Description | Price |
Solo Drummer for up to 3 hours plus same day rehearsal (small venue, less than 200) | £180 |
Solo Drummer for 2 performances plus a single rehearsal (small venue, less than 200) | £317 |
Solo drummer performing in pubs and clubs for up to 3 hours | £154 |
Solo Drummer performing in pubs and clubs for up to 4 hours | £206 |
Minimum weekly fee for Theatre Work Depping (8 shows in a week) | £707 |
I have been playing the drums since I was two years old and have played for a large number of gigs such as churches, cover bands, big bands, pit bands, etc. I achieved Distinction in Rockschool Grade 8 drums so I can sight read sheet music, as well as graduating from Oxford Brookes University with second class honours in BAHons Music. I am fluent in rock style drumming as well as jazz style drumming. I am a very good improviser and up for any genre in any style. I would love to be in musical pit bands as I have recently just finished a three night production of We Will Rock You for my old sixth form college. I have performed at many pubs across the country, 93 Feet East in London and the London Palladium. I also have lots of recording experience and am very comfortable with session work - I have recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Royal Holloway University.
I prioritise creating a friendly atmosphere as I love getting to know different musicians and building relationships.
I prefer shorter term contracts, but if you would like a longer term commitment, then please drop a message.
I have my own breakables which I can transport but I am currently unable to transport a full drum kit. I have performed with lots of house kits and am very comfortable with adapting to the situation.
Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire
Baggy Trousers - Madness
Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
A Kind of Magic - Queen
Seven Seas of Rhye - Queen
We Will Rock You - Queen
We Are the Champions - Queen
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Parklife - Blur
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Innuendo - Queen
Our House - Madness
Run to the Hills - Iron Maiden
I Celebrate my Fantasy - The Homesick
What About Me - Snarky Puppy
Outlier - Snarky Puppy
Killer Queen - Queen
Dean Town - Vulfpeck
XYZ - Hiromi
Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
Wanna be Startin Something - Michael Jackson
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I wish - Stevie Wonder
Happy to learn anything - just ask!
House Drum Kit, in ear monitors if using backing track or click.
No.
Directions to the venue, places to load off equipment, if a house drum kit is available.
No.
I have performed at the London Palladium for The Music Man Project in 2015. The best gig I have ever done was at The Bullingdon in Oxford, small crowd but tons of energy!
I have been most influenced by Queen, The Beach Boys and Snarky Puppy. Discovering jazz fusion drumming completely changed my life and opened me up to whole new world of drumming. My favourite artist is The Beach Boys, they are a very special band for me and my favourite song of all time is 'I Know There's An Answer' by the aformentioned band!
I started gigging when I was about 8 years old by performing with church bands as the drummer, since then I have performed in schools, pubs, clubs, universities and reputable venues like the London Palladium and The Bullingdon in Oxford.
My favourite type of event is a musical theatre show but I also enjoy pubs and clubs.
I cannot transport my drum kit currently. I can bring my own breakables (snare, cymbals, kick pedal, sticks).
I normally arrive about an hour before to make sure everything is set up and meet band members etc. Then I can play for whatever alloted time is needed.
Yes , as long as there is shade.
I am happy to take requests if there is sheet music or is part of a songlist.
People have described my playing as 'energetic, tight and professional'
St Bernard's High School for Girls
St Bernard's High School for Girls - Westcliff on Sea
The Bullingdon - Oxford
The Mad Hatter - Oxford
Wadham College - Oxford
Oxford Brookes University - Oxford
Palace Theatre - Southend on Sea
Southampton University - Southampton
Manchester Harris College - Oxford
Wolfson College - Oxford
London Palladium - London
St Thomas More High School for Boys - Southend on Sea
93 Feet East - London
Chinnerys - Southend on Sea
Leigh Folk Festival - Leigh on Sea
Oxford Pride
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Concert
Recording Session
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Musical Theatre
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk Rock
Traditional English Folk
Jazz
Blues
Dixieland / Ragtime
Latin Jazz
Swing
Church Music
Gospel
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
Karaoke
Motown
R&B
Soul
Tribute
Vintage
Rock
Britpop
Classic Rock
Heavy Metal
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
Indian Music
Latin
Reggae
Salsa
Samba
Ska
Instrumental