Meet the many talented artists who represent Los Cabos Drumsticks. (Click the artist's image to see his/her website)
Artists are arranged alphabetically by last name.
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BENJ ASHMEAD – Dear Superstar
Benj Ashmead born 24th October 1985 in Rossendale, Lancashire, England. He is the drummer of Dear Superstar. Growing up listening to his mothers LP's of Queen, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan gave Benj an early passion for "real" music. Later meeting Micky Satiar and Adam Smethurst at the age of 12, he began sneaking himself into rock venues and clubs for the chance to release his teenage angst and anger onto any drum-kit he could get behind. Now Benj travels across the UK and Europe with Dear Superstar and is working on his 3rd studio album.
MATTHEW ATKINS -- Deric Ruttan, Patricia Conroy, Bjorn Again, and Jason Blaine
Bio coming soon...
MATT BABINEAU -- Independant/Freelance
5A Hickory
Matt is a seasoned musician with over 20 years of professional experience. He prides himself on being a versatile, groove-oriented drummer with the ability to play several styles.
Matt has been involved with several bands over the past number of years including Comfortably Numb, Amanda Rheaume, Derek Jones, Jiles Band, Laj, Mick Armitage Band, The Process, The Fall Guys, Cherry Suede, Brant Pethick, Kilbride, cr4ve and others, but is always looking to keep busy, making himself available for studio recording sessions and live shows.
CJ BAKER -- Independant/Freelance
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, CJ was blessed as a young boy to have the gift of playing the drums. As a child, CJ began to bang on pots and pans. This would be the start of something beautiful. He received his first drum set at the age of five. By the time CJ was eight, he was playing at his church and by age 13 he was the full time drummer. Realizing that God had blessed him with the gift to minister through music, CJ began to put his all into playing the drums. He began to venture outside of his church to play with other musicians. By the time he turned 18, CJ had made a name for himself in the local area. These past several years, CJ has played in high scale venues, appeared on TV and recorded in the studio.
CJ has performed with various national artists such as, Donnie McClurkin, The Temptations, Tony Terry, Walt Whitman, DeWayne Woods, Micah Stampley and Jimmy Hicks. Also, he has performed with a host of elite Atlanta superstars such as, Reggie Hines, Tammy Allen, Brooke “Viosocolist” Alford, Gary Harris and other local artists. In addition to performing with other artist, he has studied under drummer Ivan Hampden and while attending North Carolina Central University, he studied under drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. CJ has toured in the Dominican Republic, Bahamas and also in the North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois and Ohio. He has also performed in various parts of California, Georgia and Tennessee.
With a background in gospel, R&B and jazz, CJ brings a hard hitting finesse style of playing. CJ loves making music and believes that it should move and speak to people as never before. He has truly been blessed thus far and believes that when praises go up, blessings really do come down.
KEITH BANKS
Keith Banks is a professional recording drummer and global clinician. He has over 20 years of drumming experience, and has worked in musical productions with television networks as well as radio. Keith is known for his versatile musical experience in various styles such as Jazz, Blues, Latin, Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Gospel, and Christian Praise & Worship. Keith is a current drum professor as well as a graduate at Christ For The Nation Institute and has a Bachelor in Business Management from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas Texas. Keith has been apart of many different musical venues such as jazz festivals, drum workshops, DVD recordings, and live concerts. Keith has recorded and played with such artist as Bobby Lyles, Joseph Vincelli, Arlington Jones, Tom Braxton, Bobby Sparks, Bernard Wright, Marco Barrientos, Klaus Kuehn and many other artists. Keith is a full-time musician and is committed to innovating people with his talent and drum training resources.
BENJAMIN H. BAUR – Tieflader
Benjamin is a working drummer based in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Born in 1978, Ben has been playing drums since 1993 and currently plays in the bands Tieflader and inaword.
In August 2010, he’ll begin recording a new album with inaword and a tour will follow. This summer, Ben has a number of festival dates lined up and is sure to stay busy.
ELIE BERTRAND -- Harbinger, Independant/Freelance
3A Red Hickory
Elie Bertrand, young rising drummer, picked up the instrument at the tender age of five. Coming from a very music oriented family, she explored many different styles of music but hard rock was her first love. After touring Canada over the past few years with different bands such as Montreal’s blues band Sensitive Shoes, percussion troop Insolita and Toronto’s hard rock band Scarlet Sins, sharing the stage with some massive acts such as DJ Champion, Kittie and Motley Crue, Bertrand now performs independently.
MARK BOADO --Year's Best Lie
5B Intense.
After watching the movie "That Thing You Do!", Mark Boado decided he wanted to become a drummer. He received his first drumset at the age of fourteen as a Christmas present from his parents. Eventually, his interest grew and Mark hasn't been able to put his drumsticks down since. Throughout his career, he has played in several local Boston area bands. You can currently hear Mark's beats as he rocks out with Year's Best Lie, a Boston based rock and pop-punk band rising in the local music scene. He is a sponsored Shine Custom Drum Company artist and has recently been endorsed by Los Cabos Drumsticks.
