I am a UK based drummer, percussionist and sampler
As a session musician I have toured internationally with grass-roots acts all the way through to award winning artists as well as playing on Top 10 albums and DIY records.
I regularly play for new and up-and-coming artists as well as for private events in the UK and beyond.
I can play in a band or as a solo performer alongside backing tracks / sax or DJ Ibiza style.
I also provide an LED walkabout performance with bongos
Artist credits include:
- Orla Gartland
- Hans Zimmer alongside Johnny Marr
- New Young Pony Club
- Charli XCX
- Nicola Roberts (Girls Aloud)
- I have also appeared behind the kit on many TV shows including TFI Friday, ITV Awards and T4 on The Beach, X-Factor and played live on BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing.
Additional Info
- Full UK driving license.
- Own transport
- Full Drum Kit and Percussion Set Up Including Congas, Bonoes, Timbales, Roland Octapad and SPD SX Sample Pad.
- Click track and backing friendly
Based in South East London
Percussion - Sets include:-
About that Life - Lykov Remix
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
All Day and Night - Jax Jones
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Bingo Bango - Basement Jaxx
Brothers & Sisters - 2 Funky 2
Came Here For Love - Sigala
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Crazy What Love Can do - David Guetta, Becky
Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino
Dirty Talk - Wynter Gordon
Dreamer - Livin' Joy
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Feel my Needs - Weiss, Gorgon City
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Feel the love - Rudimental
Finally - CeCe Peniston
Fluegel - Dayne S
Freed From Desire - Gala
Friday - Riton
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Remix - ABBA
Girl - KC Lights
Give Me Your Love - Sigala
God is a Dancer - Mabel
Gypsy Woman - Crystal Waters
Happy - Pharrell
Head & Heart - Joel Corry, MNEK
Hill & Ella Henderson
How will I know - (Clean Bandit mix) Whitney
I Follow Rivers - Lykki Li
I wanna Dance - Whitney
Infinity - Guru
Insomnia - Faithless
Intoxicated - Martin Solveig
Jubel - Klingande
Lady Hear Me Tonight - Modjo
Let's Get Loud - Jennifer Lopez
Levels - Avicci
Lost In Music - Sister Sledge
Love Tonight (David Guetta remix)
Shouse Don't Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Waiting All Night - Rudimental feat Ella Eyre
Lovers - Nari
Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston, Freemasons
Mischief Mambo (Sway) - Shaft
Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust
Oh Lord - Numa A TFIVE
On My Mind - Diplo
One Kiss - Calvin Harris
Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO
Pjanoo-Levels/ Eric Prydz
Praise You (feat Fatboy Slim) - Rita Ora
Pump It Up - Endor
PYT - Michael Jackson
Rather be - Clean Bandit
Rhythm Is a Dancer - SNAP!
Rhythm Of The Night - Corona
Ring the Alarm - Freemasons
Runaway Edit (Moving On Up)
S&M - Rihanna
Samba De Janiero- Bellini
Sandstorm - Darude
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Shotgun - George Ezra
Show Me love - Robin S
Space Cowboy - Jamiroquai
Spectrum (say my name) Calvin Harris Remix
Sugar - Robin Schulz
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Child O Mine Remix
Sweet Lovin' - Sigala
Take Some Time Out - Block and Crown
This Girl - Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners
Thompson
Titanium - Sia / David Guetta
Toxic - Britney
U Sure Do - Strike
Valerie - Amy Winehouse / Mark Ronson
We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris
When Love Takes Over - David Guetta
Wish You Well - Sigala, Becky Hill
You & Me - Disclosure
You've Got The Love - Florence & The Machine by
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
Drumkit - A Sample List
At Last - Etta James
Shut up and dance - Walk The Moon
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley And The Comets
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Sit Down - James
She's Electric - Oasis
Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters
Yellow - Coldplay
Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - The Beatles
Wonderwall - Oasis
Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
The Pretender - Foo Fighters
Morning Glory - Oasis
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Basket Case - Green Day
Daydream beliver
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Muse
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
A performance space of at least two metres by two metres for my set up
A parking space with easy access to load in and out
Electrical power
A private room for getting changed where possible
No
Info on parking and loading
If there is a sound limiter in the venue - particularly important for the percussion!
Yes
A parking space for easy load in and out
A performance space of at least two metres by two metres for my percussion set up.
Access to power
There has been too many to mention! It does feel great playing in some of my favourite venues - Hammersmith Apollo was one, but equally playing at someones special event and knowing that you played a part in their special day is equally as good.
Universal songs from all the eras, anything that gets the foot tapping, or people on the dancefloor!
I began my career as a touring musician when I moved to London and joined a percussion theatre touring group - since then I have been a touring musician for many years across the UK, Europe and USA. Playing grassroots venues to arenas, playing live for artists including Hans Zimmer, Charli XCX and Orla Gartland. Appearing on a range of TV shows including X-Factor, The ITV Awards, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
In between tours I play at events across London, the UK and beyond in clubs, weddings and private parties.
I love playing at all kinds of events - the best ones are when everyone is on the dance floor, having a great time and enjoying the music.
I usually arrive 1-2hours before to set up and perform 2 x 45 mins or 3 x 20 mins.
Other times can be negotiated at time of booking.
Yes - as long as there is power and suitable cover in case of rain.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Energetic, fun and entertaining!
Nespresso
Mulberry
British Airways
Redbull
Tic Tac
Beefeaters Gin
Yamaha AV
Samsung
BT Communications
Brit Awards After Party
The Ritz, Park Lane, London
The Arts Club, Mayfair, London
Space, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
French Riviera
UK, European Touring
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Electronic
House
Techno
Ibiza Club
Background Music
Pop
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
Motown
Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
PAT tested
Instrumental
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks