JUDE McBRIDE

I trained at The Brit School, Croydon and Falmouth University where I recently graduated with a first class degree in Music having specialised in drumming. I have now moved back to Central London where I grew up. 

My drumming is anchored in solid rudimentary techniques allowing for me to play in a variety of genres and genre cross -overs equipping me with smooth fills and chops across the kit as well as the ability to play highly efficiently and accurately "in the pocket".  My drumming influences include Cobham, Allen, Baker, Rowntree, Colaiuta, Copeland amongst a host of others. 

My musical influences run from New Orleans second line through Herbie Hancock, Johnny Cash, Fela Kuti, Massive Attack and Black Midi. I am  interested in the place where genres cross over allowing for exploration between and beyond genre boundaries. 

I write all the music for my band Uh Oh, Jingo!  building a strong local following in Falmouth in a thriving music scene and now relocated to London. Upcoming gig at the Amersham Arms on 14.11.26.

I play for a number of other bands including Liebeskind whose debut releases “Passing Away” and “Keith” are now available on streamers and YouTube. 

Recent sessions with The Parallels including playing support slot for Saint Etienne at Shepherd’s Bush Empire and gigs at Bush Hall and The Victoria.

Drummer with Amaya and the Echoes. Forthcoming gigs at The Dublin Castle

Also drummer with Falmouth based band Reviresco whose “ Sunset sessions” live in Falmouth is available on YouTube. 

My equipment includes a number of high quality snares (Ludwig, Tama, Pearl) and cymbals, two gigging kits and Clavia Nord drum for electronic input. I am based in Central London where I have a small studio and can travel as required. 

Feel free to contact me through the contact page for any proposals for or discussion about studio or live work. All serious offers will be considered! 

Thank you. 

Jude