Derek began playing about the age of 10, but at a much more serious level at around 16. He joined a few bands on and off, but hit it big with his current band, The Technicolor Year, and have been with them, with all it's current members, since July of 2011. He has played many venues, including the Newport, The Basement, and many bars and stages in between. Check out The Technicolor Year to see there current show dates.