Specialty: funk, soul, jazz, rock, country/folk, worship, & hip hop drumming
Multi-instrumentalist - percussion, guitar, bass, + keys
Songwriter
Producer w/ home recording studio
Funk/soul band (full or partial): Matador & the Tattered Capes
We loved Ben. He worked with us to put together 30 original pieces in a very short timeframe. Excellent musicality, great collaborator. We will continue to work with him on new projects. Highest recommendation.
Photos from this event
Amazing drummer and person! Definitely would work with again
Response from Matador & the Tattered Capes:
Thanks Miliano! So much fun to drum with you and your crew and build more music connections.
Benjamin was easy to work with, fun to be around, and a terrific musician. I had him lead a group of musicians that had never met each other before. I had a soloist, pianist, trumpeter, and Benjamin the drummer. They were hired to play for my outdoor Easter Sunrise service. He got them to work together beautifully and they performed with excellence. Benjamin also listened to what I wanted, understood my expectations, and met them fully.
So fun. So professional. So good!
I can’t wait to host another event and invite Matador & The Tattered Capes back to play. The songs were heart-warming and rich, and the music! Fantastic!! Rich tones, excellent musicianship. I loved it so much.
A great performance for a surprise birthday party! Thanks Ben!!!
Price Range: $75+
Languages: English
I can provide full drumming services or my fine-tuned percussion skills geared towards coffee shop venues and acoustic music.
I can provide latin percussion (cajon, tamborine, shakers) with my homemade cajon or full drum set with full mics (I have professional-level recording/sound gear) and anything in between.
I can provide a full or partial funk band for your party, get-together, backyard kickback, whatever you're thinking! Price points will increase depending on size of band requested.
See my photos for ideas.
Hello!
My name is Ben Moraca. Yes, pronounced "maraca", and I was chosen in 1st grade to play the maracas for my school's choir concert. From then, I was destined to be a percussionist.
Creativity through music is my great passion and strength. Above all, I emphasize GROOVE. Whether its a simple shaker or a syncopated pattern between hands and feet, I live for groove. I have been playing drums for over 14 years among many other instruments. My influence from state-level drumline, concert percussion, latin percussion, mallet percussion, and drum set has made me a reliable, solid percussionist through and through. I am also a talented guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer, live sound, and can hold my weight on bass and keys as well. I know the music theory but greatly thrive in improvisation and live performance as well.
You can book me as a solo drummer or a full/partial funk & soul band: Matador & the Tattered Capes. It is a funk/soul collective who play the classics combined with some jazzy improv thrown in. We also love rock and anything that you would want to dance, sing, or groove to. I play live gigs frequently (seasoned in audiences from 10 - 3000 members) and perform on studio recordings. I also am the drummer for Evernew, a worship band.
My biggest influences and models for drumming: Nate Smith, John Bonham, Art Blakey, Simon Kobler, Chad Smith, Steve Jordan, drumline (rudiments, tempo, timing, etc), among others.
Please feel free to reach out and chat!
Stay groovy.
Ben
I have a lot of live-sound gear that can be utilized depending on size/requirements of a gig. Please reach out to me for details for potential price points.
| December 16, 2022–December 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Nightclub Event |
| February 24, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Concert |
| April 04, 2021 • 8:00am - 8:45am | Campus Event |
| November 14, 2020 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 30, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
"Hallelujah, I Love Her So" -Ray Charles
"Georgia On My Mind" -Ray Charles
"Ain't No Sunshine" -Bill Withers
"You're On My Mind" -Tom Misch
"Call Me the Breeze" -JJ Hale/Lynryd Skynyrd/John Mayer
Funk/Soul Originals
Drummers:
Nate Smith, Art Blakey, Steve Jordan, Chad Smith, John Bonham, Carter Beauford, Simon Kobler, drumline
Musicians/Bands:
Led Zeppelin, Vulfpeck, Miles Davis, Christian Scott, Herbie Hancock, J Cole, Tom Misch, Rolling Stones, The Eagles, A Tribe Called Quest, Hillsong, Ray Charles, Chet Baker, Kenny Burrell
Anaheim, CA 
Jazz Band
1 Verified Booking Stephen C. said “Evan showed up on time, was super friendly, and played a great set. I would definitely recommend him for hire again!”
Mesa, AZ
Drum / Percussion Show
5 Verified Bookings Vern R. said “Absolutely amazing! Our corporate party was a success due to BOOM performing the opening act to an exciting night.”
Denver, CO
DJ
1 Verified Booking Angela E. said “OMG! Romao, you totally rocked my party and my guests still talk about you and that night! You came referred but I truly did not expect your energy to…”
Pasadena, CA
Jazz Band
Molly K. said “I've booked Mathias for a variety of events, and he is a consummate professional and excellent musician. His resume is insane; he's played with…”
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