Bio
Sal Tommassello is a Philadelphia-based professional drummer with
over 14 years of experience performing at the highest levels of live
music. His career spans casinos, weddings, corporate events, clubs,
and national and international tours, making him a versatile and
dependable choice across demanding musical environments.
Sal has performed and toured with acts including The Rock Orchestra, The
Heartbeats, The Benderz, Out Of Spite, and Arvis Reiks, a prominent Latvian
hip-hop artist. Whether supporting large-scale productions or high-energy
live shows, he brings consistency, confidence, and musical authority to
every stage.
Specializing in rock, pop, and hip-hop, Sal's playing is best described
as powerful, feel-driven, and tasteful. Known for being easy to play with,
he strikes a balance between strong stage presence and disciplined restraint,
delivering excitement without ever overpowering the song.
Production-ready and technically fluent, Sal has extensive experience
performing in track-driven and click-based live productions under musical
direction. He currently serves as the musical director for Out Of Spite,
further reinforcing his leadership skills and ability to support artists
both musically and professionally.
Based in Philadelphia and available for touring, fly dates, and last-minute
calls, Sal Tommassello is a modern working drummer trusted for his feel,
professionalism, and ability to elevate the overall performance.
Highlights
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US Tour w/
The Rock Orchestra
(2025) -
Eastern Europe Tour w/
Arvis Reiks
(2022) -
East Coast Summer Tour w/
The Benderz
(2021) -
All Stars Tour w/
School Of Rock
(2015)
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Testimonials
Playing with Sal is a pleasure. Great rock feel, stage presence, chops when appropriate, and just a fun guy to be around.
Noah Spott
Music Director, The Benderz (2014-2024)
Let's work together.
Need a drummer for your tour, studio session, or one-off performance? Fill out the form or feel free to email, call, or text and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
hello@sal.news
(215) 498-5559
Philadelphia, PA