Episode 024 – Jonathan Camey
In Episode 024 we chat with Jonathan Camey, who currently is on staff at Lakewood Church as their main drummer. He’s also got a twin brother in the band, Joel, and things get serious in this episode as we explore themes of tragedy and triumph. It’s a good one, so grab a cup of coffee or put on your seatbelt (if you’re commuting) and get ready for a good one!
Listen To Episode 024
Links to Things
- Joel Osteen – Night of Hope
- Lakewood Church
- Twin brother, Joel Camey in Instagram
- Dave Weckl and Tony Royster Jr
- High School of Performing visual Arts
- Mark G. Townsend– Producer
- Lauren James– (Jon’s wife)
- Steve Allison– Drummer
- Musical Director: William Garcia
- Peter Wilson— Worship Pastor
- Russel Dunlap— Lakewood’s local Ableton expert
- ThatSound.com
- Javier Solis— Percussion at Lakewood
- Dan Needham — top session drummer in Nashville
- Telefunken mics
- @jonathancamey — Instagram
Time Stamps
2:45 — Home Life and Upbringing
8:00 — A Prophetic Word
10:45 — Playing at Lakewood
12:05 — Dealing with Unexpected Tragedy
14:50 — How things work at Lakewood and the challenge of having an arena as a church venue.
18:46 — Maintaining Optimal Health
23:20 — The Pressure of playing at Lakewood
25:05 — Ableton and Editing Stems
28:06 — How To Approach Playing with a Percussionist (Javier Solis)
30:41 — Simplest way to eliminate mic bleed around your kit and other tips for the studio
35:48 — One thing Jon is working through at the moment
40:18 — How do you stay fresh spiritually?
I know I am late to the party, but I just came across this audio recording today. What a powerful and inspirational story Jonathan. It really blessed my soul. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It’s bittersweet how you and my favorite Lauren met, but it made me tear up. I have been listening to her music for a long time now and such a HUGE fan!! May God continue to overwhelm you and your family with His goodness.