Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
“Streetbeats” by John F. King II
Home: California, United States
A totally improvisational, “LIVE”, in the moment, hi - energy musical performance. Featuring the unique Drum and Percussion stylings of Northern California Artist, John F. King II. All of this done using a Home Maker’ed Drumset consisting of a random collection of pots and pans, garbage cans and miscellaneous other junk.
https://kingdrums.com/
Maker
John F King II
I have been a perennial exhibitor at Maker Faire, Bay Area, San Mateo, CA. Spanning from 2011 and throughout the years of this amazing event. I’m a six time award winning Maker exhibitor/performer. 4-time Blue ribbon Editors choice, Educators choice Red ribbon, and Best in class Red ribbon. My last show was at the Exploratorium, S.F.,CA.
https://www.kingdrums.comWhat Inspired You to Make This?
After many exciting and rewarding years of touring and performing on live stages as a Drummer/Percussionist, with some of the top names in the business, I experienced a devastating setback while out on the road with a “Sublime “ Tribute Band in San Jose, CA. That night, someone broke into my vehicle and stole all of my drums and equipment. Heartbreaking, to say the least. During that same period, I was also performing my “Streetbeats” Show on the Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building and another veteran street performer(Jazz Guitarist) encouraged me to keep playing anyway. His message and inspiration was that I didn’t need to have expensive, store bought equipment. The true essence of the drum is inside of me and I can express that love on any surface, anywhere, anytime! Hallelujah!!
