David J Pond
Independent Musician, Drummer, Percussionist, Artist
Upcoming Shows
Drumming in Mumbuni Band | ArizonaBands
Next Mumbuni Show:
ROCKBAR Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
4245 N Craftsman Ct, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
Wed, Nov 26th - MUMBUNI at 7:00 PM.
(yes, the eve of Thanksgiving)
David J. Pond is a seasoned drummer currently performing with Mumbuni, a dynamic band that blends various genres, including dub reggae, neo-psych, space funk, and afrobeat.
His drumming style is characterized by precision, power, and deep musicality, shaped by years of live performances and studio work.
Mumbuni is known for its energetic live shows, and David plays a crucial role in delivering that experience
Mumbuni ( pronounced MOOMBOONI ), a band or more accurately, a tribe from Tempe, Arizona.
Mumbuni means creator or designer in Swahili.
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Jonathan Mafi - Vocals / Keys / Beats
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David Pond - Drummer / Acoustic & Electronic Drums / Percussion
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Josef Boning - Guitar / Bass
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Kenyattasaurus Rex - Bass / Drums / Vocals
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Mos-Jef aka DJ Roach - DJ /r ug that ties room together / samples / sparkle / vibe
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See MUMBUNI perform live music around the Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale AZ area.​​
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David J Pond Drummer, Tempe musician, Scottsdale musician, music producer, visual artist enjoys performing live music. Check for Mumbuni shows listed on this page and come out and experience the magic energy of Mumbuni. ArizonaBands
Some of the music equipment I use:
- 1978 6 Piece Gretsch Rosewood Drum Set (I am original owner and have played this set for many years)
- Zildjian Cymbals. Rock 21 Ride Cymbal, 16", 18" Crashes, Quick-Beat Hi-Hat
- Rhythm Tech 15" Ribbon Crasher
- RhymClips with RhymBlock, Drum Rim Mounted Woodblock for Stick Play (7")
- Gruv-X GRVXCL-BS X-Click Percussion Block - Black Satin
- Drum Workshop DW 3000 Double Bass Drum Pedal and a DW 2000 Double Bass Drum Pedal (Old orig DW 5000 bass drum pedal)
- Vic Firth American Classic Drumsticks - Extreme 5A - Nylon Tip
- Alesis Strike Pro SE I have added 4 additional drums to the set using Drum Splitters cords and customized the drum rack.
- Alesis Strike Multipad - Everyone tells me you have to have the Roland SPD-SX PRO, but for the price and featues this gets the job done and the software is easier to load your samples and control the pad.
- LP, Latin Percussion City Series Conga Drums 10" & 11" with stand
- Mackie Thump 215XT Powered Speaker
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David J Pond - Drummer | Musician
David J. Pond is a multifaceted independent musician & artist whose creative journey spans rhythm, sound, and visual expression. A seasoned drummer, David is currently laying down grooves with Mumbuni, a dynamic band based in Tempe, Arizona | Arizona Bands