Mount Juliet, TN, USA August 23, 2024… Kevin Hernandez, respected educator and drummer based in Boerne, TX, is the newest addition to the SONOR Drums Artist Roster. Over his 25-year professional career, Kevin has shared the stage with big-name artists and toured extensively across Texas and the southwest. His drumming has resonated with audiences of all sizes, from intimate club settings to crowds of 150,000 people.
Born and raised in Southern Louisiana, Kevin drew from the region's rich musical heritage to craft a distinctive drumming style. Influenced by his father, also a musician, and immersed in a vibrant musical environment from an early age, Kevin has developed a unique approach that seamlessly blends emotion, rhythm, and passion. His craft has been further refined through studies with New Orleans legend Johnny Vidacovich and other esteemed musicians, including Herman Jackson, Todd Sucherman, Dave Elitch, and Daniel Glass. In addition to his performance career, Kevin conducts drum clinics and works within large congregation churches throughout central Texas.
Kevin shares his excitement about joining the SONOR family, stating, “SONOR drums are made with an uncompromising commitment to quality craftsmanship and detail. The rich history of the brand is unmatched in the drum industry. There is an undeniable difference in the sound and feel of a SONOR drum, and they never ever disappoint. Others make drums that make sound, but SONOR drums make music.”
Henry Go, Artist Relations Manager for SONOR USA, remarked, “Kevin is a wonderful musician and a fantastic educator. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Kevin over the years in other capacities, and I am delighted to partner with him here at SONOR.”
For more information about Kevin Hernandez, please visit https://www.sonor.com/drums/artists/artists-detail/kevin-hernandez