Mike Casano

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Drummer Mike Casano has played with Randy Brecker, Mike Mainieri, George Garzone and many others

Mike Casano is a drummer, writer, producer, educator and DJ based in the Boston area. A 2000 graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mike’s versatile style and reliable groove enables him to perform with great artists like Uzo Aduba, Keegan-Michael Key, Randy Brecker, The Drifters, Mike Mainieri, Victor Wooten, Ellis Hall, Mark Egan, George Garzone, Debo Ray, Frank Tiberi, Grover & CGI, Brass Force, GQ & The Lady, Greg Silva Trio, New England Philharmonic and Mike & Joe’s Big Band, which he co-leads with his father, trumpeter Joe Casano. Mike has opened for Brandi Carlile, Blood Sweat & Tears and comedian Steve Sweeney. In his Modern Drummer Legends book, Steve Smith called Mike “an excellent drummer”. Mike is also a full service DJ and emcee with extensive experience prodiving entertainment for all occasions. Mike was featured in DRUM! magazine and has written articles for Modern Drummer magazine. He wrote and released a book called Rolls In Time, and also provides online instructional content through his Barn Drummer™ website. Mike also leads and writes music for original projects such as My Key C and Mike Casano Fusion. Mike co-wrote the theme songs for the Ronnie Mund Block Party (Howard Stern) and the Planet Mikey Show (WEEI Boston sports radio/podcast). Mike has extensive experience teaching drum lessons, percussion ensembles, marching band drumlines and jazz rhythm section clinics. For more info visit mikecasano.com and barndrummer.com