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garethgrover

🔹Drummer🔹Music Educator🔹Drums for Frank Carter @andtherattlesnakes – @gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket artist

Huge thanks to @entershikari and the extended team Huge thanks to @entershikari and the extended team for having me along on the ride this last month. I had a blast on drum-tech duties for @robwrolfe - one of the nicest people in the game; I enjoy your outlook, and it’s been fun sharing a few drum geek-outs along the way. ❤️

The whole team was superb; good, kind and talented people who generously welcomed me in the fold, and together we smashed out an epic schedule with some real challenges along the way. I’m always grateful to be able to travel outside of our home bubble and loved catching new corners of Europe I’ve not been to before.

There’s always a bittersweet afterglow to returning home after tour, honestly no different whether you’re performing or part of the background crew. This one has hit harder for many reasons, but has also left me feeling inspired to keep moving through this weird world that is the music industry. Not sure I could do anything else, it lives in you and breathes for you whether you like it or not. 

A big kiss for Shikari, and for the whole world. 😘

🖤💚💛💙💜♥️❤️
Over halfway now on this EU run with @entershikari Over halfway now on this EU run with @entershikari looking after drum world for @robwrolfe 🥁🥁 Met a load of great people in band and crew, enjoying being back on the road seeing new places. 

Austria today, Italy tomorrow, on to France & Spain, chasing the last of the 🌞🌞🌞

Shout to @bridiebridiebridiebridie for the fleece bros pic 🥁📸

#drumteching #tourlife #entershikari
OUT NOW, the new EP from @alexmmonty as Cheap Divo OUT NOW, the new EP from @alexmmonty as Cheap Divorce, ‘CD001 // Alliterative Assonance: A Brief Medical History -  written, played and recorded by Monty except drums by yours truly, tracked remotely from my home studio. 

Shout to @sixftwonder for creative direction and track 4 voice note. 

Huge thanks to Monty for having me involved and for trusting my judgement on drum sounds. This was the first proper tracking I did in my new studio after moving house - it was a chaotic time, having uprooted our settled life at quite short notice, and this project really helped ground me in something and offer some purpose and direction at just the time I needed some. 

Available now from all the usual places. GO GET IT. 

#newmusic #cheapdivorce #remotesession #homestudio #remoterecording
Here’s an example of a remotely recorded drum trac Here’s an example of a remotely recorded drum track, made here in my home studio for @tomfromant ‘s excellent new song ‘Whippoorwill Bill’. 

Thanks for the trust Tom! I had fun getting into the relentless and rolling swampy groove of this track, and settled on these punchy but raw and open sounds to drive but not overpower the track.

Other instruments played by @tomfromant and @toby_newcombe and recorded / mixed by @tobysmusiclessons 

#drums #drummer #drumlessons #drumsdaily #baterista #instadrums #drumteacher #groove #SessionDrummer #RemoteRecording #DrumTracks #StudioLife #DrummersOfInstagram #MusicCollaboration #OnlineSessionMusician #DrumRecording #HomeStudio
Had a lot of fun getting into the vibe of this new Had a lot of fun getting into the vibe of this new tune out now from the excellent @tomfromant ‘Whippoorwill Bill’ - drums tracked remotely in my studio, and the rest engineered and mixed by @toby_newcombe @tobysmusiclessons - get in touch if you’d like drums recorded for your songs. Head to Tom’s page or check out my stories for the tune. 

#tomfromant #WhippoorwillBill #newmusic #indieartist #SessionDrummer #RemoteRecording #DrumTracks #StudioLife #DrummersOfInstagram #MusicCollaboration #DrumRecording #HomeStudio #StudioMusician #DrumLife #GrooveMatters #ProDrummer #CustomDrumTracks #InThePocket 

@gretschdrums
@paistecymbals
@remopercussion
@vicfirth 
@protectionracket
DRUM LESSON SLOTS AVAILABLE – In-person or online DRUM LESSON SLOTS AVAILABLE - In-person or online via Zoom with full kit audio/visual experience.

All ages and levels of experience welcome, can study anything from your first ever drum groove, how to start improvising on the kit, techniques to improve sound and efficiency, and a world more.

