Matt Halpern of prog-metal giants Periphery and Todd Sucherman of mega platinum band Styx are the latest artists who are confirmed for the London Drum Show, set to take place in association with Drummer Magazine on November 8-9 at Olympia Conference in London, United Kingdom.
About Matt Halpern Matt supported himself from the age of sixteen by teaching and gigging. After leaving college, Matt joined instrumental group Animals As Leaders.
In 2009 he joined Periphery, who released their second full-length album in July 2012.
Matt founded Bandhappy.com in 2008, a website dedicated to bringing lessons to people from their favourite drummers while they are on tour, either online or in person. His vision enables working musicians to keep their lessons running while they are away on the road; the website deals with scheduling, communication, payment and facilitation of lessons.
Matt is also an experienced educator and clinician endorsed by Mapex drums and Meinl, performing numerous international clinics for Mapex and slot at Meinl Drum Fest in 2012. Matt was voted 'Runner Up' in Modern Drummer Magazine's Readers Poll for 'Best Clinician/Educator' in 2013. He was awarded 'Best metal drummer' by the same magazine's Readers Poll last year.
Matt Halpern is presented in association with Mapex Drums and Meinl Cymbals.
About Todd Sucherman Todd is best known for his work with Styx and was voted #1 Rock Drummer in Modern Drummer magazine's readers poll in 2009.
His multiple award winning instructional dvds 'Methods and Mechanics I & II' have been wildly popular and he's toured and recorded with artists diverse as Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, Michael Bolton, Neil Zaza, Lawrence Gowan, Steve Cole and many more.
Styx has sold over 30 million records and Sucherman continues to play over 100 shows a year with the band all over the world.
Todd Sucherman is presented in association with Pearl Drums.
Previously confirmed artists Also confirmed for the 2014 London Drum Show are Gavin Harrison, Keith Carlock, Eric Harland, and Christopher Johnson.
Gavin Harrison is an English drummer and percussionist best known for playing with the British progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree and King Crimson. Gavin has worked on records and tours as a freelance session drummer with artists such as Iggy Pop and Artful Dodger, securing his name in the drumming world.
In association with Zildjian, Vic Firth and Sonor.
Keith Carlock was voted number one Pop drummer, Fusion drummer, and Best All-Around drummer in Modern Drummer's 2009 Readers Poll. He has recorded and toured with John Mayer, Sting, Diana Ross, James Taylor, and Toto to name but a few.
In association with DW Drums, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Evans, LP and Gretsch.
Eric Harland, jazz drummer extraordinaire, has worked with an extensive list of renowned artists such as Joshua Redman, Charles Lloyd and Dave Holland. His impeccable touch can be heard on numerous film soundtracks and jazz records, and ticket holders can look forward to experiencing first hand his unique and breath taking drumming genius.
In association with Sakae, Soar Valley Music, Zildjian and Vic Firth.
Chris Johnson is one of today’s most sought out touring and session drummers. He is highly recognized for his fantastic work in the music industry, and has worked with music legend Stevie Wonder and pop superstar Rihanna - a long way away from playing drums in his father's church.
In association with Sabian and Yamaha.
Masterclasses As if an incredible main stage line-up and heaving exhibition hall weren't enough, the London Drum Show once again gives ticket holders the opportunity to get up close and personal with drumming masterminds in the Masterclass Suite.
Confirmed artists include a whole new breed of drummers such as Ben Thompson, Dexter Hercules, Emily Dolan Davies, and Jonathan "Ginger" Hamilton.
