{"id":3,"name":"Los Angeles 5A Wood","description":"Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAlso available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black, Color Wrap and Extended Play Series.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"I can't play with any other size sticks except for the Vater 5A sticks I love the weight \u0026 the durability it has. Once you go 5A you won't go back\" - Amadeus [Trey Songz]\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"My folks tell me I've been drumming from the day I was born. I've had Rock legends' tell me I have an old soul. I tell them...From the school band to the recording studio and from rehearsals to touring the country... for as long as I can remember, I've always had Vater sticks in my hands. I'm proud to say... I'm growing up Vater!\" -Jason Hartless [Ted Nugent]","product_code":"VH5AW","category":{"id":3,"name":"American_Hickory","description":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:13.943Z","updated_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:13.943Z"},"dimensions_length":16.0,"dimensions_diameter":0.57,"tip_shape":"teardrop","nylon":false,"upc_level_1":"Wood:641652014016\u003cbr\u003eNylon:641652013019","upc_level_2":"Wood:641652014023\u003cbr\u003eNylon:641652013026","features":[{"id":159,"content":"We reconnected with an old friend recently that we go back many, many years with...and we are very happy to announce his return to the Vater Drumsticks Family! Welcome home, Billy Kilson!\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"How sweet it is to be back home! For the serious drummer, Vater sticks always fit like hands in gloves. Grass is always greener, but when you cross that fence, you realize you’re the one that was green. 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Whether I’m blazing through intricate fills or laying down crushing grooves, these sticks deliver reliability, durability, and power, making them the ultimate tool for any metal drummer.” - Jayda Hansen","created_at":"2025-01-20T18:43:09.022Z","updated_at":"2025-01-20T20:09:55.941Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Jayda Hansen Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":303,"first_name":"Rodney","last_name":"Holmes","group":"Steve Kimock / Independent","social":"facebook.com/RodneyHolmesMusic, instagram.com/rodneyholmes1, youtube.com/user/1rodneyholmes, www.rodneyholmes.com","quote":"\"Vater sticks are the most consistent I've ever played… ever!\" - Rodney Holmes","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:03.500Z","updated_at":"2019-11-07T16:33:46.347Z","bio":"Rodney Holmes has gone on to work with some of the most talented and respected musicians in both Rock and Jazz worlds. 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For the serious drummer, Vater sticks always fit like hands in gloves.  Grass is always greener, but when you cross that fence, you realize you’re the one that was green. My hands, drums and cymbals are happier now that we are back home with Vater!\" - Billy Kilson ","created_at":"2020-03-24T19:33:21.664Z","updated_at":"2020-08-20T15:00:46.569Z","bio":"Billy is known as a drummer of the highest caliber; known as such for his revelational improvisation and timing, and an undeniable stage presence reminiscent of the great jazz drummers before him. With diverse backgrounds, his projects are a summation of his collective life and musical experiences.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nAt sixteen, Billy attended the Maryland Gifted and Talented Institute for High School Students. It was here when he first heard about Berklee School of Music. At seventeen he went to the Shenandoah Music Camp and heard one of Stanley Clarke's recordings featuring Tony Williams. After listening to one of Miles Davis’ recording that also featured Tony, Billy said he was mesmerized by this drummers style. He was overwhelmed with the sound and kept trying to learn this technique, but felt as if he didn't have enough hands. Billy learned that Tony Williams' teacher was Alan Dawson who had taught at Berklee at one time and was still teaching privately in the area. He had no doubt about what to do next. Move to Boston and attend Berklee College of Music.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nWhile attending Berklee and studying privately with Alan Dawson Billy absorbed everything he taught. Alan became his mentor and even a Father figure. Finally, Alan announced that he had taught him everything he could and it was time to go out in the world to perform. After a short tour with Walter Davis Jr, word spread and the calls began to come. Donald Byrd, Ahmad Jamal and Dianne Reeves were some of the first artists who hired Billy for their tours. From this exposure, Billy caught the attention of George Duke, Mike Mineari and Steps Ahead, Najee, Freddie Jackson, Bob James and the calls kept coming.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nEventually Dave Holland invited Billy to join his quintet. As the drummer for the Dave Holland Quintet, he brought an element of funk to the band, creating a new sound for them and helped to catapult them into a premiere group in jazz. Critics frequently lauded his performances, particularly his expertise with odd meters. He received Grammy Awards for his work with Dave Holland as well as several nominations. Billy later joined Chris Botti's band. Chris had just landed an opening spot for Sting's tour which enabled Billy to play to a more diverse audience.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nAlthough he has achieved notable success as a sideman in concert and on recordings, Billy's first love is creating and performing his own music. Influenced by the funk and fusion music of his youth, Billy began to write his own music and made his first recording, “While Ur Sleepin’”. Later he assembled some of his peers, Kenny Davis, Mike Sim and George Colligan to form BK Groove. They came together as seasoned musicians, reading each other like a favorite book, anticipating the next move perfectly, stepping out to solo at the perfect moment and keeping the groove going at all times. Their music is diverse, original and inspired. They began performing and developing a new energy of their own which led them back to the studio to record. Like Billy, they all had diverse backgrounds and the project became a summation of their collective musical experiences. His second album, Pot's \u0026 Pans is a jazz/funk/fusion project with a special nod to drummers. His third album Rhythm Dancer is a live project of BKGroove.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nHis latest upcoming recording is his first with his Trio. Here Billy is chasing his roots in Jazz Drumming. Recalling his experiences with Ahmad Jamal, Hank Jones, Dave Holland as well as Bob James and George Duke. This new recording “Descension Rising” was inspired by the strength of many that have overcome obstacles of life. One of his family members had a health scare that really shook Billy. It took a deep amount of faith to overcome this turn in his family’s life. No matter what obstacles are in front of Billy, he is on a constant quest in mastering the skills of drumming. His dedication and persistence put him on the path to resilience. Descension Rising is the embodiment of that faith. This is one of Billy’s most moving recordings.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe drummer, educator and now author is sharing his experiences with his fans around the world. However he always says nothing is greater than sharing each and every moment of his history as well as knowledge with his students at Berklee. Billy says “no doubt besides my family my students are my greatest inspiration.”","country":"usa","full_name":"Billy Kilson David Sanborn / Joined at the Hip","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":395,"first_name":"David","last_name":"Lovering","group":"The Pixies","social":"facebook.com/pixiesofficial, twitter.com/pixies, www.pixiesmusic.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:11.263Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:44.530Z","bio":"David Lovering is an American musician and magician. He is best known as the drummer for the alternative rock band Pixies, which he joined in 1986. After the band’s breakup in 1993, Lovering drummed with several other acts, including The Martinis, Cracker, Nitzer Ebb and Tanya Donelly. He also pursued a magic career as The Scientific Phenomenalist; performing scientific and physics-based experiments on stage.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\r\nAs a drummer Lovering was inspired by bands from a variety of genres, including Rush and Steely Dan. Author Ben Sisario described him as the “great unacknowledged anchor” of the Pixies, and stated that his unique influences gave “a precision and versatility essential to following Black Francis’s songwriting quirks”.","country":"","full_name":"David Lovering The Pixies","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1488,"first_name":"Jody","last_name":"Giachello","group":"HAIM","social":"www.jodyg4d.com,twitter.com/jodyg4D, instagram.com/jodyg4d","quote":"","created_at":"2017-05-31T15:21:19.570Z","updated_at":"2018-06-21T15:05:37.269Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Jody Giachello HAIM","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":151,"first_name":"Chris","last_name":"Culos","group":"O.A.R.","social":"twitter.com/chris_culos, http://ofarevolution.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:50.296Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:42.825Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Chris Culos O.A.R.","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":345,"first_name":"Jimmy","last_name":"Keegan","group":"Spock's Beard","social":"facebook.com/jimmykeegandrummer, www.jimmykeegan.com","quote":"\"I think every drummer imagines having a signature stick.The Vater 5A would be it for me. The weight, length, tip shape and balance are all perfect. No more compromises! On top of all that, consistency!\"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:07.238Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:41.614Z","bio":"Jimmy's first gig was a NBC TV show called Real Kids. Having just turned ten, his father advised him to try theater. He then joined the cast of one of the longest running plays in LA history as both an actor and musician.This led to his first band \"Polo\" and numerous TV appearances including Star Search as well as a regular gig at Disneyland (yes eventually Josh Freese would join the fold). By the time he reached 18 he was already recording alongside artists such as Dave Garfield and Carl Anderson. The studio and the stage would become home recording and performing with artists such as Santana (Supernatural), Kenny Loggins, John Waite, Selena, Tevin Campbell, Martika, Maia Sharp, Jimmy Seals (of Seals and Crofts) and many others.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nCurrently his time is split between performances in Las Vegas and touring with prog heroes Spock's Beard (with Nick D'Virgilio singing). With influences ranging from the great Louie Bellson and Ed Thigpen to John Bonham, Phil Collins and Stewart Copeland to Dave Grohl, Terry Bozzio and old buddy Josh Freese, you will always get something creative, fun and too damn loud!","country":"","full_name":"Jimmy Keegan Spock's Beard","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":195,"first_name":"Tim","last_name":"Ellis","group":"Transit Authority/Educator-Fork's Drum Closet","social":"site: www.transitauthorityband.com/","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:53.996Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:43.221Z","bio":"Steve Ebe has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Memphis and over 25 years of teaching experience. As drummer for Columbia recording artists Human Radio, Steve and the band moved from Memphis to Nashville in 1992. A versatile accomplished player, Steve easily found work as a sideman for a variety of rock and country acts, including Sonny Landreth, Webb Wilder, The Little River Band, The Box Tops, Marty Stuart, Tanya Tucker, The Dixie Chicks and many more. Steve stays busy doing sessions, teaching at Fork’s Drum Closet and playing live with The Long Players, Guilty Pleasures and 12 Against Nature.","country":"","full_name":"Tim Ellis Transit Authority/Educator-Fork's Drum Closet","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":105,"first_name":"Mike","last_name":"Byrne","group":"Bear Cubbin","social":"twitter.com/mikebyrnedrums","quote":"\"Vater makes far and away the best sticks out there. The combination of perfect balance, excellent responsiveness and ridiculous durability makes me confident that every time I pick up a pair it's going to sound and feel great. The 5A wood tip is so well balanced it feels like an extension of my arm. It handles well at any dynamic level, and when I really need to dig in, getting that extra power is effortless. The stick practically does all the work for me!