TONY NESBITT-LARKING HEADHUNTERS DRUMSTICKS UPDATED BIO – APRIL 14, 2025 Tony Nesbitt-Larking is a Juno-nominated session drummer, guitarist, educator and composer, based out of London, Ontario. Tony has been part of the Headhunters Drumsticks family since 2013. He has been playing professionally in the music industry for over 25 years, and has done extensive and varied live/studio work and touring. Tony is currently playing drums for artists and bands such as Emm Gryner, Shane Cook & The Woodchippers, Justin Maki, The Great Canadian Fiddle Show, The Fitzgeralds, and several tribute acts. Tony has also played drums for artists and bands such as The Most Serene Republic, Kellylee Evans, Zaki Ibrahim, Jadea Kelly, Tanika Charles, Andrew Austin, and Jay Aymar. He has also played at venues and festivals across the globe such as Massey Hall (Toronto), Paradiso (Amsterdam), Bowery Ballroom (New York), SXSW Festival (Austin), Wicker Park Festival (Chicago), and Osheaga Festival (Montreal). Tony has also played drums on albums such as Population by The Most Serene Republic, Two Sides To Every Story by The Jessica Stuart Few, While It’s Still Light Out by Andrew Austin, Give In by On An On, Let’s Boogie by Rock’n’Rainbow, and Second Spring by Jadea Kelly. Tony teaches drums, guitar, piano, and music theory, via individual or group lessons, and is a drum clinician. He completed studies in the Bachelor of Contemporary and Applied Music program at Humber College in Toronto. He also studied and trained via individual drum, guitar, and piano lessons for many years with many great teachers. He has been published by Modern Drummer online magazine, and has also released two solo albums (Tony Nesbitt-Larking and Deep Space). Tony is also in the process of releasing a series of drum instruction and tips books. Some of Tony’s favourite Headhunters Drumsticks/Creations are… Maple Grooves C’s Hickory Grooves B-Bop’s Hickory Grooves B’s Jazz Rock Brushes Dreamcatchers Crossovers For more info, check out Tony’s website: www.tonynesbittlarking.com
