BANDS:

Rick Derringer, Boz Scaggs, John Waite, John Mellencamp, Les Dudek, The Disco Biscuits, Wynonna, Travis Tritt, John Michael Montgomery, Joe Nichols, The Oak Ridge Boys, T Graham Brown, Joe Diffie, Tanya Tucker, Jo-El Sonnier, Pam Tillis and Lee Greenwood

Nate Figlar is one of the Pittsburgh’s up and coming drummers that has turned many heads. Playing a very eclectic mix of genres from rock, progressive, country, jazz, roots/americana, jamband, and experimental/avant garde. Nate has been described as a solid drummer in any style with just the right amount of complexity to make any music interesting. 

Passionate musician with 30+ years playing the drums. Touring professionally for 19 years, as well as being a session drummer for recording studios. Playing with several local bands including: Licorice Pimpz, Carlos Montano Band and South 65.

L-P Dumoulin is a seasoned professional drummer, composer and arranger. He started playing at the age of 10 and playing gigs at 16.

He has released two albums in 2022 with 2 different bands on two different labels. Throughout his career, he has toured a lot in Canada, mainly in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes. He also got to do a mini tour in South America. He now masters recording and video and has his own home studio.

What sets L-P apart from others is the fact that his main influences are from metal drummers and drummers that have a sense of swing and groove to their playing. Having played many styles, he developed his own feel and sound which defines him well.

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Scott is from Louisville, Kentucky. He started expressing interested and playing drums at the age of 5. Following in his father’s footsteps as a musician, Scott takes his passion for music and tries to inspire others to follow their dreams.

Over his extensive career as a musician, Scott has played with and toured alongside various artist such as The Kentucky Headhunters, The Bama Band, KMFDM, Flaw, Primer 55, Dallas Moore, Mickey Lamantia, Hatebreed, Coal Chamber and more.

Josh Salant is a touring and session drummer from Brooklyn NY. He is the owner and operator of Salant Sound Recording Studios in Canarsie Brooklyn. The studio has served the music community for over 20 years. He is so happy to be part of the Omete team.

“I love my Captain Series cymbals. They are great for the road and record beautifully in the studio. You don't have to hold back in your playing because the volume and projection are perfect for smaller venues but can open up tremendously when you give it some muscle! Absolutely amazing! It’s everything I've been looking for in cymbals, thank you guys!"

Versatile in styles from rock, pop, Latin, soul, funk, and jazz, Joe’s abilities are boundless. Currently, you can find him performing and recording with Mike Maurice, Jason Ward and the West End Mules, a Jazz trio under his name and many other groups all around New England. He was Otis Redding III’s drummer when he gigged in Maine. Joe’s outlook on music is refreshing. He is grounded in his desire to continuously evolve as a player.

Jack “ The Giant Killer” Thompson, a two time South Carolina All State high school jazz drummer, studied percussion at Don Hamrick’s Drum Center. He plays at the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach when he’s not attending Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. He currently plays in the jazz band and wind ensembles. He is a talented drummer who despite his young age has shared the stage with important artists across the state. Jack also plays in several local Myrtle Beach bands, creates original pieces and collaborates with many other musicians. He is a big fan of Omete cymbals and RL Drums.

SNACKTIME is Philadelphia’s already beloved seven-piece band, blazing a path cut from their soul, funk, punk, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B influences. Created during the height of the pandemic, the group began performing free shows that combined their love of music, food and togetherness in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square. They quickly amassed huge crowds and became a symbol of positivity and lockdown release, while showcasing the richness of their city’s musical history and community. This progressed to sold-out headlining shows, curation of neighborhood festivals, multiple appearances at Philadelphia 76ers halftime shows, and slots at major music festivals.

The band recently finished tracking their studio debut, recorded and produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Will Yip (Lauryn Hill, Turnstile, Bartees Strange).

I started playing at age 8. During and after High School, I played the Hollywood 80's scene at all of the iconic venues at the time. I was very blessed to work with Warner Brothers Records for two years and have also worked and performed with talent such as Brian May (Queen), Members of Earrth Wind and Fire, Weather Report. Oz Fox (Stryper). Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, and Styx. I am  now the Drummer for Fan Halen.We are the most authentic tribute to Van Halen.

Professional Drummer, Instructor & Engineer Paul L. Marshall acquired his first drum set in 1990, at the age of 10, after having banged away on a drum pad for the past 3 years. at this point, he dedicated himself entirely to music. Under the instruction of Brad Sharo and Billy Canty, he honed his skills throughout high school, excelling in competitions and forming his first band, "Symphonic Indulgence."

Post high school, he joined the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, only to see it disband due to financial reasons. Undeterred, he delved into local bands and recording projects, emphasizing the value of networking and hard work in the pre-social media era.

With over 25 years in the industry, Paul is a respected session and live drummer, also skilled in backline tech, drum tech, live sound, and studio engineering, having independently owned Commercial Recording Studio from 2010 to 2017.