AJRube + Musician in Vienna, VA

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ABOUT

I'm currently playing with two bands: PULL THE SKY (pullthesky dot com) and The Skinner Principle (search on Mark Zuckerberg's site). You can find PULL THE SKY's EPs on all major streaming services, in BandMix, or on my profile.

My drumming style is best described as tasteful, solid and supportive. I've never been a drum solo guy and prefer to make the band sound good instead of standing out with aggressive, over the top drum parts that distract from the melody or risk going off the rails.

I've played in bands since I first sat behind a drum set in 6th grade. I started playing in rock bands in middle school and played through high school, college, and the DC amateur music scene. Along the way I've played both originals and covers ranging from classic rock, groove rock, pop, melodic rock, hard rock, blues, jam band music, adult alternative, and more.

While I'm up for gigging and jamming, over the past few years I've been more focused on studio recording.

I've got a family and a full-time executive career so I have no interest in "going on tour." I enjoy playing with people who want to make original music, enjoy the creative process, have fun but take it seriously, and play out occasionally. Chemistry is important --- we all have too much stress in our lives and don't need extra drama.

Screen name:

AJRube

Member since:

Jan 02 2016

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Drumming influences include Neal Peart, Phil Ehart, Carter Beauford, Steve Smith, Stewart Copeland.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Mapex Armory
Pearl Decade Maple
Pearl Professional DLX
Zildjian cymbals

MUSIC