About
I am a freelance drummer working out of the UK.
Originally from Austria, I began hitting the pots and pans in my parents bakery from very early on and after a couple of years studying piano, I eventually acquired my first set of drums at the age of 8. I started playing my first gigs at 15 and soon after was booked on professional level.
In the following years I was member of countless bands, working alongside successful Austrian acts like multi-platinum selling band Die Seer before moving to Vienna to study at the Vienna Jazz Conservatory.
During my time in Vienna I played drums alsongside Tower Of Power's legendary frontman Hubert Tubbs, 2002 latin grammy nominee Celeste Carballo and toured Europe working as drumtech for Terry Bozzio.
In 2003 I felt the urge to experience a new scene and a brief spell of touring the UK triggered a move to London in 2004.
I have since enjoyed a versatile and busy schedule both live and in the studio and have gained a wealth of experience from amazing songwriters, producers, film composers to touring with established acts and studio sessions with some top names in the industry.
Credits
Mike + The Mechanics
SOGAND
Taylor Dayne
Roachford
Nik Kershaw
Chris de Burgh
Bonnie Tyler
Kim Wilde
ABC
Paul Young
Belinda Carlisle
Jason Donovan
Lulu
Ministry Of Sound
Wang Chung
Tony Hadley
Andy Bell (Erasure)
Bananarama
Midge Ure
Marc Almond (Soft Cell)
Tunde (Lighthouse Family)
Cutting Crew
Katrina & The Waves
Boney M
Rewind All Star Band
John Parr
Ramin Karimloo
The Dhol Foundation
Shawn Escoffry
T'Pau
Chesney Hawkes
Marina Kaye
The Christians
China Crisis
Heatwave
Jaki Graham
Buck Fizz
Odyssey
Manolo Badrena
Mike Rutherford
Hubert Tubbs
Celeste Carballo
Jean Patrick Capdevielle
Five Star
Lee Mead
Peter Cox
Nick Hayward
Brother Beyond
Toya
ON THE ROAD
GEAR
I play ALTO BEAT DRUMS, a one man custom operation based in Vienna. I have been using ALTO BEAT for 15 years now and have a big selection of handcrafted drum kits and snare drums in all shapes (well, round) and sizes and crafted in woods ranging from maple to merbau as well as carbon fibre to cater for any musical situation.
I also use PAISTE cymbals, VIC FIRTH sticks, REMO heads, ROLAND electronics, PORTER & DAVIES tactile monitoring systems, JH Audio IEMs and PROTECTION RACKET cases and BASKEY accessories.
I'd like to say a big THANKS to all these great manufacturers for their continuing support!
Follow me Along the road
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RT @peterjohncox: Hey, all. For your consideration..! My album 'Seaglass', including new single 'Dream Burning Down', is out May 12th… https://t.co/tXHLimfOd2 -
Had a fun first show in Canada! Great to be back here 🤘 #Repost @danphotogram ・・・ Well done guys #cdeb #cdebinsta… https://t.co/9z1h5PkvnK
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Just posted a photo @ Mary Brown's Centre https://t.co/TGldV4YXbX
Videos
Mike + The Mechanics
IOW Festival 2016
Roachford
German live TV 2016
Contact
To check my availability and rates for live and studio work, or any other queries you may have, please get in touch via this form.
I look forward to hearing from you!
See you down the road!
Phil G
REMOTE RECORDING
Together with ONLINE SESSIONS, i offer a remote recording service that provides musicians, producers and composers with high quality, live drum tracks. With a big selection of drum sets, snare drums and cymbals to choose from, i can cater for most musical styles. For more information get in touch or click here for your complete online recording studio.