About

A Little Background

Seve playing drums for Smirk in Dallas at Cheapsteaks
Smirk at Cheapsteaks in Dallas, 2022
Photo by Vicious Velma

I love the drums so much it’s hard to explain. This instrument has taught the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in life. I’ve been playing since 1999. I pick up the sticks almost every day. I’m always learning new techniques and genres while staying fresh on the fundamentals. I’ve been teaching drums since 2014.

Nelson Kempf at Revolution Hall, June 10, 2022. Photo by Jason Quigley.
Nelson Kempf at Revolution Hall June 10, 2022
Photo by Jason Quigley.

Artists that I’ve recorded and/or toured with include WILD ONES, Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), PUBLIC EYE, AY and ACID WASH. Some more current projects I’ve played in, or am playing with, include SMIRK, NELSON KEMPF, SIK OHESO and MICKEY RAE. I’ve also played support gigs/tours for bands such as The Flaming Lips, Tennis, Phantogram, HAIM, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Telekinesis, Surfer Blood, Typhoon, and many more!

Wild Ones – Ring Road Sessions
Los Angeles, 2018

My playing is mostly rooted in pop, punk, rock, hardcore and metal. However, I strive to play outside of these genres as well. I’ve spent a grip of time touring North America and Europe with my own bands and as a hired gun. Here is a list of records I play on.

I proudly play West Craft Drums 🙂

Image of Gracie Sheldon Higgins
Sweet Gracie, RIP