Rodger's South African, English and Australian lifeblood gives a unique edge to his style of percussion. Rodger has been performing as a percussionist for 15 years. With the spirit of free form musical experimentation Rodger has masterfully fused together simultaneously vibrational didgeridoo with African and tribal rythms creating a driving world dance cosmic sound. Rodger's unique style of percussion is sensual, sexy and primal, pulsing with infectious jungle rhythms

In Rodgers own words:

Being blessed with an Australian father and South African mother I pursued a musical interest at an early age. Since arriving in Australia I began realizing the mixture of my cultural background and my unique style of percussion. I was very fortunate to have some extremely talented mentors.

Keith Casey a well known percussionist gave me lessons in Noosa Heads. I was so eager to be able to express myself through percussion. I ended up not only being a student of Keith but his roadie which I used to learn as much as I could. Soon after I met Jim Toomey former drummer of the "Tourists" with Annie Lennox who became a very close friend. I began playing music with him in his group which gave me not only playing experience but confidence in performing in front of an audience and got me out of my living room practicing.

Living in South Africa I was surrounded by drums and rhythm. Johnny Cleig from Juluka was a big influence. I was in awe of how he mixed cultures together and his mastering of the Zulu language.

Now when I walk on stage and sit behind the drums something happens which words just cant explain. Something takes over me. If you ask me later what rhythm I was playing? tempo? I have no idea I play from my heart and soul. I also know I'm not alone, my medicine man is with me. I travel to a place where I just sit back and my arms and feet do their own thing, I play from my soul, and afterwards am exhausted but happy!

I feel blessed that I am fortunate as a musican to travel to different places around Australia and the world and perform to amazing people who really appreciated what I do. Thank you for all you support and encouragement.