Rick is currently being featured on acoustic drum set in the Psychobilly band,
Barnyard Ballers.
The Drumming Of Rick Stojak
Rick Stojak is a professional working drummer whose success is fueled by
a refreshing musical diversity and intensity. Rick is known as a
powerhouse drummer who is hired to "open it up" rather then apply a more
laid back drumming approach.
Rick started drumming professionally at the age of 16 playing at the
legendary CBGB in NYC with a punk band called "The Names." He then
began touring the east coast and recording with "B. Wilde" for Polygon
Productions.
Rick then began drumming with "Barnyard Ballers" mixing Rockabilly,
Punk, Metal and Country into a new style called Psychobilly. San Diego's
Barnyard Ballers are a Psychobilly favorite and originator who tour
internationally and frequently play sold out shows on the Hollywood
strip. Barnyard Ballers have enjoyed the success of 3 full length CD
releases. "Ballers" spin off project "Beverly Killbillies" will be
releasing it's first CD mixing the styles Industrial and Psychobilly the
CD features upright bass legend Kim Nekroman. Rick is often hired as a
touring drummer playing internationally with "Guana Batz, Hillbilly
Hellcats and Bamboula."
Rick playing the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood with Barnyard Ballers on Valentine's Day 2009
Rick is a frequent performer at the San Diego Zoo on a Mountain Rythym
ethnic percussion drum set, playing Reggae, Calypso and African music
with "Island Fever" and mixing Native American and Latin styles with
"Spirt Wind."
Rick Stojak's Drum Studio is a place where drummers of every level work
with Rick and his friend, Funk drumming legend, Zoro to evolve
musically, professional, spiritually and personally.
Rick is sponsored by Mountain Rythrm Drums,
Aquarian Drums Heads, Vic
Firth Sticks and Wild Rugs. Rick plays Sabian Cymbals and has a large
collection of drum sets, snares and percussion instruments.
"The history of Rock N Roll drumming clinic" by Rick Stojak is in
development along with a series of drum method books and educational
videos.
Rick started drumming professionally at the age of 16 playing at the
legendary CBGB in NYC with a punk band called "The Names." He then
began touring the east coast and recording with "B. Wilde" for Polygon
Productions.