biography
Steve hails from Gloucester in the United Kingdom and started playing the drums at the tender age of 8. He has been performing as a drummer & percussionist for twenty seven years and played with many differing ensembles, from pop/rock to jazz and orchestral. Brass bands have also played a large role in his career, having played with many championship bands up and down the UK. He has also provided drum and percussion tracks for British electronica duo ‘Goldfrapp’.
Over the years, Steve has performed at many of the UK’s & Europe's leading concert halls including Symphony Hall – Birmingham, Royal Albert Hall – London, Bridgewater Hall – Manchester, Royal Festival Hall - London, St David's Hall - Cardiff, The Sage – Gateshead, De Doellen Hall - Rotterdam and Stravinski Hall - Montreux. Notable tours to Austria, Australia, Thailand, Switzerland and the USA have also added to his experience. He has recorded many times for BBC radio and appeared on numerous cd recordings.
As a result of his passion for performing and teaching, Steve decided to focus on the educational aspect on a full time basis. He has worked as a peripatetic drum/percussion tutor for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire music services since 2004 and has found the position highly rewarding.
Over the years, Steve has performed at many of the UK’s & Europe's leading concert halls including Symphony Hall – Birmingham, Royal Albert Hall – London, Bridgewater Hall – Manchester, Royal Festival Hall - London, St David's Hall - Cardiff, The Sage – Gateshead, De Doellen Hall - Rotterdam and Stravinski Hall - Montreux. Notable tours to Austria, Australia, Thailand, Switzerland and the USA have also added to his experience. He has recorded many times for BBC radio and appeared on numerous cd recordings.
As a result of his passion for performing and teaching, Steve decided to focus on the educational aspect on a full time basis. He has worked as a peripatetic drum/percussion tutor for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire music services since 2004 and has found the position highly rewarding.