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Darren Evans


About the Artist

Session
Past and present projects - Live Performances and studio drum tracks for - Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Pete Murray, Irwin Thomas (Jack Jones), Brian Cadd, Mi-Sex, Session drums for 301 Studio's Byron Bay Australia, Sessions for various TV commercials and Documentary Sound tacks.

Born 16th July 1967 Sydney NSW Australia

1980's
Started playing drums and percussion at the age of 12 playing gigs in the school band and discovering the world of music forming bands and playing venues and clubs throughout Melbourne.

Studied drum lessons with teacher Harold Ripper in Melbourne Australia.

1990's
Drumming for various bands playing venues throughout Melbourne, Sydney and South East Qld.

2000's
Joined with Tom Misner (Owner of School Of Audio Engineering and 301 Studios) doing session drums at 301 Studios Byron Bay and playing venues throughout NSW and Qld. Joined with Murray Burns (Mi-Sex) doing session soundtracks for various TV commercials and documentaries for companies such as Sun Herald, Queensland University in his Studio at 301 Studio's Byron Bay. Appointed session drummerfor Pete Murray and Jeff Martin (The Tea party) . Live performances with Brian Cadd, Irwin Thomas (Jack Jones), Jeff Martin and Reformed band Mi-Sex. Session drummer for Jeff Martin Productions. Studio recording forming the Artist JATT recording with the unique sound of Gretsch Drums

Gretsch USA Custom

Hand-crafted every step of the way

The epitome and legend of "That Great Gretsch Sound." The USA Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in our Ridgeland, SC factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. Shells are completed with 30-degree bearing edges, Silver Sealer, die-cast hoops and custom finishes - ingredients all combined to make a sound long recognized for its classic clear timbre, balanced tone and explosive projection. Custom design your Gretsch dream kit "a la cart" by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options. The Gretsch legend continues.

The NEW Gretsch USA Custom Order Guide will explain the many options that are available to help you design a drum set that matches your individual voice as a drummer.

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Catalina Maple

Carefully developed to produce tones that explode a balanced amount of warm low end frequencies

The Catalina Maple series starts with the Gretsch maple formula shell. We carefully developed the maple shell specification to produce tones that explode with attack and volume and project a balanced amount of warm, low-end frequencies. All Catalina Maple shells are 7-ply, 7.2mm.

The Catalina Maples are available in two configurations - a 6-piece shell pack set and a 5-piece shell pack set. Add-on drums are also available to allow for further drum set expansion.

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