Demian
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Venezuelan Drummer and Percussionist Demian Arriaga has had the privilege of performing with: guitar virtuoso RICHIE KOTZEN with whom he has toured over 18 countries in Europe, South and Central America, GARY CHERONE (Extreme, Van Halen, famous for the song MORE THAN WORDS), RUBEN BLADES, JUAN LUIS GUERRA, CARL RESTIVO (Street Sweeper Social Club, Satellite Party) LEO MELLACE, RBD (rebelde), EGUIE CASTRILLO (Tito Puente), CHARLES HAYNES (Me'shell Ndegeocello), MARIO REYES (Gypsy Kings), SEAN ERIC (Mary J. Blige), REIKO NAKANO (Kelly Clarkson), among many others. He has performed countlessly in Boston, New York and his new home of Los Angeles as well as his native city of Caracas.

Since his arrival to the west coast, Demian has collaborated with GIRTH, KARINA WARE, SON SOLES, SELENA GARCIA and most notably is a member of VIDA ESPIA, NATIVE SUN and KASHMERE.

He has recorded with Venezuelan pop legend YORDANO, ska/punk leading band STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO (2 Albums on VICTORY RECORDS), down tempo artist KARINA WARE, Venezuelan pop artist RICKY PERNIA, as well as doing percussion for BUICK commercials running nationally.

He is a current faculty member for the Paul Green's SCHOOL OF ROCK IN HOLLYWOOD.

Demian endorses VATER DRUMSTICKS and FACTORY METAL PERCUSSION cymbals.

Screen name:
Demian
Member since:
Aug 06 2007
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
12
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

EQUIPMENT

Drums, Congas, Timbales, Bongos, Shakers, Ambient Toys, etc.

MUSIC