SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Recently moved to Williamsburg and looking to join an established group or to start up a new project to work in VA. I have good, above average chops and willing to play just about anything (that I am capable of) from adult contemporary, fun country, pop, rock or anything people can have fun and dance to. I am a good band mate and love to have fun entertaining people with music. Energenic but not obnoxious on stage and you will not be embarassed by me. I DO NOT need to be the center of attention. I can sing backups and perhaps do a lead or 2 if needed. I have played 100's of gigs in my time in small smokey bars to large clubs as well as large festival type stages with a full PA and light show. My full kit would only be used in the right setting or gig(s). I am capable of bringing as little or as much of what is needed to support the song list. With my electronics, I can fill in with synth/keyboard parts, samples, sound effects or whatever is needed. I have a small electronic practice kit that can be left at a studio or practice spot if needed. I am willing to commit to the right project and to getting it rolling but NOT looking to play full time (for example every weekend, 3-4 times or more a week). If you need a drummer or are looking to put an adult cover band together that sounds good and encourages people to dance and to have fun; and work a few times a month, then I might be your guy.
- Screen name:
- Alesis Joe 813
- Member since:
- Sep 01 2021
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Neil of course!
In no particular order… Chad Smith, Dave Grohl, Phil Collins, Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozio, Larry Mullen Jr, Stewart Copeland, Steve Smith and Taylor Hawkins (RIP). I have most likely missed someone, but these certainly are guys that have influenced my overall style, stage persona and chops.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Alesis Strike Kit - Modified - 7 toms, snare & cymbals
20" Premier Kick Drum - triggered
Zildjian Gen 16 Cymbals - hi-hat, ride and crash.
Roland Pad8 and multiple add on triggers
Alesis DM5, E-mu Proteus 1 for additional sounds, samples and effects.
Roland SB-55 Sound Brush sequencer
Mackie 12 channel mixer - self mixed for onstage PA or monitor OR capable of sending individual signals to a larger PA mix
Multiple sized monitors for different aplications
Shure Beta 53 wireless headset mic
Misc rack stuff
Pearl Cajon
