Ramon Esquivel
Drummer and Percussionist in the SF Bay Area
Versatile drummer with nearly two decades of live and studio experience across Rock, Americana, R&B, Funk, and Hip Hop. Known for a tight pocket, dynamic presence, and creative contributions to songwriting and arrangement.
Inspired by the chops of Perrin Moss, Louis Cole, and Nate Smith, while channeling the feel and musicality of Homer Steinweiss, Questlove, Phil Selway, Ringo, and more.
Portrait: Fox & Bowl
Private Drum Lessons
The Riekes Center, Menlo Park, CA
Current Artists
Super Cassette
- “Heaven Isn’t Real (But Hell Is)” (2026)
- “A Man Was Never One” (2025)
- “Hurts, Don’t It?” (2025)
Miko Marks
Dogcatcher
- Each Time I Pass This Way Feels Safer (2026)
- Dogcatcher (2016)
- It’s Easy (2012)
- KILR (2011)
Folk Atrocity
Permanent Life Crisis
- Upcoming Single (2026)
- “Mean Man” (2025)
Trevor & The Long Haul
Previous Artists
Natalie Mata
Music with Jeff
miamaz (f.k.a. Cold Eskimo)
Spencer Stock
- Spencer Stock’s EP (2014)
East of Western
- “Hey” (2011)
and more…
Endorsements
Soultone Cymbals
- 24" Natural Crash Ride
- 20" Worship Crash
- 18" Brilliant RA Crash
- 14" Custom Hi-hats
The only reasonable drummer in the world.
—Max Gerlock, Super Cassette