BEN “THAMADDRUMMA” THOMPSON

Music has the power to transport us to another time and place. Ben loves to harness that power with a broad audience of fellow music lovers and passionate musicians alike. Ever since a young age, Ben has found great joy and satisfaction in making music and sharing it with fans and people all over the world.

Ben has played the drums for amazing group of well known artists such as gospel legend Andre Crouch, ragga dub master Lee Scratch Perry, UK pop star Taio Cruz, US pop sensation Jason Derulo and Danish artist Burhan G.

Check out the amazing lesson packs and drumming videos that Ben has on his WEBSITE, follow ‘Thamaddrumma’ on INSTAGRAM, Like his FACEBOOK page AND do yourself a favour and subscribe to Ben’s YOUTUBE CHANNEL to never miss a moment of his incredible videos!

NOAH MARSHALL

 

JACOB NEWCOMB - OHIO

Jacob Newcomb is an Drummer from Ohio, United States. He records drum covers on youtube, and posts clips to Instagram. He has played the drums since he was 6 years old, and very quickly fell in love with the instrument. 

Jacob describes his playing as “Playing with pure passion, creativity, and emotion, where others see, and hear the passion when watching”. Jacob plays all kinds of genres, but his main choices consist of EDM, Metal, Rap, and Pop genres. 

Jacob’s biggest dream is to one day gain the privilege to do what he loves full time, and go on world tour to show his passion to the world. Jacob says his biggest inspiration for drumming is his Father, which is where it all started. 

His advice for others is “If you really love doing something, no matter what on earth it may be, never, ever give up on that dream. If you want something, and you are passionate about it, you can go out there and prove everyone wrong, and achieve it”. Check out Jacob's INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE CHANNEL

 

MICHAEL MCCANN

Michael was born in New Orleans LA but raised in Tulsa ok. He has played the drums since he was 12 years old totaling 23 years of experience thus far. He started at school in Bixby Oklahoma and continued on to playing at his local church youth group. His background consists of jazz to rock. His passion to play really started when his youth group opened for a major Christian heavy metal group called Disciple. His major influences are Benny Cothren (old friend), Chad Szeliga (Breaking Benjamin) and Gabe Helguera (IPrevail). He now plays for a rock band called CloZure out of southern Alabama. They are inline to release their album in April/May 2022. They are scheduled to start touring in May-June and again in August-September. He loves his new Red Cymbals because of the versatility they have. The dark undertones are something he is passionate about for his particular style and sound. Red has delivered on that and fits him perfectly.

Check out Michael's Band CloZure: 
www.facebook.com/cloZureband   CloZure's Website

Michael plays: Red Cymbals 18" FX Dark Crash, 18" Explosive Crash, 20" Dark Crash, 18" Maestro fx China, 20" Hybrid Ride and 15" Traditional Dark Hi-hats. 

  

CALEB FRANKLIN - FRAMING THE RED (USA)

Caleb Franklin is the official touring/ recording drummer for the southern rock n roll group “Framing the Red” based out of Jackson, Mississippi USA. “Framing the Red” is signed to the legendary Malaco/Old Trace Record label in Mississippi known for producing hits such as “old time rock n roll” and artists such as James Brown.

Caleb has been playing and studying drums and percussion for 13+ years so far and has even studied and majored in music on the college level before joining “FTR” full time in late 2017. Since joining he has played 400+ shows in his first year and a half and just recently released a new recording, “Mississippi Heat”, via Old Trace Records available on all streaming platforms for your listening pleasure!

Check out Caleb’s INSTAGRAM and Framing the Red Do yourself a favour and check out Framing the Red’s music HERE

 

DMITRIY VELGAS - SEATTLE Washington

Dmitriy lives in the Seattle Area and is drummer/assistant to the worship director at Overcomer Covenant Church. He has been drumming for nearly 16 years and judging by his Instagram content, he's had an enormous amount of fun doing so. Dmitriy's “never enough” mindset helps advance his skills as well as having a great support system from other drummers and of course his mentors! Currently, Dmitriy's focus is to progress in producing music and put together live events with Overcomer Music.

Check out Dmitriy's INSTAGRAM

 

CHRIS SPARROW - 19TILDAWN 

Chris played in his first band at the age of 11. Although his father insisted he play guitar, the allure of drums was too strong and he and his father joined a classic rock band in the early 80s called the Brent Creek Band.

A self-taught drummer, Chris started an originals band called The Condemned around 1990 at the age of 19 and began building a strong presence on the local metal scene. In May 2013, Chris joined 19TilDawn with his former Condemned bandmate and has since played shows with SOiL, Ded, Shallow Side, Texas Hippie Coalition, and many others. 19TilDawn were just signed with Rock Avenue Records USA and just released a new CD called The Human Race.

