Scott Paeth is a Chicago-based drummer and teacher.. He grew up in Connecticut and started playing drums in junior high school. He attended the Berklee College of Music Summer Performance Program, and has performed in concert, marching, jazz, and rock bands since he was 16.
He graduated from Central Connecticut State University. in 1993. Since 2004 he has lived and worked in Chicago. Since 2014 he has been the drummer for the Chicago-based indie rock band The Bannermen.
Scott has experience across multiple genres of music, and can play and teach classical, rock, jazz, funk, latin and numerous other styles of music.
Learned out set for us, did a great job
Nice guy easy to work with and a great drummer
Response from Scott Paeth:
Thanks Mark! I had a great time. Let's do it again some time soon!
Scott was an amazing addition to my band for a holiday show I did.
He came to rehearsal prepared and performance ready. Highly recommended.
It was a pleasure to have him on my show. He did over and above what I asked for. Very humble and professional.
I booked Scott for a drum part for a cover that I did and it was an immense pleasure working with him. He was punctual, came well-prepared, and nailed his part with just a few takes. I had a ton of fun collaborating with him and will definitely be in correspondence with him for any future drumming parts that I might need.
Scott was awesome! Everyone loved his performance. Scott was professional, punctual, and easy to work with.
Amazing experience, Scott is great to work with!
I was very pleased with Scott's performance. He did his homework on our song list, true professional. Easy to work with, on time for the event. Plays all out.
Good communication. Showed up and played for over an hour.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, German
I have experience working in a variety of musical settings and strive for professionalism in all of my interactions. I can read drum charts and have sight-reading experience. I have my own professional-grade drum kit, cymbals, and other equipment and can be booked on short notice for studio and substitution gigs.
Scott Paeth is a Chicago-based drummer who has experience playing a variety of musical styles including rock, jazz, latin, classical, and broadway music. He has studied privately, at the Old Town School of Folk Music, and at the Berklee College of Music. He currently performs with the Chicago indy rock band The Bannerman.
Scott is available for performance gigs in a variety of styles, including studio and pit orchestra work. He is able to sub on short notice.
| July 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| October 22, 2021–October 23, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Concert |
| May 23, 2021 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Studio Session |
| May 07, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 23, 2019 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
| July 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| August 17, 2018 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Festival |
| December 14, 2016 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| May 30, 2016 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Cultural Event |
My major influences have been Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Terry Bozzio, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich, Peter Erskine, and Omar Hakim.
Chicago, IL 
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