Age : 10
Kit : GRETSCH / Catalina Birch
Hometown : Murrieta , Ca.



Joshua B. Hodgson has been playing drums since the
age
of 3 when he received his first drum kit for Christmas
in 2001. He took to it right away and played it until it
fell apart. He was given another kit as a gift in 2006, a
Gretsch Catalina Birch set, which he now plays. Joshua
is
receiving professional drum lessons by Bert Brandi
each week.
Joshua has competed in local talent
shows and school programs. He placed 2nd at the
2007 PTA Reflections school talent competition. Josh
also auditioned for and was selected to perform at the
18th Annual Temecula Valley Talent Showcase, He
played in front of 500 people on August 4, 2007 at
the Thomas H. Langley Amphitheatre .
Joshua's Favorite drummers are Neil Peart, Travis
Barker
and Noah "Wuv" Bernardo. His other hobbies and
interest
include Dirt Bike Riding, Astronomy, Swimming,
Reading and Science. Joshua hopes to go to Africa and
help the people and animals that live there.
" There's a great need, I want to help. Maybe my music
can get me there ".
Equipment Set Up :
Gretsch Catalina Birch Drum Kit * D.W. 5000 Series
Hi-Hat * Sabian Cymbals * Eliminator Double Bass
Pedals by Pearl * Evans Heads * Aquarian Super-II
Base Head * Travis Barker Sticks by Zildjian
BIO
Joshua at Age 3
Kit : First Act
2006 : 2nd Place in district Reflections Talent Competition
2007 : 2nd Annual Night Among The Stars Showcase Finalist
2007 : 18th Annual Temecula Valley Talent Showcase Finalist
2007 : Reflections district finals for music & Film
2008 : 3rd Annual Night Among The Stars Showcase Finalist
Joshua at Underground Studios, Murrieta Ca.
AWARDS
Contact Josh at:
J O S H B HO D G S O N @ Y A H O O. C O M
Josh at Elsinore Motocross Track March 2009
Travis Barker
Neal Peart
Noah WUV Bernardo
Joshua B. Hodgson Uses these Brands
2008 : Reflections district finals for music
2009 : 4th Annual Night Among The Stars Showcase Finalist
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