Michel DeQuevedo + Musician in Hamilton, ON

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Originally from Mexico City, started playing percussions at age 8. Taking several early music education courses and finally attending Mexico City's Escuela Superior de Musica and Academia de Musica Fermatta (wich is affiliated to Berklee College of Music) Recording and Performing percussionist/drummer with several bands/artists including La Lupita (BMG), Molotov (Universal), Julieta Venegas (BMG), Pulpo (Sony Music) and also participating in many concerts and TV shows as a supporting musician for many pop singers.
With 30+ years of performing and 20+ years of teaching experience Michel DeQuevedo came to Canada from Mexico City.
He started playing percussion at the age of 8. After taking several early music education courses he finally attended Mexico City's Escuela Superior de Musica and Academia de Musica Fermatta (which was, at the time, affiliated with Berklee College of Music)

In Mexico, Michel was a recording and/or performing percussionist/drummer for several mexican bands and artists including multi Grammy Award winners Julieta Venegas (BMG) and Molotov (Universal), La Lupita (BMG), Pulpo (Sony Music) and more, and participated in various concerts and TV shows as a supporting musician for many artists and singers.

Since moving to Toronto in July 2005, Michel has played and/or recorded with some of the best artists in Canada, including Walk off the Earth, Richard Underhill, The Eric St-Laurent Trio, Lady Son and more; in venues such as Massey Hall, Roy Thompson Hall, The Opera House, etc. He has also participated in The TD Jazz Festival, The Beaches Jazz Festival, LuminaTO, Canadian Music Week, Salsa on St.Clair, Muhtadi's International Drum Festival and many more. He has performed in 400+ weddings and corporate events, either as a solo act or with premier bands, he also performs in many clubs in Toronto accompanying the best D.J's in the city.
www.youtube.com/micheldequevedo

Screen name:

Michel DeQuevedo

Member since:

Jan 22 2006

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

ufff!, tons!!!

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:

Expert

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Drums:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

MUSIC