Hi there, Simon Wegener at ur service. I am a drummer and have just moved to the Gold Coast from adelaide and hope to become a full time professional musician. I have been playing drums for 10 years and have played for many Country Music bands and several Rock bands, although modern, contemporary and American Country music is my passion. So if you are ever looking for a young drummer to play or tour with, don't be shy..drop me a line. I am very keen to hit the road and meet and play with as many people as i can in the music industry. I can't wait to hit the Brisbane circuit and play with different people for a change. Read on to see some of the bands and artists I have played with:
Current Bands & Artists:
Talia Wittmann,Travis Sinclair, Sinead Burgess,Paul Costa,Danny Hooper,Kristy Cox,Cat Southern, Anthony Classen, Left Of Centre.
Have Played With:
Talia Wittmann (2008 Starmaker), Danny Hooper, Cat Southern, Stuie French and Camille Te Nahu, James Blundell, Billy Bridge, Dave Proir, Brianna Lee, Laura Downing, Tracey Coster, Jake Nickoli, Rebecca Lee Nye, Shane Tenakai, Kristy Cox, Kelly Hope, Tracy Killeen, Craig Giles, Amber Lawrence, Michael King, Alison Hams, Sandra Humphries, Amos Morris and many more..
Qualifications:
-Graduated from the CMAA College of Country Music in Tamworth in Jan 2007.
-The College is TAFE accredited and covers professional development in areas such as Songwriting, Music Theory, Recording, Business Management and Performance.
-Studied SACE stage 2 music while in year 11 and year 12. (03’ and 04’)
Experience:
-Playing in country and rock bands for 10years, since aged 10.
-Writing songs,
-Worked with sound engineers in the studio.
Teaching:-I am currently teaching drums and percussion.
-Have taught from age 17, up to 33 students a week.
Bands I have played for include:
-Talia Wittmann and Overdrive
-Sherpa’s Playground.
-Murry Mac and True Grit.
-Limestone Country.
-Fully loaded.
-Flamin’ Country.
-Heartland.
-Steppin’ Back.
My favourite Drummers are..
-Mitch Farmer
-Glen Wilson
-Dave Weckyl
-Dennis Chambers.
-Chad Smith.
-Virgil Donati
-Ian Paice
-Mal Lancaster
-Brad Bergen
-Doug Gallacher
