ABOUT
Luke Hallam – Experienced Drummer Available for Immediate Gigs (East Midlands & UK-Wide)
Hi, I’m Luke Hallam, a professional drummer with 15 years of live and studio experience, based in the East Midlands. I’m reliable, versatile, and available for last-minute depping, live gigs, and studio sessions. I’m happy to travel anywhere in the UK to bring energy and professionalism to your project.
Why Hire Me?
• 15 Years of Experience: I’ve performed in function bands, weddings, festivals, original projects, and studio recordings.
• Versatile Performer: Skilled in rock, pop, funk, blues, and indie, delivering tight grooves and precision to every performance.
• Gig-Ready Gear: Fully equipped with professional acoustic and electronic drum kits, as well as microphones, ready for any setup.
• Punctual and Professional: I’ll show up prepared, on time, and ready to fit seamlessly into your band or project.
If you need a dependable drummer to step in at short notice, let’s connect! I’m ready to help you deliver an unforgettable performance, wherever you are in the UK.
- Screen name:
- lukehallamdrums
- Member since:
- Jan 06 2025
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Influences
My drumming style is inspired by a range of incredible musicians and genres. Key influences include:
• Rock: Led Zeppelin (John Bonham), Foo Fighters (Taylor Hawkins), The Police (Stewart Copeland)
• Funk/Soul: Tower of Power (David Garibaldi), James Brown (Clyde Stubblefield)
• Pop/Indie: Coldplay (Will Champion), Arctic Monkeys (Matt Helders), The 1975
• Jazz/Other: Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl
I draw on these influences to adapt to any style or setting, bringing energy, creativity, and a solid groove to every performance.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Drum Kits:
• Yamaha Recording Custom Surf Green: 10” and 12” rack toms, 16” floor tom, 22” bass drum.
• Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Polar White: 10” rack tom, 14” floor tom, 18” bass drum.
• Yamaha 7000 Series Real Wood: 10” and 12” rack toms, 16” floor tom, 22” bass drum.
Snare Drums:
• Yamaha Recording Custom Brass Snare: 13”.
• Yamaha Steel Snare: 14”.
Cymbals:
• Zildjian A New Beat Hi-Hats: 14”.
• Zildjian K/Z Hi-Hats: 14”.
• Zildjian A Medium Thin Crashes: 16” and 18”.
• Zildjian A Sweet Ride: 21”.
• Zildjian A Splash: 12”.
• Zildjian K Splash: 8”.
Percussion:
• Toca Congas: 10” and 11”.
• Meinl Bongos.
• Meinl Shakers.
• Meinl Tambourines.
• Meinl Claves.
Electronic Drums:
• Roland TD25-KVX.
• Roland SPD-SX.
Microphones:
• Shure SM57: x3.
• Shure Beta 91A: x2.
• Shure SM7B.
• Shure SM58: x2.
• Shure PG52: x3.
• Shure Beta 52A.
• Audix i5.
• Aston Spirit: x2.
• Beyerdynamic M88.
• Audix D6.
• Sennheiser e609.
• Electro-Voice RE320.
• Electro-Voice PL33.
• Samson CO2: x2.
• Rode NTG3.