\"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:46.122Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.995Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Mike Byrne Bear Cubbin","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1256,"first_name":"Daiana","last_name":"Azar","group":"The Last Dinner Party / Make Mama Proud / Independent","social":"facebook.com/daiana.azar.9, soundcloud.com/daiana-azar, youtube.com/user/daianaazar, instagram.com/daianaazar","quote":"","created_at":"2015-06-30T14:11:19.462Z","updated_at":"2024-04-11T20:20:28.157Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Daiana Azar The Last Dinner Party / Make Mama Proud / Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":24,"first_name":"Robby","last_name":"Ameen","group":"Independent","social":"www.robbyameen.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:39.728Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:41.739Z","bio":"\u003cp\u003e\r\nIn the time that Robby Ameen has spent living in New York City since the early eighties he has compiled a recording career stretching from Dizzy Gillespie to Paul Simon, while maintaining a more than fifteen year relationship with Latin luminaries Ruben Blades and Dave Valentin. Although he is of Lebanese origin, Robby is best known for the unique and powerful Afro-Cuban style he has created.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nGrowing up in New Haven, Connecticut, Robby was able to take advantage of his proximity to New York City by going to clubs and hearing many of the great jazz masters at a very young age. At the same time, he was involved in the local jazz and latin scene, as well as later attending Yale University, where he received a BA in literature. His jazz roots were strongly influenced by his studies with the great Ed Blackwell in high school, while in college he studied classical percussion with Fred Hinger at the Yale School of Music. Upon moving to New York, Robby began recording with Dave Valentin and Ruben Blades, who was the first salsa singer to add a full-time drummer to his band, Seis del Solar.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nAnother one of his early recordings was \"New Faces\" with Dizzy Gillespie, about whom Dizzy said in Jazz Times \"Just the other day I made a record with a Lebanese drummer ? b-a-a-d! He had so much happening, and it keeps going, you know?\" On the Latin Jazz scene Robby has also recorded five records with Eddie Palmieri, as well as numerous others with Mongo Santamaria, Hilton Ruiz, Brian Lynch, Conrad Herwig, Daniel Ponce,to name a few.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe has toured with Willie Colon, Paquito D'Rivera, Gato Barbieri, DLG, and was the drummer at Marc Anthony's historic first solo concert at Madison Square Garden. Another one of Robby's longstanding relationships has been with producer-composer Kip Hanrahan, with whom he has been recording and touring since 1987. He was the drummer for Paul Simon's \"Capeman\", playing on both the records and show,including a VH1 \"Storytellers\" special. He is also a member of ex-Cream bassist Jack Bruce's \"Cuicoland Express\" who have recorded two records.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nAs a leader, Robby is currently a member of the timba-jazz power trio OVERPROOF who have recently released their debut recording \"3 Guys Walk Into A Bar.\" Along with Horacio \"el Negro\" Hernandez, Robby also co-leads the \"el Negro \u0026 Robby Band\" who together have recorded three records. Robby is the co-author with Lincoln Goines of the best-selling instructional book and CD: \"Funkifying the Clave: Afro Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums\", which has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. A video based on the book is also available through Alfred Music.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nRobby is an active clinician, performing at Modern Drummer Day, Montreal Drum Festival, NAMM and PAS shows, to name a few, as well as extensively internationally. Some of his various TV appearances include The Tonight Show, 60 Minutes, Amnesty International Concerts, Cinemax's \"A Latino Special: feat. Jerry Garcia,\" \"The Return of Ruben Blades\" documentary, Good Morning America,PBS's, Jazz Legends, and Europe's Rockpalast and Jazz Inn.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nIn addition to his recording and touring schedule, Robby is busy in the New York studios doing jingles, TV music, and film scores with such composers as Dave Grusin, Carlos Franzetti, and Howard Shore. He was the drummer for the first few seasons of the show \"Sex and the City.\" Feature articles about Robby have appeared in such magazines as Modern Drummer, Rhythm, Latin Beat, Batteur, Percussionisti, Drumhead and others. 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I've had Rock legends tell me I have an old soul. I tell them...From the school band to the recording studio and from rehearsals to touring the country... for as long as I can remember, I've always had Vater sticks in my hands. I'm proud to say... I've grown up Vater!\" - Jason Hartless","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:02.061Z","updated_at":"2018-01-16T17:10:07.749Z","bio":"By the age of 14, Jason Hartless had already toured or performed with Motley Crue, God Smack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool, Rev Theory, 3 Days Grace, Seether, Mountain, Warrior Soul and Cavo just to name a few. Worked in some of the finest recording studios in North America while working with world renowned producers such as, Dale Penner (Nickelback), Paul Orofino (Millbrook Recording Studios) and Chuck Alkazian (Elton John, 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews Band) and has played on the same projects as drumming greats Anton Fig (David Letterman) \u0026 Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart).\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nJason is taking on the entertainment world with confidence and thousands of fans and industry professionals across the United States witnessed it in 2009 when he toured most of the summer with some of the biggest names in rock n roll, while on Motley Crue’s Crue Fest II Tour.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nJason’s drumming can be heard on the opening theme song on ESPN's \"John Gillespie's Great outdoors\" and the Versus Television's \"The Next Bite.\" These studio recordings were done while he was 12 years old.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nJason holds 3 North American Championship titles for his performance on the drum set while competing in the American Guild of Music’s competition. Jason has never placed lower than First while competing, with most times going up against drummers much older than him.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApril 1st 2011 is the release date for Jason‘s instructional DVD titled \"Learn To Rock Drums with Jason Hartless \u0026 Friends.\"  The DVD is distributed through DrumFun/Hal Leonard. Jason has taken an active role in production of the film, including editing and co-directing.  Dates are currently being set for a drum clinic tour to take place throughout North America, to support the DVD release.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nJason started drumming at the tender age of 6 months.  He created a buzz in the music industry when at age 8 years old he recorded his first album with rock legends Corky Laing of Mountain, Richie Scarlet of Ace Frehley and Jim McCarty of Cactus \u0026 The Rockets fame.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn the Summer of 2012, Jason attended the Berklee College of Music's week long Percussion Festival on a Full Tuition Scholarship. 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It's beyond a passion, it's a way of life, it's in the blood. His influences range from Ringo, John Bonham, Keith Moon Stan Lynch, Max Weinberg, Bun E. Carlos, Buddy Rich and so on...\r\n\r\nAs of recent, Rizzi is the drummer/backing vocalist for Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project. Ed Roland is the singer/songwriter of Collective Soul with Seven #1 singles under his belt) is committed to the project with album(s) and full tour in support of it's debut album \"Devils N Darlins\" April 9th. Official website www.thesweetteaproject.com\r\n\r\nRizzi has toured relentlessly and recorded many albums with different artists over the last 25 years. He's had success with a 4 year stint as Nathan Sheppard Band drummer \u0026 back ground vocalist, and a career highlight playing with one of his favorite bands, FIVE EIGHT out of Athens GA for 9 years. In 2004 they had the honor to open for REM on their \"Around the sun\" world tour. They’ve shared the stage with other acts as well including Cheap Trick, The Ramones, Seven Mary Three, Cracker, and the Go Go's to name a few. Between the tours, he wrote and recorded an instrumental album under the name Greedy Robots. In 2007 Rizzi moved out to LA to form Ghost Hounds as drummer/vocals. Sharing the stage with classic musicians, including Slash. Recorded with Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix/Led Zeppelin) and debut album with Nile Rodgers producing and Bob Clearmountain on the boards.\r\n\r\nRizzi toured 2011 and 2012 with Zac Brown’s Southern Ground recording artist SONIA LEIGH. Sonia’s had two singles off the \"1978 December\" record, \"My name is Money\" \u0026 “BAR” and were all over country radio. The band toured all across America (and LONDON UK!) opening for the Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Uncle Kracker’s My Hometown tour 2012 etc. and also headlined their own shows. Sonia’s country rock/southern blues style allowed Rizzi to rock her songs with high energy and conviction.\r\n\r\nHe also fronts he’s own band, The Overblown Bastards, from behind the kit as drummer \u0026 lead vocalist. Songwriting, Session work and other live drumming gigs keeps him very busy. He continues to live his philosophy, which is to play with heart, and compliment the song.\r\nMuch more things planned for 2013 already so keep an eye out!","country":"","full_name":"Mike Rizzi Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":540,"first_name":"Roberto","last_name":"Rodriguez","group":"Independent","social":"www.robertojuanrodriguez.com, ","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:22.177Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:42.015Z","bio":"Born in East Havana Cuba, and raised in Miami , percussionist and composer Roberto Rodriguez brings groundbreaking new music through his cross-cultural roots.  Drawing upon his influences  across the board of traditional Cuban music roots to contemporary genres of world music and Sephardic music, pop, jazz and improvisation, electronic, classical, he is one of the most versed performers and intriguing  composers today.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eEducation\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \r\nRoberto Rodriguez was born in El Vedado Habana, Cuba.  He studied violin, piano and trumpet at Caturla Conservatory of Music in Habana, and trumpet and drumset from his father, trumpeter and arranger Roberto Luis Rodriguez. Roberto began playing professionally drumset at the age of 13 in Miami with his fathers ensembles as well as Israel “ Cachao “ Lopez.  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He is currently working with The Jacksons \u0026 Algebra!\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHis television composition/performance credits include: The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen, Tyra Banks Show, College Hill, The Black Stars of Poker, The NBA Channel, First In and the upcoming episodes of Dr. Phil, Orange is The New Black, Suddenly Single, A Fool \u0026 His Money, Arsenio Hall Show!