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Paul James Bannerman
Drummer
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Country: United States
Based In: Las Vegas, Nevada
Performs: Worldwide
From: $300
Based In: Las Vegas, Nevada
Performs: Worldwide
From: $300
PRINCESS CRUISES: 1999 - 2001 and 2017 - PRESENT
• Completed 20 contracts on 15 ships;
• 2,184 performances (22 production shows & backing 240 guest entertainers);
• Nominated ‘Employee of the Month’ twice
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: 2001 - 2017
• Performed 5,219 shows worldwide
Biography
EXCELLENT SIGHT READING - VERSATILE TECHNIQUE - STRONG TIME - CLICK TRACK EXPERIENCED - ALL MUSICAL STYLES - PUNCTUAL - DEDICATED
PRINCESS CRUISES: 1999 - 2001 and 2017 - PRESENT
• Assistant Music Manager/House Band Drummer in managing the onboard music department of 21 musicians
• Completed 21 contracts on 16 different ships in the fleet having sailed to 81 countries on 7 continents
• Performed over 2,605 shows including 22 production shows & backing 575 guest entertainers of whom the majority are finalists from X Factor, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, American Idol, and Br
... itain's Got Talent among others, as well as West End & Broadway singers
• Recipient of the ‘Above & Beyond’ Award (2018) and recipient of the ‘Moments That Matter’ Award (2018)
• Nominated ‘Employee of the Month’ twice (Feb 2023 and Dec 2023)
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - “Varekai”: 2001 - 2017
• Big Top Touring (12 Years) and Arena Touring (4 Years) (Emmy Award Show)
• Performed live to 12 million spectators (245 cities/46 countries/5 continents)
• Only cast member to perform in all 5,219 shows without missing one
• Recorded on Varekai’s Live CD & DVD and the 13-part TV series ‘Fire Within’
• Followed 180 visual cues on-stage & 145 musical cues in this 2.5-hour show
• Performed twice on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
THEATER / PIT ORCHESTRA: 1980 - 2001
• Featured Drummer in BLAST! (Emmy & Tony Award Broadway Show) (2001)
• Performed in 4 musical shows (Norwegian Cruise Lines) (1997 - 1998)
• Performed in 16 theatre production Shows (Ontario, Canada) (1988 - 2001)
• Performed in 5 musical productions (Brussels, Belgium) (1980 - 1986)
STUDIO / SESSION / TV & LIVE WORK: 1988 - 2000
• Recorded on 19 CDs, 3 DVDs and 3 Music Videos
• Appeared as a Musician in ‘X-Men’ movie and 8 live television shows
• Performed as Percussionist with Filipino Singer Regine Velazquez
• Featured in ‘Drum!’ Magazine and twice in ‘Modern Drummer’ Magazine
• Performed with countless Rock/Pop/Top 40 Bands
MILITARY / POLICE: 1994 - 2001 and 2020 - 2021
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Pipes & Drums (H Division) (2020 - 2021)
• Governor-General's Horse Guards - Band & Cavalry (1994 - 2005)
• Ontario Provincial Police - Commissioner’s Own Pipes & Drums (1998 - 2001)
• The Royal Regiment of Canada - Band (1994 - 2001)
JAZZ / SWING BIG BANDS: 1994 - 2001
• The Royals Dance Band (1995 - 2001)
• Glenn Miller Big Band Orchestra (1994 - 2000)
• Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble (1996 - 2000)
• High Society Big Band (1994 - 2000)
• Swing the Mood Orchestra (1994 - 1996)
CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAS: 1986 - 2001
• Mississauga Symphony Orchestra (1992 - 1999)
• Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (1992 - 1999)
• Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra (1992 - 1999)
• Symphony Nova Scotia (1987 - 1988)
• Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra (1987 - 1988)
• Antigonish Chamber Orchestra (1987 - 1988)
EDUCATION / TRAINING: 1985 - 1998
• Harris Institute for the Arts - Music Business (1998)
• Humber College - Jazz / Commercial Program (1989)
• St. Francis Xavier University Honors Graduate - Jazz Performance (1988)
• Canford School of Music - Classical Program (Timpani) (1985)
• ‘Jazz Au Vert’ School - Advanced Jazz Studies (1985)
PERSONAL DATA:
• Speaks 6 languages (Fluent in English & French + Advanced ASL)
• Height: 5’9.5” Weight: 145lbs (176cm / 63 kilos)
• Canadian Citizen (Passport Valid to March 1, 2027)
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident since 2005 (‘Green’ Card Valid to Nov 22, 2027)
• U.S. Residency (Las Vegas, Nevada USA) / Home Airport: Halifax, Canada (YHZ)
• Seaman’s Booklet (Valid to Aug 27, 2028)
• Medical Certificate (Valid to May 10, 2025)
• Toured / Travelled to 3,600 Cities (157 Countries / 7 Continents)
• Received 2 Pfizer Vaccinations & 3 Pfizer/Moderna Boosters
SPECIAL MENTION (Non-Music):
• Auxiliary Police Officer; Kentville Police Service, Canada (2021)
• 9-1-1 Operator; Halifax Regional Police, Fire & Ambulance, Canada (2020 - 2021)
• Soldier / Horse Guard; Canadian Armed Forces Reserves (1988, 1995 - 2005)
• Flight Attendant Instructor / Manager; Trans Capital Air Ltd. (1995 - 2001)
• Auxiliary Police Officer; Ontario Provincial Police, Canada (1994 - 2001)
• Semi-Professional Photographer; Contributor to Geddy Images & Adobe Stock
• Former Member of the National Curling Team; Luxembourg (1983 - 1986)
Experience
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