Nick Gaffaney

Nick Gaffaney is a professional drummer, songwriter and singer from New Zealand, and is best known for the band Cairo Knife Fight.

Career Gaffaney began his career as a session and recording artist, having played drums for Dimmer, Goldenhorse, Hollie Smith and has recorded and performed with songwriters such as Anika Moa, Jan Hellriegel, Leila Adu and Godfrey de Grut; Hip Hop/Roots artists Scribe, Fat Freddy's Drop, Solaa, King Kapisi, Nuvonesia, and Sangha; Jazz musicians Mark de Clive-Lowe, Joel Haines, The New Loungehead and Jeff Henderson.

As a freelance percussionist, Gaffaney has worked extensively with Kog Transmissions for live industrial groups such as Avotor and created electro-pop versions of Head Like a Hole songs with Joost Langveld.

In 2014, Gaffaney relocated to Los Angeles with his wife Cass and Geoff Maddock, and formed Santa Barbara. The group renamed to Young Winona the following year, and released several singles. In 2023, Gaffaney moved to Las Vegas, putting the group on hiatus.

Awards Gaffaney won the 2013 APRA Professional Development Award.

Endorsements Tama Drums Meinl Cymbals