Dynamic Drummer for Hire

Projects & Highlights

Neon Swamp — Post-modern blues.
The Voodoo Revue @ The Mint LA — Stand in house drummer for the Ladies Sing the Blues showcase.
Mr. Soul — Neil Young tribute.Rachel Rizner And The Resonators Blues, Classic RockSharron Moore and the Famous ones Funk, Soul Rock and OriginalsDevon Rowland and Crazy Heart ❤️ Classic Rock, lowdown Blues and original musicTCB — Film-scoring collective recording raw, free-form improvisations on the spot.
VIZWAAR — High-energy power quintet pushing complex, syncopated rhythms.
FLOAT — Experimental electronic/acoustic duo with Scotty SJ, blending live jams, overdubs, and visual media.
The Rick Berthod Band — 5 summer tours across the Rockies and Midwest. Played Boulder Station Casino sharing stages with Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, and Les Dudek.
Cataract Gold Soundtrack — Film scoring and percussion with directors Mike & Larry Pedersen; tracked the theme song featuring legendary vocalist Terry Reid.
String Theory Project — Live-tracked world-fusion LP with guitarist Bruce Rubin and producer Anthony Cook—recorded without a click track to capture pure trio chemistry. (Documentary forthcoming)

Selected History & Career Highlights

Austin & The 6th Street Circuit — Rehearsed alongside the ARC Angels; honed shuffles and half-time grooves under the mentorship of Chris “Whipper” Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan / Double Trouble).
San Francisco & Jam Scene — Drummed for Purpl Turtlz (Hatched LP), sharing stages with Bob Weir, Hot Tuna, David Lindley, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Later recorded with SF noise-pop outfit Cinderblock (Restless Records).
Los Angeles Studio & Theater — Cut teeth with power-pop group The Shakes, performed Zoo District and Sacred Fools, and recorded with singer Deena Rubinson from Throttle Back Sparky (feat. Dick Simms, keyboardist for Eric Clapton).
Roots — Molded early by gospel rhythm and a formative age-12 encounter watching Buddy Rich live at Disneyland.