DRUMMING HISTORY

Within the following posts I will attempt to paint the picture of my drumming history with photos and brief descriptions. I am a pop drummer who has had the opportunity to play for many different bands with many different styles. Give it a look and let me know what you think...

from recent Michael McDermott Tour

Michael McDermott



Most of my time in 2004-2006 was spent playing for Michael McDermott. He is Chicago's finest. Favorite memory: sitting in the dugout at a Philadelphia Phillies game watching Michael sing the National Anthem. Excuse my bias, but the best performance of the Anthem to date.
(bottom picture: the band waiting for that 6am flight home from Chicago)

T.S.O.L. (Original Members)

Tours and Festivals, 1998 - 2003. Photos are from MTV's History of L.A. Punk Art Show. On the bill that night with T.S.O.L.- DEVO, X, The GO-GO's, The Weirdos, and many more...

The Offspring

Drumming and Percussion, 2001 North American Tour.

BBMAK

Drummer for U.K. band BBMAK for U.S. radio promo tour. Enjoyed playing to pre-recorded music and click tracks - crazy.

Pearl Harbour

Ah, the great Pearl Harbour. Had the privilage of touring with her from 1998 - 2001. This photo is from "The Halloween Tour" with The Cramps.

the Polecats

The reunion show(s) from 2000 on. Whenever Tim Polecat and Boz Boorer (Morrissey guitarist, far right) get back together, iv'e been called to drum. Great rockabilly pop.
(that's me with the white hair)

Down By Law


Band member from 1995 - 1997. Extensive international and North American touring plus festivals and The Warped Tour. Drummer on multiple Epitaph Records recordings, including the album All Scratched Up. Many video and live televised performances. Photo: Q Magazine interview with Danny and singer Dave Smalley.

Gentleman Jack

Members - Jack Grishan (T.S.O.L., Joykiller), Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion), Chris Higgins (the Offspring), John Dimambro (Down By Law), Danny Westman. Recorded, hard to find, self-titled Epitaph Records release. Some of the best recorded drumming I've done to date.

Motorcycle Boy

Drummer with original members starting in 2000. New recordings in 2002.

Spindle

Founding member; demo deal with Interscope Records 1993 - 1995. L.A.'s next big thing...see next posting

Fluorescein

Founding member; demo deal with Virgin Records 1994 - 1995. L.A.'s next big thing...
Will try to put a picture up, but this one is still too painfull.

Kittens For Christian

Some of the most aggresive, intense drumming I've ever done. This shit killed...