With many modern rhythms and classic styles, Doc iscurrently supporting country singer Ryan Daniel and brings a youthfulexuberance to today’s music. Inspired by drummers like Neil Peart (Rush) toJohn Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews) to Ronnie Vannucci(The Killers), Doc also adds his personal touch to lay a solid foundation toany song. Doc is a touring, sub and session drummer.

Doc MacNab delivers a polished and efficient experience to the music and can be relied on to energize the band and the audience. Doc delivers what’s called for: whether it’s being on time for a show (yes, some drummers can be on time) or being prepared for the studio, Doc’s overall professionalism, proficiency and musicality makes him an asset to any project.

Raised in industrial northeast Ohio, Doc's childhood was inspired and informed by the FM radio revolution of the 1970's. With a formal musical path that began in the public school setting at the age of 10 and he left home at 17 for US military service. Trained as a medic, a paratrooper and eventually performing his duties in a Special Operations capacity, Doc eventually left military service after more than 8 years. In that time, Doc MacNab had deployed to hot and cold spots all over the globe, serving soldier and citizen alike.

After military service, Doc continued his education in percussion studies at the University of North Carolina, where he participated in the recording of the percussion orchestra compositions of Philip Parker. After an educational hiatus, Doc later finished his formal education at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a BA in English and Religious Studies and a Master of Teaching in 2000.Doc's percussion studies have included such esteemed teachers as Robert Bonora, Cort McLaren, Danny Gottlieb, Loren "Pookie" Weisman, Frank Colonnato and Joe Morello.

Doc MacNab has had the pleasure and honor to work with somenoteworthy players and groups in the music industry, like Marillion guitaristSteven Rothery, country singer Ryan Daniel, infamous spoon player Artis the Spoonman, Chapman Stick and German-born Mobius Megatar virtuoso Dino Haak and singer Katy Cornell (Chris Cornell’s younger sister.) Doc has also played internationallywith the US Department of Defense touring band Broken Wings, playing to afestival crowds in the Republic of (South) Korea.

Doc’s most recent project is 2011 Carolina Music Award nominee and 2012 Charlotte Music Award winner, Ryan Daniel. Ryan has been described as “What country music used to be about” and his first effort, Love, Life and Memories, seamlessly blends warm vocals, touching lyrics, and a strangely optimistic melancholy in a cohesive album that most every country music fan can relate to.

With thick layers of instrumentation fronted by Daniel’s trademark warm tenor voice and a tender ear for sophisticated pop-country poignancy, Daniel is able to combine the strength and warmth of Garth Brooks with the country fun of Brad Paisley. Doc's addition to the band ensured aperformance that stays true to the spirit of Ryan Daniel's first album'sstyling.

Prior to his NC relocation was Doc’s involvement with KillZone Records' Industrial-Metal band, The Raygun Girls, in New York City. The Raygun Girls are lighting up the underground metal scene all over the USand Europe.The Girls play and wow crowds all over Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Boroughs.

with their own style of electronic hard rock, reminiscent of Lacuna Coil or Evanescence. Doc MacNab has also worked as a club and radio DJ. During that time he was also electronic music director, then later Program Director and finally General Manager at WVCW radio in Richmond, VA; Doc brings a thorough understanding of electronic music--and the business of radio--to his drumming including playing on the click-track grid.