Meet Aaron
Drummer with the BoogieMoonBand
Well-known locally for teaching and performing all over the place, Aaron remembers the Foo Fighters and playing the London Jazz Festival.
How did it all start?
Well I first started learning the violin but I always thought drums were way cooler. So around the age of 12, I was copying some of the older guys at school who were into rockers like Dave Grohl [Foo Fighters]. And then my Dad bought me my first kit for Christmas and soundproofed a room. The neighbours were really good about it and never complained, but later told me they were glad when I got into jazz instead of rock!
What do you love about playing live?
Meeting people, seeing them having a great time, making them dance. Even if they’re sitting, you can see them there, eyes closed, the music means something to them.
Which of the band's songs are your favourites to play?
Chic, Sister Sledge, Nile Rodgers: those grooves never fail to drive up the energy. Young Hearts Run Free too - never fails.
And then recently we covered Tyla’s “Water” which is a great drum pattern to play.
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Up close and personal ...
Memorable live gig moments:
Biggest:
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The Crossing, Digbeth to a crowd of 600 with “The Swing Squad“.
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London Jazz festival at Hamstead Jazz Club with Matt Telfer’s band “Them Dirty Blues”.
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Fargo Christmas special with Jazz Luminaries: Nigel Price, Vasilis Xenopolous, Freddie Gavin, Dave Sear
Funniest [for the band]:
Break between sets and a woman old enough to be his mum comes right up, looks him straight in the eye and says: “You’re are lovely you are… ... no really ... you are sooo lovely!”
In your dreams ...
Dream gig?
Ronnie Scott's, London
If you could meet your biggest musical hero?
Philly Joe Jones: How does he practice his impeccable feel and time?
Crush?
Cheryl Cole
Quick Fire:
Chocolate or alcohol? Chocolate
Dream car? E type jaguar
Digital or vinyl? Vinyl
Pinup? Emma Watson
Favourite weather presenter? none
And finally ...
One piece of advice you'd give your younger self?
"Practice more!"