Keith Erickson, originally from St. Louis, MO, moved to Hollywood, CA in the fall of 2004 to pursue a career in entertainment. He is an innovative and dynamic musician and student of various genres including classical, jazz, rock, funk, blues, reggae, hip hop, Latin, country and afro-Cuban (among others). In addition, Keith is an in demand mobile  DJ/MC for weddings, and other special events. 

Keith earned a B.A in Music from Florida State University  where he studied with Gary Werdesheim, John R. Beck, Leon Anderson, Brian Gaber and others. His focus was in classical percussion and commercial music (engineering, composition, business). During his college years, Keith played with many original bands, cover bands, church and school ensembles. He also spent much of his free time interning at George Clinton's studio in Tallahassee, learning pro tools from head engineer Gary Wright.

Today, Keith is a multi-instrumentalist, although he is most noted for his diverse and inspired percussive abilities. From a simple mainline groove to high speed, complicated poly-rhythms, he is in a class by himself on drum set, congas, timbales, xylophone, vibes, timpani, marimba or just about any other percussion instrument.

Keith currently plays drums for the Harbingers, Watson 66, Quactus, Permashine, Rich Sheldon, The Basement Band and The Dirty 30's Band.  In addition, Keith freelances with various professional organizations linked to the theater, churches, schools and even plays along side Hollywood Dj's! Keith also gives private lessons and teaches clinics to students of all ages and skill levels, promotes and books several local music events and produces demos for singer/songwriters. 

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