Freddy Poncin - Percussion and Drums
Born in Amsterdam Freddy's talent was recognized at a young age and he started learning congas at the age of 12. Freddy was honoured to study with Raoul Burnet who was regarded as the best conga player and teacher in Western Europe. Raoul was a master percussionist (one of the first musicians endorsed by LP - Latin Percussion in the Netherlands) and an expert in Afro Cuban rhythms. Raoul Burnet played with music legends such as Patato Valdez, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Wilson Picket, Art Blakey and many more.

After Raoul’s sudden death, Freddy started to play kit drums as well to reggae music, ska music and funk. In the 80’s he joined the band Revelation Time that quickly grew into the best afro reggae band in the Netherlands and one of the finest in Europe . Revelation Time had a top 40 hit in Europe with a song called South Africa . Freddy played drums and percussion with this band for over 12 years and toured Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Malta and Italy.
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15 Aug 2009 9:00 P
Clancy’s Fish Pub Fremantle, Western Australia
22 Aug 2009 8:00 P
Indi Bar Scarborough, Western Australia
29 Aug 2009 8:00 P
Mojos Bar Fremantle, Western Australia
30 Aug 2009 6:00 P
Sunday Reggae Session- Leederville Hotel Upstairs Leederville, Western Australia
11 Sep 2009 8:00 P
Funk Club- Upstairs Leederville Hotel Leederville, Western Australia
19 Sep 2009 8:00 P
Settlers Tavern Margaret River, Western Australia
26 Sep 2009 8:00 P
King Tide Support- Mojos Bar North Fremanlte, Western Australia
1 Oct 2009 8:00 P
EAST COAST TOUR Continued Sydney, New South Wales
7 Oct 2009 8:00 P
EAST COAST TOUR Continued Brisbane, Queensland
12 Oct 2009 8:00 P
East Coast Tour Continued Melbourne, Victoria
19 Oct 2009 8:00 P
End of Tour!!! Perth, Western Australia
24 Oct 2009 8:00 P
Mojos Bar Fremantle, Western Australia
19 Nov 2009 8:00 P
Australasian World Music Expo- Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria