Hire Sam Barnes | Drummer in Brighton

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From£100

1 hour

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Function Showreel - Encore

fakeyourdeath - consume

Session Showreel - Encore

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About Sam

If you need a fast-learning professional drummer at the drop of a hat for a one-off performance or longer tour then look no further.

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Drummer

Brighton

Public liability insurance of £10 million

With over 15 years of live performance experience, I’ve played with original artists & function acts across the world as both a contributing member & fill-in musician. I’m happy to learn the material required or deliver my own ideas & stylistic flair; whatever the band needs I’m there to serve the music & deliver the best performance possible for you. I am available for sessions, function gigs, tours, remote recording, & more.

Sam

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Sam's Reviews

5 out of 5

Smazing drummer, nice guy, dressed perfectly, so helpful. I highly recommend. Thanks so much, Sam! T

Reply from Sam

1 day ago

Thanks Leonna, pleasure working with you & I hope you are happy with the finished music video.

I hired Sam as a session drummer to work with a band that I was producing an EP for. He did a great job, was well prepared & pleasant to have around the studio.

Sam is a reliable drummer for the various function acts that I manage.

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1st Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over a year

Sam's Song list

Any classic wedding or party songs covering pop, rock, indie, funk, soul, disco, r'n'b & more.

Sam's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£100
Up to 2 hours	£175
Up to 3 hours	£220

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If timings need to change, I can be flexible with enough notice.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I can DJ for you at an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

It typically takes 30min-60min to load in & set up a full drum kit.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, we can discuss this at the time of booking.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course, this is what I do best!

Musicianship

Genres:

Rock, Electronic, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Experimental, Noise music, Originals, Pop, Ambient pop, Acoustic, Funk rock, Covers, Top 40, Tribute, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Heavy metal, Hardcore, Hard rock, Glam rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Synth rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Punk rock, Progressive rock

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Instruments:

Drums

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Drum technician, Ableton Live, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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