Welcome!

Charlie Smith is a freelance drummer and percussionist from the North East of England.

He is also the Co-host of Groovecast - The Rhythm Section Podcast, alongside bass player Ashley Walker, which you can listen to using the link below!

Surrounded by Panto toys, Gala Durham, 2024 (Photo: Bryn Batten)

For regular updates and videos, please check out Charlie’s Instagram below, or head over to the blog!  

Sparkly drums out and about this month… 📸 (2 & 8) @lavigne5524, (10) @cortneydixon #gigs #daintees #martinstephensonandthedaintees #countryroads #depdrummer #dep #depgig #ludwignewyorker #superludwig #ludwigdrums #ludwigsnare #percuss
Drums (& Gigs) of September 🥁 Some pics of nice drums and percussion in lovely venues, and dep-drum-cam snippets from @back_to_bacharach, @countryroadstour and some Ludwig soundchecking business. “The look, of Ludwig’s in your eye
New kit days are the best days! 🥁 Very happy to add this 1960-62 Ludwig New Yorker in Champagne Sparkle to the arsenal, 12x8”, 16x16” and the utterly incredible 22x12” bass drum. Huge thanks to Mark and the guys at @drumshacklond
Great gig at @wickhamfestival with Martin Stephenson & the Daintees over the weekend! Great music, great crowds and stunning weather. 📸 (2) @theroopster #wickhamfestival #wickhammusicfestival #martinstephensonandthedaintees #martinstephenson