Mick Gravee (38, NL) is a professional drummer, teacher, demonstrator & clinician.
At the age of 18 he studied Jazz/Light Music at the Conservatory of Maastricht and from the age of 20 he has his own drum school in Roermond and Geleen.
With examples such as Jeff Porcaro, Dave Weckl, Simon Phillips & Virgil Donati, Mick has developed a style over the years that can be applied in multiple music styles. Versatility is a must in contemporary music to survive!
In 2011 Mick won the Central European title in the Roland V-Drums World Championship, which allowed him to represent Central Europe in the Final Live @ The House of Blues in January 2012 in the Walt Disney Park in Los Angeles. An experience never to be forgotten! Over the years, Mick has had the opportunity to work with countless fantastic musicians/artists both in the studio and live, below is a small collection:
Queen Must Go On, Nurlaila Karim – Simply The Best of Tina Turner, The Temptations, Future Nostalgia, Dreamteam, Shirma Rouse, Maan, Leona Philippo, De Coronas, Anita Meijer, Universe,
Bert Heerink, Tony Spinner (ToTo), Jessie Galante, Project Innovation, Martin Verdonk Master Sessions, Renée van Wegberg, Suzan Seegers, Bergit Lewis, Dimension12, Andrew Gouche (Chaka
Khan & Prince), Sun Caged, Patricia Van Haastrecht, Soul Live, Joop Wolters, Marcel Coenen & Mr. Fusion.
In addition to all freelance jobs, Mick can also be seen frequently with De Coronas (Stand – Up Pop, national & international) where, in addition to drumming duties, he is now also tour manager & band leader.
Mick is also a much sought-after studio drummer. It is precisely because of his versatility that Mick is booked a lot by different studios on an almost weekly basis. Clinics are among his favorite activities and that is why he will also regularly be seen in music stores and at music fairs. Come and watch one of Mick’s clinics! In addition to the necessary tips about equipment, he also gives a number of drum tips and exercises for the drummer at home!