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket 

#DrumLessons #LearnDrums #DrumTeacher #MusicLesson #MusicEducation #OnlineDrumLessons #DrummingCommunity #DrummerLife #localmusiclessons #DrumLessonsHertfordhsire #DrumLessonsBedfordshire #DrumlessonsHarpenden #DrumLessonsLuton #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumPractice #DrummingDaily #MusicForKids #CreativeLearning #BeginnerDrums
LESSONS!!! Come get your LESSONS!! Whether you’re LESSONS!!! Come get your LESSONS!! Whether you’re just starting out, maybe looking to level up your existing skills, or a long time player looking for new inspiration, I cater for all ages and abilities. 

With lessons either in-person, or operated remotely on Zoom with a full kit audio/visual experience, we can study anything from your first ever drum groove, how to start improvising on the kit, techniques to improve sound and efficiency, and a world more.

#DrumLessons #LearnDrums #DrumTeacher #MusicLesson #MusicEducation #OnlineDrumLessons #DrummingCommunity #DrummerLife #localmusiclessons #DrumLessonsHertfordhsire #DrumLessonsBedfordshire #DrumlessonsHarpenden#DrumLessonsLuton #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumPractice #DrummingDaily #MusicForKids #CreativeLearning #BeginnerDrums
More Bossa from a remote record session earlier th More Bossa from a remote record session earlier this year. Alternative backing track written by me over the top of drums tracked for another project. Fun to create something from scratch like that to fit the shapes of the drum part. 

@gretschdrums #Brooklyn @paistecymbals #paistemasters @remopercussion #powerstroke3coated #p3 @vicfirth #extreme5A @protectionracket #proracketAAA
Loving practising to the Otis Redding original of Loving practising to the Otis Redding original of ‘Hard To Handle’ that too many people only know in the form of The Black Crowes cover. Great bass line to lock in with, and nice horn figures to phrase with. Give it a try! Also loving the crack on this #broadkaster snare, super sensitive, warm and lively. 

#practicesession #otisredding #hardtohandle #gretschdrums #paistecymbals #remodrumheads #vicfirth #protectionracketcases #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #UKDrummers #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket
Scenes from the first Big Beat Drum Meet – a clip Scenes from the first Big Beat Drum Meet - a clip of ‘Out For The Count’, an excellent big band play along I’ve enjoyed in practice, put together by @darrenwilliamsmusic @themusicdenharpenden - a great shred to help keep your range of accessible styles broad. Sorry, mildly grizzly camera audio. 

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @vicfirth @remopercussion @protectionracket 

#BigBeatDrumMeet #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #DrumEvent #UKDrummers #DrummerHang #DrumClinic #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic
A week on from the first-ever Big Beat Drum Meet!W A week on from the first-ever Big Beat Drum Meet!What a day, it proved a huge success 🥁🔥 Thank you to everyone who came to learn, play, connect and celebrate the drums with us. From performances to educational talks, and some great questions posed, it was inspiring to see such passion in one room. Special mention to @joeyjoemusic for helping capture the day 📸 (as well as design the poster….oh, and man the door…..🙈)

We were blown away by the turnout – assuming we’d be reaching primarily to London/Home Counties drummers, we ended out with attendees travelling from as far as Blackpool, Norfolk and Winchester! Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported getting this idea off the ground. 

Massive thanks from myself, @willtaylordrums @robwrolfe & @danfoord1 - We’ve learned loads from running the day and are already thinking bigger and better for next time.

Stay tuned… 🥁❤️

#BigBeatDrumMeet #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #DrumEvent #UKDrummers #DrummerHang #DrumClinic #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic

Huge appreciation as always to the companies I work endorse for making such reliable and inspiring gear ❤️ @gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket
WE DID IT!! The first ever Big Beat Drum Meet, don WE DID IT!! The first ever Big Beat Drum Meet, done and dusted. Such a fun experience, and so rewarding to speak with so many genuinely buzzing drummers, young and old, novice to seasoned-pro. There was something for everyone, and we’ve loved hearing all your feedback so far. 

Thanks to my brothers in chop @robwrolfe @willtaylordrums and @danfoord1 and to everyone involved @thepioneerclubmusic An epic day all round, and here’s to more in the future!! 

Please get in touch on DMs with any feedback, positive and otherwise, we’re keen to hear and to take in all considerations to help make the next one even more epic! 

