Pedro the Drummer

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

Hi, I’m Pete / Pedro and have been playing for many years. The more I learn, the simpler I play and, generally, the better the songs sound. I’ve worked in music all my life (I’m a music PR by day) and looking to meet and play with pro / semi-pro level musicians who want to gig or are already gigging. My style is based in rock but I love electronic, jazz, disco, afrobeat, good grooves, so hoping to lean into that a bit. I’m a big fan of dynamics, letting songs breathe (less is more), and bringing out the best in songs (am interested / proactive if required, in arranging). I’m open to working with musicians of all ages, backgrounds in the search for a bit of magic :)
My day job means I can offer a bit of PR too…

Screen name:: Pedro the Drummer
Member since:: Oct 02 2024; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

Prince, Mulatu Astatke, Galliano, Bill Withers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sly & Family Stone, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Black Crowes, Jimmy Smith, Leftfield, Orbital, Roni Size, Led Zep, Mdou Moctar, Fatoumata Diawara, Tinariwen. All amazing bands with amazing drummers. There are so many more: The Police, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, CSN&Y (any / all), Steeley Dan, early Sabbath, D’Angelo, Oscar Peterson, War, Tappa Zukie, Lee Perry, Steve Gunn, Parquet Courts, that first QOTSA album…