SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Stage name: Bill Ballard
I'm looking for a group. Ideally, I'd like to be with members who are at least moderately committed and have performance experience.
I'd like to communicate by way of this site initially.
Personal info:
I have performed many types of music besides those listed above. This site limits how many can be headlined, so additional genres include; Southern Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Christian Contemporary.
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- Screen name:
- Bill Ballard
- Member since:
- Jan 18 2016
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Drummers: Carmine Appice, Neal Peart, Elvin Jones, Jon Bonham, Jo Jo Mayer, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Bernard Purdie, and Hal Blaine.
Groups and Artists: Too many to list, but I'll give it a try; (not in any order of preference) The Rolling Stones, Queen, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, The Doors, B.B.King, Guns N Roses, Lionel Hampton, Pink Floyd, Foo Fighters, Dave Brubeck, The Eagles, Willie Nelson, Jars of Clay, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Gerry Mulligan,The Police, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Randy Travis, The Who, Lyle Lovett, R.E.M., Johnny Cash, Modern Jazz Quartet.
This list shouldn't be taken to mean that these are all the artists that influence my music. These are some of the artists whose work I've done in the past and are more representative of the variety of music performed.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
1) Thirteen piece kit: (adjustable per venue considerations); Contains up to 2 Bass (kick) drums, 5 toms, 2 floor toms and 3 Roto toms, numerous Zildjian cymbals, snare drums, and rhythm accessories.
2) Roland electronic kit
3) Vintage Ludwig kit
Microphones, stands, PA equipment, Speakers: Mains and stage monitors. Trailer.
Thanks for looking!
