Joveth- The Mint live

Energetic performance in Nov 2025 with Joveth prepping the crowd for Amina Buddafly at the intimate historical venue, The Mint, open in LA since 1937.

Leo James Conroy- The Troubadour live

First time performing at the legendary Troubadour music club in West Hollywood, Oct 2025.  Big thank you to Leo for calling him in as substitute drummer for his set.

Voracious Records studio drummer

First call session drummer on the cutting-edge technology DWe kit for Voracious Records, a new label in Santa Barbara that runs The 805 Room recording studio (2024+).

Setting up shop for Recording

Kyle established a home studio with multiple camera angles and 8-channels of studio mics in 2023 for online instruction and to build custom drum tracks for your songs.

Berklee 6-week Summer Program

Accepted to Berklee's 6-week summer 2017 program on scholarships.  Studied Brazilian rhythms with Alberto Neto.  Offered $80,000 scholarship to attend college after.

Performing with Eric Marienthal

Jazz in Paradise 2018, Eric's master class quartet backline and Eric's big band drummer for Gordan Goodwin's "Get in Line" and Les Hooper's "Guy Noir's Brother"

First Pro Band as a Leader- 2017

Trio jazz combo, King Tyle and the Court, with Kyle Dorny (drums), Julian Littlehale (bass), and Sam Scherz (guitar). Independent promotion by the SB Jazz Festival Redux

Improv with Jazz Legends

Serendipity of living in Santa Barbara is that UCSB provides an Arts & Lectures that brings musicians to the classroom and they always need a drummer to improv with.

Reno Jazz Festival- 2016

Milestone event in Kyle's decision to be a professional musician.  Sextet combo ranked first place AAA division at the Reno Jazz Festival with Kyle on the kit. 

How it all started- 2007

Started taking private lessons at renowned local, Mike's Drum Shop with Barry Birmingham.  Kyle's dad made this "kit" for him unsure if he would stick with it!!!

Nicole Sophia- Feral LP

First full LP drum credits on Nicole Sophia's "Feral" album released Oct 2025 by Veracious Records on CD and all streaming platforms.

Joveth- Lonely Boy band

Invited to be in Joveth's band for his "Lonely Boy" EP released in 2024 as the second artist for the Voracious Records label headquartered in Santa Barbara. 

Nicole Sophia- Reveal Your Heart band

Invited to be in Nicole Sophia's band for her 2023 "Reveal Your Heart" debut as the premier artist for the brand-new Voracious Records label headquartered in Santa Barbara. 

UNT- Jazz Drumset

Encouraged by his mentor, Gregg Bissonette, to attend his alma mater, The University of North Texas, Kyle studied Jazz Drumset under Quincy Davis and Jose Aponte.

What I love about the SB Music Scene

Out on the open space bluffs by the water, maybe a 1/2 mile from the road for a photo shoot. A wandering guitarist stops for an impromptu jam session.  That is Santa Barbara!!!

Expanding from Jazz to Alt/Rock- 2017

Word of mouth expanded Kyle from jazz into pop, alt-rock, & funk bands.  The Santa Barbara Bowl's Educational Outreach funds venues for teen bands to perform.

Performing with Gregg Bissonette

Jazz in Paradise 2017 performing a four drummer arrangement of Buddy Rich's "Bugle Call Rag". Westin Byerly, David McInnes, Kyle Dorny, Gregg Bissonette.

First Pro Band- 2016

Quartet combo, The Rhythm Section, with David Struven (piano), Sam Scherz (guitar), Julian Littlehale (bass), and Kyle Dorny (drums).

First Band as a Leader- 2014

Octet jazz band, The Collective, performed 5 jazz-standard songs at the Goleta Lemon Festival, with drums (Kyle), alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, and vocals.