SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Always looking for a part-time or full-time, working band.
I am available for short- or long-term opportunities. I can usually fill in on a moment's notice if I'm not already booked, and can learn most set-lists quickly.
I have over 40 years of experience playing all genres including big band jazz, jazz, swing, blues, rock, country, country-rock, fusion, Latin, R&B, soul, and everything in between.
Classically trained with Thomas Stubbs of the St. Louis Symphony, and studied at the University of North Texas where I majored in applied percussion.
I played in and traveled around the St. Louis area for many years with many different bands, orchestras and national headliners, and I was also with the United States Air Force Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.
Having moved to Colorado, I've been playing in the Denver area and I'm currently the drummer for Still the Same, a Tribute to Bob Seger; Bad Colorado-A Tribute to Bad Company; Sound Bite (Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, Pop); and, regularly sit in with many area bands on a fill-in basis.
Formerly with the Michael Rhodes Band, Crosley Hotshot, Twenty Hands High, Lesster More Band, Crossroads, Canyon Station, Shotgun Lullaby, The Midnight Hour and Renegade. I have also appeared with Aaron Kantor, Michael Brooks and Friends, and Funk It Up.
Non-smoker, no drugs, non-drinker before or during shows, and most importantly, no drama. I take the trade seriously, but have fun doing it. Excellent equipment, excellent meter, and able to play with click and/or backing tracks.
If you're looking to start a BS&T, Chicago, or other big band tribute, please look me up---I would definitely be interested.
Please contact me at donaldkalil at aol dot com.
- Screen name:
- don1091653
- Member since:
- Sep 21 2015
- Active within 1 month
- 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:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I've had many drumming influences over the years including Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, Bobby Colomby, Steve Gadd, Terry Bozio, Tony Williams, Louie Bellson, Jo Jones, Joe Morello and Thomas Lang. Most recently, I've become a student and follower of Todd Sucherman of Styx.
I've always been a fan of big bands, horns and jazz/rock/fusion/soul bands including Blood, Sweat and Tears; Chicago; Earth, Wind and Fire; Chick Correa; Don Ellis; Stan Kenton; Woody Herman; Dave Brubeck; John Coltrane; Herbie Mann; Jethro Tull; Billy Chase; Santana; Stanley Clark; George Duke; Duke Ellington; Glenn Miller; Motown (especially the Funk Brothers); as well as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Stravinsky, Handel, Tchaikovsky; King (B.B. and Albert); and Zappa.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
DW Collector's Series Timeless Timber; PDP Concept Maple; Vintage Rogers; Roland SPD-30 Octapad; Remo Roto-Toms; Zildjian Cymbals; Shure mics and in-ear monitors; Tama Rhythm Machine; Vic Firth; K&M; DR; SKB
MUSIC
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The Only Song
The Only Song Year: 2016 Album: After All These Years Genre: Americana
Michael Rhodes Band
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Touch Me
Touch Me Year: 2019 Genre: Rock
Cover by The Midnight Hour
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Who Ya Gonna Run To (Video)
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Girl Crush (Video)
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Man I Feel Like a Woman (Video)
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Rain (Video)
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BadCO Live at the Oriental (Video)
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Still The Same - A Bob Seger Tribute at Taste of Colorado (Video)
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