DRUMMER/EDUCATOR
Byron started playing drums at the age of 7. He has extensive experience in a variety of musical settings, having had the opportunity to play throughout Australia and internationally. He has performed in many rock, funk, blues, jazz, big band and world music ensembles.
Byron completed a Bachelor degree in Contemporary Music at Southern Cross University and is a versatile, sought-after freelance drummer. He has performed overseas in various bands and as part of an orchestra on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships, performing feature production shows and backing guest entertainers including impressionists from Las Vegas and comedians.
He has played at numerous festivals such as Byron Bay Bluesfest, Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and the Memphis International Blues Challenge. He has been a drum teacher for many years and continues to develop his own skills behind the kit with the help of great educators such as David Jones.
Currently based in Melbourne, Byron continues to bring energy, musicality, flexibility, professionalism and showmanship to every performance.
Live/Session Credits
Pop/Rock
Bowser (Sha Na Na)
Andy Jans-Brown and COZMIC
Flight For Giants
Lava Lakes
Key Hoo
Greg London
Callee
Jazz
Jim Kelly
Steve Russell
Dave Ades
Jack Thorncraft
The Big Band At The End Of The Universe
Mo' Sco
World/Reggae/Dance
Ausecuma beats
Greg Sheehan
Wild Marmalade
Stipsky
CBD Dub Project
The Crescent Bloom
Yeo
Funk/Soul/Motown
Tribute - A Salute To The Temptations
Horizon
Simon Wright
The Downstairs Mix Up
SOUL'D
Blues/R&B
Werewolves Of Melbourne
Lachy Doley
Marshall Okell
Jesse Valach
Production Shows
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line:
Pure Country
Ballroom Fever
Piano Man
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Musical Theatre
Guys and Dolls
The Witches Of Eastwick
AIDA
Carrie
Festivals/Events
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Woodford Folk Festival
TEDx Sydney
Strawberry Fields
Moomba Festival
Perisher Peak Festival
Queenscliff Music Festival
Echuca Winter Blues Festival
St Kilda Blues Festival