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Damian Maguire

JAZZ/FUNK DRUMMER/COMPOSER

About Me

7 X PIECE DW DRUM KIT JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC DRUMMER/COMPOSER BSC DEGREE GRADUATE

Started career as professional Jazz performer at age 16. Performing with several local top Jazz musicians including Karen Karian & Joe Limburn.

Experience includes full time drumming on the Thompson Cruise (Emerald - Caribbean - 2000)

Over 15 years of professional recording/performing experience with bands including ‘Uncle Fester,’ 'G13' 'Sea Monkeys' ‘Godhead’ ‘Mangusto (AKA - Huncho Gringo)’ and ‘Mostly Water’

2005 onwards: Managing/publicity for several community music organizations including, Bournespring Trust, NRFG, EEIB and St Clements Music. Teaching/Workshop leading for CODA Fiddle Orchestra (Children in local schools) Recent experience - Workshop leading for Lifescopes (Mental Health/Re-habilitation).

Currently doing functions/weddings/barn dances with, ‘Tredmill’ (Folk group), and ‘Mazeltov’ (Klezmer band).

Recent tourdates include ‘Sound Solutions, for their musical, ‘Loose Change,’ and with Manikin Time Shark (AKA – Blacksnow)