Kelsey Cook: Kansas City Drummer Girl

Just sent our way by one of the many AWESOME TKC TIPSTERS reading this blog . . .

CELEBRATE KANSAS CITY DRUMMER GIRL KELSEY COOK!!!

This lady has some pretty amazing skills and here's a look at her accomplishments so far . . .

"From Kansas City, Missouri, 24 year old Kelsey Cook, also known as DrummerGirl – KC, has been drumming for 14 years.

"KC has now accomplished and experienced a great amount in the music world. She has a Percussion Performance Degree from Washburn University, has attended Musicians Institute in L.A., teaches privately, is a clinician, and has been involved in teaching summer percussion camps with middle schools/high schools around her home town area, along with teaching at Base Academy of Music, a non-profit music organization.

"Friendly competition has also been something KC has been involved in, by participating in Nelly's all female drumline auditions in 2007, Guitar Center's Drum Offs, and being in the top three of the Hit Like A Girl 2013 competition as the U.S. winner and second runner up.

"In the Summer of 2013, KC auditioned and made a spot on the snare line of the (NFL) Kansas City Chiefs RUMBLE Drumline, performing for several thousands of people before and during the big games! She has also become a new member of the "Sticks of Thunder" Production!

"Her current/past projects include: Appleline, Katy Guillen, The Depth and The Whisper, Red Velvet Crush, Project Mayhem, VISITOR and Tyson Leslie and The Scarlet Letters. These bands include genres from Alternative Rock, Blues, Funk, Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Jazz, Indie and Pop. KC is also educated in Latin, Reggae, EDM, Marching, Orchestral, Mallet and Hand Percussion, etc. She has also experienced Bucket Drumming on the streets of New York, New Orleans and her home town! She considers herself an independent drummer at the moment and is always looking for more projects to grow as a musician. "
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Better than all of this, here's a look at Kelsey in action for the overnight:



IMPRESSIVE. We look forward to more mainstream media outlet following up AFTER our blog community took notice of this talented local lady FIRST.

And so, contemplate this lady knocking it out while we prepare for election day in Kansas City with all kinds of BREAKING/EXCLUSIVE NEWS, discussion, discourse, insight and all kinds of good stuff . . . STAY TUNED!!!