ERIC BONATTI -- littleSUNDAY
5B Hickory
Since the tender age of 6 when his first drum set was manufactured by Tupperware and Lagostina, this Naples, Italy native has been developing his “skills with the sticks”.
Over the years, Eric has acquired the playing expertise required to provide a rock solid foundation and groove to all the musical projects to which he participates and believes that the most important thing is to play for the song.
Self-taught, Eric can be credited for his session work in the studio on commercial jingles. He has also worked with various upcoming and established Canadian artists and has been a part of several original and cover projects.
Eric credits the power and finesse of John Bonham as the inspiration and foundation to his playing style. Some of Eric’s other drumming influences are: Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Roger Taylor, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd.
ERIC BONGIORNO -- Razer
Originally from New York, Eric Bongiorno began playing drums at age 10 when he and his family moved to Oklahoma. Starting out in elementary school band, the drums became his major obsession throughout high school and into college. He trained in classical and jazz, earning All-State honors as well as becoming first chair timpanist at Oklahoma State University. However, it was the school of Sabbath and Priest that Eric spent most of his time studying, cutting his teeth in various local metal bands.
Today, Eric keeps his metal chops in fine form as a member of the band Razer. He has also recorded with ex- Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman for ABC Sports compilations, is the touring drummer for guitarist Nick Sterling (Sebastian Bach, Crooked X), and freelances by playing and recording session work for multiple bands that cover rock, R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and Latin genres. Eric also has recently been asked to record an original track written by guitarist/composer Steve Ouimette as a follow up to “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” on Guitar Hero V.
Winni Borgolte has been a popular performer and instructor through parts of Europe for many years. After studying at percussion schools in Paris, Stasbourg, and Switzerland, he went on to play with several performers including Mike Oldfields and Pierre Moulin. Today, he although he still performs, he is also the head of the Ecole de Batterie, in Germany.
ADAM BOWMAN --Independant/Freelance
5B Hickory
(CURRENTLY TOURING / RECORDING WITH:)
Juno Award Nominee ~ KELLYLEE EVANS
Juno Award Winner ~ CARLOS MORGAN
Indi Award Winner ~ EMBER SWIFT
Canadian Idol Finalist ~ JONI NEHRITA
Popstars Finalist ~ RUFUS
~ CHRIS ROUSE
~ MARINDA LAVUT
~ GREENTARA
~ THE DAVE HUBER BAND
KEITH BRAKE -- Independant/Freelance
Jazz Maple
Keith's interests in drumming were inherited from his Newfoundland grandmother (Pearl James),who was the Salvation Army Band Church drummer. Keith also received Private instruction from Drum set educator and mentor, drumming great Chuck Burrows. Along the way, he has performed with numberous bands over the years, The Flea Bitten Varmints, Caught in the Act(filling the chair for famed Headstones drummer Dale Harrison (Alana Myles, Edwin)and many more.
Keith is currently playing with " The School Boys "and also has a busy student roster, teaching all styles and is a lifetime Student of drumming,and can be see on www.youtube.com performing drum solos. (Search keithb) Keith endorses Los Cabos Drumsticks(Jazz Maple) because he feels they are the best made drumsticks, available to drummers of all Styles, and have many to select from, and are Canada's and the World's finest made stick product.
STEVE BROADHURST -- Doc Walker -- The Jersey Boys -- Freelance
5B Hickory
Steve Broadhurst has been part of the Winnipeg music scene since 1989.
He has been drumming since the age of thirteen, and playing professionally at seventeen years of age. Now at age 36, it has been his career since leaving high school and he shows no signs of slowing down !!!
Playing music has taken Broadhurst across North America, Europe and The Middle East. Touring around to all these great places with different artists has been some of his most memorable life experiences.
Last May (2006), he went to Kandahar Afghanistan to perform for the best people on the planet, OUR CANADIAN TROOPS. It was an experience that had him drumming for Country artists Michelle Wright, The Wilkinsons, Julian Austin, Diane Chase, and fiddle great Richard Wood. He had this once in a lifetime trip, thanks to an artist that Broadhurst has been performing with since 1999: Amanda Stott, who was also a performer on the trip. "A great singer signed to EMI" says Broadhurst.
Playing with Amanda has taken him across Canada on some great tours with artists such as Keisha Chante, Kaylen Porter and playing a few shows with the legendary Kenny Rogers.
Broadhurst is also no stranger to the studio, lending his talents to such artist as Doc Walker, Amanda Stott, The Foster Martin Band and Eagle and Hawk to name a few.
Theatre has also been a part of Broadhurst`s career. He has drummed for the shows:
Footloose, Fame, Smokey Joe`s Café, Chicago and Grease for the theatre production
Rainbow Stage. And also The Rocky Horror Picture Show for Manitoba Theatre Centre, and currently The Jersey Boys.
