MITCH FINE
Percussion
“Percussion isn’t about playing more notes, it’s about giving great songs another heartbeat.”
BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Mitch Fine discovered his passion for music early, beginning on drums at the age of twelve and performing professionally just two years later. Influenced by legendary musicians including Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Ray Cooper, Marc Quiñones, and Nate Werth, Mitch developed a style built on groove, dynamics, and musical expression.
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Mitch became an in-demand percussionist, studio musician, and recording artist throughout the New York music scene before beginning a distinguished 26-year career in the United States Navy. During his military service, he formed several Navy bands and performed around the world while proudly serving his country.
Following his retirement from the Navy in 2011, Mitch returned to performing before relocating to Florida, where he quickly established himself as one of the state’s premier percussionists. As a lifelong admirer of the Allman Brothers Band, he envisioned assembling a group of exceptional musicians capable of honoring one of the greatest live catalogs in American music. That vision became Brothers After All.
Today, Mitch serves not only as the band’s percussionist, but also as its founder, manager, booking agent, creative director, and media producer. Every performance, video, photograph, website update, and promotional campaign reflects his commitment to preserving the music, musicianship, and improvisational spirit that continue to inspire audiences generation after generation.
WHY I PLAY
Music has always been about bringing people together. Whether serving my country, performing on stage, or building Brothers After All from the ground up, my purpose has remained the same: create experiences that people will remember long after the last note fades away.
The percussion parts in this music have always fascinated me because they don’t compete with the band, they complete it. Every conga pattern, tambourine accent, shaker groove, and cymbal swell adds another layer of emotion without ever distracting from the song.
The Allman Brothers created music that encouraged musicians to listen, communicate, and trust one another. That’s the spirit I wanted Brothers After All to embrace from the very beginning. Every performance is built on respect for the music while allowing every member of the band the freedom to make each show unique.
If someone leaves one of our concerts smiling, singing, and feeling like they experienced something authentic instead of simply watching another tribute band, then I’ve accomplished exactly why I play.
MY GEAR
CONGAS
MEINL Fibercraft Congas
BONGOS
MEINL Fibercraft Bongos
TIMBALES
MEINL Headliner Timbales
CYMBALS & GONG
Zildjian
DRUMHEADS
Remo
PERCUSSION
Latin Percussion Cowbells
Latin Percussion Jam Blocks
MEINL Cowbells
Rhythm Tech Tambourines
TreeWorks Chimes
HARDWARE
Drum Workshop (DW)
Gibraltar
STICKS
Vic Firth
WHY I PLAY THIS GEAR?
Percussion is all about color. Every instrument has its own voice, and every sound has a purpose. I choose equipment that allows me to support the music naturally while adding the textures and rhythmic layers that make these songs come alive.
My MEINL percussion instruments provide the warmth, projection, and responsiveness I need, while REMO drumheads and Zildjian cymbals deliver the consistency and tone I depend on every night. Latin Percussion accessories, Rhythm Tech tambourines, Vic Firth sticks, and DW and Gibraltar hardware complete a setup that’s built for reliability and musical expression not just volume.
Whether I’m adding subtle percussion beneath a ballad or driving an extended improvisational jam, my goal is always the same: enhance the music without ever getting in its way.
Every piece of equipment I use has earned its place because it allows me to focus on what matters most, the performance, the audience, and preserving the spirit of one of the greatest live bands in rock history.
“Great percussion isn’t always what you notice first, it’s what you miss when it isn’t there.”