About Groovenote
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Pete Neville, founder of Groovenote. I have been playing drums and percussion since the age of 10 and playing professionally and teaching from the age of 17.
My experience in studying, composing, transcribing and playing a vast array of genres combined with my
performance and management experience has provided me the knowledge to discover and deliver real live, quality music. I believe that the bond between musician made, live music and community is essential and necesssary. If nurtured, it creates connection and builds a hugely invaluable cultural wealth that cannot be replicated otherwise.
I've had the privilege of working alongside some talented musicians including being Percussionist and Manager of 'Trout Fishing in Quebec' (Jazz/Rock), 'Resin Dogs' band member (Hip Hop) and freelance work with such artists as The Whitlams, Jack Johnson, You Am I, Tim Rogers (solo), Kate Cebrano, Christa Hughes. International Support tours have I have played on have included Run DMC, Jamiroquai, Grandmaster Flash, Gill Scott-Heron, Black Eyed Peas and the Happy Mondays.
Extensive high profile events have included playing the main stages at The Big Day Out, Homebake, Manly Jazz Festival, Splendour in the Grass and The Falls Festival. Other notable events I have performed at include Sydney Festival, Bledisloe Cup, Arsenal Football Club, Sydney Olympics and NRL Magic Round. And various TV appearances and extensive corporate work. I also work with international drum organisation, Online Drummer as a music transcriber.
Archives...
Trout Fishing in Quebec
1996
Resin Dogs
2000
Trout Fishing in Quebec
1997
Pete Neville Jazz Experience
2022
Caloundra Music Festival
2019
Freelance Percussion / Drums & Music composition for screen & theatre
If you are looking for a freelance percussionist or drummer for live shows or session recordings, or require compostion for screen or theatre, feel free to contact me by clicking the button below and I'll call you back to discuss.