AVION WRIGHT

CULLY SYMINGTON

Danny Seraphine is the original drummer and co-founder of the multi Grammy-winning band Chicago. The iconic group that captured the hearts of millions of fans has earned 23 gold, 18 platinum, and eight multi-platinum albums to date. They have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles. In 2016 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
 
From the beginning, Seraphine, as the drummer, was always the backbone of the operation. It was his job to keep everyone in time and on balance. In 1990, after 23 years performing, composing and recording albums with Chicago, they had toured the world and created one of the most enduring American songbooks of all time.

In 2007, spiritually and creatively reinvigorated, Seraphine returned to the stage with his new jazz-rock powerhouse group, California Transit Authority (CTA) often described as "Chicago on steroids"-and he made peace with his past with the refreshingly candid memoir Street Player: My Chicago Story (Wiley).
 
Critically acclaimed as an instrumentalist and a composer, Rolling Stone magazine has ranked "the father of jazz rock" as one of the top 100 drummers of all time.

DANNY SERAPHINE

ED "RODDY" RICHARDSON

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Ed has since established himself as a regular face on the UK music scene and continues to be greatly in demand both at home and abroad.
 
He has recently joined Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is currently touring the UK and Europe. 
 
Ed has performed or recorded with renowned artists such as Sting, Noel Gallagher, RAYE, Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum, Roger Taylor, Marc Almond, JADE, Joss Stone, Beverley Knight, Rick Astley, Burt Bacharach, Paloma Faith, Taylor Swift, Gregory Porter, Seal, Curtis Stigers, Pixie Lott, Peabo Bryson, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mica Paris, Ronnie Wood, Lisa Stansfield, Tony Hadley, Petula Clarke, Rumer, Martin Kemp, Tom Chaplin (Keane), Gary Barlow, Imelda May, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe & Ronan Keating. 
 
He has become one of the top session players in the country playing on many Film and TV Sessions.
 
Ed is often seen playing with major orchestras including BBC Concert Orchestra, The Guy Barker Orchestra, The Southbank Sinfonia, The Hallé Orchestra, The CBSO and The John Wilson Orchestra.
 
Though perfectly at home playing many different styles of music, Ed still has his roots firmly placed in jazz and can be seen most often at Ronnie Scott's, performing with one of the house bands (Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra & All-Stars) his own big band (The Ed Richardson Big Band) and various other headlining artists such as Maria Schneider, Mike Stern, Kurt Elling, Nigel Kennedy, Jacob Collier, Ray Gelato, Gregory Porter, The BBC Big Band, Clare Teal, Jason Rebello, Lee Ritenour, Soweto Kinch, Joe Stilgoe,  Eric Alexander, Jim Mullen & Bobby Shew.
 
Ed is also a visiting tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and has given masterclasses in both the UK and around the world.

Eric Hernandez is a mostly known as the drummer with Bruno Mars. Eric grew up in a musical family and began playing drums at the age of six. He quickly developed a natural aptitude for the instrument. Eric's dedication and passion for drumming led him to pursue a career in music.
 
Over the years, he has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and bands, showcasing his impressive range of styles and techniques. Eric's ability to seamlessly transition between different genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and funk, has earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after drummers in the industry. 
 
With his impeccable timing, precision, and dynamic playing, Eric continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances. Whether he is laying down a solid groove or delivering intricate fills, Eric's drumming always leaves a lasting impression.

Eric Hernandez is a mostly known as the drummer with Bruno Mars. Eric grew up in a musical family and began playing drums at the age of six. He quickly developed a natural aptitude for the instrument. Eric's dedication and passion for drumming led him to pursue a career in music.

Over the years, he has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and bands, showcasing his impressive range of styles and techniques. Eric's ability to seamlessly transition between different genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and funk, has earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after drummers in the industry.

With his impeccable timing, precision, and dynamic playing, Eric continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances. Whether he is laying down a solid groove or delivering intricate fills, Eric's drumming always leaves a lasting impression.

ERIC HERNANDEZ

Griffin Goldsmith is a professional Drummer/Percussionist/Vocalist, hailing from Los Angeles California. After retiring from a possible career of extremely amateur middle school baseball, at age 13, he was sucked into the family business of music. Goldsmith, along with his elder brother Taylor, and rhythmic counterpart Wylie Gelber, formed the band Dawes. He has been honing and harmonizing his skills ever since. Although Dawes is very much considered his primary concern, Goldsmith has had the pleasure of playing alongside such greats as Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Robbie Robertson, Elvis Costello, world renowned drummer Jim Keltner and countless other contemporaries, both live and on record. He has been featured by such publications as: DRUM! Magazine, Modern Drummer and Drumhead Mag.

GRIFFIN GOLDSMITH

JASON SMAY

John was born in Creston, Iowa on December 29, 1954. He's the son
of the late optometrist, Dr. Jack Robinson and the late Helen Sloan. Both
parents, through music, had a strong effect on John. He started on piano at
the age of 5 and on drums at the age of 8. John turned pro when he started
his first band at the young age of 10. John received the Arion Award in high school for most outstanding musician then attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1978 John got his break joining the band Rufus and Chaka Khan winning his first Grammy with the hit record, "Ain't Nobody". JR has become the most recorded drummer in history playing on 500,000,000 records sold.

JOHN "JR" ROBINSON

JOHN SPARROW

Long-time drummer and percussionist of iconic folk punk band Violent Femmes, John Sparrow has spent his life steeped in a wild mélange of music. Growing up on Milwaukee's Southside, the artist was deeply influenced and captivated by the power and pulse of music at an early age, learning specific rhythm and techniques from his father, who toured with polka legend Frankie Yankovic. As a young artist, John was instantly hooked on "the gig life,' and now, approaching nearly twenty years with Violent Femmes, continues to surpass traditional drum standards and methodology with his eclectic and electric playing, adding another layer to the band's signature sound.

John joined Violent Femmes in 2005 as a member of the Horns of Dilemma, playing cajon. In 2016 he made his drumming debut with the band, playing a Weber Grill as part of his drum kit on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Several other notable performances with Violent Femmes include headlining Coachella, as well as orchestral engagements with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, and Kansas City Symphony Orchestra.

Not to be tied down to any one genre, John has played sessions that showcase ballroom dance, polkas, waltzes, country, western, Latin, multiple idioms of jazz and rock, and more. When not touring with Violent Femmes, side projects also include the Shakuhachi Club and Old Sam and the Teardrops, where John plays a mix of early blues, swing and hot jazz.

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