Sam Ward (Drums)

A 2013 magna cum laude grad of Berklee College of Music, Sam is one of the more versatile drummers on the scene. He’s played professionally and taught since hs, and toured the northeast US and Canada with former band Goosepimp Orchestra at 20 and has gigged with a variety of bands non-stop since. Sam also continues to tour nationally as drummer and music director of his original eclectic funk band, Naughty Octopus. Relocating to LA in the ‘17, Sam was hired as the drummer of punk band 42 King and then reggae/rock band 4th & Orange, the latter signed to Atlantic Records, Latium Entertainment then Paradigm Talent Agency in ‘19, and has released one studio album. Sam continues to teach drums privately and is “having a blast” holding down the beat for WATSON.