69OysterBlue

Musician in Chagrin Falls, OH

69OysterBlue

69OysterBlue
58 years old, Male, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 44023
Member #
266983
Member since
18 Mar 2009
Active within 1 month
Instruments played:
Drums, Other Percussion
Genre:
R&B, Jazz, Classic Rock
Screen name:
69OysterBlue
Location:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 44023
Gender:
Male
Age:
58 years old
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

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About

I am a solid drummer who began playing in performing bands in the early 70's. I played in several rock bands in the 70's and 80's, played in the Michigan State Jazz Band for 4 years and played in the Dearborn (MI) Symphony. I am currently in a band playing "sophisticated classic rock" - Police, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Talking Heads, Squeeze, The Cars, Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson. We have a really great sound with a superb female vocalist - but might have room for a male vocalist at some point.

I am very commited to my current band, but always interested in meeting new musicians, jamming with good players or filling in as a substitute drummer if the gig is appropriate.

You can contact me at "jappledorn at roadrunner dot com" for more detailed info.

Influences

I enjoy classic rock, jazz, R&B, funk, fusion, blues - pretty much anything with an interesting groove. I have a wide range of influences - everything from The Who, Steely Dan & Tom Petty to The Meters to Brubeck & Herbie Hancock.

Equipment List

I own several vintage Ludwig, Slingerland and Pearl kits - 8 that are playable and two I am in process of restoring - plus lots of cymbals (Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, Meinl, Dream).