Hello, I am Volker (Folly) Hofschildt and I am known as an solid groove drummer. My knowledge and experience is based on 30+ years as an trained drummer.
I have endorsements from well known recording engineers & Studios around the globe and did numerous sessions in Germany, The Bahamas, Central & Latin America and the United States.
Quote: Volli is a human drum mashine without a click. Clifford Cash (Engineer of Tower Heights & Compass Point Studios Bahamas)
My motto is "keep it simple & let it groove " !
Alternative- Classic- or Hard- Rock, Blues, Country, Funk, groove- smooth Jazz, Reggae, Hip Hop, Pop and Latin. If you need the right groove for your project feel free and contact me
In December of 2011 I was working in my Studio on
behalf of some clients to mix and master their tracks we had previously recorded.
In November of 2011 I also will work mainly in my Studio for serveral clients. I´m also checking on new upcoming Projects for 2012.
In October of 2011 I will work mainly in my Studio for serveral clients, I also will go on to work on some own projects.
In September of 2011 I worked on several Studio projects. A german Songwriter "Inge Melching" recorded some Songs in our Studio well as the Band TOSH went on and recorded further tunes to their upcoming CD.
I played a show on bass with Lyrical Waves as well a show on my Tama Drum set again with EAL at the famous Jahnhalle-Nordenham.
Name:
Volker (Volli) Hofschildt born in Nordenham,
Germany, 1963.
Education:
1972 – 1975 drum lessons & note study in Nordenham Germany, Rolf Bultmann Musical Conductor of the Stadt Orchestra Nordenham. Study literature by Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich Swing-Jazz-Latin rhythms.
Teacher & Mentor, literature studies, practice, workshops:
Rolf Bultmann, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Charly Antoliny, Pete York, Billy Cobham.
Instruments:
Drums and all types of percussion instruments, Bass and Guitar.
Played in Bands, Sessions, Gigs, Studios:
Since 1975, see Discograghy
Locations:
Europe- Germany. USA- Miami / Ft. Lauderdale, Raleigh North Carolina. Caribbean- Nassau The Bahamas.
Latin America- Panama City, Rep. de Panama.
Click here to see a extented Disco- and Videography since 1976 !
Since July 2010 I am back in Germany were I joined a Band and some Projects beside my Studio work at the Ton & Takt Studios Nordenham.
Currently I support "Erste Allgemeine Lehrer" (EAL) on drums.
You may find on YouTube further Info and some nice Videos if you like.
Check in here: http://www.youtube.com/groovevolker
Upcoming Shows:
June 23. 2012: Oldie Night
Concert with EAL at the Jahnhalle Nordenham.
Email: volli4drums _ live . com
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