears music. Keith breaks down pocket, groove, dynamics, tasteful playing, and why a drummer’s real job is not just playing fills, but making the entire band feel comfortable and locked in. As he puts it, one of the best compliments a drummer can get is, “You made it easy for ...