Michael A. Gonzales

About

Michael A. Gonzales is a drummer and percussionist from Austin, Texas, and the house drummer for Kill Tony, the #1 Live Podcast in the World featuring Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban. He began playing drums late at age 18, inspired by his father's vinyl record collections and a developed interest in rhythm. Gonzales graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's Butler School of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Jazz. Before joining Kill Tony, he played with notable Austin-based artists including Gina Chavez, The Peterson Brothers, Emily Wolfe, Gary Clark Jr., and Charley Crockett. He is known for his participation in the recurring 'Mexican Drum Off' segment on Kill Tony. Gonzales has achieved major milestones with the band, including playing his first arena show at the HEB Center in Austin on December 31, 2023, in front of 9,500 live audience members and over 500,000 viewers at home. He endorses Vic Firth drumsticks and cymbals, and currently resides in Austin, where he performs live gigs, does recording sessions, and teaches privately from his east Austin studio.