Richard van den Bos is an independent drummer and musician based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Over the past decade Richard has toured extensively throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, performing with the likes of Snow Patrol, Rams’ Pocket Radio, A Bad Cavalier and many more artists. He has also played alongside the Ulster Orchestra, appeared on numerous TV/Radio sessions (RTE, BBC Radio 1) and has contributed drums/percussion to countless recordings, including sessions with renowned producer David Kosten.
The studio environment is where Richard’s personal passion lies, particularly in exploring the less conventional corners of drum production. Heavily inspired by the organic sounds and rhythms of yesteryear, his approach to the instrument aspires to intersect human feel with cerebral minimalism.