CRAIG ERIKSSON

ABOUT

Craig is a North East based drummer with a passion for teaching and playing music. Born in South Shields, he spent his early years playing in the South Tyneside Youth Orchestra, The Young Sinfonia (Sage Gateshead) and various percussion ensembles. Alongside this he performed regularly with tribute and original bands on the northern circuit.

Craig moved to London to study at Tech Music Schools from which he graduated with a 2:1 (hons). Tech Music School (Now BIMM) is a contemporary learning institute responsible for pumping out some of the best up and coming talent in the UK. By studying here craig gained the skills a player would need to succeed in todays music industry.

During his time in London Craig earned valuable experience touring with established bands and gained useful recording experience. He is also a regular on the function circuit playing in bands for weddings and corporate events. Highlights of his career have seen him perform in places such as: California, London, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Slovenia, Croatia, Holland and Switzerland.

Craig also worked as the Assistant Manager in the Hire Department at Bell Percussion. This gave him a unique insight into the music industry by working closely with Britain’s most professional percussionists and drummers. He had to have an in depth knowledge of everything a modern percussionist would need and catered for players and clients at the absolute top of the game. He hired equipment out to many different clients, including: Abbey Road Studios, Coldplay, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Air Studios, Sting, Peaky Blinders, BBC Proms, London Symphony Orchestra (Star Wars), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra.

TESTIMONIALS

Tom Tattersall – Guitarist, Frontman

“I have used Craig as a drum dep for my function band ’The Authenticators’ many times and would absolutely recommend him as a drummer and musician in general. The reason Craig is top of my list of deps is partly due to his ability to change style to suit the song and the other musicians playing with him, partly due to his impeccable timing and rhythm but mostly down to his ability to dig into any groove and make it sound (and feel) fantastic!”

tomtattersall.com

theauthenticators.co.uk

Steve Ling – Guitarist, Bassist, Frontman

“I always enjoy playing gigs with Craig. He is the consummate professional. A punctual, friendly and general all-round nice guy. As a guitarist/frontman and bassist, I have worked with Craig in many line-ups. He is a dynamic player and conversational drummer who is always listening, in a sense that he will latch on to any ideas you stick in and have fun with them and throw them back at you to keep the rhythm section alert whilst holding down everything expected for the song. Top class.”

Steve Ling Guitar