SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.ABOUT
I am experienced professional drummer from Northern California who recently moved to New Orleans. I have a full time job in the non-profit sector, but am anxious to begin jamming and/or gigging around town with other like minded and creative musicians.
- Screen name:
- Benny Amon
- Member since:
- Oct 10 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bob Dylan, Brian Blade, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dr. John, Kermit Ruffins, Wayne Shorter, The Beatles, The Band, Howlin Wolf, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Roots, Gill Scott Heron, Charles Mingus, Louis Armstrong, etc...
EQUIPMENT
I have my professional 4 piece drum kit and jazz cymbals with me. I also have various percussions (djembe, cowbell, shakers).