Drums with John R.

John R. is a performer and educator who has been active in the music business for the past ten years. Like many musicians John began his journey in church. He started studying the drums under Pastor Gary DePasquale, who at the time was the music director/worship leader at Calvary Tabernacle in Cranford NJ. Soon John found himself playing with Calvary's Youth band on Friday nights, Saturday nights with Pastor Juan Galloway of NYC Relief in Elizabeth NJ, and on Sunday mornings with Grace and Peace Fellowship, also located in Cranford. During this time John was also actively involved with Colonia High School's Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. After high school John departed to Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY. During his time there He studied jazz drums and small group jazz with local legends Azande Cummings, Bryan Carrot, Pete DeSalvo, and Greg Bobulinski. John R. is now performing with his main project The Somerton Suitcase, a Long Island based Jam/Blues rock infusion while spreading his passion for the drums through education.