When PJ was five, he got his first toy drum kit. His interest in drumming steadily grew. At age eight, he decided to attend a Kiss concert. Little did he know this would be a pivotal event in his life. Upon seeing the show, he instantly wanted to become a rock star. This desire drove him to practice his craft incessantly in the years to follow.
PJ is a heavy hitter whose drumming is a means of channeling his passion and releasing his angst. His very physical performance style clearly demonstrates his command of the stage. He feeds off the energy of the audience and escapes into the music.
This self-taught drummer is influenced by John Bonham, Eric Singer, Tommy Aldridge, Tommy Lee, Alex Van Halen, and Randy Castillo.
He has drummed for Alkemy, The Inmates, Cathedral Burn, Vendetta, Teeze and now SIIN.
PJ has shared the stage with many accomplished performers: Bon Jovi, Styx, Moonstock Festival with OZZY, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, Pop Evil, Black Stone Cherry, All That Remains, Hell Yeah, Texas Hippie Coalition and More!, Rocktember 2023 / 2024, Rockfest 2020 /2021/2024, Rock the Block Ohio 2022/2023, Rocklahoma 2023, Farm to Bottle 2024, Ace Frehley (KISS), Gene Simmons (KISS), Ted Nugent, Tesla, Buckcherry, Queensryche, Sabastian Bach, Cold, Art of Anarchy, Jesse James Dupree, Ratt, Stephen Pearcy, Stryper, LA Guns, Jackyl, Bret Michaels, Steel Panther, Autograph, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marco Mendoza Viva La Rock Tour 2019 & Take it to the limit Tour 2020, The Dead Daisies, John 5, Texas Hippie Coalition, Hinder, Quiet Riot, Great White, Winger, Steelheart, Trapt, Adelitas Way, Krokus, Kings X, Warrant, George Lynch / Lynch Mob, Slaughter, Lynch Mob, Hookers & Blow, Autograph, Faster Pussycat, Danger Danger, King of The Hill, Tuff, D'Molls, Lita Ford, Phil Lewis (LA Guns), Kickin Valentina, Taddy Porter, Bang Tango, Trixter, Ted Poley (Danger Danger), Cheap Thrill (featuring Brandon Gibbs & members of Cinderella & Collective Soul), BulletBoys, Jeff Lebar (Cinderella), Every Mother's Nightmare, Jazmine Cain, Killer Dwarfs, Adelitas Way, Bobaflex, Hoekstra / Gibbs, Dilana, Lillian Axe, The Last Vegas, Dellacoma, PJ Farley of Trixter, Pretty Boy Floyd, Wayland, KrashKarma, Brand New Machine, Kashmir, Budderside.
PJ is a humble musician: ""There are so many drummers out there who are so much more talented than me. I have learned so much from the many people I have played with throughout the years. I have been very fortunate. I consider myself an OK drummer who is hoping to find greatness. This is what keeps me going.."
