DAVID CATES

Texas based drummer David Cates is the drummer for artist Will Carter a pop country singer/songwriter whose debut record “Good Bad Idea” was produced by famed producer Nash Overstreet. David’s style is far reaching and ranges from R&B to Jazz to Pop, and Electronica. He has been playing drums for twenty years and has attended various master classes from famed drummers like Steve Gadd.

David is also a very busy session drummer. His full discography and current projects can be seen at on his website King Beat Inc.

His current set-up is:

Horizon Series Honey Maple Matte Finish:
14x10
18x16
24x14
14x6 matching snare

CD Maples kit in Midnight Sparkle Finish:
13x9
16x16
24x14
14x6.5 matching snare

Additional Snares:
14x6 Raw Alloy Classic
14x6 Walnut Ply with Burned Logo