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Wolf Loescher lead a nomadic childhood, living in such exotic locals as Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Orange County, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Austin, Texas; and East Kilbride, Scotland. He was first introduced to drums and percussion at the early age of 7, when he was captivated by the drummers at his older siblings' band concerts. (They got to lounge about counting measures and looking cool, and then occasionally get up and bash on things.)
Wolf played in marching and symphonic bands, percussion ensembles, and competed as a solo performer throughout high school and college. "I was personally tutored by Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Phil Collins, and John Bonham for extended periods in the basement of my parents' home in suburban Philadelphia." quipped Loescher. He has continued to extend his percussive studies, focusing increasingly on hand percussion, specifically the djembe. He has done live and session work for many different styles including Rock, Pop, Blues, Country, and Celtic. Notable projects include E.J. Jones & the Willow Band, the Rogues, the Buddhacrush, Poor Man's Fortune, SixMileBridge, Two O'Clock Courage, and Silver Thistle Pipes & Drums.
But in 1999, he was looking for a change, and decided to see what life in front of the drum kit was like. After a short stint as a solo performer, he rounded up the best players he could find, and started Jiggernaut (in a thinly veiled attempt to become the next Pete Townsend). Wolf played both electric and acoustic guitar and bouzouki for the project, shared lead vocals duties, and even played a little djembe.
In 2006, Wolf and his family relocated to Minneapolis, MN and he is currently working on a new, smaller project. The plan is to record a demo and start playing a few small local gigs by mid 2007, then start playing Celtic music festivals around the country in the summer and fall.
Wolf Loescher uses Pro-Mark drums sticks and Cooperman bodhrans.
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