Al Berven is a professional drummer based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With over 40 years of professional experience, and an extensive discography of studio recordings, he is recognized for his versatility in rock, jazz, worship and country music, as well as his dedication to the regional music community.

Hall of Fame Inductions

• South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2023 with Kory and the Fireflies.

• Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2025 with Kory and the Fireflies.

• Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2025 for his extensive performance and studio work with multiple country acts.

Official Industry Endorsements

• Vic Firth: Proudly recognized as an official Vic Firth Artist.

• Drum Workshop (DW Drums): Maintains a longtime professional association utilizing DW hardware and drums.

• Zildjian Cymbals: Holds a longtime professional association utilizing Zildjian cymbals for live and studio performances. 

Musical Projects & Affiliations

• Kory and the Fireflies: Serving as the long-time primary drummer for the acclaimed regional rock group since 2002.

• Independent Drummer: Regular live performances spanning multiple genres like rock with the Tara Faber Band, funk/R&B with the Henious and Funk Uh Fried, faith based music with Dakota Road Music,  jazz groups like Joel Shotwell Quartet and the Victor Cajiao Group to country acts like Dustin Evans and the Goodtimes Band and Greg Hanson and the BackRoads Band. 

• Studio & Session Work: A prolific recording career dating back to 1993, contributing to dozens of regional albums, commercial tracks, and collaborative projects, many as the house drummer at Pulse River Studio. He can be heard in scenes on the CBS Drama Unforgettable and in the American comedy-drama series Shameless.

• Sioux Falls Music: Managed the Drum Department for nearly 25 years and was the regional dealer for many of the major brands.  Hosted many clinics featuring some of the world's greatest drummers, including Mark Craney, Steve Smith, Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman, Peter Erskine, Gregg Bissonette, Zoro, Marco Minnemann, John JR Robinson, Jim Chapin, David Northrup and many others.