The Backbone of Snakewater, is the man behind the sticks, Ben Streets. With his own unique style of playing, Ben brings the band together combining various musical styles with the bands Hard Rockin' Blues sound. Since first picking up the sticks at the age of 11, Ben as been compared "musically" to the likes of Stewart Copeland, Chris Tsagakis & legendry excentric drummer Mr. Keith Moon!
A Busy lad as he his, Ben is also a member of a New Mills based 7-piece Ska/Punk band, "Stand Out Riot". Doing a Degree at The Royal Northern Manchester School of Music, Ben is also started to build a promising session musician career, doing a few sessions for Big Tone Recordings.  

Cymbals / Hardware
Yamaha Stage Stands
Pearl Double Bass Pedal
Pearl Ride Stand
Paiste 2002 22" ride
Paiste 2002 14" hi hats
Paiste signature 18" power crash

Sticks / Cases / Etc
7a Vater Manhattan Sticks
Protection Racket Soft Cases
Evans Skin Heads
Shure Drums Mics 

Ben Streets (Drums)

Simon Oakes(Bass)