Hey there,I hope you find this site interesting! Well as you can probably see on the photos I’m a drummer. I suppose its one of those instruments that everyone has a go at during their lifetime, and is very therapeutic and keeps you fit. I’ve actually been playing for 19 years now and passed with distinction from the London Centre for Contemporary Music having had lessons from Pete Zelman (Jaco Pastorius), Richard Brook (Headspace, Go West, Avril Lavigne), Bryan Mclenan from Vega 4 and previously Steve Washington (Texas, Take That). All amazing drummers in their own right, I only wish to have a fraction of their skill.My main love of music is funk and rock music but also like other styles such as the Waterboys, I love the sound of a violin in pop music. I’ve had a fair bit of playing experience ranging from local musicals (Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dirty Dancing) to original bands and tribute bands, and played at venues such as Cafe de Paris, Turnmills, Barlfy, Borderline, Dublin Castle, Brighton Komedia Centre and Theatre Royal. Have also played live and been interviewed on BBC Radio Kent.I’m based in kent at the moment but gig around London and Kent. Over the past 3 years I’ve recorded with OKJunior (Signed to Seldom Records), recordings with the awesome Greatstesmen (Mushka Management) and playing theatre venues with a Pink Floyd Tribute called Us not Them. Have a look at the new OKJunior music video to 18 planes! EP is due out soon!!I'm currently teaching drums at the moment with subjects ranging from applied technique, indipendance to reading and transcription. Lessons are charged at £25/hour.Duraid**
Create a Myspace LED Scroller **29th September, Us not Them - Westgate Pavillian, Kent4th October, The Great Statesmen - Tumbledown Dick, Farnborough12th October, Platform 4 - Bedford Park, Brixton20th October, Us Not Them - Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking, Surrey26th October, The Greatstatesmen - Oxjam Holloween Party, Stoke Newington, London2nd November, Us not Them - Beacon Court Tavern, Maidstone, Kent9th November, Us not Them - Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford19th December, Us not Them - Cwmaman Institute Theatre, Wales20th December, The Great Statesmen - Lark in the Park, London26th January, The Great Statesmen - The Providence, Brighton8th February, Platform 4 - Babolou Club, BrixtonSat 16th February, The Great Statesmen Headline @ Barfly, Camden14th March 2008, Platform 4 - Jazz After Dark, SOHO4th April 2008, the Great Statesmen - Dublin Castle, London5th April 2008, Platform 4 - The White Hart, London17th May 2008, Us not Them - Smarden Chapter Hall, Ashford25th May 2008, Us not Them - Earls, Maidstone7th June 2008, Us not Them - Westgate Pavillian, MargateTBC, Us not Them - St Davids Hall, Cardiff ** **** **Website link to The Great Statesmen
