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D’mitri Droban

Drummer LA/PHX

With over 15 years behind the kit, D’mitri Droban is a drummer and percussionist based between Los Angeles and Phoenix, with professional experience in touring, musical theatre, live performance, recording, music videos, and composition for media. His credits include the world premiere of Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, scheduled for a Broadway premiere next year, The Cher Show, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and touring work with Happy Accidents and SweetSummer.

A graduate and valedictorian of the Los Angeles College of Music, D’mitri studied with Ralph Humphrey, Dave Beyer, Herman Matthews, Al Pahanish Jr., and others. His playing spans rock, pop, jazz, Latin, theatre, and modern fusion, with a focus on groove, dynamics, versatility, and supporting the artist or production.

In addition to live performance, D’mitri has appeared in several music videos for Miss Krystle and other artists, with those releases collectively surpassing half a million views on YouTube. He also works as a composer for media projects, bringing the same emphasis on preparation, adaptability, and musical detail to every setting.

LIVE PERFORMANCE REEL

Theatre

• Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo

• The Cher Show

• Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Music Video / Artist

• Miss Krystle — “Say to Me” / “Doctor”

• Happy Accidents — “Ataraxia”

• Alibi — “Wait a Minute”

“A prodigy behind the kit.”

— Ralph Humphrey, Drummer (Frank Zappa), Former Dept. Chair, Los Angeles College of Music

“Won over seasoned Broadway veterans and stepped into the lead chair for 32 performances in our World Premiere production.”

— Michael Kruke, Lead Producer, Let The Good Times Roll

“D’mitri is reliable, kind, and committed to his craft. He is great to work with and eager to grow”

— Morgan Parker, Broadway Drummer (A Beautiful Noise The Neil Diamond Musical)

“Terrifically talented — could really go somewhere.”

— Dave Beyer, Drummer (Melissa Etheridge, Christopher Cross)

“D’mitri is exceptionally driven, hardworking, and a joy to work with. He listens intently, collaborates well, and brings dedication to every project.”

— Miles Plant, Music Director, Let The Good Times Roll

“D’mitri consistently demonstrates professionalism, creativity, and a strong work ethic. He adapts quickly and delivers high-quality work on every project.”

— Arielle Harris, Entertainment Manager