JON BROBERG -- Independant/Freelance
Jon is a highly respected teacher, performer, and clinician, in the UK. Many of his students have been recognized nationally, four of whom have been finalists in Britain's National Young Drummer of the Year contest.
"I get to play a lot of styles of music, from drum'n'bass and punky beats to funky blues and latin jazz but finding a stick that works well in all situatuions hasn't always been easy. I like a fairly light long stick with a ball tip for fast cymbal work and defined ghost notes.
I love the Los Cabos 3A's which are very quick and really well balanced. I use the White Hickory 3A' s for funk, jazz & blues playing and the Red Hickory 3A's if I'm doing a heavier gig where I'm rocking out & need more volume. The Red Hickory sticks are tough and really takes the edge of the hi hats and rimshots well. If I'm in a very light jazz setting I'd use the Maple 3A's. I get the same perfectly sized stick but in 3 weights! How cool is that?!".
ROB BROWN -- Independant/Freelance
Jazz Hickory
Rob is a self-taught drummer, clinician and educator Born in Toronto, Rob is currently living in Ajax, Ontario.
SCOTT CALANDRA -- Breakerbox
Scott Calandra (drummer/producer/teacher) is a native of Buffalo, NY. Son of producer Richard Calandra (Spyro Gyra) he started playing drums at an early age. From the beginning he was surrounded by masters of their craft. Getting hands on experience with drumming as well as advice about the music business from pro’s such as Steve Gadd, Sandy Konikoff, Richie Morales, Eli Konikoff, and Joel Rosenblatt. Scott hit the stage with his first band at the age of 16 and has never stopped. Playing with a variety of acts varied in style; such as hardcore, rock, funk, soul, pop, and swing. Broadening his spectrum as well as building his live experience and making him in high demand for sessions. Teaching through Buffalo Drum Outlet for over 10 years, Scott has recently opened his own facility “DrumWorks Lesson Studio” where he has a current roster of 45 students. There he shares his knowledge of drumming as well as his experience working with producers such as Gary Mallaber (Van Morrison/Steve Miller Band) and Corey Lowery (Sevendust/Dark New Day). Scott has now focused his efforts towards his new project “Breakerbox” where he holds the role of producer as well as drummer. Working side by side with GVP Productions (NYC) Breakerbox will be taking part in a series of major label showcases and select events in the fall of 2009 promoting their new EP release “From the Hooks”.
LIAM CALLAWAY -- Independant/Freelance
3A Hickory
Liam Callaway is an independent drummer born in Bristol, England. At a very young age Liam picked up sticks and has never been able to put them down. At the tender age of ten, Liam began playing in church with musicians a great deal older and more experienced than he was. It was a big learning curve for Liam, and it made a huge improvement to the way Liam approached the drums and to his career as a professional drummer.
Upon finishing school, Liam chose to study music in college. After that he moved to London to study at the Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn, London. Under the tutelage of some of the best drum teachers in the country, Justin Scott, Darren Ashford, Chuck Sabo, Fergus Gerrand, Pete Zeldman and Mick Morena, Liam progressed rapidly.
Currently, Liam is performing with various secular and gospel artists from around the UK as well as playing for a Christian group called TRF (The Royal Family) who are going to be very busy at festivals and concert tours this summer. In addition, Liam is touring with Bristol rapper, ‘Frenzee’ promoting his new single.
Liam is a proud endorsee of Los Cabos Drumsticks, and is currently using the 3a Hickory model.
"They are great for any genre of music. It is exactly what I was looking for in a stick."
Liam also endorses The Kelly Shu 'Bass Drum Mic Shock Mount'
Simon Camatta plays mostly with his trio YOU ARE SO ME who play several concerts and festivals all over Europe including the Frankfurt Jazz Festival.
He has been known to add a lot of different sounds to his always changing drumset like selfmade percussion, bells, or even a delay and a loopstation.
He also stays busy working with many jazz groups and projects, as a groove drummer with djs, in the theater, etc. and he loves it !!
ROGER CARDILLO –Independent/Freelance
Relocating to Arizona in 2003 saw an endless run of gigs. Roger toured the U.S. and Mexico extensively with The Barry Sparks Band (bassist for Ted Nugent, U.F.O. and Michael Schenker). Other current artists include country singer and Sony recording artist Cindy Standage and original hard rock outfit Snakes in Love who tour the U.S. west coast regularly. Other artists Roger has shared the stage with include The Pat Travers Band, Foreigner, Gilby Clarke of Guns 'n' Roses, and Dwight Yoakam. Roger studied privately with Sandy Gennaro of The Pat Travers Band, Joan Jett, and Cindy Lauper fame as well as classical percussion and music theory with Phil Romano from The Mannes College of Music in New York City. He is also a sought after drum instructor at Milano's Music in Mesa, Arizona.
Roger proudly endorses TJS Custom Drums, Axis Pro Percussion pedals, ProLigix drum pads and Los Cabos drumsticks. " I stumbled into the Los Cabos booth at the 2010 NAMM show in Annaheim, California and just fell in love with the product, I'm proud to be a part of the Los Cabos family".
