Joe England

Band Member, Drummer, Other Musician

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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I have been drumming for over 17 years studying many different styles/genres in great depth. I have a wide range of experience from MD'ing cruise ship show bands to musical theatre shows, both amateur and professional (including West Side Story, Joseph, Fame, Back To The 80's, Bells Are Ringing, Guys & Dolls, They're Playing My Song, to big band swing and small group jazz, professional function bands and rock and pop groups/artists and more recently theatre shows with tribute acts such as Take That, Frankie Valli, Elvis and The Carpenters. I have excellent sight reading skills and an overall great feel/sound and control behind the drum set. Also, able to adapt to most styles in an authentic way and I always do my homework! I am a reliable and easy going guy who gets on with anyone, give me a shout if you need a drummer or a teacher!
www.joeenglanddrums.co.uk
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QDOS presents 'Viva Encore Live' - Blackpool, UK

01►Josie
02►Ying N Yang

Physical Attributes

Height:
182 cm / 6ft 0in
Weight:
86 kg / 189 lbs
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Skin color:
White
Waist:
81 cm / 32 in
Eye color:
Blue
Hair color:
Blonde
Hair length:
Short
Hair type:
Straight

Credits & experience

2017
  • The Ragdolls - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute Show
  • The Karpenters - UK's No. One Carpenters Tribute Show
  • Rollacoaster : High End Functions/Corporate Events in UK and Europe
  • Alan Wormald Band : Playing repertoire such as Steely Dan to Allan Holdsworth
  • Greg Francis Orchestra : Big Band Swing
  • Vibe-ology - Jazz/Funk/Blues Organ Trio with Vibraphone
  • Monotones - Yorkshire's Premier Function Band
  • The Beat Collective - UK Function Band
2016
  • The Beat Collective - UK Function Band
  • Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show - UK Tours : Drummer/MD
  • Take That Live : Drummer for UK's Number One Tribute Act
  • Mark Anthony - International Elvis Impersonator : European Drummer 2016 to Present
  • The Ragdolls - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons UK Tribute
2015
  • Princess Cruises : Music Manager/Musical Director 2015/2016
  • Princess Cruises - Show Band Musician : Backing literally hundreds of different shows during my time on cruises
2014
  • Princess Cruises : Show Band Musician
  • Musical Orphans : 9 Piece Function Band - venues such as Park Lane Hotel
  • Stagecoach Theatre School : Drumming for the end of term performance of 'Cats'
2013
  • Princess Cruises : Show Band Musician
2012
  • Princess Cruises - Show Band Musician 2012/2013 : Playing drums for just about every situation
  • They're Playing Our Song : Musical Theatre - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
  • Dream Electric : 80's cover band
2011
  • Warner Leisure Hotels : Resident Drummer at Thoresby Hall Hotel Nov 2011 - July 2012
  • A Girl Called Sue : Multiple deps for professional function band playing corporate events and weddings
  • Nosey Joe's Diner : Depping for professional 10-piece jazz band playing Ratpack swing and pop
2010
  • Store Van Music : Drum Tutor
  • Bells Are Ringing - 30 day run at Union Theatre, London : Drummer/Percussionist
2009
  • BMus Degree in Music Performance : Academy of Contemporary Music
2008
  • Guys & Dolls : Drummer/Percussionist
  • Fame - Lawrence Batley Theatre : Drummer
2007
  • Joseph & His Technicolour Dreamcoat : Drummer/Percussionist
  • West Side Story - Lawrence Batley Theatre : Drummer/Percussionist
2006
  • Back to the 80's Musical : Drummer on High School Production
2005
  • Drum Tutor : Teaching from home

Music

Drumming ability

Expert

Favourite genres
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Indie
  • Electronic
  • Hip-hop
  • Jazz
  • Country
Three and a half years working in the show/pit band for Princess Cruises as musical director - backing shows, guest acts/cabaret, jazz sets and pop/rock sets. Countless Function/cover gigs, Tribute gigs, Jazz gigs, Reggae gigs, Pop gigs, Rock gigs, Big Band/Ratpack swing gigs. Full Production Shows/Musicals at both amateur and professional level in London and around the country, able to play to a click track, strong reader and very hard worker.

Studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music, prior to this studied with a top UK teacher for 10 years, currently studying with legendary UK teacher - Dave Hassell.

In 2011/12 did a residency at a Warner Leisure Hotel playing dozens of styles including pop, funk, soul, motown, swing and rock, 5 days a week as well as backing guest Cabaret acts. Overall, 7 years of professional gigs.

I have all my own gear including a reliable car, different drum sets to match different settings, full set of drum mics and dozens of cymbals!

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