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Jake Perrett

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Overview

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Name
Jake Perrett
Main Instrument
Drums
Main Industry Role
Music Teacher
Location
Bracknell Forest, England
Minimum Day Rate
£200.00
Maximum Travel Distance
150 miles
Website
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About

Headline

South East Drummer | 20 years experience | Rock/Pop/Disco/Funk/Jazz

Bio

Jake is a freelance drummer based in Berkshire with experience across function bands, tribute acts and musical theatre. He spent several years with the Weekend Party Band - including time as band leader. He now runs his own function acts Rock The Night and Open Road, and deps regularly for numerous bands.

His tribute work has taken him to theatres across the UK, including five years with the Traveling Wilburys' Experience and credits spanning everything from The Adele Songbook to the Chicago Blues Brothers. On the musical theatre side, Jake has depped on the Heathers and Cruel Intentions UK Tours, the Blues Brothers at the Arts Theatre, West End, as well as three seasons of pantomime at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.

Alongside his function and theatre work, he also tours and records with original artists across the UK and Europe, and offers remote drum recording to artists worldwide from his home studio.

Genres
  • Rock
  • Funk
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Country
Gig types
  • Weddings
  • Theatres
  • Functions
  • Corporate Events
  • Recording Sessions
Has transport
Transport
Has pa
PA System
Has lighting
Lighting
Has pli insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Has pat tested equipment
PAT Tested Equipment
Credits
  • Date
    November 2024
    Description
    Heathers UK tour - dep drummer
  • Date
    June 2025
    Description
    Cruel Intentions UK tour - dep drummer
  • Date
    August 2015 - October 2018
    Description
    The Weekend Party Band
  • Date
    September 2022 - Present
    Description
    Party The Night Away Events - Manager and Drummer
  • Date
    September 2021 - Present
    Description
    That Joe Payne - Hybrid Drummer, Touring and Studio
  • Date
    January 2020 - Present
    Description
    Aderyn - Touring and Studio, MD and playback (Ableton)
  • Date
    October 2018 - March 2023
    Description
    Traveling Wilburys Experience touring drummer
  • Date
    December 2015
    Description
    Blues Brothers Xmas Special, West End - Dep drummer
  • Date
    November 2023 - January 2024
    Description
    Mother Goose Pantomime, Cheltenham
  • Date
    November 2024 - January 2025
    Description
    Aladdin Pantomime, Cheltenham
  • Date
    November 2025 - January 2026
    Description
    Robin Hood, Pantomime, Cheltenham
Equipment
  • Name
    Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Drum Kit
  • Name
    Various Zildjian Cymbals
  • Name
    Various Ludwig, Yamaha, and Mapex snare drums
  • Name
    Behringer XR18
  • Name
    Yamaha DSR115 PA speakers
  • Name
    Various ADJ lighting
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