\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMovie Performance Credits Include: Kaider Reboot, Avengers, Captain America, Thor 2, Notorious (Soundtrack/Trailer), Inception (Trailer), The Green Hornet (Trailer), Sabetour (Video Game Trailer), Bridesmaid (Trailer), Mummy 3 (Trailer), Yes Man (Trailer), Avatar (Trailer), Beouwolf (Trailer), Wall Street (DVD Promo), Sorcerer's Apprentice (Trailer), Final Destination 5, What Goes Around comes Around, What My Husband Doesn't Know and Inception (Trailer).","country":"","full_name":"Stacey Lamont Sydnor The Jacksons / Malcolm Jamal Warner / Wayne Brady","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":661,"first_name":"Matt","last_name":"Vander Ende","group":"Wicked on Broadway","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:31.160Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:45.586Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Matt Vander Ende Wicked on Broadway","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":718,"first_name":"Damian","last_name":"Corniola","group":"Techtonik","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:34.680Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:45.441Z","bio":null,"country":"au","full_name":"Damian Corniola Techtonik","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":719,"first_name":"John","last_name":"Corniola","group":"Darryn Braithwaite","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:34.749Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:45.452Z","bio":null,"country":"au","full_name":"John Corniola Darryn Braithwaite","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":730,"first_name":"Justin","last_name":"Humphries","group":"Independent / Session Artist","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:35.237Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:46.170Z","bio":null,"country":"au","full_name":"Justin Humphries Independent / Session Artist","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1930,"first_name":"Simon","last_name":"Thelen","group":"Masuria","social":"facebook.com/simon.thelen.3 ","quote":"","created_at":"2021-02-04T20:30:04.796Z","updated_at":"2021-02-04T20:30:04.796Z","bio":"","country":"de","full_name":"Simon Thelen Masuria","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":767,"first_name":"Kristian","last_name":"Hopes","group":"Grinspoon","social":"","quote":"“These sticks have been powering my playing for over 15 years and will be my weapons of choice for my next studio recording.” -Kristian Hopes","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:37.031Z","updated_at":"2023-01-20T14:27:16.166Z","bio":"Kristian grew up around music, with his Dad being a session drummer in the '80s and playing for acts like Marcia Hines, Renee Geyer \u0026 Crossfire. 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These two brands entrusted him to represent them during the music fairs and the various workshops all over Italy. This collaboration provided Mariano the opportunityto meet some of the greatest international artists, including BillyCobham, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Virgil Donati, FrankGambale, Matthew Garrison, Christian Meyer, Elio e le StorieTese, Akira Jimbo and Sonny Emory, with whom he jammedduring the 2001 MUSIC SHOW in Rimini in a very cool drum battle, documented on Youtube!!!\nSpecial attention is given to his recent participation as professor during the grand recitals of the conservatory in Perugia, PerugiaClassico.  Other luminaries present included Tullio De Piscopo, Christian Meyer, Billy Cobham, Danilo Rea, Roberto Gatto, and many others.\nRegarding his artistic career, along with the aforementioned names, his other records of note are:\n \n“Lavorare Stanca” by Daniele Sepe (1998)\n“Audio 2000” by Audio 2 (2000)\n“Come Intendo Io” by Gigi Finizio (2002)\nFew other live CD concerts with Gigi Finizio\n“Il Mio Nome è Pino Daniele E Vivo Qui” by Pino Daniele (2007)\n \nMariano’s collaboration with Pino Daniele started in 2004, participating in six tours with him, and among other things,recording a CD with other artists such as Peter Erskine, Brazilian bassist Alfredo Paixão and Giorgia; with whom he also played atFestivalbar in 2006.\nDuring his life, Mariano Barba formed his own band, E4 (ElektricQuartet, a name chosen in honor of the Chick Corea’s ElektricBand), a group marked on the Power/Fusion tradition at the global level, that published a record called “Break The Glass”.\nMariano Barba also collaborated with different music groups,such as the Nini Band (a tribute band dedicated to the famousIsraeli artist Noa, which performs the most famous and intensetracks, which became a great public success). On April 17th 2003, during the Noa’s concert at Teatro Augusteo di Napoli, the Nini’sBand (composed by Alessio Guarino bass, Francesco Vitielloguitar, Annalisa Madonna voice, Elisabetta Serio keyboards,Mariano Barba drums) finally realized the dream of playing a song together with Noa herself, after she invited them onstage to perform “Wildflower”, gaining the acclaim of the audience, andespecially from Noa and her band.\nIn 2008 Mariano performed at Lucchini Day with other Italian drummers, recording a live DVD with the J.A.O. Big Band orchestra of Milan. In 2009 he recorded, together with MassimoD’Ambra, his great friend and pianist, producer and composer, a great record named “IBand”, a jazz-flavor work mixed with electronic sounds, an innovative project that was brought to life along with such artists as Massimo D’Ambra (keyboards) andRoberto Giangrande (double bass). In 2010, Mariano collaborated again with Pino Daniele for the “Elektric Jam” tour.\nThe following year, Mariano recorded his first record as a solo artist with his producer and composer Massimo D’Ambra (8 unedited tracks with backing and scores written by Mariano himself).      ","country":"it","full_name":"Mariano Barba Independent / Educator","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":937,"first_name":"Mark","last_name":"Lazzarini","group":"Lucky Bastardz / Educator","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:46.030Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:47.318Z","bio":"Marco approaches to the instrument at age of 15, after studying piano for 5 years. Then he pursues his studies by himself, playing songs of favorite bands and watching instructional videos of drummers who most impressed him (Mike Portnoy, Thomas Lang, Gavin Harrison…). \nAfter the first experiences in the rehearsal room, the Live activity starts. First playing with Live Tribute Band (Dream Theater, Metallica, Death, Tool and Incubus), then taking the road of the original music. Live shows from 2007 to 2012 was over 350.\nIn 2010 he took part at the 'Drumworld Festival' of Turin - Italy, reaching the final phase (the great Tullio De Piscopo was in the jury), ranking among the top 20 best drummers emerging Italian. He’s a private tutor since several years.\nCurrently he features as drummer with the rockers Lucky Bastardz. 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Dave’s first job was subbing for his dad on a jazz gigs at age 15 and from then on there’s been no stopping him.  Studying music at American River College Dave was in an award winning group that played at the prestigious Monteux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAfter a stint playing with Los Angeles based bands such as “Rob Vinton Band” and receiving radio air play with alternative rock band “Stone Rain”, Dave was the house drummer for the Adult Video News Awards Show performing with Vince Neil and others.  \r\nDave lent his talents and can be heard throughout the blockbuster feature film “300”.  He has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other acts at major venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Nokia Theater and many more. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDave is also a songwriter, producer, engineer and owner of “The Womb” recording studio.  He also has produced music for many artists and worked on the Steve Gadd Band album“70”.  Dave has an original music project of his own called “CenterPeace” with albums “Songs from the Womb” and “Global Chilling”, he also songs on numerous compilations worldwide.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAs talented as Dave is, the gig that has given him the most exposure is being the touring and recording drummer with internationally famous singer Googoosh.  Dave has been with Googoosh since 2007 having played some of the most prestigious venues in the most exotic places on earth.  This has opened doors for him to play with a variety of other international artists making Dave the “go to” guy in world music. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDave has played with such noted artists as Richie Gajate Garcia, Bruce Conti, Bobby Womack, Jimmy Z, Charlie Bisharat, Dean Parks, Vince Neil, Alex Wurman, Roger Smith, Timothy Drury and Ronnie Montrose. Dave has opened for Herbie Hancock, Robben Ford, Dave Mason, Pete Escovido and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Television appearances include MTV, VH1, E! \u0026 The Playboy Channel and live via satellite concerts. \r\n","country":"","full_name":"Dave Haddad Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":659,"first_name":"Patrick","last_name":"Van Belle","group":"Educator-Cherry Hill, NJ","social":"site: www.patrickvanbelle.com","quote":"\"Vater simply makes the best drumsticks in the world. They are balanced and consistent. They take considerable abuse yet pull thru the most sensitive playing. Whether I'm playing a full out Rock on-slaught or a Jazz ballad, Vater has a model to help me express to my potential. Check a pair out today you won't be disappointed. Oh yeah....I have around 90 students that swear by them.\"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:31.042Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:45.273Z","bio":"In 1976, a family musical outing took Patrick to the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and a seat before the legendary Buddy Rich. At the end of the show, Buddy approached the family's table and asked Patrick if he was a drummer. Patrick replied, \"Not yet, but I'm going to be.\" Mr. Rich handed Patrick his drumsticks.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPatrick began playing drums at age eight. Influenced by his teachers, veteran Atlantic City drummer, Ray Deeley, with emphasis on technique and Temple University's then Percussion Head, Joe Nero, with emphasis on Jazz, Patrick started his pursuit of a musical career in High school. His determination to progress and excel at drumming earned him several awards as first chair drum set. He graduated from High School with a Music Excellence Award.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCollege brought him to West Chester University where he studied Music and Liberal Arts. It was during this time he started doing studio work and to date has recorded in virtually every major recording studio in the Philadelphia area.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrumming isn't Patrick's only passion. His skill as a teacher is crowning. Patrick began teaching in 1987. He currently instructs over 40 students at his private studio. In addition, Patrick instructs clinics at local High schools and Music stores with support of his endorsements.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhen not teaching, Patrick is engaged in many creative activities. He keeps a busy schedule as a freelance artist, session musician, and touring drummer. He has Performed, Recorded and Toured with many wonderful artists like Platinum selling artist Dean Davidson (Britny Fox, Love Saves the Day), Grammy Award winning producer John Rollo (Whitney Houston, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, The Kinks) as well as Local Philly Blues Legend Georgie Bonds. Look for the PBS documentary \"Georgie Bonds sings the Blues\" featuring Patrick.