Drums and percussion - writing, playing, composing, jamming and creating.
Spending time with my wonderful family - wife Shells, daughter Lily and dog Zorro.
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Formula 1.
Music
Funk, Drum'n'bass, Jungle, New Orleans 2nd Line, Pop/rock, Electronica, Nu-Jazz, Fusion, Rock. Anything that makes you want to get up and get moving... Superactionheroes
BioDiesel
USSA
Nerve
Christian McBride
Rh Factor
Ten Finger Orchestra
Primus
Porcupine Tree
Flecktones
Vital Information
Trilok Gurtu
Tribal Tech
Jerobeam
U2
Sting
Pillar
The Police
Peter Gabriel
Plastiscene
Dream Theater
Liquid Tension Experiment
Frank Zappa
Fishbone
Day of Fire
Rollins Band
Prong
The Channelsurfers
Loudflower
The Dave Matthews Band
The Dirty Dozen
Parliament/Funkadelic/P-Funk Allstars
D.I.G.
T.O.P.
Royal Crown Revue
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Infectious Grooves
Paul Colman Trio
Liquid Soul
Movies
Matrix trilogy
LOTR trilogy
Ronin
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Any of the "Police Story" movies with Jackie Chan.
Television
Doctor Who. Little Britain. NCIS. Mythbusters. When I have time, which isn't very often. A little nerdy, but we all have our weakness...
Books
Apart from the Bible, I love the Discworld series. Terry Pratchett is my all-time favourite author.
Heroes
My Dad - for being a top example of how a dad should be.
My Wife, Shells - for putting up with me and loving me, whether I'm having a good day or a shocker!! Grant Collins - for the inspiration and being a patient mentor and teacher.
Johnny Rabb, Benny Greb and Jojo Mayer - for taking drumming by the scruff of the neck and dragging it kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
I am totally blessed to be working and making a living from music and drumming. I'm a pro drummer/percussionist, drum and percussion instructor, and music consultant. I can't imagine going through a day without picking up the sticks at some stage. I just have to play. It's an itch I can't quite scratch. I have a Bachelor of Science from USC and I'm studying for my Masters in Music at QUT. I am currently being taught and mentored by drumming legend, Grant Collins.
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I'm based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Probably the best place in the world to live! I go to the best church in the world - Kings Christian Church, in Buderim, pastored by Steve Penny.
I'm available for gigs on a freelance basis, and for sessions anywhere in the world. Just message me with the details and send me a rehearsal CD. I will give you a groove experience you won't forget...
I give quality drum lessons every week to around 50 students on the Coast. If you're interested in learning the art of drumming, and learning to play well, then drop me a line. I'll let you know more details and whether there is a spot available for you.
I use and fully recommend PRO MARK DRUMSTICKS, MEINL CYMBALS and YAMAHA DRUMS. I am not formally endorsed by these companies, but I believe they deserve a wholehearted recommendation for their outstanding products.
I've been taught/mentored by the following people:
Grant Collins
David Jones
John Morrison
Andy Firth
Vince Genova
Keith Caisey
David Vine
Brett Newman
I've performed/recorded with the following groups/artists:
Kings Christian Church worship team
Easterfest Worship Band
Queensland Pops Orchestra
Sistamusic Alternative Strings
Tamara Davis
Jennifer Hockey
Andy Firth (clarinet virtuoso)
Kevin Borich (Oz rock legend)
Lenny Slaughter/Steve Ewart (Groovers)
Mal Holz/The Black Holz
Paul Clement
Joey Fimmano
Plastiscene
Cherokee/Blue Steel
Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra
TNT Big Band
QUT Jazz & Pop
Cash Alley
Tecmandoo
I've drum teched for:
Third Day (Brisbane, 26/1/07)
Australian Gospel Music Festival (Toowoomba, Easter weekend 2007, 2008, 2009). Bands included:
Audio Adrenaline :: Paul Colman Trio :: Jars of Clay :: Superchic(k) :: Soulframe :: Newworldson :: Naturally 7 ::
James Morrison Band :: Jimmy Styles and the Easy Company :: Blindside :: Day of Fire :: Thousand Foot Krutch :: Planet Shakers band :: BarlowGirl :: Rebecca St. James' band :: Matt Corby's band
David Jones drum clinic (8/12/07)
haha yea sounds hectic
need a hand next year... haha
well i should be playing so i'll try not to be too picky...maybe
and we were pretty much up those hours anyway, well bed at 2 cause the lame security said so but yea.
hoy hoy, yeap that was me dad, he told me a while back that he was going on there for a lil chat. was kinda weird seeing him on tv aswell hah. yeap holi's are going good, just got back from gf's and soooo tired. and me wallet is conciderably lighter now (sigh) good to hear from ya again, howsit bin up your way?? l8r dude peace out
dear Tim, I'm coming to pomona and Brisbane, June 6 and June 7 drum solo concerts, in celebration of the new ABC Classics release. Colours of the drum is a double CD and DVD bonus package-- I am extremely pleased with it!! would like to come and tech for the Pomona concert?also teaching in Brisbane on the Monday June 9 through access drumming. send a message or comment --look forward to seeing you again. peace and blessings from David
Hey drummer boy! Just popping in to say hi! Hope your doing well...Thanks heaps for your nice message too..I will definitely keep you in mind if I need a drummer for the new tracks....I'll let the producer know about you too..rock on Tim!!
thanks for that dude, i thought that would be the case but couldn't help myself. we must get together for that beer soon mate, when you in brissy next? woody
Hey dude, hows it hangin, hey you wanna gig? Im puttin a new band together. no chicks allowed! hehehehe I know its a long way for ya but couldn't help myself to ask,
dear Tim, thanks for your patience with the photos you sent! I;ve approved all of them except the second one. Thank you very much again for your wonderful help and support at the Pomona concert. It was so great to have you there. I;m hoping to play again at the same venue as part of my national solo drumming tour around late May. Keep you posted... it is to promote a new double CD and bonus DVD package through ABC records. Colours of the drum. I am very very pleased with it. I;m off to Cape Breton drumming festival late April and playing with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra in early April. Lots of great things happening. I hope you are doing wonderful things too-- I;m sure you are.with the attitude and deep intentions that you have, there can only be success peace and blessings, from your friend David.
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Hi Tim. We had a great blow at Lennys the first time you came over. There's a tune on my page called Rays Groove which is part of that. Would have been great to do more. Stephen
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