Herb “HD” Warren is a professional drummer and percussionist based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a rich and diverse musical career spanning several decades.
Originating from Brooklyn, New York, Herb began playing drums at the age of 14. His earliest experiences included performing in the famous Catskill Mountains Resort, where he played genres ranging from big band swing, Yiddish dance, doo wop, to Salsa.
Throughout his career, Herb has showcased remarkable versatility, performing in such diverse settings as weddings, bar mitzvahs, jazz clubs and arena concerts. His adaptability has allowed him to master multiple genres, including R&B, soul, jazz, blues, Country, rock & roll and New Orleans style Dixieland. Herb loves playing for smooth jazz vocalists.
In the early 1970s, Herb was selected to join the original Detroit Spinners as backup, live show drummer and percussionist. This is an experience he recalls fondly.
Currently, Herb continues to perform both domestically and internationally. He spends several months each year touring Asia, including countries like China, Hong Kong, Macau and Japan. In Las Vegas, he collaborates with local artists and participates in various events.
Herb is known for his musical drumming style, laying down precise rhythms that blend seamlessly with the groups/artists he accompanies. He emphasizes dynamics and to achieve his desired “sound”, he selects one of his, more than, 20 CANOPUS snare drums. Herb is a member of the CANOPUS “family” of fine drummers and he often says how he has come to regard CANOPUS DRUMS as the drum maker of the 21st century and beyond. The attention Canopus puts into every detail without going “overboard’ is what makes CANOPUS so special. Their choice of woods and metals, selecting the right hoops for each different drum, the many different sizes available and the subtle manner of saluting the most popular drum sounds of prior generations, makes CANOPUS Herb’s “only choice”. In performance playing you generally get only one chance to “get it right”. With CANOPUS, Herb says he gets it right, every time.
Beyond performing, Herb is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He provides clinics focusing on understanding drum and percussion instruments, aiming to help fellow drummers enhance their craft.
For more insights into Herb’s drumming techniques and equipment reviews, you can visit his YouTube channel.
To learn more about Herb Warren, explore his official web site:(www.herbwarren.com)
