JUNIOR

PADILLA

Professional Drummer / Percussionist

“Junior was super easy to work with and provided me with great drum tones. He had an innovative approach and is knowledgable about a lot of styles that surpassed my expectation. Hire this human!”

— Andrew Muller, The GripSweats

Junior Padilla’s is one of the most versatile and intuitive drummers you’ll ever encounter.

With his vast experience in multiple styles he can be thrown into just about any situation. From growing up with Latin Jazz in NYC, playing Spanish gospel churches, being a member of various Rock Bands, performing and producing jazz and pop artists & songwriters, touring with CCM artists, and even some country, he has been able to cultivate a variety of styles.

You get all of this experience when you hire him for a gig as your drummer.

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Keyboardist/Artist Joseph “Hands Of Soul“ Wooten

JP is a true professional! I always enjoy working with him, whether he is on drums or in the producer's chair...and he is a heck of a nice guy!
Artist / Bennet Lemaster

Junior is talented, professional, organized, and an all around wonderful musician to work with. His experience and ear make him a valuable asset to any gig, and it is always an honor to work with him. His positive attitude and love for his work are always an added bonus. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a top-notch drummer.
Dee Rock

I'm a guitarist who loves to groove yet some drummers bring nothing more than a beat but then there is drummer Junior Padilla.
Junior is an extraordinary drummer and brings it all when he sits behind his drum kit. When Junior arrives to the venue his good vibes and pro attitude fill the place from the moment he walks in and the magic begins from the first note played.
Junior has such groove that you want to just stop playing and feel what he's laying down cause the flavor is bold and strong. His style and uniqueness
made my country soul songs feel and sound amazing!
I'm honored to call him a friend and Blessed to have shared the stage with him and I look forward to performing with this incredible musician again.
Alison Brazil

I made an excellent choice when I hired Junior Padilla to play percussion for me. He was early, prepared, and brought a great attitude!
Andrew Muller The GripSweats

Junior was super easy to work with and provided me with great drum tones. He had an innovative approach and is knowledgable about a lot of styles that surpassed my expectation. Hire this human!
Rachel Pearl

I've worked with Junior in a live setting and he was a welcomed and celebrated addition to my solo gigs. A good man to have in your corner.
Marie Wise Hawkins

JP toured with me for six months on a cruise ship throughout Alaska, Mexico, Aruba, Washington and Canada.
Every day was a different situation and he was super professional at whatever situation was thrown his way. He always came prepared to shows and went above and beyond. He’s a phenomenal drummer and musician and the most kind hearted person I know. I highly recommend JP for any of your projects or shows you may have!
Lee Gibson

I've been performing with JP for a few years now on most of our full-band shows. He is always thorough & 100% professional for rehearsal and performance. He is also what we refer to as "a great hang" but he has become a dear friend to all of us. I respect him as a musician but even more so as a person. Recalling our first performance together, he showed up at a moment's notice with no time for a rehearsal and barely enough time to chart our originals, absolutely killing it. Since Junior was still performing with another artist at that time, my guitar player & I talked after the show deciding that "this is 'the guy' every time we can get him" . He is, without a doubt, an asset to any artist or band on both sides of the microphones.