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPatrick has shared the stage with many diverse artists from Kansas to Mavis Staples to Run DMC. From playing Big Band Music in school to playing Progressive Rock with The Age of Reason; playing Stonesy Pop/Blues/Rock with The Zendogs to Down Home Blues with Legendary Georgie Bonds; playing R\u0026B/Acid Jazz/Drum\u0026Bass with The Bastard Sons of Jazz and Eastside Vibe to playing covers with NY based Party band MOJO; playing Pop/Rock/Metal/Dance/electronic with the crazy multi faceted TP World BC to Contemporary Country with Jaron Dean; playing Mainstream Pop/Rock with Dean Davidson as well as countless demos for Artists in all different Music Genres.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"I have always loved teaching. Whether it was teaching my friends how to play Hot for Teacher on the Desks in High School or teaching a 5 year old, who was excited about seeing a live band, on a table in a club on a break. In my thirties I felt a very strong desire and responsibility to properly Educate/re-educate our future Drummers (of All ages). A strong foundation including Basic reading, rudiments, techniques and history of the instrument. Attention on Musicality, Dynamics and learning different styles including a focus on the student's musical taste. Also helping out the Intermediate/Advanced drummer who maybe has felt stagnant in their drumming for some time but not sure why (usually a Technique issue) and where to go from there.\"\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"Drums and Drumming are cool....so lets Rock!....or Swing!.....but always Groove.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCurrently, you can see him with The Modern Jazz Trio (Sax, Bass, Drums) featuring top local musicians. Also be on the look out for The Modern Jazz Trio II (Organ, Guitar, Drums). Be sure to catch him playing Live and stop and say Hi.","country":"","full_name":"Patrick Van Belle Educator-Cherry Hill, NJ","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":190,"first_name":"Steve","last_name":"Ebe","group":"Instructor: Nashville, TN","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:53.386Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.454Z","bio":"Steve Ebe is a fixture in Nashville's music scene as one of the town's most prolific drummers. \r\nBorn in Joplin, Missouri, Steve started drumming at the age of 9. With a jukebox man for a dad, the early exposure to 45 records sparked an interest in music. \r\nMoving to Memphis as a teenager led to gigs with Carl Perkins (Sun Records), Duck Dunn (Stax Legend), Larry Raspberry \u0026 the Highsteppers, Shawn Lane (guitar virtuoso) and more.\r\nSteve’s partnership with Ross Rice, Kye Kennedy, Steve Arnold and Peter Hyrka, collectively known as the band, Human Radio, produced the hit \"Me \u0026 Elvis\" (Columbia Records). Ebe moved to Nashville when the entire band relocated from Memphis in 1992. A versatile and accomplished player, he easily found work as a sideman for a variety of rock and country acts, including Kim Richey, Sonny Landreth, The Little River Band, The Box Tops (featuring Alex Chilton), Marty Stuart, George Ducas, Tanya Tucker and the Dixie Chicks. In the years since, he has kept busy with session work, having recently played drums on studio recordings by The Lost Trailers, Serabee, The Floating Men, Leticia Wolf, Julian Dawson, Jason Ringenberg (Jason \u0026 The Scorchers) and many others. Ebe can frequently be seen playing live with The Long Players, and as a member of other Nashville bands, including Guilty Pleasures, The Floating Men, Twelve Against Nature, Aquavelvet and others. \r\nIn addition, Steve is one of Nashville’s best-known drum instructors and averages 40-50 private students per week at Fork’s Drum Closet.","country":"","full_name":"Steve Ebe Instructor: Nashville, TN","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1205,"first_name":"Gustav","last_name":"Schafer","group":"Tokio Hotel","social":"facebook.com/tokiohotel, instagram.com/tokiohotel, twitter.com/tokiohotel, www.tokiohotel.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-03-16T14:20:42.544Z","updated_at":"2021-02-04T20:26:05.957Z","bio":"","country":"de","full_name":"Gustav Schafer Tokio Hotel","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1215,"first_name":"Ray","last_name":"Contreras","group":"Los Cadillacs","social":"www.loscadillacs.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-04-07T17:19:32.803Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.777Z","bio":"Ray Contreras is a versatile and innovative Venezuelan percussionist. Born in San Cristóbal, Táchira State, where from an early age was immersed in music, influenced by the extensive Venezuelan musical mix.\r\n\r\nRay's artistic activity begins at the age of nine, in the youth orchestra of Táchira foundation (Fundamusical Bolívar), where he began his studies in the class of percussion of renowned master José \"Cheo\" Cárdenas; a few months later, he enters the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the State.\r\nRay's appearances really stood out in 1994, when he was selected to be part of the percussion row of first National Children's Orchestra of Venezuela created by Maestro José Antonio Abreu. He was integrated and participated in different orchestras, bands and ensembles, such as: the Percussion Group Benjamín Carriel, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Táchira, Binational Youth Symphony Colombo-Venezuelan, Official Concert Band Marco Antonio Rivera Useche , Percussion Ensemble of Táchira, Venezuela Trombone Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra of the Opera of the State, Percussion Ensemble of the Andes, among others. He also has participated in numerous national and international festivals and seminars.\r\n\r\nParallel to this, in mid-2006, Ray began his college degree in music at the National Experimental University of Táchira (UNET), and simultaneously became involved as a drummer and percussionist with reknown artists and bands of national and international reputation, some of these are: Gran Coquivacoa, Servando y Florentino (Latin Grammy Nominees), María Teresa Chacín (Latin Grammy Winner), Caoba Orquesta, Jhonny Mendoza, The Cadillacs, among others, in different genres such as rock, pop, latin, jazz, Afro-Venezuelan and fusion, to name a few.\r\n\r\nRay has had the opportunity to perform in major concert halls and theaters in Venezuela, Mexico, Aruba, Colombia and the United States.\r\nMoreover, he has participated in musical projects next to really great teachers: José Antonio Abreu, Rodney Winter, Gustavo Dudamel, John Grimes, José Cheo Cárdenas, Ángelo Pagliuca, Edgar Saume, Gustavo Medina, César Ivan Lara, Gregory Carreno, Renata Cedeño, among other teachers who have grown in their great vocation with Ray as a musician.\r\n\r\nRay currently performs with The Cadillacs, with the Percussion Ensemble of the Andes, with Servando y Florentino as drums backup (www.losprimera.com), and various personal music projects. 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The 5A is extremely versatile and can take a beating!  I can't imagine playing anything but Vater.\" - Emilio Navaira [The Last Bandoleros]","created_at":"2017-07-17T17:45:17.652Z","updated_at":"2023-06-12T17:25:46.888Z","bio":"Emilio Navaira was born into music. He started playing drums with his father--Grammy Award winning and Tejano music legend--at age 15. Emilio toured throughout the country and Mexico drumming for his dad for 5 years.  In 2011 He formed Ready Revolution with his brother Diego.  They toured and shared stages with Cheap Trick, Hawthorne Heights, and Girl in a Coma among others.  In 2015 The Last Bandoleros was formed. After signing with Cherrytree management and Warner Music Nashville they began touring the world extensively, touring and sharing the stage with Sting, The Mavericks, Los Lonely Boys, and Shaggy among others. Rolling Stone has called them “Country’s most thrilling new band.  In 2023 Ready Revolution was reformed.  Emilio is currently out on the road with Ready Revolution.","country":"usa","full_name":"Emilio Navaira The Last Bandoleros","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1228,"first_name":"Aitor","last_name":"Quevedo","group":"El Puntillo Canalla Brass Band","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2015-04-07T18:26:48.733Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.843Z","bio":"Aitor is percussionist in the independent street band “El Puntillo Canalla Brass Band” which music is a combination of America´s traditional jazz and funky stiles.  In its 6 years of performances with the band in national and international festivals such as: Busker’s Festival (Barcelona), , Festival raíces Negras (Madrid) 41 and 42 National Day Festivities, (United Arab Emirates), Festival Europeo de Fanfares (Maastricht, Netherlands), Street Band Show (Monopoly, Italy), Festival Magie al Borgo (Costa di Mezzate, Italia), Fanfaremix, (París, Francia), Festival Cuivro’foliz (Florence, France), Festival de Fanfares (Montpellier, France)...and many others, Aitor keeps performing regularly and finishes this year playing in United Arab Emirates´ National Day Festivities for the second consecutive year. Next year´s (2014) agenda seems to be very busy, full of recordings, concerts and national and international musical and advertising projects.","country":"","full_name":"Aitor Quevedo El Puntillo Canalla Brass Band","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1230,"first_name":"Jeff","last_name":"Neal","group":"Boston","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2015-04-23T13:58:21.154Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.881Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Jeff Neal Boston","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1354,"first_name":"Emily","last_name":"Dickinson","group":"Independent","social":"facebook.com/ylime.music, twitter.com/ylime.music, instagram.com/ylime.music \r\n\r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2016-03-04T14:32:17.625Z","updated_at":"2017-12-14T16:35:42.240Z","bio":"Emily Dickinson grew up in Tucson, Arizona where she was homeschooled. She was influenced by her parents who always had music playing in the stereo. Everything from Metallica, Garbage, to Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band, and even movie soundtracks and classical albums. At age 12, her father bought a navy blue Pearl Export drum set. Emily could keep a basic beat going so they enlisted her in the percussion program offered by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. This focused more on classical training and precision. She got her hands on all kinds of percussion from toys to mallets. Piano also came of interest but drums were always a first love.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nExcelling in music, she joined the Foothills Philharmonic and also enrolled in community college. Emily was the percussion section leader nearly every season and semester. She enjoyed writing and arranging pieces for the percussion section or whole orchestra to play that challenged every skill level. Jazz and Blues was also heavily influenced on her as a teenager. 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Working up an appetite for pop music in his teens and making bi-annual trips to Germany to study under greats Steve Smith, Russ Miller, and Thomas Lang (Musikakademie Marktoberdorf), Ben concurrently studied the undergraduate syllabus at Leeds College of Music with teacher Nick Katuzonek , before making the move to Guildford to achieve a BA Honours degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBased in London, Ben is currently involved in a brand new project signed to RCA, working under MD Kojo Samuel (Jessie J, Plan B, Katy B, Tinchy Stryder).\r\n","country":"","full_name":"Ben Scott The Beach / Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1258,"first_name":"Manuel","last_name":"Ramirez","group":"WriteSounds / Queen of Kings","social":"manotasmusic.com, youtube.com/user/manotasy","quote":"","created_at":"2015-07-14T17:50:34.409Z","updated_at":"2024-01-04T20:19:44.537Z","bio":"Manuel “Manotas” Ramirez was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. 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He plays with a lot of different musicians, so he is able to broaden his horizons, both as a person and a musician. \r\n\r\nHe was a fixed member of Postman, Mira, Mings Pretty Heroes, Gustaph, Organtasy (with the great Hammond specialist Carlo de Wijs) and Lize Accoe. Besides these projects he has had the chance to play with a lot of different artists such as Edsilia Rombley, Zap Mama, Brahim, Sandrine, Berget Lewis, Moiano, Candy Dulfer, Jeroen van der Boom, Leyers, Michiels \u0026 Soulsister, etc.