Jay first discovered drumming as a delinquent teenager. Now she teaches others.

Her favourite genre at present is eastern European music: where the West merges with Arab and Russian cultures. These areas have rich musical heritage and funky time signatures which stimulate her brain!

Jay has played African djembe and bass drums for the past 8 years. Solo, in the drum ensemble Grio and as accompaniment for dances.

She also plays hand-drums in the Euro folk band “Podryan” (visit www.FreeWebs.com/Podryan) and tortures her neighbours with the clarinet

In 1987, Grant came to beautiful Golden Bay and discovered the joy of drumming.

He enjoys playing both original and traditional rhythms and has studied the ancient rhythms of Haiti and Africa. Grant has performed live with Jambalaya, Rhythm House and Jah Jah and currently performs with the ethno European band, Folkfire.

In 1996, Grant’s love of drumming led him to make his first drum. It was a natural progression and, since then, he has made over six hundred drums for people from around the world.

Grant’s drumming skills have been enhanced by his intimate knowledge of the drum itself and his passion and enthusiasm for drumming has influenced many of those who play Tribull Drums.