Brendan Jewell
Brendan played drums in Rock Bands of the 60's / 70' period. He learned to play drums in Camden Street drumming school.He now records as a solo artist and invites friends to play with for fun.Was formally thought to play piano as a child by his next door piano teacher.Can play Left hand/Right hand guitar, Piano,Keys.The former band The Jewells which was his creation has ceased.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Band have decided to quit playing.
Brendan continues to record his styles under his own name.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not playing live anymore.My drum kit is in the attic.Just using drum pads now
Your musical influences
Cant beat the Beatles. .I get the best fun from trying to play different styles and will record anything from Blues to Heavy Rock, Chill Out, Modern Country,Accustic styles,Pop,ect.,
What equipment do you use?
Various but mainly AKG mics Boss MS-50 and Wasabi pedals.Marshall and HIwatt amps. Yamaha for keys & percussion. Guitars -Takamine,Ibanez,and Hohner (accustic) Fender,Gibson Les Paul,Vintage.Other stuff, Line Six,EdirolUA-25 audio,Arion, various synths,various plugins,Vst's Cakewalk,Acid,Magix ect. A lot of midi recorders. Allways trying new stuff.
Anything else?
Recording and playing music for fun nowdays.
Not on the live scene.BUT I am still alive...ish
