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BenMollett + Musician in London, EN

BenMollett
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

I am a drummer looking for function bands / live sessions / weddings. I've played the drums for 20 years, over which time I've played weddings and bars with a variety of bands, toured with my originals band across the UK.

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmollett/

Here's some more info:

• Enjoy playing in many style including, pop, indie, rock, funk, hip-hop, blues, reggae, afrobeat and country bluegrass.
• Comfortable with memorising songs accurately and creating tasteful interpretations where appropriate.
• I love to put on a great show.
• Communication is always key when playing
• Previously played in reggae, funk and bluegrass bands
• Currently play in originals rock band ‘Eat Your Own Head’ and have played around the UK
• Always bringing the good vibes

I’m a drum teacher by trade and I can read/ write notation. I wouldn’t say it’s my preferred medium however when playing live I liked to focus my energy on performance with the band.

Screen name:
BenMollett
Member since:
Jan 03 2025
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Covers I love to play:

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Money - Pink Floyd
Green Manalishi - Fleetwood Mac
Fire - Jimi Hendrix
I Bet She look's Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Reptilia - The Strokes
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

Personal influences: The nu-jazz scene, 60/70's rock, soul, funk, hip-hop, electronic, minimalism, afrobeat. Essentially I love a very broad range of music.

Some of my favourite artists: Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Hidden Orchestra, Arctic Monkeys, Comet is coming, Funkadelic, Led Zeppelin. Nubiyan Twist.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

I own a car.
Natal Originals Walnut Drum Kit (US fusion sizes)
Ludwig 6.5 inch Black Magic Snare Drum (Brass)
Ludwig 6.5 Inch 1970s Vistalite Snare Drum (Acrylic)
Natal Walnut Snare Drum
Zildjian 15inch K Light hi-hats
Istanbul Mehmet Traditional 14 inch hi-hats
Meinl Dark Classic Custom 17 and 20 inch crashes
Sabian HHX 22 inch complex thin ride
Meinl Byzance 21 inch Transition ride
Istanbul Mehmet 20 inch Traditional ride
Collingwood 11/13/15 clapstack (a cymbal that imitates a digital clap sound)
Sabian AAX o-zone splash
Meinl Byzance 18 inch China
Tama Iron Cobra Bass Drum Pedal
Range of cymbal and snare stands.

MUSIC