24 October 2026 · London Drumstick Co.
Terry Cooke: session drummer for hire in Ireland
Who Is Terry Cooke?
Terry Cooke is a Galway-based session drummer available for recording, touring, dep, and musical theatre work across Ireland and beyond. Rooted in the west of Ireland and in demand across an impressive range of genres, Terry currently plays with LARK, a world folk band drawing on traditional Irish songs and stories with a Transatlantic feel. Whether you need a percussionist for a studio session or a reliable pair of hands on the road, Terry brings musicality, professionalism, and genuine versatility to every project.
Services Offered
- Live hire for individual gigs
- Live hire for full tours
- Studio sessions
- Remote sessions recorded from his home studio
- Dep work on drums and percussion, including musical theatre
- International travel available
Genres and Style
Terry's range is genuinely rare. Few session drummers can move comfortably between a classical percussion ensemble and a sweaty funk groove, but that breadth is exactly what Terry offers:
- Classical percussion
- Jazz — from intimate small ensembles to full Big Band
- Traditional Irish music
- Roots and folk
- Electronica
- Soul and funk
- Musical theatre (dep work on drums and percussion)
In Terry's own words: "I bring strong timing, dynamic control, stylistic adaptability, and a professional approach to every recording session, ensuring each track has the right groove, feel, and energy to serve the song."
Based in Ireland
Terry is based in Galway, on Ireland's west coast, and is well placed to cover sessions and gigs across the island — within reach of Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Sligo, and Belfast. His experience playing live at home and abroad means he's equally comfortable jumping on a ferry or a flight for international work.
For projects further afield, Terry also offers remote recording from his home studio, so geography is rarely a barrier to getting him on your track.
About Terry
Terry Cooke is a session drummer from Galway with a career that spans live performance, broadcast, and studio recording. He has performed across Ireland and internationally, appearing on TV and radio, and is highly sought after across genres stretching from folk and traditional Irish music all the way through to orchestral and classical percussion — a combination that sets him apart from most drummers on the session circuit.
He is currently a member of LARK, a world folk band with roots in Irish tradition and a Transatlantic soul to its sound — a project that reflects Terry's own love of music that travels and connects people across cultures.
Book Terry
Ready to work with Terry? You can view his full profile and get a sense of what he brings to a session here:
Terry Cooke — LDC Artist Profile
To send an enquiry directly, use the link below. All bookings go straight to Terry — there's no agent, no middleman, and no commission taken:
You can also browse the full roster of available session drummers at londondrumsticks.co.uk/hire.
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