If you haven’t booked your dhol player yet….look no further! Make My Indian Wedding caught up with drummer and co founder of Drummer’s Delight, Aman Chohan, and found out why they should be at your wedding. Oh and seeing as they’ve performed at countless Indian weddings, we couldn’t resist asking for their advice and tips on throwing the perfect wedding….
Q:Who are Drummers Delight?
A: We are a team of energetic Dhol drummers who are often praised for our charismatic style of playing and great costumes! 
Q: What’s your background, how did you become a dhol player?
A: Drummers Delight was founded by me and Sunveer Bhupal in 2005. Although we only met each other around that time, we found that we came from very similar backgrounds; we both learnt tabla from a young age and then progressed on to the dhol, which we learnt ourselves. As neither of us had a teacher or ‘ustad’ as such, we both play in an unconventional manner which has certainly given us an edge and a style that basically has no rules.
Q: What’s the best thing about the job?
A: That’s easy; the best thing about what we do is knowing that we put a smile on peoples’ faces and when performing at weddings, it is a truly awesome feeling knowing that we are spending the most memorable day of the bride and groom with them.and playing a part in their celebrations.
Q: What’s been your most unusual request?
A: We were once asked to tie the groom’s turban! A VERY big responsibility. Put us on a stage performing in front of 10,000 people and we’re ok. Ask us to tie the groom’s turban when his Grandma is watching… that’s when the nerves kick in!
Q: You offer the option of bagpipes to accompany the dhol. How did that come about?
A: Yes, well, my best friend’s sister got married a few years back and we were asked to perform at the wedding. The groom booked Dave ‘Bagpipes’ Brooks with the thought that the dhol and bagpipes would sound good together. So we got to the wedding never having met Dave before and unaware that a bagpiper had been booked to play with us so we quickly put together a routine to perform for the guests. It worked out amazingly well and have been player together ever since. So, it is really my best friend’s brother-in-law that gets all the credit!
Q:You must have been to hundreds of indian weddings. Do you have any tips or advice to someone who’s in the beginning stages of planning their indian wedding?
A: The best weddings I have seen have not actually been the most ‘expensive’ but the ones where simply the bride and groom have chosen the right suppliers who all synergise their efforts to make the day really special.
Catering is important- it’s a given, the food has to be good. Secondly choosing the right DJ is key- they must not only have the necessary expertise on the musical side in terms of song selection and ‘mixing ability’ but also the hosting skills to enthuse the guests and drive the event.
The grand entrance for the bride and groom is probably one of the most highly anticipated moments of the day…so it is important to make this part of the event as grand as possible, yet tasteful and choose the right performers to accompany the bride and groom
They say good memories don’t fade, well to be on the safe side I say its best to catch it on camera as best as you can! Hiring an experienced videographer and photographer is crucial as the video, pictures [and wedding rings ] are the only tangible items that ensure that nothing is forgotten and must be of a very high standard as it will be with the couple and their families forever. So, if you can hire Steven Spielberg…do it! (Editor’s note: check out www.makemydayfilms.com for wedding films a cut above the usual offerings!)
Finally it is important for there to be dialogue between the above suppliers before the wedding.
If you choose the right suppliers who are flexible and friendly, you’re pretty much guaranteed a top notch event.
If you want Drummers Delight to perform at your wedding, email them at info@drummers-delight.com
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