Michael Bowes
Michael is a world class drummer and has performed with artists including Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, Tears For Fears, Amerie, Mario, Heather Small (M People), Michelle Gayle, Sid Owen, Black Legend, BLOW and Macy Gray. He has performed on nearly every live TV broadcast going including: Top of the Pops, Big Breakfast, SMTV live, Richard Blackwood show, MTV, VH1, GMTV, and The Jerry Springer show.
Vinnie Lammi
Vinnie started drumming in his hometown of Sheffield in the early 1980’s playing with an array of local bands including blues guitarist Frank White. He toured extensively with Frank White for two years on the blues circuit and was quickly picking up other gigs and sessions. These included, ABC on numerous TV shows in the UK and Europe and recorded the Take That album “Everything Changes”. Soon after, he moved to London where over the next few years worked as a session musician with many bands including; Robbie Williams, Cocteau Twins, (world tour) The Sundays, Olive, Merz, Supergrass, (European tour) Emma Bunton, (world tour) Appleton, Melanie C (drummer since 2003) and the Spice Girls (2007/2008 Return of the Spice Girls world tour). Vinnie has appeared on hundreds of TV shows around the world and has played in some of the biggest venues and major UK and European festivals, ranging from the 02 in London, Madison Square Gardens and the Australian Olympic Stadium in Sydney. Vinnie lives with his long-term girlfriend and young son in Shoreham-by-sea near Brighton where, due to his vast experience in the music industry, contributes on a regular basis as a drum tutor at The Brighton Institute of Modern Music.
Richie Stevens
Producer, drummer
Probably best known as one of the UK's top groove drummers, Richie has worked with Tina Turner, Simply Red, Oleta Adams, Joan Armatrading, Keziah Jones, Dido and is currently working with Joss Stone. Highly regarded as a Reggae musician, Richie has worked with Linton Kwesi Johnson, Horace Andy, Dennis Bovell, I Roy and Earl 16. Signed to Virgin with his act Well Red, Richie's work led him to collaborate with George Clinton, Blackbyrd McKnight, Amp Fiddler and Bernie Worell. Less widely known, as Drumhead and now Dubversive, Richie has produced Mica Paris and remixed tracks for acts including Dreadzone, Jamiroquai and Spacemonkeyz vs Gorillaz project. Albert Vila
Albert Vila is a percussionist, arranger and composer. He has performed, recorded and/or toured with outstanding artist such as Modern Romance (Shrek soundtrack), Chi 2 (Moby, Anastacia) top spanish band Estopa, and the Hofesh Schechter Dance Company amongst others. He has worked for record labels like BMG, DIVUCSA and PICAP. His recording experience includes TV jingles and movie soundtracks. Albert has taught at London Center of Contemporary Music, Conservatori Superior del Liceu de Barcelona, L'Aula (associated school to Berklee College of Music) and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. As an arranger and composer he has written works for ensembles ranging from jazz big-band to classical symphony orchestra. Albert has studied in Cuba and holds a bachelor degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and a golden award diploma from the Musicians Institute London. Some of his teachers were: Danilo Pérez (Dizzy Gillespie), Egguie Castrillo (Arturo Sandoval), Jamey Haddad (Paul Simon) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito de Rivera).
www.albertvila.com
Gabriel Nuzzoli
Gabriel Nuzzoli is one of the most in demand percussionists in Europe. During his career he has performed, toured and recorded with great artists such as Amy Winehouse, Ricky Martin, Gloria Gaynor, top italian rock band 883, James Taylor Quartet, Keziah Jones, Courtney Pine, Bobby Carcasses and Jesus Alemany (Cubanismo). He has studied Latin American percussion and drums in Cuba with Enrique Pla (Irakere) and Samuel Formell (Los Van Van) among others. He has credits on over fifty recordings and ,as well as touring arenas and stadiums, he has performed at the following major events: Brit Awards (UK), Glastonbury Festival (UK), Phoenix Festival (UK), Elevation 245 (Singapore), San Remo Festival (Italy), Echo Awards (Germany), London Jazz Festival (UK) and on ITV, GLR, Kiss and MTV.
www.gabrielnuzzoli.comPat Garvey
Pat Garvey has been a professional drummer since he was 17. He is a highly gifted musician and has been noted for being one of the hardest working drummers around in the UK. Pat has enjoyed residencies at some of the countries biggest studios, has played on over 500 jingles, singles and albums, toured all over the world and signed major and independent recording and publishing agreements. He has performed extensively with numerous bands and artists and for various management companies, record companies and agencies. Television credits include Jools Holland Show, Channel 4, Panasonic, BBC 1, BBC 2, Sky TV Main, Vectone Music Media, MTV UK, MTV Europe, MTV America, ITV, Channel 5, Top of the Pops and CD UK.
www.patgarveydrums.comJose Mena
Jose Mena holds an honours degree from both the Musicians Institute (London) and Berklee College of Music (Boston). He has worked with artists like Jorge Drexler, Tito Alcedo, Alejandro Vega, Kiko Veneno, Las Niñas, Valderrama, Los del Rio, Felipe Conde, Algiva, Hilario Camacho, Jorge Salán, Alex Ortiz, Miguel Nandez, The Blues Machine, Isabel Pantoja, Maria del Monte, Jose Manuel Soto, Chiquetete, Siempre Así, Melody, Ecos del Rocío, Fernando Arduán, Joaquín Calderón, Hakim, Rafa Serna, Manguara, José Parra, Jerito, Marta Quintero and countless others. He is also the head of the school at the "Lydian Road Estudios" and teaches at "Tam Tam Percusion" in Sevilla. Jose is an endorser of Yamaha Drums, Zildjian, Evans and Duende Percusión.
Efraín Toro
Efraín Toro is widely recognized for his musical versatility. He has many recoding credits under his belt and can be heard on many albums, alongside artists such as Stan Getz, She Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, Crosby Stills and Nash, Chicago, Placid Domingo and many more. He work is also featured on hundreds of television and radio adverts. Efraín endorses ZILDJIAN, DW, Evans, Gon Bops, Vic Firth and Duende.
Dany Moreno
Dany Moreno graduated from the "Conservatorio Superior de Música" in Sevilla, Spain and went on to perfect his studies in Cuba with musicians from prestigious bands like Irakere, Van Van, Issac Delgado and Paulo FG. He currently teaches at several Music Schools and Conservatories in Sevilla. He recorded with artists such as Los del Rio (Macarena), Mélody, Juan Valderrama, Alba Molina, Arturo Pareja Obregón, Triana, Los Centellas, Algiva to name but a few and has toured with them extensively nationally and internationally. As a drummer and percussionist he also shared the stage with NG la Banda and Carlinhos Brown. Dany is endorsed by Duende and TOCA.