JOERG CASSEL -- Independent/Freelance
5 B Hickory
Joerg was born in Hamburg, Germany.
When Joerg got hold of some drumsticks for the first time, he instantly knew that drumming was his passion.
Starting as a self-taught drummer at several high school band projects he was mainly influenced by John “Bonzo” Bonham of Led Zeppelin and Ian Paice of Deep Purple.
By working with different bands live as well as in studio recording sessions during the following years he acquired a very variable, though hard hitting, style of playing.
Joerg played Blues in Italy, Hard Rock in Scandinavia, Heavy Metal in Eastern Europe, but still mostly feels at home with old school Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Currently he plays with a Hard Rock Band (Ratpack) which will perform together with a German Symphonic Orchestra in 2010 (Classic meets Rock).
Joerg is endorsed by Los Cabos Drumsticks, Kirchhoff Acrylic Drums and Istanbul Cymbals.
DAN CHAGNON -- The Monarchy -- Independant/Freelance
2B Hickory
Dan, drummer for the Monarchy is so passionate about music and drums that he drives everybody else crazy. He loves watching and playing hockey. Always willing to party and have fun. He also does session work and freelances . Among the groups and artists Dan can be seen with are, THE MONARCHY / ALEX LAVOIE / PARADISE / DROP D / LENFER / AND MANY MORE......
KYLE CLARK -- She Roars
Kyle Clark comes from Fredericton NB and has been playing drums for 10 years.
After many groups ranging from punk to metal, Kyle founded his main project She Roars with guitarist Max LeBlanc.
Playing a fusion of rock, pop and acoustic music the band brings an exciting stage show that matches their catchy and energetic music.
Kyle takes the role of drummer, backup vocalist and co-songwriter for the group as well as managing the band.
Kyle uses Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals and Los Cabos drumsticks.
BEN CLEMENT -- Independent/Freelance
5A Hickory
Born in Montreal, Ben began playing music at 5 years of age. For the next ten years he continued to study privately, eventually enrolling in music at St-Laurent College. He received a scholarship to study in L.A. where he took lessons from Joe Porcaro, David Garibaldi and Chuck Silverman.
Included in the many Artists Ben has performed and recorded with are:
“Too Many Cooks,” Francine Raymond(Quebec artist), TSPC, Roch Voisine, Lara Fabian, and the new Elvis show by the Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
To contact Ben call 514-690-0479 or email agrement@hotmail.com
JOE CONNER -- Independant/Freelance
7A Hickory
Joseph A. Conner, Jr., a native of Philadelphia, PA, is a multi-talented musician,
affectionately called “Joe”. A drummer and auxiliary percussionist, trained in the
classical and Latin genre, Joe began playing the snare drum at his father’s church at the early age of seven. With success coming early on, by the age of 12, Joe began sharing his skills by giving lessons to beginning students as well as some of his peers. His formal study began at the Settlement Music School with Philadelphia Orchestra Percussionist, Susan Jones, who recognized his talent early and recommended that he receive advanced instruction. He subsequently continued his training under the tutelage of great veteran drummers such as Craig McIver, Skip Hadden, Bertram Lehman and his current mentor, Casey Scheuerell. Through his vigorous training and study, he has become an extremely skilled musician on Timpani, Vibes and Marimba.
A former drum major at the Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), Joe performed often as a soloist with the house band, jazz band and orchestra. He has also been hand selected to attend Master Classes with world-renowned musicians Peter Nero, Odean Pope and Branford Marsalis. Though his roots are in gospel music, his exposure to many different kinds of music at GAMP, allowed him to develop his own style and feel for
classical, Latin, hip-hop, jazz, caribbean/junkanoo, neo-soul and rhythm and blues.
Although Joe has come to create his own distinct sound and feel for each style, he never fails to acknowledge being heavily influenced by many hometown drummers like Berklee College of Music alumni “lil John” Roberts, Philly “Joe” Jones, George “Spanky” McCurdy, Andrew Tingle, Eric Tribbett, and Eric “Booty” Green. Joe can be seen periodically throughout the Tri-state area, breaking through the neo-soul scene with the fast rising Philly based band, “Aphillyation”.
This 19 year old workhorse, has already compiled an impeccable resume as he has served the Church of God in Christ Inc. (COGIC) as drummer and auxillary percussionist in their jurisdictional and district meetings, is a producer for Nostaw Productions in Philadelphia, drum instructor for the Mt Sinai Christian Academy, manager of Musically Inclined Productions (M.I.P.) in Boston, and one of the musical directors at his father’s church.
Joe has recently worked with American Idol Finalist, John Stevens as well. He is presently a Deans List student at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and plans to graduate with a bachelors in Music Business/Management but says: “I am just thankful for God’s favor and as long as I have that, who knows where you’ll see me next!”
