Drum solo (live)

This is a drum solo live at Pyramid Rock Festival with Rogerthat.

Pre-service teaching & Voice Fusion 2012

As part of attaining a Graduate Diploma of Education I must attend 55 days of voluntary pre-service requirements to better prepare myself for the Queensland Standard of Teaching.

The first week of practice came to a highlight both assisting and participating in workshops and concert. This included the participation of roughly 500 students from 15 different schooling in the southern east region all attending workshops and all on stage at once. Including members of Opera Queensland the performance was a huge success featuring the famous traditional Zulu, Ndebele South African Song “Shosholoza” arranged by Paul Jarman. This voice fusion piece was accompanied by myself leading a troop of Djembe’s.    

Youth Culture

Here is a short film I made about Youth Culture For the University of Southern Queensland. I interviewed three professionals and one students and was given a perspective from Colleagues to find out what youth culture means to others.

The big Question is how can we integrate this into our school system?

Depending on the students and the school the answer can vary, although their are some principal ideas that can nurture this.

I hope you enjoy it.

In the beginning

When my first band in school "Wormwood" were given the opportunity to record two tracks, we were stoked. We then won best Cover in Australia for "Kool Schools" and my fate was set. I have never been partial to being thrown in the mix. 


Being thrown in the deep end at time has led to recordings with Orchestras and Jazz groups both live and in the studio.  As an assistant and artist I have also worked with the Cerebral Palsy league and other community groups. 


Every so often there is a great sense of achievement from bashing out a Low-fi record on a home set up.  I have been graced with the opportunity to tour Australia on the back of such recordings that included the use on heaps or trash and/or vintage gear including a big fat 70’s  drum kit catered to the likes of John Bonham (as pictured).

          Courtesy of the Drum Cartel.

Festive African Drumming

As seen above this day was spent teaching and having fun with who ever whatever and whenever at the Lindesfarne Festival.  With Djembe workshops running all day small groups formed drumming circles that faded and grew as a constant and at no real stage was the little red carpet left lonely.

Young kids are so fascinated with how the drum creates a sound and seeing them interact in heart warming. For the very little ones a few shakers were scattered around so no-one misses out on the fun.

What a beautiful day in the sun playing the drum. 

Recording Sessions

Drum kit courtesy of 301 Studios, Byron Bay.

I have been lucky enough o record music with Rogerthat in Canada. This was courtesy of fader master studios. This was a late night event that included a psychedelic blues version of BB kings “I just want to make love to you”. http://fadermaster.com/

Currently I have recorded some mixes of country, folk and gigs on drums and Xylophone for Rob Louder. This is just a small insight to the endless days and nights spent in sound proof rooms, staring at computer screens and the insanity this creates combined with the steady hammer of a click track.

Recent recording include Valley Floor EP at Blind Boy Studio’s. VF sounds a little like a 60’s surf film mixed with a fast grungy undercurrent.
This can be heard at www.facebook.com/valleyfloor

Sonic Mayhem live at the Patch 22 June 2011

The Patch praised as a reparable venue in the past proved the perfectly functioning theme park for the rollercoaster that is Sonic Mayhem.

With a supply of Tapas and a beautifully decorated room the vibes were in full swing.

Guest artists Earls O’Connell and Katia Demeester ensured the night was nothing short of entertaining.  Strengthening the bond with the Palm Beach Youth Music Venture invited guests Concord Parade supported Sonic Mayhem for their first performance.

Each of the Participates in the Crossing Divides songwriters programs received a certificate for their successful completion followed by a number of splendid performances. Sonic Mayhems first CD’s courtesy of the program were also a big hit.   

Guests included many musicians, artists, teachers and more extended networks. Family and friends ensured the room was never empty and at every stage there was a cheeky boogie on the dance floor.

Seeing the progress of each participate week-by-week really proved outstanding on the stage. Everyone including myself was thoroughly impressed with the level of musicianship and growth Sonic Mayhem possess. This was evident in the cheers from the crowd.

Highlights include an improvised rap and techno number and the odd bit of crooning throughout the night.

Great work everyone at Crossing Divides!!