Adriane Palikat

Adriane first picked up the drum set at age 14, but it was only at the age of 18 that she decided to take up drumming professionally. She immediately enrolled herself into the National Arts Academy (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and after only a year, she began playing the drums and classical percussion professionally at the age of 19. While at the Academy, she emerged as one of the school's most outstanding students and earned a Diploma in Music Performance (Percussion) in 2003. In 2007, she studied briefly at The Collective School of Music, Manhattan and after completing her studies, decided to base herself in New York city. Within a time frame that barely encompassed 12 months, Adriane has already performed at notable NYC venues such as the world re-known Blue Note Jazz Club and the Highline Ballroom, to name a few. She also toured throughout 2008-2009, traveling to 40 different cities in the United States, performed at SXSW and Central Park/Union Square's Summer Stage. Adriane was the drummer for two musical theater productions, with performances at Kumble Theater, Long Island University) and The LPAC. She is the resident drummer for the Burke Avenue Baptist Church (Bronx, NY) and continues to play within the NYC circuit. Adriane maintains an active gig schedule, working with CARMINE APPICE'S SLAMM!, Street Beatz Group and many others.