JOSH “PAPA BEAR” CONNOLLY -- Jacob Jeffries Band
Josh Connolly aka Papa Bear was raised in sunny South Florida and quickly became recognized as a premier drummer in the South Florida music scene. At the early age of 12; Josh recorded his first released album with Cliff Wallach and Eleven-Eleven called "Because We Have To." By the age of 21 Papa Bear had been seen touring Europe and on stage with national artists, Pretty Ricky, Dirt bag, and Lauryn Hill...Ms. Hill.
Now at the age of 24, Josh Papa Bear Connolly can be heard laying it down on recording artist Javier Garcia's new record "A Las Estellas". The album is produced by eleven time Grammy Award Winner and 2007 Producer Of The Year, Sebastian Krys.
Josh is also currently the Drummer for the Jacob Jeffries Band. Jacob is a Warner Chapell Artist and Baldwin Endorser. After releasing three EP's (Life As An Extra, Wonderful, and Waiting for the piano movers) Jacob can be seen on various showcases, SXSW, and US tours. The Jacob Jeffries Band are the 2008 South Florida Grammy Showcase winners.
After doing some side work with Legends in Concert. On Stage Productions has called on Papa Bear to fill the drum throne in Harrhas Main Showroom in the heart of the Las Vegas strip where he is playing in 8 to 10 shows a week; with audiences ranging from 400 to 1000 people per night.
And if he's not busy enough; Josh is just finishing up a record with his own original band Hagus Magagus. With the help of 6 time Grammy winner Javier Garza and Sony Publishing Artist Balta; this debut studio record features Rashawn Ross of "The Dave Matthews Band" and Jacob Jeffries. Hagus Magagus has been on stage with such music greats as Victor Wooten, Matisyahu, Blues Traveler, The Meters, Steel Pulse, Robert Cray, to name a few.
ADAM CUSTIC – Jersey Budd
Adam is currently drumming with Jersey Budd, a popular UK singer/songwriter. His 2009 highlights include touring across Europe in support of acts like Kasabian, The Rifle, The Twang and Amy MacDonald with stops at both Glastonbury and Royal Albert Hall.
KURT DAHLE – The New Pornographers
Kurt Dahle is a Canadian musician best known for his work as a drummer with the rock bands Age of Electric, Limblifter, and The New Pornographers.
Born in Saskatchewan, Dahle first became known in Canadian music circles as a member of the band Age of Electric, along with his brother Ryan Dahle and another set of brothers, Todd Kerns and John Kerns. Age of Electric spawned a handful of minor hit singles in Canada, earning a Juno Award nomination for "Best New Artist" in 1998, nine years after the band was formed.
Kurt and brother Ryan began working on a side project, Limblifter, and released a self-titled album in 1996, which contained a trio of top-40 Canadian rock radio hits. After the dissolution of Age of Electric in 1999, Limblifter released a second album, Bellaclava in 2000. Kurt soon left the band to focus on his work with The New Pornographers, who gained much critical acclaim for their albums Mass Romantic (2000), Electric Version (2003), Twin Cinema (2005), Challengers (2007), and Together (2010).
Kurt also worked on albums by The Awkward Stage and The Choir Practice, both released with Mint Records. He was also the drummer for Bloody Chicletts and drummed on the majority of the tracks on the first solo record by Chris Walla, guitarist for Death Cab For Cutie, entitled Field Manual.
Kurt is an endorser of Ludwig drums, Dunnett Classic Drums, and Paiste cymbals.
LOUIS-JAMES DAVIS -- Independent/Freelance
Louis-James Davis has run the gamut from young drummer of the year in 2005 through to his own groups Outrage and Madison.
With appearances on the BBC, SKY Sports , MTV & many other media stations Louis is becoming a well known U.K session drummer.
Louis is also the full time drummer for Simon-James & Ian Erix with recent performances in outdoor arenas and stadiums.
Louis has appeared with Outrage in magazines such as Cosmo Girl, Top of The Pops as well as many others in countries as far as Malaysia.
As well as sharing stages with Acts like Ronan Keating, Matt Willis (Ex Busted, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here) & Yngwie Malmstein, Louis has had the privilege to work with the producers & artists in & behind bands such as :
Mcfly, Busted, Lost Prophets, NEVE, Son Of Dork, Steve Rushton, Matt Willis, James Bourne, Mel C, Nickelback, D REAM, Mika, The Smiths, Morrissey, Aztech Camera, Terry Hall, Buzzcocks, Manic St. Preachers, Ian Erix,
Carl Martin, I-grooves, Eighth Wave, Matt Johnson, Simon-James, Outrage & Madison.
Current Endorsements:
Protection Racket, Trick Drums U.S.A , Jobeky Electronics, Evans Drumheads, Los Cabos Drumsticks, BasKey, Cym Pad, Roland Electronics, The Kelly Shu, DB Drum Shoes.
