About Bryn…

Having played drums and percussion for over 20 years, Bryn has worked hard to gain the reputation of being a passionate, hardworking musician who is known for his creativity, solid timing and ability to play for the song.

Available for recording and live sessions, drum teching and drum kit servicing.

Bryn Jenkins playing drums with Caro in Liverpool

Education and Tutors

Bryn graduated from the prestigious Leeds College of Music in 2016 with a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Popular Music Performance.

During his time studying Bryn achieved awards for the highest grade in his 1st and 2nd years as well winning the very first LCoM touring scheme with his band Caro.

Bryn also studied music in Cardiff Academy and Llandovery College.

Bryn has had the pleasure of studying with the following tutors.

  • Steve Smith - Journey

  • Jojo Mayer - Nerve, Clinician

  • Stanton Moore - New Orleans Session Musician

  • Jason Bowld - Bullet For My Valentine, Bill Bailey, THISISMENACE, Pitchshifter

  • Caroline Boaden - Leeds College of Music, Take That

  • Elliot Bennett - Head of drums Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

  • Craig Blundell - Steve Hackett, Roland Demonstrator

  • Mike Dolbear - mikedolbear.com

  • Ralph Salmins - Van Morrison

  • Geoff Dugmore - Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks

  • Geoff Dunn - UK Session Drummer

Bryn Jenkins playing drums on a live session gig with the Upbeat Allstars at Boomtown festival

Caro

Bryn is a current and founding member of Caro, an Alternative Indie Rock trio from Leeds.

“Sounds like Alice in Wonderland if written by Morrissey while channeling Dr Seuss, lan Bennett and PJ Harvey. Terrific Stuff” - Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 6

Caro released their debut album ‘Burrows’ in 2020 through YALA! Records in collaboration with Wildlife Entertainment and Warner Chapell Publishing. Since its release, Burrows has received millions of plays and views across streaming platforms.

Caro have toured both Nationally and across Europe supporting bands like; Ghostpoet, Gengahr, Daywave, Another Sky, Weaves and Pixx, as well as headlining their own tours.

They have also been fortunate enough to share the stage with bands such as; James, Primal Scream, Wolfalice and Mehtyl Ethyl.

Caro’s music has been featured on Channel 4 for a Film4 ad, Made in Chelsea, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, Amazing Radio and many other National and International Stations.

Caro have been the recipients of the PRS Momentum and Open Funding schemes.

“Definitely a name to listen out for in the future, They’re really great live, catch them if you can” - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1

“One of the most exciting new bands in the country” - Gigwise

Caro's Debut Album Burrows album Artwork

Acts and Live

Festivals

  • Boomtown

  • Latitude

  • Dutch Design Week

  • Boardmasters

  • Y NOT?

  • Blue Dot

  • Great Escape

  • Sound City

  • C2C Country to Country

  • Live at Leeds

  • Neighbourhood

  • Swn

  • Hit The North

  • On Roundhay

Artists

  • Caro

  • Kuill

  • Paradise Collective

  • Anthems of Summer

  • LFTN

  • Jive Doctors

  • The Bowermen

  • Flo Taylor

  • Sonia Leigh

  • Nomingia

  • Sasha McVeigh

  • Iguana Colossus

  • Tigers and Lions

  • Spyglass Alternative

  • Llandovery College Big Band

  • Contrarians

  • Upbeat Allstars

  • Under Cover

Venues

  • Berghain - Berlin

  • Moth Club - London

  • Gloria Theater - Koln

  • Mojo Club - Hamburg

  • Karlstorbahnhof - Heidelberg

  • Brudnell Social Club - Leeds

  • Deaf Institue - Manchester

  • Invisible Wind Factory - Liverpool

  • Club Ifor Bach - Cardiff

Bryn Jenkins Session Drummer playing in Guildford Boileroom

More about Bryn…

Bryn started playing drums at the age of 6. Since then his passion for the instrument has only grown.

He started gigging in bands from the age of 11 and since then has gone on to play hundreds of shows. Performing in everything from original bands to function bands, big bands, busking groups, string orchestras and choirs.

Bryn achieved top 40 positions three years running in the Young Drummer of the Year UK competition.

Bryn worked for over 3 years as a Product Specialist at the well known Drummers Only Leeds store. During his time at the shop, Bryn’s knowledge of the instrument grew exponentially and he went on to help hundreds of fellow drummers find the right sound and equipment for their needs. Bryn quickly became the go-to guy for product demos due to his ability on the kit and being able to get the most out of each instrument, whether that be for customers in the shop or for social media posts. These social media posts gained hundreds of thousands of views and likes including likes from renowned drummers such as; Ash Soan, Mike Johnston, Eric Moore and Scott Pellegrom and shares from Modern Drummer Magazine.

Bryn has an Enhanced DBS check.

Bryn Jenkins Session drummer and Percussionist Headshot picture

Get in touch today for more info about Bryn’s services.