2 x 60 minute sets : £305 |
Performance Experience/Biography:
Freelance Drummer from North London, England.
2008 – Current
Performed overseas in Europe in function bands and has collaborated with various established artists, guitarists and drummers.
2010 – 2011
Numerous performances with instrumentalists, artists and orchestras in London, ‘B.Y.W.O (Barnet Youth Wind Orchestra)’ and ‘C.Y.M. (Centre for Young Musicians)’.
2012
Performed in ‘Smalls’ Jazz Club, Manhattan, New York, with New York-based musicians at a jam session.
2014
Formed metal band ‘Far from Eden’. Performed at a metal event held at ’The Hope and Anchor’ in London.
Became a member of ‘N.Y.J.O. (National Youth Jazz Orchestra)’ and performed at venues such as ‘Ziggy’s Club’ and ‘The Vortex Club’ in London.
2015 – 2019
Sessional work with Indie solo artist ‘Michael Kilbey’. Performed at ‘The Hoxton Underbelly’, ‘Proud’ and ‘The Black Heart’ in London.
Joined the Metalcore group. Toured around in the UK performing in known venues like ‘The Underworld’, ‘The Black Heart’, ‘The Joiners’, ‘The 1865’, ‘O2 Academy Islington’ and many more. Played at shared events with top Metal groups ‘Cypher 16’, ‘Our Hollow Our Home’, ‘The City Is Ours’, ‘Loathe’, ‘Lotus Eater’, ‘Nakht’, ‘On Hollow Ground’, ‘InVisions’, ‘Underside’ and many others. Featured on BBE’s first 3 EP’s and worked with producers such as ‘Dan Kerr’ from ‘Avenue Studios’ and ‘Oz Craggs’ (bassist of ‘Feed the Rhino’) from ‘Hidden Track Studios’.
Recorded and composed drums at ‘Konk Studios’ in London for screenwriter, actor and producer ‘Kipp Marcus’.
2021
Sessional performance with Rock solo artist ‘Mike Stoyanov’ at ‘The Hoxton Underbelly’, ‘The Beehive’ and ‘Camden Assembly’ in London.
Performed at private events with the function band 'Back to Music' from ‘Uptown Music Agency’ around London.
Sessional performance with Electropop duo ‘REYKO’ at ‘The Moth Club’ in London.
2022
Sessional performances with ‘Mike Stoyanov’ at ‘O2 Academy Islington’ (opening up for ‘Toploader’) and ‘St Moritz Club’, ‘The Stag’s Head’ and ‘The Gunners Pub’ in London.
Sessional performance with ‘Reyko’ at ‘The Shacklewell Arms’ in East London.
Weekend Tour with ‘Will Whisson’ at ‘The Hobbit’ in Southampton and ‘Dartmouth Music Festival 2022’. Several Function gigs with ‘Sonic Boom’, ‘Listen Out Music’ and ‘Foot Stompin’ Ceilidh Band’.
Sessional performances with solo artist ‘Colin Tyler’ at ‘Roadtrip & The Workshop/The Star In’ and ‘Layalina Bar and Restaurant’ in London. Also starred in Colin Tyler’s Music Videos for the songs ‘Julian’, ‘Meltdown’ ‘Lighten the Load’ and ‘Don’t Be Lost at Sea’.
Sessional performance with Trap Rock Trio ‘SHADE UK’ in Bristol alongside Trap Trio ‘Punkstars’ at ‘The Crofters Rights’ (Sold Out Show).
Recording session with Solo Artist ‘Bad Blood’ for singles ‘Red’s Dead’ and ‘I’ve Got This Friend Who Dares Me’ with Producer, Renowned Bass Player, Multi-Musician and Music Director ‘Livingstone Brown’ at his home Studio in Surrey, England.
Sessional Performance with ‘CLAUDILLEA’ (Solo Artist and Semi-Finalist from ‘The Voice’) at ‘The Grace’ in London.
Permanently Joined Metalcore/Progressive Metal Group as the Drummer and have performed at venues such as ‘The Black Heart’ and ‘The Fidlers Elbow’.
Sessional performances with Singaporean Solo Artist ‘Chaidura’ at ‘The Dublin Castle’ and ‘New Cross Inn’ in London.
Sessional Performance with solo artist ‘Bad Blood’ at ‘The Spice of Life’ in London.
Starred as Drummer in Sabatta’s upcoming Music Video.
2022-2023
Performed with a quartet circus band at ‘Sirkus Finlandia/Tsiga Boom’ at the ‘Helsingin Messukeskus Exhibition Centre’ in Helsinki, Finland.