CHRISTIAN DEMPTER -- Dead Head Down, Nihilion and Saxalex-Band
Christian Demter started playing drums at the age of ten. He played in several Bands with members of Neaera, Misery Speaks, Long Distance Calling and Sudden Death. He never limited himself to one special kind of music. Christian played a lot of different styles of music and band formations from Blues to Metal, from cover to self written music. In 2006 he started to study at the ArtEZ Conservatorium in Enschede/ NL. He got Lessons and Masterclasses from Danny Sahupala, Rene Engel, Nippy Noya, Lukas van Meerwijk and Tessa Boomkamp. In 2008 he began to study at the Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster/ GER. Since then he got lessons and workshops from Gereon Homann, Altfried Sicking and Hilko Schomerus. From 2009 up to now Christian began organizing the HPM Popsession in Münster and started working as a teacher.
MARK Di CLAUDIO -- Independent
3A Hickory
Hailing from Montreal, Mark Di Claudio is an extremely versatile drummer who began studying and playing the drums at the early age of 11. Influenced by progressive bands like Rush, King Crimson, ELP and Genesis, his technique and finesse developed at an advanced rate. He later studied Jazz, Latin and Classical music with such great musicians and educators as Charles Ellison, Abdul Wali Muhammad and Pete Magadini before obtaining his Bachelors degree in music from Montreal’s Concordia University in 1997.
Today Mark is known for his versatility and tasteful, dynamic style. His sound, tone and impeccable groove keep him very much in demand as a freelance session drummer and band member. To get his signature sound, Mark Di Claudio uses GMS drums, Los Cabos drum sticks, Remo skins and Zildjian cymbals exclusively.
TIMO DIERS -- Gone Astray/Independent
7A Red Hickory
Timo Diers began playing the drums at the age of nine. Until 2008 he played many shows with lots of different musicians. Professional band coaches call his playing “simply awesome!” Timo recently became a member of the band “Gone Astray” witch is already called “one of the best German newcomer bands.”
His music offers a new generation of quality and inspires many other professionals like producers of famous European bands (Donots, Die Happy, Claus Grabke, Itchy Poopzkid) and other musicians.
BRIAN DOERNER -- Saga
2B Hickory
Brian began playing the drums soon after seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1965. Brian has over thirty years of professional drumming experience, and has been teaching for over 20 years
Recognized as “One of Canada’s Top Drummers” Brian has studied under such notables as Paul Delong, Rick Gratton and Lou Molino.
Brian is endorsed by PEARL DRUMS, Sabian Cymbals,Los Cabos Drumsticks, Cool Claws and Ddrum triggers.
ISSAC DUMONT – Everything After Zero
Isaac Dumont was born March 25th, 1983 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He claims to have started playing drums at the age of eight, but his mother will argue that he has been playing long before then, hitting beats on her pots and pans and ruining her pie plates with wooden spoons. He took lessons here and there with local drummers in the Vancouver area and then went on to study at the Vancouver Community College under Juno Award nominee Sal Ferreras. After getting his diploma, Isaac went on to study at McGill University. He quickly made a name for himself among Montreal’s drumming community after he was crowned “Champ” at Montreal’s Drummer Kombat 2004. Numerous televised opportunities followed on such TV stations as Musique Plus, Global, Vrak TV, and TVA.
Today he holds two Bachelor degrees from McGill University in Jazz Performance and in Music Education. He can be seen performing with his band named Everything After Zero, as well as recording for local acts such as The Natural Born Tellers, Flèche D'or (collaborated on a track with guitar great, Frank Gambale), and the Dust Jackets to name a few...
Keep your ear to the ground...
SVEN EDLER -- Yellow Press & Vandes
Red Hickory 5A & Red Hickory Jazz
Sven Edler grabbed his first drumsticks at an early age and started playing drums in a marching band. After a few years he switched to the drumset and began taking private lessons from several teachers around Germany including: Benno Sattler, Claus Hessler, Lui Ludwig, Hannes Nied and David Garibaldi. That was followed by studying Jazz and Pop-Music at the Music-Colleges in Frankfurt and Nuernberg.
At all times he was working with several bands and projects in many styles (Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk, R&B, Folk, Jazz, Classical). Currently he plays with bands like the Dutch Singer/Songwriter Jan van der Holst in his Band VANDES and german Pop-Rock-Band Yellow Press who played with bands like the US-Top-10-Act Blue October and the german platinum-selling artists Silbermond and Tokio Hotel. Sven is also involved with the CL-Project(R&B), Jens Wimmers Boogie Trio (Boogie Woogie), and N-Town Connection(Jazz). Sven also teaches drum students in the area of Stuttgart.
ROBERT ERTL – Wipeout
Robert began drumming early in life. Real early. In fact, he started tinkering on the drums at 7 year of age and by 9 he was performing in a local group. By the time he was 10, he was involved with an orchestra and would later join the Albert-Ringsgwandl-Band, a popular beer-tent and Oktoberfest band at the seasoned age of 15.
Since he turned 19, Robert has been involved with the group Wipeout, a well known party band in southern Germany. He is currently the group’s director and oversees nearly 60 gigs a year with this group.
He also plays with The Flat Cats, AufAWort , and Hopfen & Malzmusi.
