JoBeth Umali

JoBeth is a native of Houston, TX and currently resides in Boston, MA. Having grown up in a Filipino household, she has been surrounded by music since birth (Filipinos LOVE music). She discovered her obsession with drums after listening to the song, '[Basket Case](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY),' by Green Day. It moved her in a way she had never felt before. It was powerful!

Having attended Houston's [High School for the Performing and Visual Arts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_for_the_Performing_and_Visual_Arts), she studied different genres such as: jazz, samba, bossa, blues, rock & funk. Some of her first drum teachers include [John Simmons](http://www.johnnydrums.com/) and [Joel Fulgham](http://www.uh.edu/class/music/faculty-staff/fulgham_j/).

JoBeth was fortunate to attend [Berklee College of Music](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berklee_College_of_Music), which landed her in Boston. She was exposed to more genres such as: reggae, Afro-beat, pop, soul, R&B, hip hop, bluegrass, gospel, jungle, drum & bass, salsa, cha cha, Afro-Cuban & Brazilian music. She picked up life-long lessons from teachers like: [Kenwood Dennard](http://www.justadvance.com/), [John Ramsay](http://www.berklee.edu/people/john-ramsay), [Mike Mangini](http://www.mikemangini.com/), [Kim Plainfield](http://kimplainfield.com/), [John Blackwell](https://youtu.be/ISKQt7VSl7o), [Jackie Santos](http://www.berklee.edu/people/jackie-santos), [Yoron Israel](http://www.yoronisrael.com/), [Dave Cowan](http://youngprofessordrums.com/), [Sean Skeete](http://www.berklee.edu/people/sean-k-skeete) and [Walter Beasley](http://walterbeasley.com/). The Berklee community and environment is what developed JoBeth's drive and inspiration to pursue her drumming career.

From 2006-2014, JoBeth toured with [Zili Misik](http://www.zilimisik.com/), a 7-piece all-female 'New World Soul' group (Haitian, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban influenced). Their discography includes, '[New World Sou l](http://www.allmusic.com/album/new-world-soul-mw0001590836)' (2007), '[Zee'lee'mee'zeek](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/zeelee-meeseek/id324872988)' (2009) and '[Crossroads](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cross-roads-side-1/id508137840)' (2012). They have won various awards and have toured all around the United States.

She seems to have found her niche among all-female bands. Among them was [The Furies](https://www.facebook.com/furiesrock/), an amazing band with a 90's rock sound. Lead singer, [Lee Moretti](http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/the-arrival-of-lee-moretti/), is best known for her time spent on tour with [Third Eye Blind](http://www.thirdeyeblind.com/blog). JoBeth had the opportunity to play several shows with The Furies in the Northeast and record on their album, '[Omens](https://thefuriesrock.bandcamp.com/album/omens).'

JoBeth is a freelance drummer who currently plays with acts such as: [Taina Asili](http://tainaasili.com/), [Silver Arrow Band](https://www.silverarrowband.com/) & [Jugghead Band](https://www.facebook.com/JuggheadBand/). She has played with artists such as: [Nephrok!](https://www.reverbnation.com/thenephrokallstars), [Honey Train](https://hankagency.com/weddings/featured-bands/honey-train/) (pop, rock, R&B), [The Buzz](http://hankagency.com/weddings/featured-bands/the-buzz/) (pop, rock, R&B) [Dave Macklin Band](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhjjGxl6ZaI) (Funk, R&B, Soul) [Nicole Berke](https://nicoleberkemusic.wordpress.com/) (soul, pop, rock) [Miss Fairchild](http://www.missfairchild.com/) (funk) [Tony Brown](https://tonybrown.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-a-shrinking-world) (rock) [Sweet Wednesday](http://www.sweetwednesday.com/) (folk) [Beantown Project](http://www.beantownproject.com/) (rock) [Scott Tarulli](http://www.scotttarulli.com/) (fusion) [Queen Omega](https://youtu.be/5-tkWuUO6C8) (reggae) [Queen Ifrica](https://youtu.be/YTAtucgF11o) (reggae) [Easy Star All Stars](http://easystarallstars.net/) (reggae) [Tomn](http://tomnmusic.com/) (rock) [The Indobox](http://www.theindobox.com/) (synth-rock) [The JRo Project](https://thejroproject.bandcamp.com/) (soul) [Percussive Urban Swing](http://www.patrice-shufflintime.com/swing.html) (jazz) [The Laurie Goldsmith Project](http://www.thelauriegoldsmithproject.com/index/) (jazz, blues) [Cruzamente](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj0S7hPVLV0) (Cape-Verdean) [Matt Augustine](https://www.mattaugustine.com/) (folk, rock) [Emma's Revolution](http://emmasrevolution.com/) (political folk) and many more!

Her passion for drums has led her share her knowledge through private teaching. JoBeth is also on the committee for [Women In Music](http://www.womeninmusic.org/wim-boston.html): strengthening community ties through music and organizing awesome events. She is constantly searching for the next challenge and thrives on connecting with others through the love of music!

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