Simon Dring

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Testimonials:

"Simon is always a pleasure to work with. He is a solid drummer with a great groove and always puts the time in to ensure he does a good job and also takes direction happily. Simon is reliable, a team player, always getting involved with setting up, packing down and is easy to get along with. We have a large number of musicians working with us and Simon never fails to fit in and get along with whoever he is working with and is always fun and easy going."

Kelly Borkertas, Operations Director/Professional Vocalist - PX Productions Ltd

"One of the many things I enjoy about Simon's playing is his enthusiasm to do "whatever it takes" to make the music work. He plays with real conviction, and always gives 100% of himself to the gig.

I find him easy to get along with, both on and off the bandstand, and he is very approachable if we need to have one of those musical conversations like 'can we play a little louder on this section' or 'can we try this tonight to see if it works better'... Simon is always willing and able.

Yes I do enjoy working with Simon Dring, and I am really pleased he won 'Best Drummer' in the 2010 British Blues Awards"

Roger Inniss - bassist (Elkie Brooks, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Oli Brown)

"Simon is a solid drummer with great grooves and feel. He always fits in with any musician that comes into the band and brings out the best musical ability in everyone. It's an honour and a pleasure to play with someone with such class and skill"

Oli Brown

"I've been working with Simon for a year now, gigging and touring in the UK and further afield. All I can say is that he's a true professional in every way, his attitude, his playing, and his total commitment to what he does. It has been an honour to work with him and he's someone that not only can I call a real talent, but a true friend"

Gary Rackham - bassist (Oli Brown, Sherman Robertson, Funk On Me, Rob Tognoni)

"In the years I have known Simon, he has always presented himself as a true professional, genuine and likeable individual and these exemplary behavioural aspects are matched by his consummate skills behind the kit. I am proud to count Simon as not only one of my most valued professional acquaintances but as a reliable friend."

Mike Ellis - drummer (Avoidance of Doubt, Meggido, Simply Red), drum tech and Operations Manager @ Baskey

"Simon Dring is an excellent musician and it has been a pleasure to work with him in several bands. His reading of charts is very good and his ability to groove is unquestionable."

Matt Hodges - pianist

"I heard Simon Dring playing drums with the Oli Brown Band in New Zealand. Wow! Amazing finesse and spectacular grooves!"

Paul Richards - guitarist (California Guitar Trio)

"Simon has played drums for me as a dep at Potters Leisure Resort, as well as for a pantomine and several gigs for my own function band. He is a fantastic reader and a good team player who tends to get on well with anyone and everyone."

Mike West - band leader, Potters Leisure Resort