Ben Rodwell Drummer / Drum Teacher
Hi, my name's Ben Rodwell and I've been a drummer for 16 years, 10 of those have been spent playing in different musical projects and bands. Based in Norwich, Norfolk, I've toured extensively both around the UK and in North America and Europe. I've played major UK and European festivals including Latitude, Green Man, End of the Road, Moseley Folk Festival, Misty Fields and Into The Great Wide Open. I'm accomplished in multiple genres spanning Rock, Pop, Indie, Folk and Country. If you are looking for creative and easy-going drummer for gigs, deps or studio recording please do get in touch.Having recently committed full time to music, I've begun offering lessons to beginner level drummers. If you are looking for someone who can inspire and provide relaxed, fun lessons please do contact me."‘Comeback Loading’ features a brooding intro that explodes into life thanks to the Ralph Molina-like drums of their new drummer Ben Rodwell and it must be said that his addition has added extra muscularity to their live sound." - Americana UK"Musically, it was a set to an ambitious slice of indie-folk, resplendent with rich piano runs & stadium-sized booming drums" - For The Rabbits
Live & Recorded Session Drummer
Since I started gigging in 2015 I've been on multiple UK, North American and European tours, playing in places like The US, Canada, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway. I've had tracks featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, NPR, KEXP as well as local radio stations and have played live sessions for BBC Introducing. I'm a competent and creative live drummer with extensive experience playing Rock, Pop, Indie, Country and Folk.
Examples of work
Here's a collection of live sets and performances which feature my playing. Included here are works from artists such as Kitty Perrin, Brown Horse, Phoebe Troup and Alexander Carson. Below are links to released music on which I'm featured.
Contact
For any information regarding session work, recording or lessons please contact me at [email protected]