\r\n\r\nBesides playing, Jordi also taught at Zoltan Kodaly Music School in Belgium.","country":"be","full_name":"Jordi Geuens Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1323,"first_name":" Marijn","last_name":"van den Berg","group":"Independent","social":"www.damount.nl/damount.nl/Home.html","quote":"","created_at":"2015-10-22T17:55:34.433Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T03:47:18.930Z","bio":"","country":"be","full_name":"Marijn van den Berg Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1360,"first_name":"Kismat","last_name":"Shrestha","group":"Albatross","social":"facebook.com/albatross015","quote":"","created_at":"2016-04-27T14:30:58.807Z","updated_at":"2016-04-27T14:33:59.540Z","bio":"Born in June 25, 1990 in Kathmandu, Kismat D. Shrestha started playing drums at the age of 6 and there has been no looking back ever since. It all started with a small step but an enormous  aspiration. At the age of 14 Kismat joined his brother’s band playing Metallica covers religiously. Lars Ulrich had a huge influence on young Kismat in his early days. Soon after, he got into Extreme Metal music closely following the likes of Derek Roddy and George Kollias.    \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA big change came in Kismat’s playing and musicality after he joined the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory in 2008 where he was exposed to the best of jazz music. Playing with different visiting teachers from abroad, playing in Combos, learning music theories, jazz theories, jazz history, piano and the like further helped him hone his musical skills and take his understanding of music, especially jazz to a whole new level. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKismat's enduring passion and overpowering dedication towards learning music finally came to the fore once he got the offer to play the drums in the eastern classical and jazz fusion band called \"Urjazz” led by Mariano Abello, the Director of KJC himself who mentored him earlier on. Kismat played in different venues with Urjazz and toured Finland in 2010 with the band to play in the World Music Festival, which was his first international exposure. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBeing a free flowing jazz musician, Kismat has had plenty of opportunities to learn and play with national and international musicians.  But participating in an intensive workshop with the world renowned jazz educator Dr. Gene Aitken in October 2012 came as something that changed Kismat's perspective on jazz music for the better. Kismat has shared the stage with great musicians from the likes of Dario Eskenazi, Jamie Baum, Phil Tweed to Rainer Pusch, Sachal Vasandani, Natalia Calderon among others. Besides, Kismat has played in \"Jazzmandu\" festival, the Kathmandu Jazz Festival regularly since its 2008 edition. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThough deeply rooted in jazz then on, Kismat has a burgeoning repertoire of having played his part for bands, independent artists and for recording sessions as a freelancer for a variety of genres of music. One of them is reggae. Kismat played in the band “Joint Family Internationale”, one of the well-known reggae bands coming out of Kathmandu. With this band Kismat toured India and Thailand. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLate in 2012, Kismat got an opportunity to get back to the genre he started off with. When Kismat got an offer to be a band member of “Albatross”, one of the most popular and influential rock groups in Nepal, Kismat wasted no time to grab this opportunity with both hands gleefully. Albatross in its decade long history has amassed a huge fan base in and outside Nepal with several of their songs firmly imprinted in the annals of Nepali rock music. With Albatross, Kismat has extensively toured Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth), the UK (London), India (Delhi, Silligudi), Bangladesh (Dhaka), the USA (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Boulder, San Francisco, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Chicago, Boston, New York ) and played some of the biggest music festivals such as the South By South West (SXSW) in Austin, USA, South Asian Bands Festival in Delhi, South Asian RockFest in Dhaka to name a few. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n(Kismat was introduced to Vater sticks at an Ari Hoenig drum clinic in Nepal where Ari gave him a pair of his Sugar Maple Fusion sticks. Kismat has been an avid Vater player ever since! )\r\n","country":"","full_name":"Kismat Shrestha Albatross","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1371,"first_name":"Matt","last_name":"Carter","group":"Tara Thompson","social":"","quote":"\"The thing I love most about Vater is the consistency between pairs. I can reach into my stick bag, grab a pair and know they are going to feel great! I don't have to fumble around trying to find the \"money pair\" They all are!\" -Matt Carter","created_at":"2016-05-25T16:01:12.732Z","updated_at":"2016-05-25T16:03:41.248Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Matt Carter Tara Thompson","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":71,"first_name":"Anthony","last_name":"Beverly","group":"Independent","social":"","quote":"\"I've tried every brand and stick known to man, and as a Vater artist for 15 years, I can GUARANTEE you won't find a better stick out there. Balance and durability are what makes a good drumstick, and you're guaranteed that with Vater every time! Check 'em out, see for yourself!\" -Anthony Beverly","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:43.343Z","updated_at":"2016-06-06T14:00:47.885Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Anthony Beverly Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1387,"first_name":"Mauricio \"Fritz\"","last_name":"Lewak","group":"Jackson Browne","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2016-08-02T20:10:54.888Z","updated_at":"2016-08-02T20:13:57.867Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Mauricio \"Fritz\" Lewak Jackson Browne","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1392,"first_name":"Aiden","last_name":"Marceron","group":"Bad Seed Rising","social":"www.badseedrisingband.com, facebook/badseedrisingband, twitter.com/badseedrising, youtube.com/user/BadSeedRisingBand, instagram.com/badseedrising\r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2016-08-17T13:52:32.865Z","updated_at":"2016-08-17T13:58:18.416Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Aiden Marceron Bad Seed Rising","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1401,"first_name":"Adrian","last_name":"Tramontano","group":"Twiddle / Kung Fu / Mihali / The Breakfast / RAQ","social":"www.kungfumusic.com ","quote":"photo credit: Dave DeCrescente","created_at":"2016-09-22T13:44:04.089Z","updated_at":"2023-05-16T13:51:31.974Z","bio":"There are drummers, and then there is Adrian Tramontano. At age 10 Adrian knew what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He started gigging professionally at 12 and never looked back.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAdrian's feel, fluidity and virtuosic chops make him one of the most exciting drummers on the funk, fusion \u0026 jam scenes. His abilities and versatile approach have led to him play alongside legends such as Bernard Purdie, Jon Fishman, Kenwood Denard, Oteil Burbridge, Bill Evans, Adam Deitch, Victor Bailey, Michael League and many more. 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Born in Huntington, NY of Trinidadian parents, music was a rich part of St. Hilaire’s foundation and cultural upbringing. “When I was young and my parents would travel, they would leave me with my grandmother in Antigua,” says St. Hilaire.  “My grandmother would record cassette tapes of me singing or playing music, and she would send them to my parents because the phone bill would have been too expensive. On Knowledge of Self, you can hear a clip from one of those early cassettes at the beginning of the record; for me, that was very important and symbolic, because that’s where it all began, in a sense.”  \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSt. Hilaire’s passion for music took form at an early age, but it wasn’t until age thirteen when he began playing drums. Growing up immersed in Caribbean rhythms and melodies while in Trinidad, these sounds became a core part of St. Hilaire’s musical identity. Through his development, listening and playing to records by Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson further informed and influenced his playing.  Though, it was the music of The Beatles that shaped St. Hilaire’s vocal, harmony structure, and songwriting style the most. St. Hilaire’s father is also a musician, a guitarist who toured with Chubby Checker, and became a huge influence on his playing.  \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn 2008, Chris St. Hilaire co-founded the internationally acclaimed rock duo The London Souls, and went on to tour with the band for ten years, playing theatres such as Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre, and festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, and Pinkpop.  The London Souls recorded its self-titled debut album with Ethan Johns at Abbey Road Studios (London, United Kingdom), releasing that album in 2011, and followed up by releasing its second album Here Come the Girls in 2015.  In its period of activity, The London Souls shared stages with The Who, Paul McCartney, Lenny Kravitz, The Roots, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and The Black Crowes, among many others.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAs a session musician, Chris St. Hilaire has had the privilege of writing and recording with artists such as Dan Auerbach (Waiting on a Song), Eric Krasno (Blood from a Stone), Ceelo Green, and Marcus King.  St. Hilaire scored production support from Auerbach on “Up All Night,” the lead single from Knowledge of Self. As of 2018, Chris is a member of Ahmed Gallab's solo project, Sinkane, performing on their latest album Dépaysé. In 2019 he joined Doyle Bramhall II's touring band.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChris St. Hilaire is also a founding member of the Sound Mind Collective, a musician-led community activist organization based in Brooklyn, NY.  The Sound Mind Collective seeks to empower independent musicians through benefit concerts, music business workshops, civic engagement, and community partnerships focused on social justice in New York City.  Through this work, Chris St. Hilaire hopes to contribute to a more socially responsible music culture in the face of increasing wealth, racial and gender inequalities. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChris St. Hilaire believes that merging music and activism is vital to sustaining a creative community, and that artists have an opportunity to be cultural leaders, not just entertainers.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFor more artist information, visit www.chrissthilaire.com\r\n","country":"","full_name":"Chris St. Hilaire Sinkane / Doyle Bramhall II / The London Souls","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1479,"first_name":"Joey","last_name":"Fava","group":"Kaleido","social":"www.kaleidoband.com, facebook.com/kaleidoband, twitter.com/Kaleidoband, instagram.com/kaleidoband\r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2017-04-27T15:08:18.074Z","updated_at":"2017-04-27T15:11:09.141Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Joey Fava Kaleido","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":594,"first_name":"Kevin","last_name":"Smart","group":"Jake Miller","social":"twitter.com/poppunkbro, instagram.com/poppunkbro, www.kevinsmartdrums.com","quote":"\"I have been using Vater's Los Angeles 5A's for years and would not have it any other way. The feel and durability of the sticks are superb, allowing me to feel comfortable on any kit.\" -Kevin Smart [Jake Miller]","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:25.920Z","updated_at":"2017-07-21T18:10:49.270Z","bio":"Born March 1st, 1996, Kevin Smart has accomplished the unthinkable, having already shared the stage/toured with some of the biggest names in music including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, and Fall Out Boy, to name a few. