John Park

London, United Kingdom

Musician

Hi, I'm John. I'm a very experienced, friendly, professional, punctual drummer, vocalist and drum teacher with high standards. Loves live and studio work. I have top quality equipment and my own van. Easy going, click friendly and an excellent reader. Very quick to learn new material. Looking for Gigs, Dep work, Sessions and Teaching work in London and beyond. email: johnparkdrums67@gmail.com Tel: 07525 836842

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"The Ska Faces" Medley
This is a medley of live recordings of my band "The Ska Faces" . I've added pictures of the session
This is my band " The Ska Faces" and our version of "Rain O'er Me" by The Who. I ed
This was my last gig before leaving the Army. I'm the drummer on the left of the screen.
Joseph James and the Lost Society http://www.josephjamesandthelostsociety.com
Joseph James Live at the Half Moon 07/02/11 http://www.josephjamesandthelostsocietymusic.com
Playing drums at the MEN Arena, Manchester with the Jay Scott Project supporting Take That.
Short clip of me playing drums on 'Something Sweet' with the Jay Scott Project, MEN Arena, MCR.
This is my band " The Ska Faces" and our version of "Rain O'er Me" by The Who. I ed

Physical Details

Height:177 cm / 5ft 10in Waist:91 cm / 36in
Weight:102 kg / 224 lbs Shoe size:10.0 UK / 11.0 US / 44.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Auburn
Skin colour:White Hair length:Short
Eye colour:Hazel Hair type:Straight
Chest:116 cm / 46 in

Experience

2012

  • Drummer for The Ska Faces : Playing drums for The Ska Faces. A Ska/Mod Anthem/Northern Soul covers band made up of highly professional and experienced musicians., London, UK
  • Dep Drummer, Richmond Theatre Pantomime production of Cinderella, Starring Gary Wilmot, Jenny Eclair : I am the deputy drummer for this professional Pantomime show at Richmond Theatre with extremely high production values., London, UK

2011

  • Drummer/Vocalist for 80's tribute band 'Back 2 The Future'. : Playing drums and singing BVs and occasional Lead in a 6 piece band www.back2thefutureband.com, London, UK
  • Lead Vocalist, Royal Ascot. : I lead the traditional 'Singing Around The Bandstand' at 6pm every day at Royal Ascot. I have done since 2007., London, UK

2008

  • University of Salford : MA. Music Performance (PgDip), Salford, UK

1985

  • Conyers School Yarm : O Level passes in: English Language, Art, Music, Biology, French., Yarm, Cleveland, UK

Music

VOCALS Beautiful Day (U2 Cover)
Something knocked together in a bedroom studio by me and Jamie 'Afro' Archer (pre-X Factor).
Drumming ability:ExpertVocal range:Tenor
Vocal ability:Lead singerLike to join a band:Yes

Singing styles

PopRock

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieJazz
ClassicalCountry
John is the Drummer
London, United Kingdom
Pop / Rock
Professional drummer and vocalist since age18. Toured extensively: UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Cyprus.

I have led the famous 'singing around the bandstand' at Royal Ascot since 2007. This is enjoyed by many 1000s of people each day.

Sang on numerous demo's for Fat Boy Productions. 2008/9
Played drums on an album of 20 pop/rock library tracks for TV/Radio for DeWolf publishing in 2009 and Two albums of library music for Sonoton music in 2010.

Played drums/backing vocals for The Jay Scott Project, support act to Take That on their Beautiful World tour 2007.

Extensive live and studio experience as a drummer and lead vocalist. Singing and playing drums at venues such as The O2 arena, Birmingham NEC, The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester MEN Arena, Glasgow SECC, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Ascot, Sway Bar, Century Club, The Bedford Balham, The Grosvenor House Hotel, The Hilton Park Lane, Wembley Stadium, Twickenham Stadium, Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge, Harlequins RFC, Twickenham RFC, DeVere Hotels, The Cobden Club, numerous Weddings and corporate functions at various venues around the country.

Click friendly and an excellent reader.

Equipment used:
Mapex M Series Birch/Maple Drums
Carrera Custom Birch drums and DW9000 hardware.
DW Craviotto Snare drums
DW 9000 and 5000 Bass Drum Pedals
Zildjian Cymbals
Roland TD-8 V Drums (electric drum kit)
AKG Drum Mics
AKG Head Mic
Vic Firth drumsticks/Pro Mark Rods/Vater brushes.

To contact me:

email: johnparkdrums67@gmail.com

Tel: 07525 836842

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