Welcome, dear reader, to my page. Here you'll find a few samples of my work and exactly what I can do for you.

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So what is it that you do?

I offer a session service for recording and performing solo artists, and a deputising service for existing artists whose regular drummer is unavailable. My rates are reasonable, and available on request and can easily be negotiated.

I also offer background vocals, some lead vocal work, and a lyric writing service.

I can also play rhythm guitar, acoustically and electrically; and bass if required.

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So why choose me?

• As of September 2006 I have 18 years of performing experience.
• I have played in a variety of contexts; orchestra, brass bands, concert bands, percussion ensembles, and rock bands.
• I have been classically trained to grade 8 standard drum kit, and grade 6 orchestral percussion.
• I can play almost every style, and have excellent dynamic awareness.
• I can read drum, tuned percussion score, and timpani score.
• I have excellent sight reading skills on drum kit and timpani.
• While I require some preparation, I have a good feel and creativity.
• I'm reliable, professional, punctual, and well prepared.
• I can adapt my equipment to fit almost any situation

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So what equipment have you got?

Please understand that the below list should not be considered an endorsement of any product or company.

All drums are Pearl Export shells finished in Blue unless otherwise stated.

• Bass drum - 22" by 18"; fitted with Evans EQ3 clear batter and EQ3 black resonant.
• Main Snare drum - 14" by 5.5" fitted with Evans Power-Center reverse dot coated batter and Evans Hazy 300 Resonant.
• Tom-Toms - 12"by 10"; 13" by 12"; 16 by 18" fitted with Remo Pinstripe Clear batter and Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant.
• Hi-hats - Sabian 14" AAX Stage hats
• Crash Cymbals - Sabian 16" AA Medium-Thin; 16" AAXplosion; 16" AA Bright; 16" AAX Dark
• Ride Cymbal - Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride
• Effects Cymbals - Sabian 18" AA China; 8" B8 Pro Splash; 8" AA China Splash; 10" AAX Splash
• Subsidiary snare - 13" by 3" Pearl Brass picollo fitted as main snare.
• Subsidiary snare - 10" by 6" Pacific 805 Maple snare fitted with Evans G1 Coated batter and Evans G1 Clear resonant
• Other snare - 14" by 5.5" Sonor Force 2003 Maple snare fitted as main snare.
• Other snare - 14" by 5" Pear Chad Smith Signature Snare drum fitted as main snare.

By retuning the drums, a practice I perform before starting to play in the venue or studio regardless of the situation, I can achieve practically any sound or feel.

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So what do you sound like?

Have a listen. There are 3 tracks which I feel highlight my skills in various areas which I've highlighted in the blurb for each track.

Far Away - (©2002 - Tim Kenyon) This track was recorded in a home studio and is a track I wrote, and performed. All but 3 (of the 12 harmony lines) and all the instruments were recorded by me. There is space in the track for a guitar solo which never got recorded. My gracious thanks to Ellis Crow for his help, guidance, patience, and skill in finishing off this piece. This highlights my ability to develop a drum track to compliment the song.

Wade In The Water - (© unknown) This track was recorded live at a concert. The drums were added late in rehearsals for the show with only 1 run through. This highlights my ability to improvise, communicate with live performers, think on my feet, and play more jazzy/bluesy styles.

Good To Be Alive - (© Geffen Records) This is a Slash's Snakepit track from their first album I loved. This was recorded in my spare room so isn't the highest quality, but demonstrates my ability to use funk grooves, driving rhythms, subsiadiary snares, and complex bass drum patterns

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How do we get in touch?

Easy - email me at this address: tjkenyon@yahoo.com and leave me your name, contact details, when I'm wanted, and what I'm wanted for and I'll get back in touch to arrange the finer details and costs.

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