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Drumdriver

groove is in the heart

About Me

G’day,

I’m Danny McKenna.

I am a professional Australian session drummer with 20 years of international experience in touring and recording. A passionate contributor on thirty-six independent CD releases to date.

Comfortable with any genre; I possess a great natural and dynamic feel on the kit with sticks, brushes, mallets, and hands…A confident and intuitive drummer who knows how to listen, when to explore, when to support, and when to shut up... I’m very decent with the backing vox too.

Check out the variety of tracks above for a sample of my drumming.

Check out the vids below too, for a taste of my odd time signature dynamics- gypsy jazz feels etc.

I love the universal language of Music...enjoy!

Cheers,

Drumdriver :)

Loves:

Penni*Positive passionate creative people*improvised musical conversation*A big glass of Milo*A sci-fi movie*A juicy conspiracy theory*Manifestation...

Dislikes:

Racism*Blood for oil*80’s decals on 80’s cars*Drummers who think twirling their sticks is more important than a great groove...

Currently touring in Australia with:

Jeff Lang listen to our NSC launch here

Paul Greene

Unified Gecko


Ju Ju

I use Sonor Drums, UFIP & Bosphorus Cymbals & ProMark Sticks.


Gecko Roman Project Live in Olympos, Turkey (Drum solo in 7/8!)

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Below: Gecko Roman Project Live in Istanbul (9/8 feel)

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/24/2007
Band Members: Danny McKenna
Influences:

the universe


Sounds Like:

...the sound of one hand clapping in 9/8...?

Here's what others have said...

"Now here’s a drummin’ man with experience. A fella that’s done more road work than the Wichita Lineman. A man with better brush strokes than Charles Blackman. A man with the classiest skins this side of the Homebush Abbatoir..."

Rob Hirst ( Ghostwriters / Midnight Oil )

"Danny McKenna is one of the musicians I most look forward to playing with. He has great feel, he really plays the song, and has a rare instinctive quality that is so inspiring. Danny always plays like part of a band, not like some generic session guy, and he makes me play better even when he's playing the most simple groove 'cause his playing always swings!"
Jeff Lang

"Danny McKenna...is a very musical drummer - subtle and melodic- he can play in many different feels with an exciting and unique style. He is also a fantastic singer, able to nail harmonies. He is a thoroughly great guy and a very positive person to have around in all situations."
John Bedggood ( Bernard Fanning Band / Carus & The True Believers )

"Danny's talent as a Drummer speaks for itself, but as a person he has always been professional, conscientious, humble and creative. He is as quick to get on with the rest of the crew as he is to take on new challenges. He is straight forward and easy to deal with, and I always look forward to working with him. He is incredibly hard working and fun to be around!"
Paul Greene

"Danny McKenna has always completely inspired me as a drummer. I absolutely get excited watching him work and have always mixed adoration and envy in his ability to not only be one of the smoothest drummers on the block, but also sing like a demon (angelic of course) while he tub thumps. It’s always astounded me that he has gone largely unnoticed by the drumming fraternity yet is an exemplary musician. To an extent, this actually adds to the charm that he isn’t seeking the approval of his peers because, by and large, he already possesses it without effort. Humour and a humble nature defines his musicality...you can see perhaps how Danny would gel as a human first and foremost. His drumming is but an added bonus..."
Stuart Watters (CEO AIR Australian Independent Record Labels Association)


Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None