Simon Daruvala
Simon is a 31yr old seasoned and versatile professional drummer based in Newbury, West Berkshire.
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Established across the session musician circuit, Simon regularly performs worldwide with multiple theatre shows, tributes, cruise ship acts and function bands. With 20 years of drumming experience, and 10yrs professionally - other industry musicians regularly call upon his versatility, ability and track record of seamlessly integrating into their live performances and setups, with or without a rehearsal.​
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As well as one-off live performances, Simon can be booked for theatre shows, reading/charted gigs, tours, residencies, cruise contracts, recording/studio work and transcription services.
Simon also has a purpose-built soundproofed home drum studio to work and record from.
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Click here to view Simons up-to-date gig schedule.
Drumming Portfolio
Theatre/Tribute Shows
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The All or Nothing Experience
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The GnR Experience (Guns N Roses)
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My Heart Will Go On - Celine
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Strong Enough - Ultimate Cher
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Maroon Live
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Nearly Elton
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Jeff Dingle as Bruno Mars
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The Stereofonzies (Stereophonics)
International Gigs
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The Decades (Saga Cruises)
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The Guns N Roses Experience (Asia, Belgium)
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Tour of Germany (Nigel Thomas & Darling Boy Music)
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Residencies (Israel, France, Italy)
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Overseas Weddings (Italy, Cyprus)
Function Work
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Emo Brunches (Like It Love It Ltd)
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The In-Thing (9-piece showband)
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Self-managed projects (Various Artists, 2.5men trio)
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Entertainment Nation, The Supreme Collective etc (Regular Dep work)
Qualifications
BMus(Hons) - Professional Music Performance (2015)
Higher Diploma - Professional Music Performance (2013)
Equipment
Acoustic & Electric Kits
SPD-SX pad, Istanbul Clapstack plus percussion range
LD Soundsystem IEMs, iPad and all Drum Mics
