BOBBY JAMES

Producer/Performer/Drummer/DJ

When it comes to rockin the party, Drumattic (Bobby James) has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Be it custom live drum kits, wicked visuals, heavy electro tracks, or all out stage production, this is the man that has answers for all your entertainment needs.

The past five years have been extremely busy for this self proclaimed music addict. There are not many drummers that can claim to have full time bookings as a solo entertainer. A spectacle to watch, he has carved a strong demand for himself in Vancouver playing at the hottest clubs. Currently he holds weekly residencies at Ginger 62 (Lobby), Tunnel, The Odyssey, Opus, and The Cecil, proving he is a staple in the scene. He has produced and performed at special events for countless patrons, namely: Microsoft, Telus, Canthrill, The Vancouver Pride Society, Toy Box Productions, Toyota, Redbull, Cirque De Soleil, Bacardi, and CTV.

In the last 2 years, Drumattic has made ground-breaking developments in his live show. Now DJing while he drums, his beats are undeniably tight. He smashes a custom drum rig featuring acoustic and electronic drums, loaded with triggered samples. Venue allowing, he also projects original visuals behind him, synced with LED lighting.

Drumattic is the quintessential party favor, playing alongside super DJs such as Bad Boy Bill, Groove Rebels, Manny Lehman, Tony Moran, Dabruck & Klein, Erick Decks, and DJ Dimitrie from Paris just to name a few.

Bobby James a.k.a Drumattic has been playing drums for over 20 years. A veteran punk rock drummer who has toured with the likes of Kid Rock, Static X, Scorpions, and Megadeth, his astounding skills and showman ship have been promoted by the music industry since the 80s. He has signed 3 major record deals and toured the world as the beat machine in bands Young Gun, DDT (TMC/Electra), and Noise Therapy (Redline).

He is now taking the arena rock anthem attitude to making electronic music. When Bobby isn't teching shows or loading gear, his passion is songwriting and production. He is the master-mind behind electro-house outfit Destineak, which features himself and vocalist Christina Sing. They have recently penned a 3 album contract with Moshpit Productions, and are set to take over the world with their first international release early 2010. Their live is show off the hook every time, and won them "Best Live Performers of the Year 2009" at the Vancouver Nightlife Awards. Destineak is undeniably pop, but just dirty and funky enough to keep you up till the wee hours of the morning.

So press play & come to the show, and don't be afraid to sweat if you feel the rhythm running through you .