Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Andrew Lamarche has been working as a free-lance drummer. Andrew has performed and recorded with numerous artists and bands, he is currently playing with David Gogo, The Robert Farrell Band, Carole Pope, Steve Gardiner and Order of the Day.
Current info can be found at www.andrewlamarche.com
Current Projects Include:
- David Gogo Order Of The DayCarole Pope Robert FarrellSteve Gardiner
"Drumming is about laying down a solid groove for the music that I'm playing," says Andrew Lamarche. "It's always about the music and artist I'm playing with, it's not just about doing flashy fills everywhere."
For Lamarche, attention to the music, consistency and dedication are key. As a freelance drummer, it is this, along with his easy-going attitude, ability and skill, that have continued to earn him recording sessions and a place on North American and world stages with some of Canada's most prominent acts. While perhaps best known for his rock performances, Lamarche frequently branches out into other genres. "I think the key to being busy is being as diverse as possible and learning as much as I can," he explains. "The entire music industry has changed, so it's important to understand how to incorporate it all."
Lamarche has definitely been busy. The summers of 2004 and 2005 saw him on the road with blues rocker David Gogo , 2005 Maple Blues Awards Guitarist of the Year, playing festivals and clubs throughout eastern Canada and the United States for audiences of up to 25,000, and opening for B.B. King, ZZ Top, The Tragically Hip and other top acts. At the same time, he continues to play with "anti-diva" Carole Pope and, on occasion, the Gold, Platinum and Juno Award-winning band Rough Trade, fronted by Pope.
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