Check out the 19TilDawn Facebook Page

 

DANIEL GONZALEZ

A native of New York City and currently based in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Daniel began playing music at a young age later developing his craft in drum corps activities and military bands. His technical skills and unique sound are the results of formal study and years of experience performing on stages worldwide. A veteran who performed in a combat zone, Daniel holds an undergraduate performance degree and a graduate degree in education/students with disabilities. Daniel leads DaMoJo, a unique jazz trio also featuring Morrie Louden and Jon Ballantyne. He also performs and records with Lehcats (NYC), Pablo Batista (Philadelphia), and Joe Orrach (San Francisco). Locally, Daniel stays busy working with numerous bands including Erin McLelland, La Cuchina, Last Thursday Band, Pentley Holmes, John Brown & The Hatchets, Elohquin, Will Kiss, NEEMA, and more. When it comes to performing, Daniel draws from his vast experiences to serve the music. See more at www.drumiel.com. As a teacher, Daniel connects his love for drumming with a deep interest in positive social-emotional and mental health. When teaching his craft, Daniel strives to teach students how to access and express their authentic voice. "It's about rhythm, but it's not all about the drums," and students gain more than just drumming skills. "When you feel good, you sound good."

Jonathan Thomazin (or JT) has been playing drums for 16 years and started taking lessons from Red Cymbal Artist, Krystal Lindsey. He was also raised in the church, Harvest Christian Fellowship, in Riverside CA. Where his father was part of the worship and praise team there. JT started playing on worship teams shortly after starting drum lessons and instantly found a place where he felt like he belonged. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and music producer from his studio in Riverside California. JT says that "I fell like I am the closest to God that I can possibly be when I am worshiping Him. There's nothing else like it on earth!". He has played in all sorts of styles over the years, from Big Bands style genre, to Heavy Metal. He loves to take all the styles he has played and incorporate them into the worship songs he plays. JT is so excited to be a part of Red Cymbals, where He feels like he can continue to grow as an artist.

Check out Jonathan’s INSTAGRAM

 

KRYSTAL LINDSEY

Music has always been a major part of Krystal’s life, starting on guitar but nothing compared to her first moment on the drums.  Krystal was 10 years old and her dad was having a band practice and were jamming, she noticed there was an open kit and grabbed the sticks and sat down and within a few seconds fell head over heels with the drums.

Krystal has played in a variety of band over the years and currently serves also in her local church as well as regularly gigging with original project ‘Something Real’ and cover band ‘Johnny on the Spot.

Find out more about Krystal at her WEBSITE also follow her on Instagram and SUBSCRIBE to Krystal on YouTube.

 

KYLE MCDONALD - TEXAS

Kyle earned his BA in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2009. While at UNC Kyle performed with the Jazz Bands, Jazz Combos, Percussion Ensembles, and the Wind Ensemble. After graduating, Kyle accepted a job as the Assistant Band Director in Childress, TX. After 1 year Kyle became the Head Director where the band earned just the 2nd sweepstakes in school history. While in Childress Kyle joined the band Atteberry Station and began playing all over the Panhandle of Texas and Oklahoma. Kyle is now the Head Band Director at Caprock High School in Amarillo, TX. He still performs with Atteberry Station and as a freelance drummer. He performs regularly with his jazz trio Bomb City Rhythm and other local jazz ensembles. Kyle lives in Amarillo with his wife Heather, and his 4 Children, Jaxon, Ryder, Miles and Brynn. Kyle is an endorser of Treehouse Drums, Red Cymbals, Innovative percussion and RTom.

Visit Kyle’s FACEBOOK page

 

LYNN BROWN - NASHVILLE - FREELANCE

 

 

SAM WEST - BROOKLYN  

At the age of 3, Sam started playing drums, well, banging on pots. He would listen to his mum play music, take out pots and cooking sticks and start banging on the pots which led to his family buying him his first drum kit. 

Sam then started playing drums more at church and improved by playing a lot, watching other drummers and replicating their chops and licks. A few years ago, Sam joined “The Dissidents”. He has traveled to Eastern Europe and Canada and recorded with them.

 

STACY NORRIS - CHICAGO

Stacy "Groove Girl" Norris is a Chicago-based drummer.  Stacy has been influenced by the unique heritage and continued evolution of the Chicago blues and jazz sounds and plays in 2 blues-inspired bands.  She started drumming at an early age encouraged by her father and has not looked back! Her love for the blues was consolidated when she had the opportunity to participate at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2018, 2019, and 2020.  Since then, she has played at major venues and festivals throughout the U.S. in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio, and internationally in other projects. She has received both a Chicago Music Award (with the Instinct in 2018) and an Intercontinental Music Award (with MudCity Blu in 2020).  Now, in college at the University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL.), she is pursuing a degree in Digital Audio and Recording Arts, but continues to perform and spread her love for the blues which she considers her family and city heritage.  As a Blues drummer, she loves the stories the blues tells and tries to enhance the story with her playing. Stacy enjoys working with Red Cymbals because in addition to the quality products the company carries, its mission fits her life vision. She believes in the power of music to eliminate barriers of any kind and as a tool for inclusion and healing.

Visit Stacy’s Instagram @stacy_drumz_312 and give her a follow!