KARL FAWCETT -- independent
Karl Fawcett is a independent drummer based in the South East of England. At a young age he was given the opportunity to learn the drums; fourteen years later he is now known as a drummer that is a big performer, he is capable of playing in the pocket but then like any other versatile drummer he can suddenly change into a big powerful player still emphasising on dynamics and technical ability. Over the years he has been involved in the local band scene working alongside a number of bands, soloists and general up and coming artists for studio and live work. He has been able to start teaching private drum lessons, teaching a wide variety of students. His drive and enthusiasm for the drums will take him to the top one-day.
DAVID FORSTER -- The Brink
The Brink formed in 2007 with an aim to write songs they loved and that people would love! 4 guys with the same ambition, to be rocking Wembley one day! Influenced by bands like Bon Jovi, All American Rejects, Aerosmith etc... The stadium stage is where The Brink want to be!
The line up of The Brink has changed quite a lot in the last 2 years but with Matt, Alex and Gary sticking together, they were determined to find a drummer who was as ambitious as them! Early 2008 they found this in Dave Forster, a drummer who matches they guys in charisma, ambition and determination to reach the big time! He also plays drums loud which is what is needed in The Brink!
In 2008 The Brink started recording their second Ep entitled One Night Only with Producer Chris Hayman which showcased The Brink's new sound. The Ep was released at Elme Hall Hotel in Wisbech in April 2009, which with a lot of hard work was a massive success.
The Brink were voted best unsignned band of 2009 by Powerplay Magazine, and were also had their song 'I Know' voted as third best single of 2009.
During January to March 2010 the band travelled to Hollywood to record their soon to be released record 'Broken Romance' at Studio Sphere. The band are gearing up ready to tour promoting the new material.
Clemens Frank -- SEPTEMBER MURDER, MATHYR
5 A Hickory
Clemens Frank has been playing drums since 1996. Being also a curious piano and guitar student, he made the drums his main instrument when he changed from the synthesizers to the drumset within his first serious band HIDDEN IN THE FOG in 2001. After the release of their 2005 album "Damokles" which had been highly appraised by the press for its open-minded approach on black metal, they played concerts allover Europe from Norway, the British Isles, benelux to Switzerland.
In the meantime he had some side projects and was engaged by the electro / industrial pioneers FEINDFLUG and the alternative / progressive metal outfit DISILLUSION as a live drummer with whom he played well-known festivals such as Wacken Open Air Germany, Metal Camp Slovenia, Wave Gotik Treffen Germany, Frozen Rock Italy and Summer Darkness Festival Netherlands.
These days Clemens is a member of the death metal maniacs SEPTEMBER MURDER and the avantgarde black metal band MATHYR, constantly playing shows and working on new material.
Just recently, Clemens has joined female-fronted experimental nu-jazz rockers UNLOVED on drums whose debut album is going to be released in the course of the year 2010.
TED FEICA -- Independent
/Freelance
5A Hickory
BOBBY FIGUEROA -- The Endless Summer Beach Band (featuring Al Jardine) -- Corazon Pacifico -- Ricci Martin
5B Hickory and 5A Maple
obby Figueroa grew up in Glendora California. His early influences included the prominent “surf” drummers of the early ‘60s and as he matured, he was drawn to drummers such as Buddy Rich and Dino Danelli of The Rascals.
Bobby has had many wonderful experiences as a drummer, including playing and singing with The Beach Boys, and recently Ricci Martin, son of the late, great ‘Rat Pack’ member Dean Martin.
“It’s so hard to point out just one great musical experience since there have been so many that have touched me deeply,” he said recently. I think, however that I can sum it all up by saying that playing and singing with The Beach Boys, has been the most rewarding of all. So many wonderful things have happened around that special group of people and having the support of Brian, Carl and the rest of the boys in that most miraculous band have just been nothing short of astounding. I was honoured by them to be allowed not only to play drums and percussion but also sing along beside them and even sang lead on a song or two. Really, I am overwhelmed at this time but I thank God that Dennis Wilson hired me on that day in April of 1974 and gave me a chance. I will always be happily in debt for that”
Bobby still plays with ’The Endless Summer Beach Band’ featuring Al Jardine, and enjoys that music even more than ever. He has also started his own group “Corazon Pacifico” (Pacific Heart)
GREGORY TRUDEL FITZGERALD -- Dialecte
5A and Jazz
Gregory Trudel Fitzgerald is a young drummer from Montreal, Quebec in Canada. At 12 years old, Gregory got his first drum and he has been playing drums since. Gregory had different teachers over the years such as Bruno Pilote, David Devine, Danick Tardif (Soultone artist) and Eric Boudreault (another Soultone artist). Gregory has also received his diploma in the St-Laurent Cegep's three year music program (jazz/popular), where he met and studied with great person and renown teacher Philippe Keyser. Gregory is also a founding member and the drummer of the band “Dialecte”, a rock group that offers a mix of poetry and music. “Dialecte” is currently performing in several competitions and events, gigging in the Montreal area. In addition, Gregory is the drummer for a number of other projects including YEAST and Sabir. He is sponsored by Soultone Cymbals and Los Cabos Drumsticks.
