I started drumming at the age of 12. My first tutor was the excellent John Hammond. He taught me to read music and to play all the rudiments. He also got me to play lots of different styles of music which at that stage really helped to set me up. I then joined the school Big Band and Wind Band which put my reading into practise and also was a big lesson in how to keep time. We did various School concerts and I did my first paid gig at 14. I carried on drumming at School playing at concerts and Drama produtions and left in 1992.
After school I studied Engineering for a year at college. I enjoyed this but I really wanted to be a Drummer. I then was told about the BTEC National diploma in popular music that was taught in Chichester. I auditioned and was excepted and from 93-95 had a great time studying Music theory, Live workshops, Music Tech and Composition. During this course I met Harun Kotch who has been a best mate ever since and is now my Brother in Law. I also recieved drum tuition from Ron Parry who showed me how to be musical on the drums which really helped me.
In 1995 after college I studied at the Musicians Istitute London for a year. I was fortunate enough to get taught by a very young Thomas Lang and Mike Sturgis along with other great tutors I once played in front of Burnard Purdie which was scarey. After MI I studied privately with Thomas for a few years forming a friendship and basicly hasseling the guy for advise all of the time.
In 1997 I landed my first proper job it was drumming on Channel 5s show The Mag. This was a weekend Magazine show and I was in the house band. Live TV experience was good for my playing Big Time. Chris Pearce was on guitar and we became good Friends. We got to perform with Cathy Dennis and 911 which was good fun.
In 2001 Thomas Lang introduced me to the Blockheads which has been great. It has opened quite a few doors for me and improved my drumming more than anything, those guys really know about light and shade.
In 2004 I married Emma who understands me very well.
From then on its been great I have been making my living from Music playing in great bands, Recording and teaching induvidual lessons and I feel very Blessed doing what I do.
My drumming is groove based with a bit of muso put in from time to time. I have performed and recorded with various artists inc Wilko Johnson, The Blockheads, Cathy Dennis, Wreckless Eric, Suggs, North and South, Bryn Haworth, Dr and the Medics, Phill Jupitus, John Otway, Harun Kotch and Freeslave.
aha - now i know why i thought you looked familiar - we are already friends here - i left you a comment about wreckless eric (about a year ago!) great to meet/play yesterday. see you again soon richard
It would be SO SO great to see you there no pressure but would be really lovely, dont forget to bring your lady. Hope all is going well in the new place ~ did hear anything about house party ~ JOKE!!! jeje!!
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Love Bowie's seminal albums Low and 'Heroes'? Then be excited, be very excited...
What: drummer Dylan Howe and The Subterraneans (feat. Portishead's Adrian Utley, Stranglers' Hugh Cornwell, sax star Gilad Atzmon, the Solid Strings and a plethora of UK talent) perform a one-of reimagining of David Bowie's Low and 'Heroes' as part of the London Jazz Festival - and we want you to be there!
Where: Cargo, Shoreditch, London EC1
When: Sunday 25th November.
Plus, generous souls that we are, we have a special 'early bird' offer of £10 on advance tickets (instead of £12.50/£15 on the door on the night)
Email Joe.R@cantaloupegroup.co.uk - with your ticket requests - mentioning you're on the Dylan Howe mailing list and you'll get each ticket for £10.
It was great to meet you too! Extremely Awesome drumming. I had great fun Saturday night. Did that kid follow you home? Hope to get to gig with you again soon.
Gorg, good to hear from you and to know all is well. Don't worry about a thing family are No.1 I will let you know when there are more in London. I hope you are working like a mad man.
Have a great week - Hot sunshine today wow!! ha ha
As always it is a pleasure to see you John. ha ha !! Ronnie Scotts is with Alex Wilson who i joined last year, on my page we did the "Ain't Nobody" track, what do you think? The ablum is called "Inglaterra" It is going to be great if you can come down on one of the nights. I don't have a guest list unfortunately darling. Good to see you here, take care keep in touch. Aquilla x
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