Drummer // Percussionist // Educator
About Eldon
Singapore-based drummer and percussionist Eldon Theadore performs Pop, Indie, Funk, Jazz, Samba and Fusion
Since the age of 14, Eldon has been developing his skills at the drum kit in his church choir at St. Joseph's Church Bukit Timah. In his late teens he was part of the percussion group known as Baracuda Batucada which played music that had a blend of Samba and rock elements. The band exposed him to many performance opportunities including Festivals such as Viva O Samba and Nightfest, even an in-house production entitled Encontrar O Ritmo which marked the celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary. In the years following, Eldon co-founded several musical outfits such as Outcast, Highcoast and Msukumo, serving as a Surdo player in the first two bands and playing the high tom in Msukumo. During his time with Highcoast as a Surdo player, he played shows like Verve (2017), Garden Festival (2019) and Surf ‘N’ Sweat (2019). In Msukumo he has played for events like Eatbox and Sentosa’s Island Lights.
Eldon enrolled into LASALLE College Of The Arts in 2018 pursuing a bachelor's degree in Jazz performance. He took part in a number of projects, collaborating with a range of musicians and bands. The R&B, Funk and Soul group Band Puleun for LASALLE’s Rock and Indie Festival (RIF) playing the Roland Octopad SPD. Piano Voyage in collaboration with LASALLE’s Classical Piano students playing Cajon and Percussions. LASALLE’s Open House and Convocation with his Jazz ensemble named The Grapes Quartet playing drums.
