Demetrio Barreca

Born and raised in Montreal, Demetrio Barreca started performing at the age of 16. Influenced by musicians such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher and RUSH as well as drummers like Elvin Jones, Bill Stewart and Philly Joe Jones, Demetrio developed an eclectic taste and a unique sound on the drums. Throughout his formal training at Vanier College and a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a specialization in Jazz Studies from Concordia University, he had the opportunity to study alongside Jim Doxas, Rich Irwin, Max Sansalone, Josh Rager and many others. After graduating with honors in 2020 as well as being nominated for the Oscar Peterson scholarship in 2019, Demetrio made a name for himself as a talented sideman with an ability to adapt to a multitude of different styles and band settings. From jazz bars such as Upstairs Jazz Club, corporate events, cocktails and weddings at venues such as The Ritz Carlton, The Four Seasons and Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Demetrio has performed in numerous venues across the country with multiple different bands at multiple levels and continues to perform as of this day. As a band leader, Demetrio composes and arranges music in line with the jazz and electronic style. Although well versed in a multitude of styles, his main passions and sources of artistic satisfaction come from jazz and electronic music. Recently accepted for a master’s degree at McGill University in Jazz Performance, Demetrio will be returning to school in the Fall of 2024 where he aims to further hone his skills as a band leader and performer as well as establish himself as one of the premier drummers in Montreal.