About me

"hi-hat, rim shot, snare, kicking bass drum, the name to note is Dylan Thompson".

                                                                                                              Bebop Spoken Here

I first began playing drums after receiving a lesson with Wez at Drumshop UK  for my 8th birthday. I then went on to be taught drums and percussion at Sage Gateshead by Roger Hempsall, as part of their Young Musicians Programme. 

I qualified to Grade 8 Drum Kit after receiving a Distinction in my Trinity College London examination, before completing my 3 year degree in Jazz and improvised Music at Leeds Conservatoire.

I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but I'm happy to travel the country when needed, be it for live performances or recording sessions in studios. 

I play a variety of styles from Jazz and funk to orchestral or punk. 

Playing drums has enabled me to support various artists including Paul Weller, Inhaler, The Snuts, Self Esteem, to name but a few and allowed me to perform at some fantastic venues and events including AFAS Amsterdam, Kendal Calling, koko London, 3Olympia Dublin, BBC Maida Vale, Sage Gateshead, Blackthorn Festival, Piece Hall, Irlam Live, various O2 Academy's, Gateshead International Jazz Festival etc. 

I am the drummer for Heidi Curtis, but bands I have played for as a member of or as a session drummer include, Trunk, Bored At My Grandmas House, Lola Simms, Sarah Johnsone, Patrick Gosling, Daniel Burnett, the indie band 'Gardens Of Paris', 'Baba', 'In Other Words', Paul Edis's 'Early Bird Band' and 'Jambone'.

I've also played with other bands and ensembles including, Paul Edis Trio with Alan Barnes,  James Birkett's 'JB's Cats', 'Paraffernalia' 'Ben Lawrence Trio' (BLT).

Being able to read music has also allowed me to play drums in various orchestral and musical productions. I also play a number of other percussion instruments.

I'm always happy to be approached by other musicians about new projects and recordings, so please feel free to contact me.