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBorn in Manhattan, New York and raised in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Kevin grew up in a musically inclined household, his mother a singer, and father, a guitar player and drummer. At the age of 8, Kevin decided to join the school band and found himself gravitating towards the drums, which became one of his main hobbies. However, it wasn’t until High School that Kevin decided to turn his passion into an obsession, and joined the reputable School of Rock, a performance based school for musicians, to further his love for the drums. Since then, he has studied with drummer's like Chris Stone (deSol) and Juan Carlito Mendoza (2012 Guitar Center Drum Off Winner). At the age of 17, Kevin started touring heavily with pop artist Jake Miller, all while completing the remainder of high school on the road.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKevin continues to prove why hard work pays off as he quickly transitioned his love for music into a reputable career. He has performed on countless national/international tours with pop artist Jake Miller. He has also made appearances on networks like MTV, NBC, FOX, Nickelodeon, FUSE, and more. Alongside touring with Jake Miller, he also plays bass in his band The Stolen. 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The grip, length, and weight of the Los Angeles 5A is perfect for me and I haven’t found another stick that gives me that same comfort.” - Nicholas Asta [The Elovaters]","created_at":"2019-06-20T17:06:12.488Z","updated_at":"2019-06-20T18:09:23.345Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Nicholas Asta The Elovaters","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":884,"first_name":"Jürgen","last_name":"Zöller","group":"BAP / Zoeller \u0026 Konsorten","social":"www.juergen-zoeller.de, facebook.com/juergen.zoeller.5","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:43.190Z","updated_at":"2021-02-04T20:19:48.201Z","bio":"","country":"de","full_name":"Jürgen Zöller BAP / Zoeller \u0026 Konsorten","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1695,"first_name":"Rains","last_name":"Wall","group":"Sidewalk Prophets / Rhett Walker","social":"www.rainswall.com, instagram.com/rainswall, facebook.com/rains.wall\r\n","quote":"“Vater sticks are the most musical yet durable sticks I’ve ever used. When you’ve got a pair of sticks that feel and sound just as good on the 10th show, as they did on the first, you know you’ve got the right stick company.” - Rains Wall","created_at":"2019-07-16T20:05:57.252Z","updated_at":"2019-07-16T20:43:13.029Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Rains Wall Sidewalk Prophets / Rhett Walker","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1698,"first_name":"Cody","last_name":"Roe","group":"Educator / Independent","social":"iNSTAGRAM.COM/CodyRoeDrums","quote":"“I fell in love with the Los Angeles 5A. For years I bounced back and forth looking for the perfect stick. Once I played the L.A 5A the search was over. They had the best feel for my style and felt extremely balanced in my hand. Mix that with the amazing people at Vater and its the perfect match for me. 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Cody went on to become one of the founding instructors at Guitar Center Studios (Columbus, Oh) giving private instruction with focus on contemporary percussion and recording techniques. He gives private lessons out of his home based studio in Ohio as well as local music stores, elementary schools and area congregations.  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They have been and always will be my Vater weapon of choice.\" -Adam Gomez [The Dickies]","created_at":"2019-07-29T19:12:53.829Z","updated_at":"2023-09-30T00:00:02.188Z","bio":"","country":"us","full_name":"Adam Gomez The Dickies","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1745,"first_name":"Andreas","last_name":"Göschl","group":"","social":"www.andreasgoeschl.com, instagram.com/andreasgoeschldrums, facebook.com/AndreasGoeschl \r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2019-10-03T13:10:35.630Z","updated_at":"2021-02-04T20:37:16.670Z","bio":"","country":"austria","full_name":"Andreas Göschl","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":480,"first_name":"Jose","last_name":"Pasillas","group":"Incubus","social":"twitter.com/joseapasillasii, facebook.com/josepasillaspage, instagram.com/josepasillasii, https://josepasillas.com/","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:17.426Z","updated_at":"2025-10-29T16:52:56.465Z","bio":"","country":"us","full_name":"Jose Pasillas Incubus","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1878,"first_name":"Claire","last_name":"Brock","group":"Independent","social":"Twitter.com/BrocksterDrums, Instagram.com/BrocksterDrums, YouTube.com/BrocksterDrums\r\n","quote":"\"I'm proud to have been a Vater endorsee since 2014 and use their 5A’s, 52nd St. Jazz sticks and Retractable Wiretap brushes. 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It is your own fault if you do not move with such a rhythmic design!\" Ferdinand Dupius-Panther, Jazz Halo, Dec 2020\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"As a drummer, Castelli is dominant while ironically not appearing to dominate the tunes.\r\nHis drumming fades in and out, and when he comes out from the shadows, you realize you’re listening to a guy who is in the same league as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, and Art Blakey.\"\r\n - George R Glasser, Jazz Syndicate\r\n","country":"","full_name":"Robert Castelli BOOM / Independent / Educator","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1839,"first_name":"Alex","last_name":"Brander","group":"Big D And The Kids Table","social":"https://www.bigdandthekidstable.com, facebook.com/alex.brander.1","quote":"","created_at":"2020-03-12T12:59:43.035Z","updated_at":"2020-03-12T13:02:04.883Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Alex Brander Big D And The Kids Table","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":1843,"first_name":"Rui","last_name":"Rodrigues","group":"Independent","social":"www.ruirodrigues.info, instagram.com/ruirodriguesdrums, youtube.com/RuiRodriguesdrums?sub_confirmation=1\r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2020-05-23T13:58:19.955Z","updated_at":"2020-05-23T13:58:19.955Z","bio":"Rui Rodrigues is a passionate drummer and teacher, living and working in Braga, Portugal. 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From the moment I first used them I knew they were perfectly balanced for my playing. From hard hitting groove to the ability to chop around the drums the Los Angeles 5A’s are fantastic. My go to Pair!” - Dylan McCormick-Moran","created_at":"2021-05-20T14:03:57.417Z","updated_at":"2022-03-10T13:02:54.144Z","bio":"I started Drumming around the age of 6 and since then have been extremely passionate and motivated in making music my career. I am proud to say I have branched out to all aspects of the music industry including - Session work, Live gigs, teaching, owning and running a clothing line for Drummers. Through session work I have got to work with Bands and Artists from all over the world. 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After being introduced by Vater by a teacher in high school, I have always considered them such fantastic quality of sticks.\" -Lia Simone","created_at":"2021-11-02T18:40:11.432Z","updated_at":"2023-12-11T14:40:43.565Z","bio":"Photo: Levan TK","country":"","full_name":"Lia Simone Braswell She Wants Revenge / Sextile","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2008,"first_name":"Maxx","last_name":"Morando","group":"Liily / Daisy","social":"https://www.instagram.com/mmaxxm","quote":"","created_at":"2022-01-11T16:23:28.541Z","updated_at":"2022-01-13T15:54:13.910Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Maxx Morando Liily / Daisy","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2043,"first_name":"Shane","last_name":"Maguire","group":"Just Mustard","social":"instagram.com/justmustard","quote":"Photos: Molly Keane","created_at":"2022-02-02T16:21:02.198Z","updated_at":"2022-02-02T16:24:43.874Z","bio":"Shane Maguire is the drummer for fast-rising Irish five-piece rock band Just Mustard.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFormerly a metal drummer in his teenage years, he now applies his powerful style of drumming to the band's idiosyncratic style of linear and repetitive dancey grooves; reflective of Shane and the band's interest in electronic music.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHe opts for a more minimal drum setup, forgoing the use of any rack toms and using two contrasting-tone ride cymbals instead of any crashes.","country":"ireland","full_name":"Shane Maguire Just Mustard","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2045,"first_name":"Alexa","last_name":"Rae","group":"Independent / Pinktastic Plastixx","social":"facebook.com/alexakentdrums, instagram.com/alexa.drums, www.alexadrums.com","quote":"","created_at":"2022-02-17T19:52:37.727Z","updated_at":"2023-01-09T14:57:14.829Z","bio":"Alexa Rae is a drummer, music educator, and producer from San Diego, California. At age 9, she moved into a house with a piano and she taught herself how to play. When she was 16 years old, Alexa needed a change in musicianship so she joined her High School's concert band percussion section and began to learn how to play the drums. Even though Alexa had a later start compared to the rest of her classmates, that did not stop her from her passion. She was practicing non-stop in order to catch up to the sections level so she ended up taking private drum lessons.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBy the time Alexa was 18 years old, she went to community college originally as a business major, but found herself uninterested and decided to study music technology. She joined her first female rock band that same year and played many gigs. Over time, she developed an ear for creating beats and producing music. She has an Associates Degree in Music Technology and a Bachelor's in Music Production from Berklee College of Music.\r\nAlexa has been in a total of seven bands. 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You can count on Vater for your perfect pair of sticks!\" - Elana Heraldo","created_at":"2022-02-19T18:31:04.808Z","updated_at":"2022-02-27T12:54:25.601Z","bio":"Elena Heraldo has been playing drums for over six years, and currently creates drum covers on social media, with a following of over 300k on her channels.","country":"usa","full_name":"Elena Heraldo Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2056,"first_name":"Spiros ''SK''","last_name":"Koudounis","group":"Independent / Educator","social":"https://drumstars.gr/, instagram.com/spiroskoudounis, instagram.com/drumstarsschool, facebook.com/spiros.koudounis, youtube.com/c/SpirosKoudounisDrums\r\n","quote":"","created_at":"2022-03-17T15:10:43.929Z","updated_at":"2022-03-17T15:11:43.795Z","bio":"SpIros Koudounis was born in Rhodes, one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is coming\r\nfrom a musician family.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHis father was a singer and Drummer and he is one of the main reasons who made Spiros what\r\nhe is today, since even from the first years of his birth and childhood his father used to sing to\r\nhim and bring him together to all of his live performances. He was his master and teacher.\r\nFrom 6 years old he played drums at Philharmonic school of Rhodes, studied piano, accordion\r\nand clarinet.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHe has joined a lot of school bands with different kinds of music such as funky, pop, rock, soul,\r\nr’n’b, metal \u0026 jazz.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAt the age of 16 of 17 years old, was honored with the first national music reward in\r\ncomposition and individual music instrument.\r\nAfter he finished high school, he moved to Athens to study Drums and piano at MMS.\r\nHe has attended seminars: Dave Weckl,Dennis Chambers,Tony Royster jr,Jojo Mayer,Simon\r\nPhillips,Dom Famularo,Gavin Harrison,Mike Mangini etc.