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Influences - Hal Blaine, Steve Jordan and Al Jackson Jr. 

Steve Dolder – The Songwriters’ Drummer!

Do you need real drums for your songs, played by a real drummer who understands “THE SONG”? ​ If so, you’ve reached your journey’s end. ​

Steve strives to be a great accompanist.

He IS the songwriters’ drummer of choice for recording and gigging, the answer to your prayers and safest pair of hands, any song, or songwriter could ask for. ​

Steve’s a professional, with over 35 years’ industry experience having toured and recorded with some of the most gifted and respected songwriters in the world, including; Glenn Tilbrook, Paddy McAloon, Elvis Costello, Sid Griffin, Guy Chambers, Rick Nowels and Kevin Rowland to name-drop just a few. ​

Steve has provided the beats, grooves and solid foundations that rhythm sections rely on and songwriters depend on. Steve doesn’t just play the tune, he listens to the lyric, understands the beauty of the melody and the phrasing of the vocal. Even his Juke Box has the coolest selection of classic songs ever recorded.

Having worked with countless producers, engineers and A&R professionals at studios, record labels and music publishers throughout his career, Steve’s also been instrumental in signing songwriters and bands to major labels and publishers. ​ If you write songs and are looking for recording, programming or gigging duties, then don’t hesitate or procrastinate further, get in touch now!    

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