Professional Drummer | Custom Drum Tracks | Grammy-Nominated Black Pumas Stephen is a seasoned session drummer and recording artist based in Austin, Texas, best known as the powerhouse timekeeper for seven-time Grammy-nominated Black Pumas. With extensive experience performing and recording, Stephen brings world-class musicianship to your tracks.
Services Include:
Custom drum tracks for any genre
Professional studio recording - either at my home studio or one of many pro studios in Austin. I know engineers with tape machines!
Session drumming for indie artists, bands, and producers
Drum programming and percussion arrangements
Remote recording services worldwide
Whether you need tight, groove-heavy rhythms for rock, soul, funk, or indie pop, Stephen's Grammy-nominated expertise and Austin music scene credibility deliver the professional sound your tracks deserve.
Why Choose Stephen:
7x Grammy-nominated artist (Black Pumas)
Deep roots in Austin's legendary music scene
Professional recording facilities
Quick turnaround times
Collaborative approach to bring your vision to life
Ready to elevate your music with world-class drumming? Let's create something amazing together.
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Discogs verified credits for Stephen Bidwell11 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerified100% recommend Stephen! He was such a pro to work with. Excellent and very knowledgable at what he does and am definitely going to work with him for more projects!
check_circleVerifiedStephen nailed it first take, total pro! Highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedWas a pleasure work with Stephen. Very professional and great drummer
check_circleVerifiedStephen has that sound you’ve been looking for!! What I love most about working with him is that he was open to different ways of approaching this project. He listened to my feedback and went above and beyond to deliver!! By the way, his sound is AMAZING. Highly recommend
check_circleVerifiedEasy work with Stephen. He was quick with the work and communication. He put together a nice drum piece for me.
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Stephen is amazing and always finds the right groove!
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Stephen was very easy to work with and delivered EXACTLY what I was looking for!
check_circleVerifiedGreat drummer ! Stephen came up with with the best drum production for my track ! Hope to work with him again
check_circleVerifiedThis may sound like a cliche, but Stephen plays with a ton of feel and soul. It's impossible to explain, but he has that "thing" - the drums just sound so warm and so alive. He's awesome.
check_circleVerifiedthank you stephen for this work, it's perfect
see you at the next song
Stephen Bidwell is a world-class drummer and human being. Aside from having way more than enough technique for any job thrown at him, he has a genuine and deep understanding of sound and vibe that are essential for a truly good-sounding and good-feeling track. Hire him without hesitation.
I was the drummer, engineer, mix engineer in this production
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
2 Revisions included, usually 3-4 business days for delivery
- Gretsch drums
- Zildjian cymbals
- 25+ snare drums
- all the vintage Slingerland toms you could ever need
- and so much more.
