Hernan Aramberri

Gretsch Artist Since: 2008

Country: AR

Band or Affiliations: Kermesse Redonda

Current Kit Setup:
New Classic Vintage Glass Nitron
USA Custom Silver Sparkle

Influences:
Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Neal Peart, Stewart Copeland, Kenny Aronoff, Walter Sidotti, Mc Coy Tyner, Ron Carter, Chick Corea.

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Since I was a child, Gretsch´s sound took part in different aspects of my life through the artists that were and still are my inspiration. Now, as a professional artist, I found in Gretsch the best sound to express my art."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Consider yourself, before a musician or an instrumentalist, as an artist. Know the huge importance of the pursuit of academic excellence, and never stop following your dreams."

Bio:
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1966, Hernan started his career as a professional in 1986 not only playing drums in many bands but also working on the musical production of them. He has been dedicated to teach since 1988, in addition, nowadays he carries on courses and drum clinics, electronic percussion and technology applied to music. In 1993 he started playing and being part of technical team in the most important band of Argentina called “Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota”, better known as “Los redondos”. With this band he participated in the las four albums, not only as a musician but also as midi programmer, Protool and Nuendo operator and he was responsible of the recording and mixture. They have played in the most important stadiums of the country such as River Plate, Racing Club, Chateau Carrera, Huracán and in Uruguay too.

From 2002 he continued his career with “Indio” Solari, ex leader, singer and producer of “Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota”, performing as a drummer, producer and technical responsible of the studio where they record, called “Luzbola”. In the year 2005, next to “Indio Solari”, he contributed in the formation of the new band called “Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado”, followed by several presentations in different stadiums in Argentina.

Actually Hernan performs as a musical director of the band, drummer, musical producer and teacher. And with Gaspar Benegas, guitarist of the band, go across the country with a project which is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Argentina that teaches not only musical things but also the share their knowledge as musicians and their experiences.