Brian Ervin

Who am I

About Me

30

Years behind a kit

With a musical journey spanning three decades, I’ve been dedicated to my craft as a professional drummer, following in the footsteps of my Dad. Originally from Memphis, TN, I relocated to Orlando in 2015 before moving further south to Fort Lauderdale in 2021. Now, as of September 4th, 2024, I will be settling permanently in Indian Trail, North Carolina, where the sweet tea flows and the BBQ is second to none. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a diverse musical background, performing across multiple genres with a music catalog as extensive as a CVS receipt. I’m known as a reliable and versatile fill-in drummer with references from Memphis, Orlando, and South Florida who can vouch for my professionalism and performance quality. With the right material and prep time, I can master a setlist faster than you can say, "Free Bird."

By day, I maintain a full-time career, allowing my drumming to remain a passionate pursuit rather than a necessity. I'm currently in a corporate band that only plays 1-2 times a month. I'm looking to play more. I excel in bands that focus on engaging stage presence, audience interaction, and delivering a memorable show. Whether it’s a laid-back gig in casual wear or a formal corporate event where I’m suited up, I’m always prepared with professional gear and a polished presentation. If you’re seeking a dependable, drama-free musician with a great sense of humor and a commitment to excellence, let’s create unforgettable performances together. I’m ready to bring both rhythm and energy to your next event—just reach out!

Additionally, I’m experienced in performing acoustic gigs using a cajon setup, providing a professional sound for smaller, more intimate events. I can also contribute vocals when needed, ensuring versatility for various performance settings. Beyond drumming, I’m a skilled graphic designer specializing in music marketing. If your band needs standout promotional materials, such as gig flyers and social media graphics, I can help elevate your event’s visibility—whether I’m in the lineup or not.

Thank you,
Brian

Bands Played or Subbed For

Resume

36

Bands played or subbed for

Mem - Memphis | Orl -Orlando | Ftl - Fort Lauderdale | Clt - Charlotte

Stone Ground Kelly - Mem
Twin Soul - Mem
Section 8 - Mem
Full Circle - Mem
Thumpdaddy - Mem
Swingin Leroy - Mem
The Fat City Band - Orl
Sluggo - Orl
You're Gonna Get It (Tom Petty Tribute) - Orl
Voodoo Vibe - Orl
Speed Limit 70 - Orl
Pop Culture Poets - Orl
Street Talk - Orl
Ashley Young Band - Orl
Clicker - Orl
UMC of Winter Park - Orl
Bad Mannerz - Orl
The Uptown Party Band - Clt

No Hit Wonders - Mem
Basketcase - Mem
Frankie Holley and the Noise - Mem
Digital Overdrive Open Band Jam - Orl
CrashRocket - Orl
3 Ring Circus - Orl
The Smoking Jackets - Orl
Bar Fly - Orl
Papa Wheelie - Orl
Quadrophonic Surround Sound (Pink Floyd & Led Zeppelin Tribute) - Orl
Pit Row Pickers - Orl
The Thunderchickens - Orl
Bad Monkey Open Band Jam - Orl
Luscious Jones And The Truth - Orl
Los Mojos - Orl
Alias - Orl
The Beautiful Bastards - Orl
The Fellas - Ftl

What I play

Genres

#1

Dance & top 40

I excel at this genre. I have played to click and backing tracks for exciting dance bands that put on exciting shows.

#2

Classic Rock

Classic rock makes up the longest genre of my career. This genre comes second nature to me.

#3

Modern Rock

I'm a kid of the 80's and 90's and 2000's. I grew up on all the great music of those decades with a strong emphasis on 80's.

What I use

Equipment

Equipment	Description
5 piece Mapex Mars	This kit looks and sounds fantastic This kit is 5 piece Mapex Mars series kit. I use brand new Yamaha Stands to give it a serious look. This kit makes any gig look professional. Kit pic
LEKATO Percussion Sample Pad	Perfect for pros and beginners alike, the drum sample pad offers a vast sound library. Portable and versatile, it seamlessly integrates into music production setups with USB and MIDI connections, providing easy DAW/VST use and triggering backing tracks with ease. LEKATO Percussion Sample Pad
Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module with Mic Pickup	For use as additional or stand alone drum mics Mic your drums in seconds - attach the EAD10 to any acoustic drum, and you'll have a high-quality stereo image of the entire acoustic kit in seconds. The EAD10 intuitively and instantly transforms acoustic drum sounds with studio-quality digital effects and sampled sounds. EAD10 Demo
Meinl Arched Cajon with Pedal	The perfect addition to your acoustic gig Yes I can even (Yacht) rock your acoustic gig. The Meinl arched Cajon has just enough thump for the perfect lower undertone and just enough pop to blend in. I use a pedal for the lower tones which keeps both hands free for other percussive instruments. Cajon setup
Cymbals	Paiste All Paiste Signature and Twenty Series Cymbals. 13" hats, 12" splash, 14" full crash, 16" thin crash, 18" precision crash and a 20" power ride.
Mics	Triggers and Mics I primarily use the Yamaha EAD10 with an AKG D112 kick mic in addition to the EAD10 kick trigger. I also have Carvin D42's for the toms and a Sennheiser e604 for the snare.
Monitors	Ears INEARZ Custom 6 driver Euphoria IEM's. Xvive wireless In-ear monitor system.
Full Rack P.A.	With 4 Wireless Mics and 6 Wireless IEM's Full rolling rack with: 2 Powered Portable Column Array PA System. 1 soundcraft UI 24 board. 1 PTU-7000 Pheynx Pro Quad UHF Wireless Microphone System w/ Auto-Scan (4 mics). 1 PTM-33 Pheynx Pro UHF Mono Wireless In-Ear Monitor System (4 wireless body packs). 1 RFVENUE COMBINE4 active IEM transmitter with uni-directional antenna. 1 Phenyx Pro PAS-225X UHF Antenna Distribution System with 2 paddle antennas. 1 PreSonus Studio 1824c interface (just taking up rack space). 1 trendnet high end router with expandable antennas. 1 24 slot battery charger. Rolling Rack P.A. Pic.
Other	Tracks I have over 200 professionally created backing tracks of hits from the 70's to now as well as about 100 yacht rock tracks. Each track contains click and vocal cues. These tracks are currently being used today by a very busy corporate band (I used to play with) from my hometown of Memphis.