RYAN GABRIELSON
3A Maple
Im Ryan. I have been drumming for as long as I can remember now. Its really the only thing I truly enjoy and love to do. I can't think of a better way to release stress than beating up on an awsome sounding set of drums and making the beats in my head a reality.
Through out my entire drumming life, I have only played in two bands. My first band was called Martial Law. It was a project that I started at 16 and carried on until just this year. In that band brought me the experince of touring, recording and probably the best times I have ever had in my life. The guys I played with were all top notch and I love them all dearly. Sadly the band fell apart but that didn't stop me one bit.
Through a little luck and a whole lot of fate I answered an add by some random chick named Kim. She had a project underway called "In Davey's Grip", and she needed a drummer. The name caught my eye so I sent her off an email. Looking back on that day, it was probably one of the best things I could have done. With my hard hitting, punk influinced style , Kim, Greg and I instatly had a musical connection and I was the new drummer. BOOYAH! With the recent addition of the guitar slaying rock god Andrew we are now ready to melt your faces off!!
CHRIS GATZA – independent
If the word peculiar was translated into a living, breathing human, Chris would be it. Starting at the ripe young age of 13, he spent countless hours in his bedroom air drumming along and learning songs from bands such as Dream Theatre, Cannibal Corpse, and Slayer. Chris is known for his chaotic playing, as well as his over the top stage performance, broken cymbals and all.
DEREYK GOODWIN -- Bobby Curtola -- Vintage Moments -- Session/Freelance
Dereyk Goodwin is a drummer of true versatility. Whether playing Reggae, Ska, Rock, Punk, Swing or Jazz, Dereyk is able to provide a solid, fluent and polished percussive style. Dereyk first picked up the sticks at the tender age of 3 and has been playing both solo as well as with bands and various acts ever since. Such acts include; Method, Delirium, The Black Holes, Vintage Moments Dance and Show Band (International), Staylefish, Ruth’s Hat, Natalie Tobin, Brian Dale, Lance Bedard, Parallax, and most notably touring the globe with Canada’s Rock and Roll Legend Bobby Curtola. Dereyk has also been busy teaching drum lessons, continually adding to his repertoire of students. Dereyk offers professional instruction on everything from basic rudiments, stick control, various technical styles to tuning and maintenance of drums and drum hardware.
Dereyk has also been working in close partnership with many local studios as a session drummer. Having been trained in drum theory and reading from the London Academy of Music, Dereyk is readily available to sit in and provide the artist with a powerful performance in any musical styling. Dereyk also performs regularly with many professional theatre shows across Ontario as a pit musician.
Although Dereyk is currently very busy recording, touring and playing in a variety of outfits, he recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario where he majored in Media Information Technoculture. This course offers an in depth look at the music industry both from the musicians perspective and from the business end of the industry. Although music is much of Dereyk’s life, he understands that it is important to have an education as well.
KARL GANS -- Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards
Karl Gans is one of the most respected and knowledgeable drummers in Eastern Canada. A well-rounded player in several styles, Karl has long been the go-to drummer for both students and musicians in and around his home city of Fredericton.
Karl is currently playing with Ross Neilsen and The Sufferin’ Bastards, a rockin’ blues trio known for their great live performances and a work ethic like no other. In the past year, they have completed three successful cross-Canada tours and with a new album recorded at the Zebra Ranch in Mississippi dropping in 2010, they show no sign of slowing down.
Chris Gripp -- Torment, Paragon
7A Red Hickory
Chris is very active in the German metal scene. Based in Hamburg and drumming since he was 15, Chris has recorded and toured Europe as a member of Torment and Paragon, two popular German metal acts. In addition to writing and performing original music, Chris also plays with Powerslave, an Iron Maiden tribute act, and Motörment, a tribute to Motorhead.
Chris also endorses Dixon Drums and hardware, Istanbul Cymbals, Protection Racket cases, and RMV drumheads.
Ray Gunn -- Shadow Reichenstein
A seasoned veteran in the Rock Idustry, Ray Gunn has shared the stage with the likes of, Bobzilla (Hellyeah), Agnostic Front, Volbeat, Pro-Pain and Blitzkid just to name a few. With his fire and heavy hitting, Ray Gunn is the addition that completes the newly vamped Shadow Reichenstein. In the fall of 2007 Shadow Reichenstein successfully returned to Europe twice for a total of 2 months performing 43 shows and festivals in 6 different countries.
In the Summer of 2008 the band returned to Europe, this time venturing into England as well as Germany for more shows including the Summerbreeze Festival in Germany and The Rebellion Festival in England.
Shadow Reichenstein has matured and evolved into a world class rock band with a look, sound and style that is perfectly intertwined and comparable to such greats as Kiss, Motley Crue and Marilyn Manson.
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