Demetrios Kakavas was born to a family of musicians and began playing drums at the age of three. In his 25 years of professional drumming Demetrios has played everything from Greek and Turkish folk music to modern rock and bluegrass. He has also played in various cover bands, Christian rock groups, and jazz ensembles. 

Currently he can be seen with blues/funk band "Current Situation," "The Chaz Depaolo Trio" blues band, and bluegrass band "The Eastman String Band." 

Demetrios has studied with Dr. Richard Janes and is currently in school working on obtaining a masters degree for teaching.

Demetrios is also endorsed by Evans Drumheads.