Dave Tolley (born 1961,

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) is a

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hand percussionist and drummer. He studied at

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in Toronto and

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in Boston. He is best known for his involvement with Canadian band Nine Mile. He often plays a cajon, as well as drumkit, and a variety of hand percussion. His playing is featured on all four Nine Mile albums, and he played on

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's '' Food in the Belly'' album. Tolley's drumming and percussion work can also be found on Rudd's June 2007 release, '' White Moth''.

References

External links

Official Web Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tolley, Dave 1978 births Living people Canadian rock drummers Canadian male drummers Musicians from Kitchener, Ontario 21st-century Canadian drummers 21st-century Canadian male musicians