* up and coming acting projects include "eagle of the ninth" (feature film) and "wicked christmas: cinder's revenge" (play)
* is looking for work as a drum tech as well as a drummer - available to tour!
* my band are supporting FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND and TWIN ATLANTIC on 23/09/09 at vertigo, strathclyde student union (day before my birthday) ...CANT WAIT!
* lost city lights supporting THE TRAVELLING BAND next friday 28/08/09 at classic grand - tix £7 and available from me now upon request (can be posted, and paypal accepted. can also arrange to meet me during the week)
* now playing for "lost city lights" on a permanent basis
* our show "hypolitus" performed at the arches' scratch night went down very well. was so privillaged to work with ed and steven, two of the greatest young actors this city has produced in recent years!
*just completed jury duty at the high court - was a surreal experience which really affects u and ended up making me burst into tears it was that traumatic in the end. i dont wish a murder trial on anyone. i know it could have been worse, but stil!
* working with a fabulous singer songwriter called laura osborne. shes fresh, vibrant and knows how to put on a show. she has one of the best voices ever to grace the planet, its pretty much "unique". combined with a stunning physical presence (she's hot basically!) she is definitely worth checking out! hopefully we can get giging soon :)
* i have just parted company with lynsy kelly by mutual consent. its definitely for the best and this now means that i am now available to play for other bands/artists, so feel free to contact me with ur details if u need a drummer to gig or tour with - i am available at very short notice.
Music
MUSIC BIO / INFO:
been gigging now for the last 7 or 8 years. have played in a number of bands including function/wedding bands as well as many original bands and singer/songwriters
over the last few year i have been lucky enough to have worked with some of the best artists in the country both in a live gigging and a studio recording environment
ive also had radio air-play and have appeared in music videos too
im still looking for an opportunity to get back involved with the function scene and whilst i dont necessarily see it as the limit of my potential in the music industry, i had some of my best times working and touring with function bands, so its a line of work i enjoy and can be a great wee earner :)
GEAR:
KIT:
yamaha beech custom absolute nouveau in hand-painted sea blue fade finish
10", 12", 14", 16" toms and 20" bass drum
SNARES:
yamaha 14" maple custom absolute nouveau in hand-painted sea blue fade finish
yamaha 14" copper custom nouveau
yamaha 14" anton fig signature snare w/wood hoops
yamaha 14" jimmy chamberlin signature snare
yamaha 13" al foster signature snare
gretsch 10" maple mighty-mini blackhawk snare
mapex 10" black panther steel snare
CYMBALS:
sabian 14" AA sizzle hats
sabian 12" AA mini hats
sabian 16" HH thin crash
sabian 16" AAX stage crash
zildjian 16" Rock crash
zildjian 18" A custom projection crash
sabian 10" AA splash
meinl generation-x 8" filter china
PERCUSSION:
LP aspire accents series wood bongos in lava finish
8", 10", 12" roto toms
LP mounted tambourine
3 x cowbell (pearl and toca)
premier yellow wood block
HARDWARE:
mostly all yamaha hardware, but the occasional unmarked pearl stand / cowbell holder etc. bass pedal is currently DW 4000 series
THEATRE BIO / INFO:
*WICKED CHRISTMAS 4: 'CINDER'S REVENGE" (citz community co, 2009 @ citizens theatre - circle studio 16-19 dec.)
*MY CLYDESIDE VALENTINE community company play @ citz, feb 09 (speaking usher)
*HYPOLITUS @ the arches, glasgow thursday 4th feb 09. (drummer and speaking role)
*SUB ROSA tour guide @ citz
*WICKED CHRISTMAS 3 (citz community co, 2008 @ citizens theatre - circle studio 10-13 dec.)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizenstheatre/
*THEY SHOOT HORSES, DONT THEY? (citz community co, 2008 @ citizens theatre - main stage)
*SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE (approx 12yrs experience as participant performing in many many devised stage shows at SECC, RSAMD, the old atheneum, and the citizens theatre. Later did a short work experience placement with the company as part of my college course)
*SPLASH (syt, 2000 @ citizens theatre - main stage)
*the radiation of fatherhood (i did lighting) originally written by Pope JP II and directed by steven callaghan. performed in various locations in glasgow and in germany
*LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST 2006 @ kelvingrove park
FILM & TV BIO
*EAGLE OF THE NINTH (universal pictures, dir. kevin macdonald, 2010)
* SCOTTISH DRUM DAY 2007 (royal concert hall, glasgow) featuring: John Blackwell, Akira Jimbo, Stanton Moore, Marco Minneman and Craig Blundell
* SCOTTISH DRUM DAY 2006 (royal concert hall, glasgow) featuring: Thomas Lang, Pete Riley, Orlan Radinsky - "Lynch", Adrian Erlandsson and Mark Richardson.
im a 24 year old session drummer / percussionist based in glasgow, scotland and have a large background in acting on stage and TV spanning nearly 18 years
im predominantly using myspace to promote my percussive services to bands / artists who may be looking for a drummer to gig or tour with
i started off playing on the pub and club scene for small local bands in glasgow. things have progressed from there (on a startling scale) and over the last few years i have been lucky enough to have played with some of the best musicians in the UK as well as several amazing artists from all over the world
i have gained plenty of giging and recording studio experience and i also have air-play and have even appeared in music videos for some huge artists too
im very adaptable with various different styles of music and im often available at very short notice whether it be for original bands, wedding/covers/function bands, or even a full-blown tour. so if you require someone to come and work for you, please get in touch and leave your details.
Hey thanks for putting a little Safe and Easy Action in your life, we really appreciate it.
Anyway let us know what you think, tell us about your problems, your boyfriends, your girlfriend, your boyfriend's girlfriend..it could be the next song.. or just comment on the music.. whatever is good with you
Aye man, thanks, we are going to the studio with someone next week so hopefully it'l all go good with them and we can get back on track. You could still go with the screenplay based exactly on teh Song, would just have to expand it out alot i guess. Good luck with the play at the citz, i'l probably jump along and see it some time.
haha oh aye, curse of millhaven is beast, loved that whole album since i was a wee guy. I think i have a ticket to meet him at the signing for his new book and such. Sounds like a good plan, give me a shout if you are looking for any help with it I've been trying to get into writing screenplays and plays. I think the story from O'Maily's bar is great aswell. What do you think of the songs man?
Hey How are you doing? Just thought you may want to know we are playing at Pivo Pivo on St Andrews day. Its a Tartan themed party where everyone will look like a cross between a short bread tin and a tartan army foot soldier. Best of all its Free. If you can or can't make it let us know we enjoy the banter.
thanks for adding, you can get a free DJ mix recorded exclusively by Deep Space Orchestra for us from the Clinical Operations Podcast here http://www.clinic82.com/podcast.htm Enjoy
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Hey, David Thanks for the friend add!! Hope ya liked the tunes! How's things goin your end? We are going to be playing at Rockers in Glasgow on the 15th November if ya wanna come down and rock out with us? Ps. If ya message us your email I'll send ya over some free tracks for the Ipod ;-) HH
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