SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Hello and welcome!
If you’re looking for a confident, easy going, creative drummer with heaps of studio and live experience, get in contact!
I’ve performed, recorded and collaborated with an eclectic range of artists and ensembles in venues and studios all over Europe. Including Renny Conti, Bat and Ball, Easypeel, Deary, Muna Ileiwat, Uri Sade, Daisy Russell, Gabrielle Sey, Sister Lucy, Castorp and many more.
I'm always looking for more projects and gigs to get involved in.
- Screen name:
- BenPenDrums
- Member since:
- Feb 26 2026
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
As a drummer, I'm influenced by a wide range of stuff. Tom waits to James Blake, Art Blakey to Father John Misty, Bon Iver to Rage Against the Machine. I basically just love playing!
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
A Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Kit (medium kit), Ludwig Breakbeats (small kit), Pearl Session Custom (big kit)
A wide selection of cymbals and high hats (Zildjian Ks, Avedis and Murat Dirils)
Snare Drums:
Ludwig Copper Acrolite (14 x 6.5)
British Drum Company Legend (14 x 5)
Pearl Piccolo (13 x 3.5)