#bigbeatdrummeet
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garethgrover

🔹Drummer🔹Music Educator🔹Drums for Frank Carter @andtherattlesnakes – @gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket artist

Huge thanks to @entershikari and the extended team Huge thanks to @entershikari and the extended team for having me along on the ride this last month. I had a blast on drum-tech duties for @robwrolfe - one of the nicest people in the game; I enjoy your outlook, and it’s been fun sharing a few drum geek-outs along the way. ❤️

The whole team was superb; good, kind and talented people who generously welcomed me in the fold, and together we smashed out an epic schedule with some real challenges along the way. I’m always grateful to be able to travel outside of our home bubble and loved catching new corners of Europe I’ve not been to before.

There’s always a bittersweet afterglow to returning home after tour, honestly no different whether you’re performing or part of the background crew. This one has hit harder for many reasons, but has also left me feeling inspired to keep moving through this weird world that is the music industry. Not sure I could do anything else, it lives in you and breathes for you whether you like it or not. 

A big kiss for Shikari, and for the whole world. 😘

🖤💚💛💙💜♥️❤️
Over halfway now on this EU run with @entershikari Over halfway now on this EU run with @entershikari looking after drum world for @robwrolfe 🥁🥁 Met a load of great people in band and crew, enjoying being back on the road seeing new places. 

Austria today, Italy tomorrow, on to France & Spain, chasing the last of the 🌞🌞🌞

Shout to @bridiebridiebridiebridie for the fleece bros pic 🥁📸

#drumteching #tourlife #entershikari
OUT NOW, the new EP from @alexmmonty as Cheap Divo OUT NOW, the new EP from @alexmmonty as Cheap Divorce, ‘CD001 // Alliterative Assonance: A Brief Medical History -  written, played and recorded by Monty except drums by yours truly, tracked remotely from my home studio. 

Shout to @sixftwonder for creative direction and track 4 voice note. 

Huge thanks to Monty for having me involved and for trusting my judgement on drum sounds. This was the first proper tracking I did in my new studio after moving house - it was a chaotic time, having uprooted our settled life at quite short notice, and this project really helped ground me in something and offer some purpose and direction at just the time I needed some. 

Available now from all the usual places. GO GET IT. 

#newmusic #cheapdivorce #remotesession #homestudio #remoterecording
Here’s an example of a remotely recorded drum trac Here’s an example of a remotely recorded drum track, made here in my home studio for @tomfromant ‘s excellent new song ‘Whippoorwill Bill’. 

Thanks for the trust Tom! I had fun getting into the relentless and rolling swampy groove of this track, and settled on these punchy but raw and open sounds to drive but not overpower the track.

Other instruments played by @tomfromant and @toby_newcombe and recorded / mixed by @tobysmusiclessons 

#drums #drummer #drumlessons #drumsdaily #baterista #instadrums #drumteacher #groove #SessionDrummer #RemoteRecording #DrumTracks #StudioLife #DrummersOfInstagram #MusicCollaboration #OnlineSessionMusician #DrumRecording #HomeStudio
Had a lot of fun getting into the vibe of this new Had a lot of fun getting into the vibe of this new tune out now from the excellent @tomfromant ‘Whippoorwill Bill’ - drums tracked remotely in my studio, and the rest engineered and mixed by @toby_newcombe @tobysmusiclessons - get in touch if you’d like drums recorded for your songs. Head to Tom’s page or check out my stories for the tune. 

#tomfromant #WhippoorwillBill #newmusic #indieartist #SessionDrummer #RemoteRecording #DrumTracks #StudioLife #DrummersOfInstagram #MusicCollaboration #DrumRecording #HomeStudio #StudioMusician #DrumLife #GrooveMatters #ProDrummer #CustomDrumTracks #InThePocket 

@gretschdrums
@paistecymbals
@remopercussion
@vicfirth 
@protectionracket
DRUM LESSON SLOTS AVAILABLE – In-person or online DRUM LESSON SLOTS AVAILABLE - In-person or online via Zoom with full kit audio/visual experience.

All ages and levels of experience welcome, can study anything from your first ever drum groove, how to start improvising on the kit, techniques to improve sound and efficiency, and a world more.

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket 

#DrumLessons #LearnDrums #DrumTeacher #MusicLesson #MusicEducation #OnlineDrumLessons #DrummingCommunity #DrummerLife #localmusiclessons #DrumLessonsHertfordhsire #DrumLessonsBedfordshire #DrumlessonsHarpenden #DrumLessonsLuton #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumPractice #DrummingDaily #MusicForKids #CreativeLearning #BeginnerDrums
LESSONS!!! Come get your LESSONS!! Whether you’re LESSONS!!! Come get your LESSONS!! Whether you’re just starting out, maybe looking to level up your existing skills, or a long time player looking for new inspiration, I cater for all ages and abilities. 

