Gijs Anders van Straalen

Musician, musicologist, dad. Percussionist and drummer, live and in the studio, for Wouter Hamel, Janne Schra, Sensual, Giovanca, Benny Sings, Blistered, Disney's Lion King and many, many more Is on tour regurarly in The Netherlands, Japan, South-Korea, Germany, France and other countries Teacher in percussion, drums, music theory and social and historical musicology for the Royal Conservatory, The Hague and for private students. Master of Arts in Music science and author of 'Shake,Rattle & Roll', a thesis about the emerging of the New Percussionist in Holland and Belgium. Co owner of GBWusic and composer for Blistered and other artists. Endorser for Pearl Percussion, Paiste Cymbals, Q Sticks & Hardcase Cases, Pete Engelhart tuned metal percussion