kyle127217 + Musician in Victoria, BC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hey there!

I’m a drummer for hire. Country, blues, roots, rock, pop, Americana/Canadiana, etc.

Basically anything except Norwegian death-yodeling. I have limits.

Now for the awkward brag section.

I've played drums for Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Dick Damron.

Toured with Juno Award winning artist Matt Brouwer.

Worked with Juno Award winner Jill Paquette, who even performed on one of my projects.

Recorded with Ron “Obvious” Vermeulen (the guy who designed Bryan Adams’ Warehouse Studio).

Recorded multiple times at Leeroy Stagger's studio.

Played drums for Joanne Cash (Johnny Cash’s sister).

Collaborated with Katie Burke.

Worked at Stephen J. Rendall’s studio.

And I’ve jammed and played live with Evan Uschenko of Ghost Woman, plus artists like Ken Holloway, Jesse Peterson, Craig Learmont, and Eldon Winter.

I’ve got pro gear, pro attitude, and somehow… an endorsement from Godin Guitars. Yes, I’m a drummer. No, I don’t know how that happened either.

Life is chaos!

I’ve won and been nominated for songwriting awards, thousands of radio plays, charted #7 next to Linkin Park and Jelly Roll on 5000+ stations worldwide, toured across Canada, and played for crowds of 2000+.

I’ve also fallen off my drum stool onstage, but we don’t need to talk about that unless you’re into slapstick.

I show up prepared, on time, sober, and ready to make your band sound better than your ex ever said you could.

I’m no-drama, no-ego, no weird energy. I love the music, I love the work, and yes… I love slushees. Seriously. If you bring me one, I’ll play like I’m possessed by the ghost of John Bonham’s caffeine addiction.

If you need a drummer for gigs or session work, hit me up.

I'm also open to starting or joining the right band. Must be willing to practice regularly and gig

Let’s make people wonder why you didn’t hire me sooner.

Big or small. Rain or shine. I'll be there. Just not in lava. My insurance won’t cover it.

Screen name:

kyle127217

Member since:

Apr 24 2023

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Sarah Thawer

Chris Layton

Trey Gray

Max Roach

Jeremy Taggart

Jon Bonham

Jimmy Cobb

Dave Grohl

Phil Rudd

Luke Munns

Greg Herrington

Milton Sledge

Pick Withers

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

2025 Woods Custom Drums 3-piece.

1976 Ludwig octoplus drum kit (Blue/Olive badge) 7-piece.

2025 YC Custom Drums. 3-piece

2019 Pearl Masters Maple Cain and Abel 3-piece kit

1954 Gretsch Renown Round Badge Drums 3-piece

1969 Pearl Wood Fiberglass - 3-piece.

Several Zildjian K Sweets Cymbal

Roland SPD SX Pro

2023 Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum

1976 Ludwig Classic Snare drum - Blue Olive Badge

2025 Woods Bubinga Custom Snare Drum

1974 Pearl Jupiter Snare Drum

1954 Gretsch Renown Round Badge Snare Drum

2025 PDP Piccolo Snare Kraken

Various Vintage Zildjian Avedis Cymbals

Sabian Stack Cymbals

Sabian Clap Stack.

MUSIC