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Professional Session Drummer

Any genre, any vibe

Bring Your Music To Life

With nearly 30 years of experience – both live and in the studio – I bring expressive, musical drumming to every project.

Whether you're chasing energy, groove, subtlety, or raw power, my focus is always the same: make the drums serve the song and bring it to life.

Dave D'Amore - Session Drummer

Studio Sessions

All drum parts are recorded in my dedicated studio using a hand-picked selection of drums and cymbals.

Each take is crafted to suit your track – whether you’ve got parts written or want me to build something from scratch. I'm happy to follow detailed notes or work directly with your producer to get the perfect feel and sound.

Remote sessions are simple: send the track, and I’ll deliver clean, multitrack drums – ready to drop straight into your session.

ℹ️ I recorded drums for “Stockholm” by Australian award-winning vocalist Abi Muir – the track won the Grand Prize in the Rock category of the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition, judged by artists like Flea (RHCP), George Clinton, and Jimmy Cliff.

Dave D'Amore - Session Drummer

Live Performances

Over the years, I’ve played in a wide range of live settings – from high-energy pop shows to progressive metal gigs.

I adapt quickly to different bands and styles, always aiming to support the music with feel, consistency, and intention.

Comfortable with click tracks, backing tracks, and fast stage changeovers, I have multiple drum setups ready for different venues and reliable transport for all gig types.

Inside The Studio

From Concept To Creation

All session work is tracked in my private Cairns studio – purpose-built for drum recording, with a clean, focused setup that delivers mix-ready results.

  • Acoustically treated live room, tailored for drums

  • Birch, walnut and mahogany kits for tonal variety

  • Rotating snare collection to suit any style or mix

  • Wide cymbal array to suit multiple genres

  • Dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphone options

  • Presonus XMAX preamps with a clean signal path into Studio One

  • Calibrated monitoring in a treated mix area

  • Efficient workflow optimised for remote sessions

Whether you’re after a tight, dry sound or something bigger and more ambient, the room is dialled in to capture it.

ℹ️ The studio has been the creative hub for my band, Darkshore, where singles like “Hopeless” and “The Cost” came to life.

Interested in collaborations or exploring new projects?