David Contreras

David is a drummer, producer, and audio engineer shaped by a German upbringing steeped in precision and an American lineage rooted in rhythm. A veteran of countless rhythm sections, he’s as fluent in laying down grooves as he is in sculpting sound with care and detail. At Bad Owl, he’s an architect of process and sound — moving fluidly between roles as musician, engineer, and facilitator to help guide projects from spark to completion. Equal parts craftsman and collaborator, David ensures the collective’s ideas find form without losing their fire.