carlovirtucio

Now Seeking

Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Alto, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Steel guitar, Saxophone, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Other Percussion, Other, Mandolin, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Harmonica, Flute, Fiddle, Drums, Dobro, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Bagpipes, Background Singer, Acoustic Guitar.

About

Additional info on the tracks above:

"Jonah" - I played all instruments.
"Clinton's Track" - I played the drums and bass guitar.
"Blinded Sight" - I played all instruments.

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Objective
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NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME BAND MEMBERSHIP.

I am interested in networking and building solid professional relationships with other professional, like-minded musicians for studio work, live gigs, short-term local tour, and being part of a COMMUNITY of musicians.

Please understand, my priority is for projects and gigs that are for pay. Not to say that I won't do anything for free, but my limited resources will factor in for the amount of time investment and fuel expenses I can realistically commit to do for free. Contact me and let's figure out if we can come up with something that will be mutually beneficial for all of us!

I take my drumming as seriously as I would any day job and you are the boss. I am easy to get along with and very musically open minded. I don't come into a project with any "artistic agenda". It is your music/project after all. You tell me what you want and I do my best to make it happen.

I know that I am not good for everything, but I know that I am good for a lot of things. If you feel that I might fit with what you are working on, please don't hesitate to contact me and we can discuss further.

Email me: contact@drummer.e4ward.com

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Overview
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With over 23 years of drumming, my personal experiences have helped shape me to become a versatile player for many styles of music (from Mexican Banda, to Jazz, to Funk, to Fusion, to Hard Rock, to Grunge, to Pop, to Musical Theater, etc.) I am careful to play appropriately for the situation or venue, but I will color outside the line if given the "go". I learn quickly, I listen to the other musicians in the group, and watch visual cues. If you can communicate well what you are looking for (verbally or visually), it makes it easier for me to "follow along".

I have played the bass and electric guitar enough to understand music in a much broader level than just another drummer playing drums to a song. I do understand some music theory, melodic/harmonic intervals, chord progression, song arrangement, etc. I communicate with the drums as my voice, along with the other musicians, in the conversation called music.

I do read music (rhythmic notation). Although, my sight reading ability is not as polished as it used to be, I can follow drum charts and other written forms of a "drummer's roadmap" where needed. All my musical theater gigs required reading drum scores.

I can comfortably play with a click for both studio and live situations.

I am continuously learning. I understand that there is always something new to work on and I still practice exercises and concepts from educational books, DVDs, videos from YouTube, and from other drummers I have met throughout my life.

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Current On-going Bands/Projects/Performances
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* 2011, May 22-present: House of Faces http://www.facebook.com/houseoffaces - drums
* 2009, July-present: Trinormous http://trinormous.webs.com (band) - drums
* 2006-present: GHFC Worship Team - drums/occasionally bass

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Past Bands/Projects/Performances
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* 2011, July 15, 16, 23, 29, 30 - "Songs for a New World" at The Empire Theater, Santa Ana, CA - drums/percussion
* 2008-Sept 2010: Alive in One (band) - drums
* 2010, Jan 15-Feb 20 (16 shows): Jonathan Larson's "Tick Tick BOOM!" at The Empire Theater, Santa Ana, CA - drums
* 2009, April 4: Family Jam house band "The Big 'L'ife" - drums
* 2009, March 13 to April 5 (Fri, Sat, Sun): The La Habra Depot Theater performance of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" - drums, percussion
* 2008, December 21: GHFC "The Gift and The Giver" Christmas Program - drums
* 2008, November 14: "Rock for Justice" Benefit Concert for Refuge House w/ Ordinary People - drums
* 2008, September 26: Overflow Youth Rally w/ Destination 7 - drums (subbing for Jeremy)
* 2008, August 29: GHFC Burgers and Bands w/ The Big "L"ife and GHFC House Band - drums
* 2008, March 15: Family Jam w/ GHFC House Band - drums
* 2008-present: Alive in One (band) - drums
* 2007, December 23: GHFC "Emanuel" Christmas Program - drums
* 2007, October (one month run): Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse "Full Monty" - drums
* 2007, September 29: Ordinary People "Extra Mile 2007" - drums
* 2007, September 28: Orange County High School of the Arts "Performing with the Pros w/ David Burnham" - drums
* 2007, September 22: Light at the Lighthouse w/ Ordinary People - drums
* 2007, August 31: Burgers and Bands w/ GHFC House Band - drums
* 2006: Fullerton High School "Alumni Project" (Avenue Q; Songs for a New World; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change") - drums
* 2006: Justin Francis "Move in Power" (CD and concerts) - bass
* 2005-2006: Mushpot (band) - bass
* 2006: Our Story...(Wedding CD) - solo project/all instruments/vocals
* 2001-2005: DynoMight (band) - drums
* 2000-2006: Downhill Supercruiser (band) - guitar/vocals, then drums
* 1997-2000:Ocean View Baptist Church worship teams: Joyful Noise (electric guitar), Rejoice (drums), and God First (drums)
* 1996: Drummer for local Mexican band.
* 1995-1996: Drummer for several performaces for Huntington Beach School of Performing Arts and Edison High School Performing Arts.
* 1995: Huntington Beach School of Performing Arts production of Peter Pan - drums
* 1992-2000: Barfing Tomato's (band) - drums, then guitar/vocals

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Influences

All styles, from Deerhoof to Dave Weckl, etc.

Equipment List

Pacific MX5 Drums and Meinl Cymbals