Kevin Werbel    aka.   K-Dub

Kevin has been playing drums since age 8. His parents insisted he learn piano for 2 years before moving to the drums but Kevin caught the Beatle bug and couldn't wait to move to drums.
His first drum teacher Normie Wayne (Brooklyn, NY) gave him the foundation he would later need to fit in and play all styles. He started playing in bands since age 11. By 15 he was working with most of the club date orchestras such as Steven Scott, The Nobleman, Herb Sherry, Dynasty Orchestras,Peter Duchen, etc.
Throughout the 80's Kevin played all  the popular clubs in NYC including CBGB,Great Gildersleeves, Maxs Kansas City, Tramps, Magique, Bitter End,Kenny's Castaways, Zappas,Lamour, 2001 Odyessy,etc.
By the mid 90's Kevin took a break from the music scene to raise a family in New Jersey.  However, the music never left. Kevin got the itch again in 2001 when he auditioned for Dean Friedman ("Ariel"). The first gig back was at The Stone Poney with Dean. Kevin always dreamed of playing there  because of all the history with Springsteen,Southside, BonJovi, etc.
Kevin went on to do a few more gigs with Dean and later hooked up with Ray Andersen (Meat Loaf, Mr.Ray Show) where he played with his cover band,Three Sides Now and The Mr. Ray Show.  After doing some other freelance work Kevin hooked up with The Living Proof Band in 2007.
Some other musicians Kevin has worked with recently and in the past: Mike Meritt (The Tonite Show Band,Levon Helm) ,Morris Goldberg (Paul Simon,Rosie O'Donnell Show,Harry Belafonte), Paavo Carey (Dizzy Gillespie), David Bravo (Jack Bruce Band), Kenny Crane (Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich) ,Debbie Rivera (Jose Luis Rodriguez "el PUMA"), Laura Theodore (Joe Pass),etc.
 
Influences:
Steve Gadd, Kenwood Dennard, Vinnie Coluiata,Simon Phillips,Jeff Porcaro, Rick Maroota, Steve Jordan, Les Demerle, Frankie Malabe, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa,Tony Williams, Billy Cobham,Ringo,John Bonham,Ian Paice,Stewart Copeland,Neil Peart,Butch Miles,Bernard Purdie, etc... 
Equipment:
 
Sonor Delite Series Drums
Remo Dum heads
Zildjian, Paiste Sabian, Bosphorus Cymbals
DW Hardware and Pedals
DW  Solid Shell Snare,Ludwig Supraphonic 400 Snare (1977),Premier 2000 Snare (1982)
Audix Microphones
Samson 10 Channel Mixer
Protection Racket Cases

•  Place of Birth: Brooklyn,NY
• Instrument: Drums, Vocals---w hen did you start playing: Age 8
• Influences: Normie Wayne, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa, Steve Gadd, Steve Jordan, Vinny Colaiuta, David Garibaldi, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham,Keith Moon, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Robby Ameen, Terry Bozzio, Butch Miles, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, Andy Newmark, Ringo Starr
• Other Talents: Harmonica, Congas, Timbales, assorted percussion
• Hobbies/Interests: Attending Sporting Events/Concerts, Biking, Ping Pong, Audiophile
• Favorite Bands: Santana, The Police, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zepellin, Toto, Tower of Power, Willy Chirino, Jose Feliciano, Tito Puente, Michel Camillo, Larry Harlow, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Fabulous Thunderbirds,The Band, Return to Forever, The Specials, Lynnard Skynard
• Favorite Album: Boston, Who's Next, Look Sharp, Nimrod, Dean Friedman (first album)
• Favorite Drink: Vanilla egg cream or milk shake
• Favorite Food: Pizza, Steak Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump, Rocky, Good Fellas 
• Favorite TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Sopranos, Seinfeld, 24
• Favorite Place in the World: Hawaii
• Place I'd like to Visit: Israel
• Person I'd like to talk to: My Dad
• Most prized possession: 1969 NY Mets Team Signed Baseball with Gil Hodges, 1977 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 Chrome Snare Drum, 1980 (1st year) Sabian 20" Heavy Ride Cymbal
• Most Memorable Performance: Opening for The Drifters at Club Magique NYC to a sold out audience.