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHe has cooperated with many artists in lives \u0026 studios and TV shows such as Sakis Rouvas, Anna\r\nVissi, Antonis Remos, Elena Paparizou etc\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHe has also participated in many music shows and he has the drummer in the “Voice of Greece”\r\nshow the last 4 years.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLastly, he performs in almost 200 concerts yearly.\r\nHe is the Drummer of the Greek popular music band “MELISSES” https://melisses.band/\r\nand he is a Owner and Teacher of one of the most popular Drum schools of Athens DRUM STARS SCHOOL.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \r\nHis cause is to attract new musicians to this magical traveling though music and make the new\r\ngeneration fall in love with it.","country":"","full_name":"Spiros ''SK'' Koudounis Independent / Educator","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2116,"first_name":"Danique","last_name":"Kos","group":"Independent","social":"www.daniquekos.nl, instagram.com/daniquekos, facebook.com/daniquekosofficial, youtube.com/@daniquekospercussion","quote":"\"Using Vater since the beginning.\" -Danique Kos","created_at":"2022-12-01T21:01:46.699Z","updated_at":"2023-01-30T20:59:52.394Z","bio":"Danique Kos started playing drums at the age of seven, being inspired by the girl band ‘Treble’. She had  lessons for over three years’ at the Conservatory of The Hague and joined many percussion workshops. The young \r\ndrummer developed and expanded her musicality and specialized her style. Now she is a beloved artist playing in \r\nvarious bands and formations. Since 2016, Danique has been a percussionist for ‘Dames Draaien Door’ the agency, \r\nwhere she performs along DJs and instrumentalists. In Germany and internationally she can be booked at 'BB \r\nMusicBookings'. She is also active at Floorjaxx, part of the Lovesound label.\r\n\u003cBR\u003e\u003cBR\u003e\r\nIn 2017, Danique played as percussionist in the Stage Entertainment musical 'On Your Feet' by Gloria Estefan in \r\nthe Beatrix Theater Utrecht, after which she also appeared in the successor 'MAMMA MIA!' from 2018 to 2020. In 2021 she started performing as a solo artist in the dinner show ‘Grandeur’ by Marc Forno at Kurhaus Scheveningen.\r\n\u003cBR\u003e\u003cBR\u003e\r\nPhotos: Jelle Stokhof\u003cBR\u003e\r\nWater photo: Lucienne Tiggelaven","country":"","full_name":"Danique Kos Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2117,"first_name":"Rex","last_name":"Larkman","group":"Tropidelic","social":"instagram.com/rexlarkman, facebook.com/Tropidelic","quote":"","created_at":"2022-12-13T17:01:21.960Z","updated_at":"2023-02-03T19:53:21.604Z","bio":"Rex Arthur Larkman is a Cleveland based multi-instrumentalist and drummer for the internationally touring hip-hop/reggae-rock group, Tropidelic. His influence and style stems from his roots in punk and metal, with characteristics of Tré Cool and Joey Jordison, as well as funk and pop (i.e. Carter Beauford, Phil Collins). 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From jazz to country to rock, I will never trust another brand more to give me the sound I'm looking for.\" - Chris Elvidge [The War and Treaty]","created_at":"2023-04-19T20:11:48.431Z","updated_at":"2023-04-19T20:16:24.181Z","bio":"","country":"usa","full_name":"Chris Elvidge The War and Treaty","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2311,"first_name":"Jenna","last_name":"Kopitske","group":"Independent","social":"","quote":"“I want every hit I make to be with Vater. Not only do they uphold a high class and performance, but they also provide a level of comfort that I never found before.” - Jenna Kopitske","created_at":"2023-12-20T14:53:46.880Z","updated_at":"2023-12-20T14:53:46.880Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Jenna Kopitske Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2186,"first_name":"Stevie","last_name":"Darcy","group":"Thumper","social":"","quote":"“The Los Angeles 5A Wood Tip sticks are a great all-rounder. They work for louder songs and are great on toms but also offer enough clarity to highlight intricate parts on hi-hats, ride cymbals and side-stick.” Stevie Darcy [Thumper]","created_at":"2023-06-08T16:01:28.864Z","updated_at":"2023-06-08T16:03:36.635Z","bio":"Stevie D’Arcy plays drums with alternative-noise band THUMPER, from Dublin, Ireland. After showing an interest in music from a young age, Stevie began playing drums when he was thirteen years old, attending lessons at Waltons school of music and quickly started playing with other musicians.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn his formative years as a drummer, Stevie played numerous all-ages gigs with punk bands, in venues across Dublin. Later, while studying music at Kylemore College and then BIMM Institute Dublin, Stevie started to play with artists spanning across different genres of music, including; folk, art-pop, instrumental, indie, pop and dance.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSince joining THUMPER in 2015, Stevie has played shows at Leeds \u0026 Reading Festival (UK), Iceland Airwaves (IS), Electric Picnic (IE), All Together Now (IE), The Great Escape (UK), Ireland Music Week (IE), Haldern Pop (DE), Reeperbahn Festival (DE), and has toured extensively throughout Ireland, Europe \u0026 the UK.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTHUMPER’s debut album ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, was released in March 2022 to critical acclaim.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Photo credit: Glen Bollard - @gbollardphoto \r\n\r\n","country":"ireland","full_name":"Stevie Darcy Thumper","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2223,"first_name":"Sun","last_name":"Yu","group":"","social":"https://weibo.com/u/3221022715","quote":"","created_at":"2023-07-10T16:27:12.764Z","updated_at":"2023-07-10T16:27:12.764Z","bio":"*Studied under Xun Liang (荀亮), an associate professor of Tianjin Conservatory of Music.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n*In 2012, learned Western Percussion from Liu Ping (刘萍), a teacher from Tianjin Conservatory of Music.\u003cbr\u003e \r\n*In 2015, was studying in Beijing Contemporary Music Academy.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n*Learned from Fiach Ó Briain, an drummer from Ireland. *Actively played various music festivals and played in LiveHouses.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n*Served as drummers and music directors for many bands.\u003cbr\u003e \r\n*Guested on China National Tour in Beijing for well-known session drummer Russ Miller.\u003cbr\u003e \r\n*Served as percussionist with Chinese Armed Police Band for \"Chinese army songs performance\" hosted in National Centre for the\r\nPerforming Arts.\u003cbr\u003e \r\n*Drummed with a live band for musical theatre \"异能觉醒\". (Produced by Qi Yanfeng, 祁岩峰)\u003cbr\u003e \r\n*Drummed at the opening ceremony for world finals of League of Legends video game","country":"ch","full_name":"Sun Yu","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":17,"first_name":"Paul","last_name":"Allen","group":"Independent","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:39.215Z","updated_at":"2017-04-04T15:31:42.395Z","bio":"I was born into entertainment and I have been very blessed to share the gifts that were passed through my parents to me with the world. I am an artist that LOVES connecting with people through WRITING, DRUMMING, SINGING, T.V. WORK, FILM, AND JUST GOOD OLE CONVERSATION. I like helping people put beautiful smiles on their beautiful faces. \r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nI have had the opportunity to learn from and work with:\u003cbr /\u003e \r\nPhil Burks II, Dann Huff (Producer), Justin Neibank (Producer/Engineer) Brad Pitt, Clear Talent Group Agency, Last Call w/ Carson Daly Show, Tyler Hilton, Amel Larrieux, KINA, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, T-Pain, Dana Glover, Dave Stewart, Steve Sykes (Producer), Blake English(Producer) Jeff Preiss (director), Barry Squire, Randy Jackson, Terron Brookes, Paul Jackson Jr., Scott Humphrey (Producer), Laytham Armor (Producer), J.J. Blair (producer), Mike Daly) Producer), Dave Bianco (Producer), Manny (Film/video Director), Mozella,  Joe Firstman, Brian Wright, Tony Lucca, Taryn Manning, Arden Kaywin, Heavynn, Keaton Simons, Andre' Crouch, Rance Allen, the late O'landa Draper, Jesse McCartney, Don Randy, Juan Nelson, Leon Mobley, Ahaguna G. Sun(of Sun Bear), Big Advice, Joel Virgel, Eleni Mandell, Mark Ford, Otis Day and The Knights, Josh Hoge, Ryan Tedder(of One Republic), Josh Kelley, Rebbesoul, Maggie Walters, Blues Divine, Lamont Dozier, Soluna, Danille Stori, 4TH Avenue Jones', Shahryar, Alexa Wilkenson, Chris Pierce, Joseph Tobin, Nobody's Angel, Javier, Nikki Flores, and Ricky Fante to name a few. \r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nI'VE BEEN APART OF:\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nMOVIES\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nDream Girls, A Boyfriend For Christmas\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nCOMMERCIALS/VOICE OVER WORK\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nCrown Royal, Monster.com, Heineken (featuring Brad Pitt), Virgin Mobile(print), Comcast, Smoking P.S.A.'s, and The Little Red Tow Truck.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nTELEVISION APPEARANCES\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nLast Call w/ Carson Daly's House Band, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Jay Leno, Goodmorning America, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen Degeneres, Sharon Osborne Show, MTV TRL, Radio Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Amercian Music Awards, Tony Danza Show, Nickelodeon(All That), Super Bowl 2004, and Craig Kilborn. \r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nI strive to be the best I can be for myself and the people who surround me.","country":"","full_name":"Paul Allen Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":926,"first_name":"Christian","last_name":"Meyer","group":"Elio e le storie tese","social":"site: www.christianmeyerdrums.com","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:28:45.467Z","updated_at":"2017-03-09T18:06:03.093Z","bio":"Christian is one of the most famous Italian drummers: at the age of 18 he landed his first professional jazz-oriented gig. Since then he has played several different styles (pop, rock, jazz) and collaborated with many important Italian pop singers and jazz musicians.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nSince 1988 he has been a member of one of Italy's most popular rock groups, Elio e le Storie Tese, with whom in 1997 he earned the second place at the Sanremo Festival (Italy's most important music award). The group has sold over 1 million copies of its cds. In 1997, with Elio e le Storie Tese, he won the TELEGATTO AWARD as best Italian cd of the year and in 1999 they won the MTV EUROPE AWARD as best Italian group. In 2001 Christian was voted Best Italian Drummer by an Italian Internet Pool.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nUp to know, in the rock/pop sector he has worked with Lucio Dalla, Santana, Ornella Vanoni, James Taylor, Mina, Ike Willis (F.Zappa), Giorgia, Sisters Sledge, Renzo Arbore, Mike Francis, Gino Paoli, Eugenio Finardi, Irene Grandi, Canale 5 TV orchestra (50 pieces orchestra), Buona Domenica Orchestra (1 year collaboration in one of the most famous Italian TV show).