Real drums.
Real human.
Real groovy.

Over 20 years of recording, performing, producing, and songwriting experience. Professional drum tracks recorded remotely and crafted to sound like they’ve always been part of your music.

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IN THE STUDIO · Ludwig & Rogers drums · Zildjian/Istanbul/Borba cymbals · SSL preamps · Vintage tape machine · Analog Reverb · Vintage Wurlizter

What I do

01

Remote drum tracking

Send your song, get back studio-quality drum tracks recorded in my studio.

02

Remote bass tracking

Send your song, get back studio-quality bass tracks recorded in my studio.

03

Session drummer

In-studio sessions around Boulder and Denver, playing to the artist and the arrangement.

04

Live gigs & percussion

Professional live drummer and percussionist for gigs, tours and fill in dates.

Genres: Singer/songwriterAmericanaFolk Dry ’70sBluesHip-Hop RockIndie rock
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HOW REMOTE TRACKING WORKS

1

Send your song

A rough mix, tempo and any references for the feel you’re after.

2

I track live drums or bass

Using the best gear and recorded in my studio, played to serve the song.

3

You get the stems

Up to 3 takes of all the stems, both processed and non processed.

GALLERY

Bearded drummer in a denim jacket playing a wood-finish drum kit onstage
Collection of colorful drum kits and percussion instruments in a music room, with framed artwork on the wall.
Collection of colorful drum kits and percussion instruments in a music room, with framed artwork on the wall.
Drummer wearing headphones plays a drum kit in a recording studio with hexagonal acoustic panels.
Musician playing a black acoustic guitar under red neon lights
Musician playing a black acoustic guitar under red neon lights
Musician wearing headphones playing two conga drums in a recording studio surrounded by percussion instruments and audio equipment.
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Post park nap after our first no kids vacation in 16 years. Fall colors in Boulder are still so bright 🍂
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CREDITS

Steven Eli · Sun Way Street · Julian Peterson · Ross Flournoy · David Greenbaum · Ronjo V · Kid Reverie · Jordan Lucas · Philip Parker ·David Wilton · Jeremy Serwer · Annathyst · Paul Kimbiris · Hello Kavita · Gregory Alan Isakov · Beth Preston · Dougy Ahern · Erica Brown · Black Moon Howl and many more…

recording

CREDITS

Steven Eli · Sun Way Street · Julian Peterson · The Lumineers · Tab Benoit · Robert Randolph · Nathaniel Rateliff · Ronjo V · Jordan Lucas · Philip Parker · David Wilton · Kid Reverie · Shakey Graves · Grace Potter · Paul Kimbiris · Hello Kavita · Gregory Alan Isakov · Covenhoven · Beth Preston · Erica Brown · Black Moon Howl · Heavy Diamond Ring and many more…

played with or shared the stage together

DISCOGRAPGHY

Ghost Town by Sun Way Street, featuring a purple-toned impressionist painting of a conifer forest at sunset
Ghost Town by Sun Way Street, featuring a purple-toned impressionist painting of a conifer forest at sunset 
Sun Way Street - “Ghost Town” 2025
Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Mixing
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Bare tree glowing in sunlight over a snowy field with “RISE AND FALL” and “SUN WAY STREET” text
Bare tree glowing in sunlight over a snowy field with “RISE AND FALL” and “SUN WAY STREET” text 
Sun Way Street - “Rise and Fall” 2025
Drums, Bass, Piano, Mixing
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REVIEWS

“Leor was just the artist I was looking for! Everything about working with him was great. He was timely, professional and extremely creative.”

DAMIAN R · VIA SOUNDBETTER

★★★★★ · 78 reviews

Leor plays with such taste, it’s clear he’s a listener first and is there to serve the song. Super professional, great feel, I can’t wait to have him on all my songs.

Emory Duncan · Verified

Leor was not only efficient but incredibly talented and added just what the song needed.

Iyla E. · Verified

Leor is a one take wonder. Incredibly fast turn around with a perfect performance. I’ll be asking for his services again for sure!

Lee N. · Verified

2nd time working with Leor, he’s just great and lightning fast with his turnaround. Thank you and see you on the next one!

Matthias · Verified

Leor was awesome to work with! Delivered two great takes in almost no time at all, with lots of attention to detail. He was communicative and had no problem with revisions.

Brian L. · Verified

Leor brought some much needed energy to my track. Quick and on point couldn’t have asked for more!

Van Wampler · Verified
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THE ROOM. THE GEAR.

The studio is always being upgraded and is acoustically treated. I’ve got a large variety of hi-end mic’s and vintage or new gear.

  • Ludwig and Rogers drums

  • SSL Pre Amps (24 total)

  • TEAC Tape Machine & Analog Reverb

  • Earthworks, Lauten, MikTek, Royer microphones

  • Istanbul, Borba, Zildjian cymbals

  • 70’s Wurlizter electric piano

  • Fender JazzMaster

  • Fender Mustang bass

Drummer wearing headphones plays a Ludwig drum kit in a recording studio filled with keyboards, audio equipment, and microphones.

MY BAND

SUN WAY STREET

Sun Way Street is an indie-folk/rock duo creating music that blends emotional honesty with sweeping, textured soundscapes. At the heart of the project are Steven Eli, a songwriter and vocalist from Ireland, and Leor Manelis, a multi-instrumentalist based in Colorado. Together, they craft songs that explore love, loss, memory, and the fragile beauty of human connection.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Large nighttime concert crowd facing a brightly lit stage displaying “ROXY MUSIC” in a stadium.

NO MORE SHOWS FOR 2026

READY TO GET STARTED?

To get the process kicked off, fill out the form. The more info you give me, the better. I generally run on a 1 to 2 week turnaround time. If you need something quicker than that, please let me know in the message details.

I look forward to working with you ✌️

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