# Nick Lowry

Nick Lowry 

Live & Studio Session Drummer based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 

Make Some Music With Me

Bring me into your next session, show, or creative idea and let's find the groove together.

## About

Hi, I’m Nick and I love playing the drums. Based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I bring over 25 years of experience behind the drum set making music feel alive across genres & styles. Whether it’s performing live with an artist or band, sitting in with fellow musicians for an impromptu gig, or tracking in the studio, I bring the same energy, feel, and a genuine love of playing to every session. If you’re looking to hire a professional drummer for your next performance or project, then you’ve come to the right place. 
Artists & bands that I’ve played with live and/or in the studio:
seasonal, Super Vehicle, Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts, The Wild Hymns, Tuck Ryan, Andy Mowatt, Pat Hatt, Dead Motel, Former North, Warren, and Chad Taylor & Patrick Dahlheimer of LIVE. 

## Services

- [Live Session drumming](https://nicklowrydrums.com/services/drum-recording-tracks.md): I sit in with artists & bands across genres to add what will elevate and best serve the music.
- [Studio](https://nicklowrydrums.com/services/session-drumming.md): Remote tracking at my personal studio space, or live tracking onsite.
- [Co-Writing](https://nicklowrydrums.com/services/professional-writing-services.md): Music is about collaboration and playing with others.

## FAQ

### What does a professional drummer contribute to a song or performance?

A drummer provides the rhythmic foundation that helps a song feel cohesive, expressive, and engaging. Beyond keeping time, a professional drummer responds to the music and supports its energy, dynamics, and overall character while serving the song. These subtleties are what allows the music to breathe and FEEL alive. Drum samples, beats, and/or electronic drum loops and backing tracks are great at the time keeping responsibilities of the drummer, but fall short when it comes to the nuances that live drums add to any performance. Touch. Sound. Feel. These are the human elements that connect with the listener on a deeper emotional level, and are the exact elements that are sacrificed when a live drummer is replaced by a backing track or drum machine. 

### What genres do you play?

I love playing all styles! Funk, soul, indie rock, folk, rock, jazz, fusion, Americana, blues, Latin and more. My goal is to always honor the style i’m playing, its heritage, and feel to the best of my ability.  

### Why do I need a professional drummer in the studio?

Recording with a drummer typically begins with understanding the song, arrangement, tempo, and desired feel. A professional can help translate those musical ideas into a performance that complements the rest of the production, which also includes knowing which techniques and tools are required to achieve a certain sound. Most important of all, a professional brings efficiency and consistency to a recording session meaning you aren’t wasting days of precious studio time trying to get the perfect take.

### Why should I work with a professional drummer?

A band is only as good as their drummer. A professional drummer brings musical awareness, consistency, experience, and a collaborative mindset with the goal of serving the song over the self. Their contribution can breathe life into pre-recorded backing tracks; help the music communicate more clearly; and enhance the overall live performance for both those on stage and in the audience in ways a drum machine or backing track can’t. 

## Contact

- Email: nslowry912@gmail.com