\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nIn the jazz sector, he has collaborated with Martial Solal, Bob Mintzer, Enrico Rava, Frank Gambale (Italian music fair-Yamaha stand) Gianluigi Trovesi, Gerry Mulligan, Mauro Negri quartet, Capolinea Big Band, Billy Cobham, Biba Band (17 pieces jazz-rock orchestra), Yamaha Italian band, Jazz Class Orchestra, Franco Ambrosetti, Raimondo Campisi classic and jazz trio, John Stowell, Meyer-Lombardo drums duo, Drummeria (4 drums project), Gianni Basso Big Band, Dario Faiella Quartet, Attilio Zanchi Quartet, Arp Quintet, Drum battle Christian Meyer / Akira Jimbo / Sonny Emory / Mariano Barba (Italian music FAIR 2000), Drum battle Russ Miller/ Greg Bissonette/ Christian Meyer (Italian music FAIR 2002). Moreover, since 1989 he has performed more than 200 clinics all around Italy and has played in various international jazz festivals in Poland, U.S.A., Japan, China, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Swiss, Croazia etc. From 1984 until today Christian has recorded 43 cds and records of different kinds of music.","country":"it","full_name":"Christian Meyer Elio e le storie tese","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2350,"first_name":"Tommy","last_name":"Carlucci","group":"Ryan Cabrera","social":"","quote":"","created_at":"2024-03-04T17:11:16.707Z","updated_at":"2024-03-04T17:11:16.707Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Tommy Carlucci Ryan Cabrera","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2352,"first_name":"Prairie","last_name":"Prince","group":"The Tubes / Todd Rundgren","social":"https://prairieprince.com, facebook.com/PrairiePrince, instagram.com/prairie_prince","quote":"","created_at":"2024-03-07T16:00:21.136Z","updated_at":"2024-03-07T16:02:15.858Z","bio":"During the course of 40+ years, while continuing to record, perform and tour the world with The Tubes (15 albums and world tours) I also performed and recorded with many of my heroes and fellow artists alike, and have fulfilled my desire to execute many various drum techniques in a wide variety of musical styles. In the early 70’s I worked with the legendary pianist, the late Nicky Hopkins, recording two albums with musicians such as George Harrison, Mick Taylor, Ron Wood, Ray Cooper and Klas Voorman, among others. I started the band Journey with Neal Schon and Greg Rolly shortly after, and recorded the demos that got them their first contract, but opted for my dedication in The Tubes. After session work with Tommy Bolin, Brewer and Shipley and others in the 70’s, the 80s’ brought work with Chris Isaak and I played drums on his first four albums.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nI was honored to record with Brian Eno and David Byrne on the innovative album “My Life in a Bush of Ghosts” in the early 80s. I have worked extensively with Todd Rundgren recording 7 albums and touring the world with him several times. I played drums on XTC’s “Skylarking” LP in the mid 80s, then again on their 2 CDs “Apple-Venus Vol I” \u0026 “WaspStar Vol 2” which was released in 2000. Also in the 80’s I recorded with Glen Frey, David Pack, three albums for Richard Marx and taped a Showtime Special with John Fogerty. The 90’s brought live performances with Tom Waits. I was the drummer on legendary “King of the Surf Guitar” Dick Dale 3 CDs. Then I became the full-time drummer for the re-formed “Jefferson Starship” featuring original members Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jack Casady and Papa John Creach. After 4 CDs and several world tours I bowed out as their full-time drummer in 1998, but I continue to perform at their international gig drummer.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nI have done studio work with renowned producer Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads.I continue to do a lot of session work in studios all over the US with established and up-coming talent.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nI performed on a double/live CD with Grateful Dead bassist, Phil Lesh. I recorded a CD with longtime friend and former Tubes and Grateful Dead member, the late Vince Welnick (Missing Man Formation), which brought acclaim from a unique base of music fans. I also performed with guitarist extraordinare, Steve Kimock, in “SKB,” as a part-time member with Bobby Vega and Pete Sears, and continue to explore and expand on the improvisational themes this musical form takes on.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn 2006 I toured with The New Cars featuring Todd Rundgren as the lead singer, bassist Kasim Sulton , and original The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nI continue to perform and tour with The Tubes and Todd Rundgren.","country":"","full_name":"Prairie Prince The Tubes / Todd Rundgren","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":2394,"first_name":"Ian","last_name":"Foreman","group":"Long Beach Dub Allstars","social":"","quote":"“The Vater 5A Los Angeles is my ultimate go-to stick. 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From the hardest rock to the smoothest shuffles, Silvana is on everyones list of drummers to call who can cut it all.\n     Both local and international artists have chosen Silvana to power their bands Deacon Jones, Sakiya Hooker, Beverly \"Guitar\" Watkins and Bruce Ewan are just a few of the great blues artists Sil has shared the stage with.\n   First coming to everyones attention playing with Argentina blues master Miguel Botafogo, Silvana toured with him at a very early age all over South America.\n    She was a member of the VERY hard rocking band, Decenadores, from 2002-2011. They recorded three albums, toured constantly and performed at the biggest festivals in Argentina, Cosquín Rock and Pepsi Music Fest.\nSince 2011 she's been a permanent fixture behind the kit for Argentine guitar hero Baltasar Comotto (guitarist for Luis Spinetta and Indio Solari).\n     2010 saw Silvana chosen by Jimmy Rip (guitarist and producer for Mick Jagger, Jerry Lee Lewis, Television and a long list of others) to form his power trio... \"Jimmy Rip and The Trip\"! They released their debut CD in 2012 to excellent reviews and have toured internationally to support it.\n    Silvana is a true believer in both studying and passing her knowledge and passion on. From very early on she was taught by the best... as a private student of Juan Pedro Estanga, Tristán Taboada, Pepi Taveira, Fernando Martínez, Pipi Piazzolla, Chiche Heger and Sebastián Hoyos... and also at the prestigious Escuela de Música Contemporánea Berklee Internacional. 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He is still today at his local church.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nAmadeus's first break came when he produced NY rapper Foxy Brown for the \"Cradle To The Grave\" soundtrack that gave him his first Platinum Award. The success of the soundtrack was followed quickly by Foxy Brown's single \"Get Off Me\" which dealt with her relationship with Eve.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nAmadeus has never stopped working since, producing both critically acclaimed artists like MIke Jones and chart toppers like 50 Cent. He is building a reputation as one of the most in demand Hip Hop producers in New York earning Platinum and Gold status with both Mike Jones and Cam'ron. Other productions include Jim Jones, Talib Kweli and The Diplomats as well as Lil' Mo's forst single from her \"Syndicated\" album \"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah\" featuring Grammy winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari. Amadeus is currently producing the follow-up to Mike Jones' first album \"Who is Mike Jones?\" as well as Papoose, Fabolous, Marques Houston, RemyMa and Young Chris to name a few.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nAmadeus has also been featured on numerous TV shows including twice on BET's 106\u0026Park and BET's Rap City as well as on Rap City Top 10 with Mike Jones. Amadeus has also appeared in countless magazines such as Scratch Magazine (twice in a row), Urban Network, Philly Uncut, The Plug Magazine, RapFanatic, ConnexList, TrueMagazine, Hush Magazine and online publications like HipHopgame, Whomag, TheFlowOnline, pmp worldwide, all hiphop, istandardproducers.com, str8hiphop.com, hhnlive.com, chocolatemagazine.co.uk.\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nAmadeus is managed by Laurent Besencon and Alan Melina of New Heights Entertainment and published by Cherry Lane Music.","country":"","full_name":"Amadeus Trey Songz / Platinum Hip-Hop Producer","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":27,"first_name":"Ben","last_name":"Antelis","group":"The New Velvet","social":"site: www.benantelis.com","quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:39.917Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:42.292Z","bio":"Ben Antelis is a New York and Los Angeles based drummer, songwriter, producer and musical director. He grew up in a large musical family and dabbled in many instruments. After high school, He enrolled in L.A. Music Academy in 2007 studying Drums, songwriting and music business.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eAfter graduating he remained in L.A. and composed music for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and Coca-Cola and various other networks and shows. Ben quickly became a fixture in the local music scene, recording, writing, producing and touring with many up and coming artists. \n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eIn July 2010, after moving back to his hometown of NYC, Ben began touring with American Idol’s David Archuleta, playing on live television and in arenas around the world. From there, he has gone on to tour with  Antonia Bennett, daughter of the legendary Tony Bennett, Kelley James, Paula Valstein and Soulfarm.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eAlong with a constant and heavy touring schedule,Ben is Currently working with his own original project, The New Velvet, and focusing on songwriting and production.","country":null,"full_name":"Ben Antelis The New Velvet","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":42,"first_name":"Mike","last_name":"Baird","group":"Independent","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:40.917Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:41.207Z","bio":null,"country":null,"full_name":"Mike Baird Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":63,"first_name":"Noe","last_name":"Benitez","group":"Educator","social":"site: noebdrumlessons.com, noebmusicstudio.com ","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:42.722Z","updated_at":"2022-05-23T18:30:33.860Z","bio":"My Name is Noe Benitez, I've been playing Drums for over 18 years. 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He has worked with such artists as Norah Jones, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Demi Lovato, Mandy Moore and Graham Parker.  He most recently won a Grammy for mixing Buddy Guy's \"Living Proof\" for Sony Records.  He is a member of the power pop supergroup \"The Major Labels\" (along with Bleu and Mike Viola) whose debut cd \"Aquavia\" was recently released on Airmail Records.\n\nHe has toured The U.S, Japan, and Europe several times with Barrence Whitfield \u0026 The Savages, The Flashcubes, Eddie Floyd, and The Stan Martin band.","country":null,"full_name":"Ducky Carlisle Independent","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":110,"first_name":"Ryan","last_name":"Carmen","group":"Rocco Deluca and the Burden","social":null,"quote":null,"created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:46.722Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:42.645Z","bio":null,"country":null,"full_name":"Ryan Carmen Rocco Deluca and the Burden","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":248,"first_name":"Billy","last_name":"Goodness","group":"Independent / Studio Artist","social":"site: www.billygoodness.net","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:58.468Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:48.896Z","bio":"","country":"","full_name":"Billy Goodness Independent / Studio Artist","active":true,"featured":false,"featured_at":null},{"id":249,"first_name":"David","last_name":"Goodstein","group":"Josh Kelley / Independent","social":"facebook.com/pages/David-Goodstein/116935835056602","quote":"","created_at":"2015-01-09T16:27:58.546Z","updated_at":"2016-01-22T02:29:43.774Z","bio":"David Goodstein was born and raised in Miami Florida. After dabbling with violin and piano, he was inspired to play the drums by watching his father. His first break came when he was asked to form a band with singer/songwriter Nil lara in 1992. Nil's mix of cuban rhythms and rock provided David a unique template for expressing his musicality and groove. their 8 year run resulted in an independent record, a major label record (Capitol Records), and various national and international tours opening for artists such as Los Lobos, The Bare Naked Ladies, The Samples, Meshell Ndegeocello, Natalie Merchant, and many others. They played various national and international festivals including the H.O.R.D.E. tour, the Doctor Music Festival in Spain, and the North Sea Jazz festival in Holland. In 1999 David relocated to Los Angeles, where he has been regularly recording, performing, and writing. 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