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Vince Maccarone is a sought-after performer and studio musician on both drum set and hand percussion. He is also a band leader, writer and conducts master classes and workshops. Vince is best known for his unique “global music” approach and is well versed in many styles of music. He has studied Flamenco, Jazz, African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms and combines all of his influences into a very diverse and compelling style. His live performances display an unbreakable link between traditional music and cutting-edge contemporary.

Originally from the mining town of Sudbury, ON Canada, he is now based in Toronto, ON and has done tours throughout Canada, United States, Australia the Caribbean and Europe. After a 25-year absence from post secondary education, Vince earned his under-graduate Music Specialist degree from Humber College and York University and also holds a master’s degree in Ethnomusicology.
Vince’s drumming and compositions have been featured on commercials for many Fortune 500 clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, Coca Cola, TD Bank and many more. Some artists Vince has worked with include Carmen Romero, Ana Lia Arias Garrido, Colin Linden, Denny Doherty of The Mammas and Pappas, Deanna Bogart, Gregory Hines, Jim Belushi and New Orleans great Earl King who commented “that drummer is hot!” he also has been with Paul Reddick and The Sidemen for the past 25 years. He has shared the stage with many Blues/Roots greats such as BB King, Junior Wells, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joe Louis Walker, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall and The BluesBreakers, Koko Taylor, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Colin James and a 2-week tour backing blues legend Buddy Guy.
To date, Vince has released two solo projects under the name Vince Maccarone’s Los Variants. The first CD “jass/blues” was very well received and paved the way for his 2nd CD, O Passeio in 2020