With lessons either in-person, or operated remotely on Zoom with a full kit audio/visual experience, we can study anything from your first ever drum groove, how to start improvising on the kit, techniques to improve sound and efficiency, and a world more.

#DrumLessons #LearnDrums #DrumTeacher #MusicLesson #MusicEducation #OnlineDrumLessons #DrummingCommunity #DrummerLife #localmusiclessons #DrumLessonsHertfordhsire #DrumLessonsBedfordshire #DrumlessonsHarpenden#DrumLessonsLuton #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumPractice #DrummingDaily #MusicForKids #CreativeLearning #BeginnerDrums
More Bossa from a remote record session earlier th More Bossa from a remote record session earlier this year. Alternative backing track written by me over the top of drums tracked for another project. Fun to create something from scratch like that to fit the shapes of the drum part. 

@gretschdrums #Brooklyn @paistecymbals #paistemasters @remopercussion #powerstroke3coated #p3 @vicfirth #extreme5A @protectionracket #proracketAAA
Loving practising to the Otis Redding original of Loving practising to the Otis Redding original of ‘Hard To Handle’ that too many people only know in the form of The Black Crowes cover. Great bass line to lock in with, and nice horn figures to phrase with. Give it a try! Also loving the crack on this #broadkaster snare, super sensitive, warm and lively. 

#practicesession #otisredding #hardtohandle #gretschdrums #paistecymbals #remodrumheads #vicfirth #protectionracketcases #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #UKDrummers #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket
Scenes from the first Big Beat Drum Meet – a clip Scenes from the first Big Beat Drum Meet - a clip of ‘Out For The Count’, an excellent big band play along I’ve enjoyed in practice, put together by @darrenwilliamsmusic @themusicdenharpenden - a great shred to help keep your range of accessible styles broad. Sorry, mildly grizzly camera audio. 

@gretschdrums @paistecymbals @vicfirth @remopercussion @protectionracket 

#BigBeatDrumMeet #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #DrumEvent #UKDrummers #DrummerHang #DrumClinic #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic
A week on from the first-ever Big Beat Drum Meet!W A week on from the first-ever Big Beat Drum Meet!What a day, it proved a huge success 🥁🔥 Thank you to everyone who came to learn, play, connect and celebrate the drums with us. From performances to educational talks, and some great questions posed, it was inspiring to see such passion in one room. Special mention to @joeyjoemusic for helping capture the day 📸 (as well as design the poster….oh, and man the door…..🙈)

We were blown away by the turnout – assuming we’d be reaching primarily to London/Home Counties drummers, we ended out with attendees travelling from as far as Blackpool, Norfolk and Winchester! Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported getting this idea off the ground. 

Massive thanks from myself, @willtaylordrums @robwrolfe & @danfoord1 - We’ve learned loads from running the day and are already thinking bigger and better for next time.

Stay tuned… 🥁❤️

#BigBeatDrumMeet #DrummersOfInstagram #DrumCommunity #DrumLife #PercussionPassion #LiveDrumming #DrumEducation #DrumEvent #UKDrummers #DrummerHang #DrumClinic #GrooveLife #BehindTheKit #SupportLiveMusic

Huge appreciation as always to the companies I work endorse for making such reliable and inspiring gear ❤️ @gretschdrums @paistecymbals @remopercussion @vicfirth @protectionracket
WE DID IT!! The first ever Big Beat Drum Meet, don WE DID IT!! The first ever Big Beat Drum Meet, done and dusted. Such a fun experience, and so rewarding to speak with so many genuinely buzzing drummers, young and old, novice to seasoned-pro. There was something for everyone, and we’ve loved hearing all your feedback so far. 

Thanks to my brothers in chop @robwrolfe @willtaylordrums and @danfoord1 and to everyone involved @thepioneerclubmusic An epic day all round, and here’s to more in the future!! 

Please get in touch on DMs with any feedback, positive and otherwise, we’re keen to hear and to take in all considerations to help make the next one even more epic! 

#bigbeatdrummeet
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A deeper dive with some YouTube videos

Rattlesnakes ‘Sticky’ tour live montage
Live on stage at Ally Pally, with United Freedom Collective
On a visit to the Paiste Cymbals factory studio – Tyrant Lizard King
Drum playthrough – Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes – Snake Eyes
A bit of big band jazz – Out for the Count

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