Stephen Milligan
68 Edenamohill Road, Ederney, Co.Fermanagh
Summary
Hardworking Musician with 35 years experience drumming after starting at the tender age of 8 years old. Delivers solid performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Hardworking and open-minded Drummer talented in recording and performing various styles of drumming with good understanding of time and rhythm.
Meticulous in maintaining musical equipment both before and after performances.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Drummer and Vocalist
Dominic Kirwan Band
03.2022 - Current
- I joined the Dominic Kirwan Band in March 2022 as his drummer and vocalist.
- Toured extensively across the North and South of Ireland, Scotland and England.
- Performed as session drummer in a studio environment.
- August 2024: Appearing with Dominic Kirwan and the Band on the All Star Irish Cruise ship around the Greek Islands along side Daniel O'Donnell, Nathan Carter, Michael English, The Conquerors and Declan Nerney to name a few
- https://www.gertrudebyrnepromotions.com/
Drummer, Vocalist and Partner
Originals Wedding Band
02.1989 - 12.2022
- I worked as an equal partner with my two older brothers in the Originals Wedding Band in Northern Ireland.
- Provided entertainment from Pubs, Clubs, Weddings and Corporate events right across North and South of Ireland.
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
- I personally managed the bookings from taking payments/deposits.
- Designed marketing material and social media posts to promote musical performances.
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
- Highlight 2003: The Originals Band were the winners of Country Cool Talent contest hosted one BBC 1 in spring of 2003 after which secured a record deal with one of Americas largest record companies, CURB Records in Nashville, USA.
- Highlight 2005: Revisited Nashville to record 2nd Album and featured some of the top session musicians which was a dream come through.
Skills
- Drum maintenance
- Broad rhythmic range
- Extensive performance background
- Studio recording experience
- Live sessions
- Musical arrangements
- Percussion
- Drum expertise
- Original songwriter
- Talented accompanist
- Specializing in Country and Rock
- Fast learning
- Stage setup
- Physical Strength
- Stage lighting
- Music writing
- Marketing
- Live performances
- Private Lessons
- City and non-city driving
- Excellent customer rapport
- Transportation
- Safety standards and protocols
- Processes and procedures
- Multitasking abilities
- Good telephone etiquette
- Arts and culture
- Improvising
- Dedicated
- Outgoing and friendly
- Solid Timekeeping
- Versatile drumming styles
- Clear Communication Abilities
- Reliable Metronome Use
- Confident improvisation
- Solo singing
Timeline
Drummer and Vocalist
Dominic Kirwan Band
03.2022 - Current
Drummer, Vocalist and Partner
Originals Wedding Band
02.1989 - 12.2022
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