Danny Patterson

Houston, TX

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Drummer

Travels up to 200 miles

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Live in recording studio (Recording Session)

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Oldies band montage from Stadium Show.

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Folk music percussion (Live)

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Country (Live)

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Recording session at Lucky Run Studio

Jan 2017

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Overview

Danny Patterson is a professional drummer with over 30 years of drumming experience. Danny has played a wide range of gigs/recording sessions that range from Gospel-Country-Blues-Bluegrass-Oldies-Rock-Jazz-Folk. He has performed on over 30 albums, numerous singles & 2 live DVD's. Danny is also a member of the Percussive Arts Society, ASCAP and the Texas Country Music Association. Danny is an artist with numerous drum manufactures (check the "additional booking notes" section for more details). In 2018, Danny played over 220 dates between live shows and recording sessions.

Reviews

2 reviews

Lisa B.

August 12, 2023

Great guy to work with!

I believe Danny played with us for two years every Sunday. He was always on time, always prepared, and always sitting in the pocket. No matter what we threw at him week to week, he rose to the challenge. Just a great guy to work with and we would use and him again any time.

Hired as: Drummer

Danny Patterson

Thank you so very much for the kind words Lisa. It was a pleasure working with you!

Bucky G.

August 9, 2021

Top notch pro, plays em just like the record

Danny has played with us numerous times live and in the studio. Top notch pro, plays em just like the record. He's versatile and adapts to any setting. He's usually on a full kit but also kills it on the cajon for small or acoustic settings. A true gentleman, it's all about your show. Highly recommended.

Hired as: Drummer, Percussionist

Danny Patterson

I truly appreciate the kind words Bucky, always a pleasure working with you!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes

Unions: Percussive Arts Society And ASCAP

What to expect

What can you expect from Danny if he sits in with your band or on your recording session? You will get a professional and easy going attitude. Being such an experienced drummer with genre and musical history knowledge, he can find ways to make your songs flow with ease and with finesse, playing the right drum part for your music. Danny has tons of experience playing to click tracks as well as MIDI in the studio as well as in live performances. If you need a little showmanship for your band's performance or from him, he can accommodate with that as well.

Danny has traveled to numerous cities in Texas (Austin, Borger, Dallas, El Paso, Harlingen, Hawkins, Kilgore, Luckenbach, Midland, Round Rock, San Antonio, Tyler as well as Houston) and to various states (Arkansas, California, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin) for sessions as well as live performances. If he has an opening in his calendar he is willing to travel (does have a valid/current passport) to help you out with your performance and/or recording session.

Danny can also do a Virtual Performance using Zoom, Facebook Live, Instagram, etc. Virtual performances can be Drum Lessons/Performance, Q&A sessions, or even Danny doing a solo showcase playing multiple instruments.

Additional booking notes

For most gigs/sessions, Danny will use his drums (unless an adequate set is provided). He own various sizes of drums & percussion instruments (see below for list) and can provide his own mics and/or mixer to send a line to your mixer.

If you tell Danny the type of music you're performing he can bring what he feels is the perfect size kit to the gig/session.

Danny is an artist/endorser of Salyers Percussion (drumsticks/mallets/brushes), SledgePad, The Drum Wallet, Motion-Pro Drum Thrones, Black Widow Drum Web, TnR Products, Cympad, and Canopus Drum Accessories.

Luan shell drum kit: 12" & 13" Tom, 16" & 18" Floor Tom, 22" Bass
Maple/Mahogany shell drum kit: 10", 12", 14" & 16" Tom, 22" Bass
Mahogany shell drum kit: 12" Tom, 14" Floor Tom, 18" Bass
Maple/Poplar shell drum kit: 12" Tom, 14" Floor Tom, 18" Bass, 22" Bass
Maple shell drum kit: 12" Tom, 14" Floor Tom, 18" Bass
Roland SPD-6
Roland TD-4KP
Alesis Strike MultiPad

