Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Derek started playing piano as a child and switched over to bass guitar at the age 14. He started playing in bands and then bars at the age of 16. He has played countless shows across North America and shared the stage with many big name acts.
Relocating to New Orleans in 2014, he has done alot of studio sessions and fill in work in numerous genres from indie, hiphop, country, blues to metal.
Derek is a very energetic live performer, creative songwriter, a fast learner and efficient recording musician, who specialises in both pick or fingerstyle depending on the project requirements.
Just as comfortable with bass direct as he is with multiple effects pedals. Constantly experimenting and pushing the sonic envelope he is quickly becoming known for using multiple amps, distortions and octaves for a full bass and guitar sound from one instrument.
Berklee trained in music production, specializing in Logic. As well as music licensing.
Bassist for New Orleans based band, Saint Roch. A punk/blues/rock band formed in 2015. They released their a Live record and an EP in 2016 and the first full length album “Revelator” Oct 2017. An EP of cover songs, "Mojo" released Feb 2018. Spent Dec-Jan in the studio wrapping up 6 songs for 1 of 2 EP releases due in 2018.
Multi instrumentalist and songwriter in Kill Star. Formed in 2010, originally as a long distance writing project with Canadian vocalist, Derek "Purple" Gerbrand. They would eventually enlist drummer Josh Gray and numerous guest musicians to play select shows across Canada, and to record 1 EP and 2 full length albums, the most recent titled “Love Suicide Machine” in 2015. Currently releasing singles to streaming platforms.
Bassist for Sandra Love & The Reason since 2017. A New Orleans funk/soul/blues rock project. Currently in the studio recording first full length record.
Endorsed Artist: Spector Basses, EMG Pickups, Hipshot Products, inTune Picks, SIT Strings, BTPA Cables
Relocating to New Orleans in 2014, he has done alot of studio sessions and fill in work in numerous genres from indie, hiphop, country, blues to metal.
Derek is a very energetic live performer, creative songwriter, a fast learner and efficient recording musician, who specialises in both pick or fingerstyle depending on the project requirements.
Just as comfortable with bass direct as he is with multiple effects pedals. Constantly experimenting and pushing the sonic envelope he is quickly becoming known for using multiple amps, distortions and octaves for a full bass and guitar sound from one instrument.
Berklee trained in music production, specializing in Logic. As well as music licensing.
Bassist for New Orleans based band, Saint Roch. A punk/blues/rock band formed in 2015. They released their a Live record and an EP in 2016 and the first full length album “Revelator” Oct 2017. An EP of cover songs, "Mojo" released Feb 2018. Spent Dec-Jan in the studio wrapping up 6 songs for 1 of 2 EP releases due in 2018.
Multi instrumentalist and songwriter in Kill Star. Formed in 2010, originally as a long distance writing project with Canadian vocalist, Derek "Purple" Gerbrand. They would eventually enlist drummer Josh Gray and numerous guest musicians to play select shows across Canada, and to record 1 EP and 2 full length albums, the most recent titled “Love Suicide Machine” in 2015. Currently releasing singles to streaming platforms.
Bassist for Sandra Love & The Reason since 2017. A New Orleans funk/soul/blues rock project. Currently in the studio recording first full length record.
Endorsed Artist: Spector Basses, EMG Pickups, Hipshot Products, inTune Picks, SIT Strings, BTPA Cables
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