SEEKING
Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
My name is Josh Larkin, I’m a professional drummer from the sunny Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. I am available for touring, recording sessions, fill in work, drum tech and teaching. I have my own private studio and pro gear. I have toured and recorded with some of Australia’s leading session players, bands and sound engineers in elite studios and venues. I have also held endorsements with the following companies Meinl Cymbals, Turkish Cymbals, Disturbance Custom Drums and Allan’s Billy Hyde Music.
Seeking Paid Session/Touring/Recording work.
www.instagram.com/joshlarkindrums.com
www.joshlarkindrums.com
- Screen name:
- Joshlarkindrums
- Member since:
- Jul 20 2017
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
"For the past 15 + years I've seen Josh play live and worked closely with him in the studio. Highly respected for his technicality and showmanship, Josh is the complete drummer package. He's a legend of a person, a drumming machine, and a hard worker who simply loves his craft. "
- Nik Carpenter - Owner/Operator Core Studios
"Josh Larkin is Dusty Boots go to session drummer for tours & festivals. He has an exciting stage presence which always entertains the crowds! He has a great fan base on Instagram (how we found him) with awesome live clips posted regularly to inspire other musicians. He would be a perfect pick as an ambassador or promoter of quality drum & music gear. We recommend Josh to any high level bands looking for session drummers. Dusty Boots is funky roots & coastal folk genre and Josh picks up all the different songs so professionally. He brings an awesome element to our live shows! "
- Dusty Boots Music
"Josh is an absolute top bloke and amazing drummer who is extremely committed to his craft. I've had the opportunity to play with him in both a pop rock band, as well as a hardcore band and I was left amazed at his versatility as a musician"
- Liam from Skies Collide
"I have been working with josh for the last 6 years and in this time have used his services for my own studio sessions and live performance and touring and will continue to do so. I also employed Josh for other artists I was band leader for and it was always great fun working together.
He is a great player and his ability to cross genre's is truly professional, but he also has his own style of playing that brings power and grit to my music.
I should note that Josh's equipment is always pristine and well looked after and he is always looking for ways to achieve different sounds.
Josh is a great guy and takes time to share his knowledge of his craft with enthusiastic fans and musicians alike."
Thor Phillips
www.thorphillips.com
Producer, Award nominated songwriter, guitarist and touring artist.
" I have been working with Josh Larkin both personally and professionally for over 5 years now. In this time I have called upon his skills and services countless times.
As a producer and engineer it is an extremely challenging thing to find not only competent but above exceptional players when sessions are booked. Having clients on the local, national and international levels, I have had many of them including many well known A list talent comment on his extreme efficiency, professionalism and manner both in and out of the studio and live environment.
His dedication to his craft and passion for what he does makes him a very sought after drummer.
To quote one instance on a recent session with renowned musician and producer Jeff Martin (The Tea Party)
He turned to me and said "This guy is incredible! He's a one take wonder"
I would have no problem recommending Josh for any task in the studio or live and would also be an outstanding brand ambassador. He is truly a remarkable guy and a great friend"
Kind regards
Corey De Luka
Freelance Producer/Engineer/Session Guitarist
"Having worked with numerous musicians over the years, I have found Josh to be one of the most professional drummers on the scene. He always delivers with his drumming chops and has great timing, making him a pleasure to record on any session."
PaulPilsneniks - studio sound engineer (Angus & Julia Stone, The Mars Volta, Pete Murray, The Living End, Silverchair, Powderfinger)
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Drumkits - Custom Built and designed Metro Drum Co. Stainless Steel kit and Tasmanian Blackwood kit.
Both kits in the following sizes.
22x14" kick
13x9" Rack Tom
16x16" Floor Tom
Snares -
1 x 3mm 14x7" Brass Metro Snare
1 x 3mm 14 x7" Aluminium Metro Snare.
Cymbals -
2 x 24" Zildjian K Light Rides
1 x 22" Zildjian K Light Ride
2 x 22" Zildjian K Special Dry Crash
1 x 22" Zildjian Constantinople Renaissance Crash/Ride
1 x 22" Zildjian Avedis Crash/ride
1 x 16" Zildjian K light Hi Hats 1 x 18" Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash
1 x 18" Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash.
