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John Donovan - Party Percussionist

About Me

John has played with professional dance bands, rock bands, metal bands, jazz bands, musical theater pit orchestras, cruise ship bands and DJ’S. In 2002, John performed with One Man Religion, which opened for internationally recognized Metal band, Breaking Benjamin. He is also a multi-world, national and state rudimental drumming champion, marching with Pioneer, Jersey Surf and The Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps. A music business graduate of McNally Smith College of Music, formerly known as MusicTech, John has served as composer, arranger, instructor, and manager for drumlines across the Northeast and Midwest. John has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, Percussion News and is a performing artist and clinician for Mapex Marching Percussion as well as Vater.

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Member Since: 7/2/2007
Band Website: http://www.JohnDonovan.Biz
Band Members: John Donovan- Drumset, Snare drum, Multi-tenor drums, Bass drum
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Record Label: None - I am a Hired Gun

My Blog

Mapex signs John Donovan as Performing Artist/Clinician

Mapex  signs John Donovan as Performing Artist/Clinician -          Mapex Quantum Marching signs John Donovan as of 6-10-08 in the capacity...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:16:00 GMT

Party Percussion Confirmation

Confirmation for Party Percussion Services Client Name and Contact info: _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ______________ E...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:20:00 GMT

Modern Drummer Award - John Donovan

Hello my friend, Lauren, Baby Evan and I just wanted to let you know I am featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, for the March issue, which should be in the stores soon. I am on page 192, inside back co...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:17:00 GMT

Letter to Marching Band Managers

February 11, 2008 Dear Marching Band Administrator, As my wife Lauren and our toddler son Evan are new to Long Island, I am looking to make new connections with ambitious marching band directors who v...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Letter to Music Store Managers

May 24, 2008 Dear Music Store Director, As my wife Lauren, our toddler son Evan and I are new to Long Island, I am looking to make new connections with ambitious music store directors who value my wel...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:13:00 GMT

Extreme party percussionist looking for ambitious DJS to work with.

Extreme party percussionist looking for ambitious DJ'S to work with. I am an extreme party percussionist looking for ambitious djs to work with in the public dance club circuit. I am working very hard...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Paiste Dark Energy Cymbals and Pearl Hardware

Make an offer. Paiste  signature series DARK ENERGY  19" crash $225   Paiste  signature series   12" Mirco-Hats  $250 Paiste  signature series   10" ...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:07:00 GMT

Extreme rudimental training with DCI world champion drummer.

Attention drummers: Extreme rudimental training with DCI world champion drummer. Brand new website with You Tube Video and Audio Samples!! Why should you be interested in rudimental training with a DC...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:04:00 GMT

Hire a DCI World Champion Drummer to perform with your DJ.

Hire a DCI World Champion Drummer to perform with your DJ. John Donovan, based out of Deer Park, Long Island, New York, is now offering his services on a national basis.  His creative combination...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 18:24:00 GMT