Patrick Hanlin

Patrick Hanlin

Billy Gilman, Dead Messengers

Patrick's a drummer, composer, and producer living in Boston, Mass. Pat tours internationally with multi-platinum, two-time Grammy nominated artist Billy Gilman and his own psych-powered soul band Dead Messengers (members of Lucius, Bombino). He was a founding member of avant-garde rock trio Kid:Nap:Kin (members of Glassjaw, Avril Lavigne, White Denim).

A reflection of his work as a composer/producer, Pat loves writing crafted, pocket drum arrangements for studio and live performance. You may or may not find Pat listening to Dylan, Tame Impala, Chance, Aretha, At the Drive-In, Ravel, and waits in an afternoon. He blames his ADD.

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    Mile High Stadium! In front of the biggest circle pit I’ve ever seen. Ruckus.
  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    The answer's in the question: creativity drives me! Fuels my everything. It’s led me in a million different directions, from drumming to writing, to film and editing, producing, acting and improv, creative directing. I live my life for it!
  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    This company’s done so well by me for so long! I’m deeply humbled and grateful for their support. But even if I’d never met my guy Ben Davies and hooked up with the company, I’d still be rocking on Vics. Cause they’re the best sticks on the planet.

BEHIND THE KIT

Billy Gilman, Dead Messengers