Further performances with ‘Beyond Ties’ at ‘Sala Silikona’ in Madrid – Spain, ‘The Amersham Arms’, the main stage/room at ‘The O2 Academy Islington’ and ‘The Camden Assembly’ in London.
Recording sessions with solo artist ‘Jasmin OMEARA’ for her EP ‘Desert Heart’ and next upcoming EP at ‘Strongroom Studios’ in London with producers and sound engineers ‘Carlos Mas’ and ‘Aryanne Maudit’.
Further performances with solo artist ‘Colin Tyler’ at the ‘Fiddlers Elbow’, ‘The Stags Head’, ‘The Beauchamp’ and ‘The Star In’.
Recording Sessions at ‘ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance)’ with solo artist ‘Michel Figueiredo’.
Began shows for London-based German Oompah & Schlager Band ‘DDFK’ at the ‘Munich Bavarian Cricket Club’ in London.
Further shows with ‘Bad Blood’ at ‘The Amersham Arms’, ‘The Bedford’, ‘The Camden Assembly’ and ‘The Castle’ in London.
Performed at the second sold-out show with ‘Shade UK’ at ‘The Crofters Rights’ in Bristol, as well as a weekend tour alongside Trap Metal Band ‘Swarm Six’ from Bristol (3rd Sold out show at ‘The Crofters Rights’), ‘The Cavern’ in Exeter and ‘Club 85’ in Hitchin.
Sessional performances with ‘Shockpowder’ at ‘The Horn’ in St Albans.
Began drumming for Thrash Metal Band, performed ‘The Fighting Cocks’ in Kingston upon Thames, ‘HELL awaits’ in Diest, Belgium, ‘Le Off/Hellfest 2023’ in Clisson, France, ‘Bloodstock Festival 2023’ in Derby, ‘The Six Six’ in their hometown Cambridge, ‘Percy’s Café Bar’ in Whitchurch and ‘Hot Box’ in Chelmsford, Essex.
More Performances with ‘Chaidura’ at ‘The Hope and Anchor’, ‘The Finsbury’ and ‘Dublin Castle’ in London.
Further Recording with Bad Blood and Producer, Music Director ‘Livingstone Brown’.
UK/European Tour with Australian Punk Rock Trio ‘Smacked Youth’ performed at venues ‘Sebright Arms’ alongside Hard Rock Band ‘Can’t Stop Talking’ in London, ‘The Waterhole’ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and ‘The Little Stage’ in Berlin, Germany.
Recording Session with ‘Beyond Ties’ for upcoming single, produced and recorded by Guitar Player ‘Steven Jones’ from Scottish Metalcore Band ‘Bleed from Within’ at his home studio in Glasgow.
Began performing with the ‘Rivers of Living Word Ministry’ Gospel Band/Church at George Spicer Primary School in Enfield.
2024
Starting working with solo artist ‘Cornelis Gerrard’ performing at venues such as ‘Dublin Castle’ and ‘The Good Mixer’.
I hold a very strong interest in other genres: Jazz, Funk, Pop and Latin/World.
Based in North London
Superstition
Get Lucky
Happy
Mr. Brightside
Teenage Dirtbag
500 Miles
Johnny B. Goode
Proud Mary
Mamma Mia
Livin On A Prayer
Summer Of 69
Sweet Caroline
Don’t Stop Me Now
Don’t Look Back In Anger
Power sockets and drum riser or anti slip floor if available.
Only microphones.
Any noise limiters?
Yes.
Yes unless it is something specific like a world instrument and may need to be discussed if I have the skill to play it.
Yes I do.
The best gig I have ever performed at was with the band 'Shade UK' at Glastonbury Festival 2024, UK.
My favourite artist is Red Hot Chili Peppers and my favourite song is 'Under the Bridge'.
I have been gigging for over 11 years now. Please enquire to see my full performance history as there is a word count limit for this section.
Bar/Venue.
Yes, paid work only.
Arrival: 1 hour and 30 minutes before the performance.
Setup/pack down: 30 minutes each.
Yes as long as there is shelter.
I can learn any song the client may require.
Previous clients have described me to be a solid drummer with a wide knowledge and variety in adapting to any act I work with.
Sirkus Finlandia
Shade UK
Bad Blood
Past The Fall
Cornelis Gerard
Chaidura
Colin Tyler
Jasmin Omeara
Beyond Ties
Kipp Marcus
Mike Stoyanov
O2 Academy Islington
Messukeskus Expo Centre
The 1865
The Crofters Rights
Blondies
The Black Heart
The Underworld
New Cross Inn
Fiddlers Elbow
Camden Assembly
The Spice of Life
The Grace
St. Moritz Club