SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
I've played for many years in full time bands that traveled extensively throughout the US and Canada. I've played in many types of bands, but prefer the Rock, Funk & R&B genres. Ideally I'd like to find like-minded musicians with similar experience (once full-time professionals now part-time for fun but also for $$$), who enjoy playing 2-3 weekends a month in the local Denver Metro area. As far as vocals go I sing strong backups, and can do some lead depending on the song.
The audio clips "When I Looked Into Your Eyes" & "No Way Out" are from an all original band that I played with back in the Boston area called The Gail Savage Band. The last 2 clips (What I Like About You - The Romantics & Who Knew - Pink) are from a local Denver cover band that I played with for several years called Vivid Rhythm. The lead vocal on What I Like About You is Your's Truly.
Now days I'm looking more for a solid cover band, not that I don't like originals - just takes too much time, and I think I'm a little beyond what most record companies would think is prime age for a new band.
- Screen name:
- bobparker
- Member since:
- Nov 02 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- 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
Bands - Tower of Power, Extreme, Earth Wind & Fire, Living Color, Van Halen.
Players - John Blackwell, Akira Jimbo, Carter Beauford in general anyone good
EQUIPMENT
I use the following drums in various combinations depending on the situation.
Bass Drums
- DW Rosewood 22x18
- Premier Rosewood 20x16
Snare Drums
- Premier Signia Rosewood 7 1/2 x 14
- Tama Brass 7 1/2 x 14
Toms
- Rack Toms Premier Rosewood 8x8 10x10 12x10
- Floor Toms Premier Rosewood 14x12 16x16
Cymbals
- Zildjian 21” Rock Ride
- Zildjian 18” Medium Crash
- Zildjian 18” Medium Thin Crash
- Zildjian 17” Rock Crash
- Zildjian 16” Medium Crash
- Zildjian 14” Custom K Quick Crash
- Zildjian 12" Splash
- Ziljian 10" Splash
- Zildjian 20” China
- Wu 12" China
- Zildjian 14” New Beat Hi-Hats
Electronic & Other Percussion
- Toca 10" Brass Timbalina
- LP Bar Chimes
- Roland TD8 Drum Module with Trigger for Bass Drum
- 4 - Roland PD9 Drum Pads
- Roland PD-85 Bass Drum Pad
- Hart Dynamics Accupad Bass Drum Pad
Although I really enjoy the electronic drums, I still use real cymbals and an acoustic Snare Drum with a trigger.
MUSIC
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When I Looked Into Your Eyes
When I Looked Into Your Eyes Genre: Alternative
Gail Savage Band
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No Way Out
No Way Out Genre: Alternative
Gail Savage Band
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What I Like About You
What I Like About You Album: VR Demo Genre: Classic Rock
Bob Parker - Lead Vocals & Drums
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Who New
Who New Genre: Alternative
Vivid Rhythm Demo 2007
CALENDAR
Past Events
Fri $ Sat (11/16 & 11/17). Bistro Al Vino is a small club/restaurant located just off Parker Rd in Centennial, CO. 5 Piece band performing covers from the 60's to now. Great vocals!