Bio...
A fierce talent, Syracuse, New York native Kevin Bregande began his drumming career at the ripe young age of seven. His dedication to private study won him an invitation to play in his school's band a year early, and by high school Kevin was a highly sought-after player whose unmistakable talent was visible in everything from jazz band and orchestra, to chorus and musicals.
A 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, this New York City-area based freelance drummer has studied with some of the industry's most influential teachers, including: Jamie Haddad (Paul Simon), Casey Scheuerell (Jean-Luc Ponty), Joe Hunt (Bill Evans) and Skip Hadden (Weather Report).
Kevin has performed or recorded with heavyweights Richie Cannata-saxophonist for Billy Joel, Bernie Willams- Jazz Gtr and New York Yankee, Oz Noy, Jeff Golub, Gerardo Velez-percussionist for Spyro Gyra and Jimi Hendrix, Julio Fernandez-guitarist for Spyro Gyra, Jr. Mack- Allman Bothers, Don Harris-Trumpet for T.O.P., Ozzy Menendez-Trombone for Mark Anthony, Al Petrelli-guitarist for Megadeth, Taku Hirano-percussionist for Fleetwood Mac and many others.
An in-demand session player, Kevin has been recording in some of NYC top studios. He is currently the staff drummer at Cove City Sound Studios (owned by Richie Cannata). His playing can be heard on noteworthy CD’s as Cody Simpsons 2013 release Surfers Paradise on the song Sinkin' In, Wind-Up Records “Worlds Strongest Man” Soundtrack; Bruce Aronson’s theme song "Strongman" as well as NAMMY (Native American Music Awards) winning CD; "Shape Shifter" by Apryl Allen for best pop recording in 2009.
Currently, in between playing live, in the studio, or teaching privately, Kevin started Drummaze Productions to create realistic drum tracks from his home MIDI studio.
Kevin can be seen every Monday night as the house drummer for the Richie Cannata Monday Night Jam at the Bitter End, NY.
A few notes by Joe Gande & The Godsend Sessions
"THE PROFESSIONAL"...
Kevin Bregande is truly "The Godsend" of The Godsend Sessions.
Kevin has all the qualities and skills one searches for in their quest for the ultimate drummer...
Timing, musicality, technique, versatility, dynamics, a great drum kit, transportation, and even a beaming personality... blah blah blah...
What makes Kevin unique and sets him apart from the mass abundance of drummers out there?
He listens...
He hears...
He plays...
Patience...
"I would literally sing drum fills and vibes to Kevin and he would play them."
"Kevin is truly a songwriters dream.He is able to take the ideas out of my head and give them a voice through him and out of his drums."
...and when I didn't say anything or didn't know how to convey something or we just just played, he played exactly what my ears, mind, body and soul needed wanted and longed to hear..."
"Pure magic..."
"I strongly recommend putting on a set of headphones, blocking out everything but the drum track in your head and listening to the "But First...this Song album..."
A 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, this New York City-area based freelance drummer has studied with some of the industry's most influential teachers, including: Jamie Haddad (Paul Simon), Casey Scheuerell (Jean-Luc Ponty), Joe Hunt (Bill Evans) and Skip Hadden (Weather Report).
Kevin has performed or recorded with heavyweights Richie Cannata-saxophonist for Billy Joel, Bernie Willams- Jazz Gtr and New York Yankee, Oz Noy, Jeff Golub, Gerardo Velez-percussionist for Spyro Gyra and Jimi Hendrix, Julio Fernandez-guitarist for Spyro Gyra, Jr. Mack- Allman Bothers, Don Harris-Trumpet for T.O.P., Ozzy Menendez-Trombone for Mark Anthony, Al Petrelli-guitarist for Megadeth, Taku Hirano-percussionist for Fleetwood Mac and many others.
An in-demand session player, Kevin has been recording in some of NYC top studios. He is currently the staff drummer at Cove City Sound Studios (owned by Richie Cannata). His playing can be heard on noteworthy CD’s as Cody Simpsons 2013 release Surfers Paradise on the song Sinkin' In, Wind-Up Records “Worlds Strongest Man” Soundtrack; Bruce Aronson’s theme song "Strongman" as well as NAMMY (Native American Music Awards) winning CD; "Shape Shifter" by Apryl Allen for best pop recording in 2009.
Currently, in between playing live, in the studio, or teaching privately, Kevin started Drummaze Productions to create realistic drum tracks from his home MIDI studio.
Kevin can be seen every Monday night as the house drummer for the Richie Cannata Monday Night Jam at the Bitter End, NY.
A few notes by Joe Gande & The Godsend Sessions
"THE PROFESSIONAL"...
Kevin Bregande is truly "The Godsend" of The Godsend Sessions.
Kevin has all the qualities and skills one searches for in their quest for the ultimate drummer...
Timing, musicality, technique, versatility, dynamics, a great drum kit, transportation, and even a beaming personality... blah blah blah...
What makes Kevin unique and sets him apart from the mass abundance of drummers out there?
He listens...
He hears...
He plays...
Patience...
"I would literally sing drum fills and vibes to Kevin and he would play them."
"Kevin is truly a songwriters dream.He is able to take the ideas out of my head and give them a voice through him and out of his drums."
...and when I didn't say anything or didn't know how to convey something or we just just played, he played exactly what my ears, mind, body and soul needed wanted and longed to hear..."
"Pure magic..."
"I strongly recommend putting on a set of headphones, blocking out everything but the drum track in your head and listening to the "But First...this Song album..."