DJAG
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Band to Join, Other, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.

ABOUT

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Dennis “DJAG” Guerriero is a 29+ year percussion veteran who currently resides in South Carolina. He has experience performing with several types of percussive instruments and is always eager to work with new types. He is formally trained and instructed in the use of these percussive instruments. He can read music or play by ear. He currently plays the world’s largest privately owned Pearl Masterworks drum set (information provided by a Pearl Masterworks Representative). His musical experiences include pop/rock, hard rock, country, rhythm and blues, soul, and Christian music.

DJAG is also a composer and lyricist. He has currently composed the music to 109 new songs of different genres and they are ready for pre-production. He has composed the sheet music for many different instruments used throughout his music. Many people of different musical background levels seem to choose a different song of his library as their favorites.

DJAG is always honing his skills as a drummer/percussionist to improve his performance. He is a team player, but he has the sense of when he has to stand out.

DJAG has earned various awards throughout his career for his percussive abilities. His current goal is to earn two Grammy Awards.

He has utilized click tracks during his recording and performance experiences, which includes work on 3 different albums. He has worked with producer Bootsy Collins on the rock song ‘Caroline’ which was recorded with the rock group “GAMES” in George Clinton’s recording studio in Detroit. He also has music industry endorsements pending. The Pearl Corporation was impressed enough with him and his equipment that they sent a picture of them to DRUM! Magazine. It was published in the December 2000-January 2001 issue.

DJAG has performed live at different types of venues. He has played the high school and bar scene in the Detroit area. He has also played on the field of the 70,000 seat Pontiac Silverdome during a religious performance. He has also performed at the amusement park Cedar Point in Ohio. He has performed for the 2006 State of South Carolina Salt and Light Conference. He has performed on Sunday mornings at a large local church. These performances were televised. He is currently performing with a local church that was honored as one of the best church musical groups in the State of South Carolina.

DJAG is considered to be in the top 1% of percussive talents and in the top .01% in equipment. He is eager to share his talents with quality groups and is mobile to accomplish this.

Screen name:
DJAG
Member since:
May 25 2005
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week

Influences

RUSH, Chicago, Elton John, Kansas, Journey

EQUIPMENT

2 – 18” x 22” Pearl Masterworks Bass Drums (6 Ply Maple and 4 Ply Mahogany)
1 – 6.5” x 14” Pearl Sensitone Snare Drum (Brass)
1 – 7” x 8” Pearl Masterworks Tom (6 Ply Maple)
1 – 8” x 10” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 9” x 12” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 10” x 13” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 10” x 14” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 11” x 14” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 12” x 14” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 13” x 14” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 13” x 15” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 14” x 15” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 15” x 16” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 16” x 16” Pearl Masterworks Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 17” x 18” Pearl Masterworks Floor Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 18” x 18” Pearl Masterworks Floor Tom (8 Ply Maple)
1 – 11” Pearl/Afro Quinto
1 – 11.5” Pearl/Afro Conga
1 – 12.5” Pearl/Afro Lumba
1 – Steel Bar Chimes
1 – Brass Concert Chimes
2 – 14” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Hi-Hats
1 – 16” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Crash
1 – 17” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Crash
1 – 18” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Crash
1 – 19” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Crash
1 – 20” Avedis Zildjian Medium Crash
1 – 20” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Ride
1 – 21” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Rock Ride
1 – 18” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant China High Sizzle
1 – 20” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant China High
1 – 10” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Splash
1 – 12” Avedis Zildjian Brilliant Splash
1 – Pearl Cowbell 9
1 – Pearl Rack Set with Extensions
1 – Koss Pro 4aaa Headphones