Brian Doherty (drummer)

Brian Doherty is an American drummer, singer-songwriter, composer, music producer, educator, and podcaster based in New York City. After starting his career working with various jazz musicians, he worked with rock bands and artists such as The Silos, Freedy Johnston, They Might Be Giants, Ben Folds, and XTC. He has also contributed to movie soundtracks. In 2000 he became a music teacher, as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program. He has released two albums of royalty-free drum tracks for songwriters in a series called Keep It Simple, and in 2012 he released his debut solo project, Treat + Release. Now he is working on writing his memoirs, and recording podcasts.