1940's WFL Mahogany/Poplar snare 14" x 5.5"
1987 Pearl Steel snare 14" x 6.5"
1995 Pearl Maple snare 12" x 7"
2001 Fibes Acrylic snare 12" x 7"
2003 Custom Maple snare 14" x 6.5"
2006 Gretsch Luan snare 14" x 5"
2009 BA Custom 20 ply Maple snare 14" x 5.5"
2012 Ludwig Cherry/Gumwood/Birch snare 14" x 6.5"
2013 Ludwig Maple snare 14" x 5"
2013 Gretsch Maple/Gumwood snare 14" x 6.5"
2014 Ludwig Black Nickel over Brass snare 14" x 5"
2015 Gretsch Mahogany snare 14"x 8"
2015 Gretsch Black Nickel over Brass snare 14"x 6"
2016 Ludwig Black Nickel over Brass snare 14" x 6.5"
2017 7drums Maple snare 14" x 5"
2018 Canopus Ash snare 14" x 6.5"
2019 Ludwig Mahogany/Poplar snare 14"x 5.5"
2023 DW Concrete snare 14" x 6.5"
2023 Sonor Aluminum snare 14" x 5.75"

Impression Cymbals (full set)
Zildjian Cymbals (full set)

JH Audio (IEM)
Black Widow Drum Web
The Drum Wallet
SledgePad (in all bass drums)
Audix Drum Mics (full set)

Danny also own a range of percussion items which if you need a percussionist we can help you with that as well, here is a list of his percussion instruments:
- DG De Gregorio Siroco Cajon
- LP Americana Series Cajon
- Shakers (various sizes & makes)
- Doumbek (ceramic & aluminum)
- 3 scale Marimba
- Remo & LP Bongos
- Tambourine (3 types)
- Wood Blocks (high & low pitch)
- 2 Wind Chime Bars

Here are a few artists/bands Danny has worked with over the years:
- Gospel In Song
- Houston All City Band (1988)
- The Garcia Family
- Malcolm Yelvington, "Sun Records Artist" (1989 & 1990)
- Larry Lewis Moon (1994, 2007 & 2008)
- Sam Houston Race Track Band ((phone number hidden)0)
- Ron Hathaway
- Next Level
- Wallisville Country Grass
- Blues2Joy
- Back Porch Band
- Karl Brunig (2006)
- Grace Family Church
- First Baptist Church of Pearland
- The Days
- Gary Combs (recording sessions 2010)
- Johnny and The Spinsations
- Cindi Gourley (recording sessions 2011 & 2012)
- Crazy Charlie (recording sessions 2012 & 2013)
- Kingsland Bapt Church
- Bethel Bible Fellowship (2013)
- Wild Rabbit Salad (live & recording sessions)
- William Florian (Texas & New Mexico Tours - Sept. 2013, Nov. 2014, Feb. 2015 & Mar 2015)
- Phildel *artist from the UK* (Austin TX Tour date in Nov. 2013)
- Fellowship of the Nations
- Mystery Loves Company (live & recording sessions)
- Bristol Fashion
- Madeline McDonald (recording session 2016)
- Autumn Woods (recording sessions 2016)
- Asaph Atala (recording session 2016)
- J.D. Boucharde (recording sessions 2016)
- Taylor Max (recording session 2016)
- Echoes Throughout Eternity (recording session 2016)
- Emily Cole (recording session 2016)
- The Spotlights
- Vertigo
- Maddy Estelle (recording session 2018)
- Susan Hickman
- Genevieve Allen

Services offered

Drummer Percussionist

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

21

Sunday

GFC

9:00am - 12:00pm

23

Tuesday

MLC

5:00pm - 8:00pm

27

Saturday

MLC

7:00pm - 10:00pm

28

Sunday

9:00am - 12:00pm

13

Sunday

GFC

9:00am - 12:00pm

20

Sunday

GFC

9:00am - 12:00pm

27

Sunday

GFC

9:00am - 12:00pm

Past booked events

June 2026

Saturday

Vertigo

9:30am - 1:00pm

01

Friday

GFC

9:00am - 11:30am

06

Saturday

Saturday

Friday

Saturday

Saturday

Cornbread

9:00pm - 11:59pm

01

Friday

Spotlights

8:30pm - 10:30pm

July 2025

11:00am - 2:00pm

01

Sunday

John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Keith Moon (The Who), Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Micky Dolenz (The Monkees)

Setup requirements

Danny prefers to have a space of 8' x 8' for the drums to be setup; a drum riser is not required.

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