Hire Thomas Lock | Drummer in London

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From£110

1 hour

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About Thomas

I’ve had an invaluable experience being a session drummer for the last 4 years, teaching and gigging with various artists and bands.

Drummer

London

I've been trying to perfect my craft for the last 12 years. This has included 3 years of studying a degree in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London, formally known as Tech Music School. I was particularly focusing on Drums, Performance and being in the Music Industry which gave me the benchmark for the Modern Drummer. Over the last 6 years, I've had the pleasure of playing for artists such as Misha B, Nego True, Stormzy, Ruth Ellen Namaste (Ella Eyre)... and I often play with up-and-coming RnB/Soul singer Nia Ekanem & world-renowned church Hillsong London each weekend.

Thomas' Prices

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£110
Up to 2 hours	£170
Up to 3 hours	£250

Customer questions

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

If cancelled with up to 3 weeks in advance, I won't charge. I'm very happy to be flexible and negotiate cancellation fees if shorter than 3 weeks.

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

I have 5 different playlists of different genres for different occasions on my iPad, but not a DJ set unfortunately.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually 30 minutes if using my full kit.. 10 minutes if i'm required to just bring breakables.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I have my own Drum Kit, Roland SPD-SX (Sample Pad) and Ableton Live for tracks.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely. I can negotiate a small fee depending on how much rehearsal time is needed.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My unique feel behind the Drums, energy, passion and devotion for my craft.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

02 Islington, The SSE Arena, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club Notting Hill Arts Club, The Bedford, The Jazz Cafe... to name a few.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

D'Angelo, Earth Wind & Fire, Erykah Badu, Snarky Puppy, Jordan Rakei, Rober Glasper, Ezperanza Spaulding, John Coltrane, Hillsong London,

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The SSE Arena with Hillsong London or Ronnie Scotts with Nia Ekanem.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz fusion, Gospel, Alternative rock, Reggae, Rock, Classic rock

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Instruments:

Drums

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Event types:

Church service, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Drum technician, Producer, Ableton Live, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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