DAVE SCHOEPKE - DRUMS
Dave Schoepke is an accomplished drummer/percussionist, who has been with Tweed since late 2015 and has been the primary drummer for The Willy Porter Band since 2002. Dave has toured with Willy on a number of occasions over the years, and has done numerous television and live radio appearances with him.
In addition to his work with Willy Porter, Dave has had the pleasure of working with the legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre. Dave toured with Martin’s band in 2017 and in 2018 for the “Cruise To The Edge” Tour and is on his Live at The Factory Underground album.
When Dave is not touring with Tweed, Martin Barre or holding down the drum throne for Willy Porter, he can be found in the studio recording. He is an extremely busy session musician with over 50 albums to his credit. These albums cut across all genres of music. He has also been an on staff drummer doing instructional CD’s for the Hal Leonard Corporation (One of the world’s largest music publishers). Dave also heads up the improvisational recording project, Blank Radio, and is the chief engineer and curator of hundreds of sessions with musicians from all over the greater Milwaukee area culminating in 23 full length album releases since 2008.
In 2019 Dave realized a long standing dream and released his first drums-only solo album and is currently working on the follow up and tour plans. Currently Dave makes his home in Milwaukee and is a private lesson instructor at Cascio Interstate Music. He has done dozens of clinics and been billed with legendary drummers Ed Thigpen, Paul Wertico, Dom Famularo, Greg Bissonette, Ernie Adams, and Carmine Appice. He maintains a busy schedule of teaching, touring, clinics, and sessions, and is always striving to evolve in every facet of his music making.
Dave proudly endorses Ludwig Drums and Paiste Cymbals and was named 2009 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) drummer of the year.
Find out more about Dave at daveschoepke.com
In addition to his work with Willy Porter, Dave has had the pleasure of working with the legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre. Dave toured with Martin’s band in 2017 and in 2018 for the “Cruise To The Edge” Tour and is on his Live at The Factory Underground album.
When Dave is not touring with Tweed, Martin Barre or holding down the drum throne for Willy Porter, he can be found in the studio recording. He is an extremely busy session musician with over 50 albums to his credit. These albums cut across all genres of music. He has also been an on staff drummer doing instructional CD’s for the Hal Leonard Corporation (One of the world’s largest music publishers). Dave also heads up the improvisational recording project, Blank Radio, and is the chief engineer and curator of hundreds of sessions with musicians from all over the greater Milwaukee area culminating in 23 full length album releases since 2008.
In 2019 Dave realized a long standing dream and released his first drums-only solo album and is currently working on the follow up and tour plans. Currently Dave makes his home in Milwaukee and is a private lesson instructor at Cascio Interstate Music. He has done dozens of clinics and been billed with legendary drummers Ed Thigpen, Paul Wertico, Dom Famularo, Greg Bissonette, Ernie Adams, and Carmine Appice. He maintains a busy schedule of teaching, touring, clinics, and sessions, and is always striving to evolve in every facet of his music making.
Dave proudly endorses Ludwig Drums and Paiste Cymbals and was named 2009 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) drummer of the year.
Find out more about Dave at daveschoepke.com
