drumreaper

ABOUT

Right now, happily playing with the 80's cover band Burnin' Down the House, but more than happy to do sub/fill-in gigs in any style.
Well versed in Classic Rock, Blues, Pop, Country, Southern Rock, R & B, and more.
Easy-going, I always show up for rehearsal and gigs and I do my homework.

I sing lead in a lower-tenor range, and also can sing harmony parts to just about anything.

I also have studio experience with a click track, but prefer live playing.

Screen name:: drumreaper
Member since:: Feb 01 2010; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week

Influences

Steve Gadd, Hal Blaine, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Charlie Watts, etc.

Band influences include Steely Dan, Beatles, the Who, dada, Spin Doctors, anything with a little thought behind it.

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Expert
Vocalist:: Advanced
Vocalist - Baritone:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Gigging Drum Kits:
DW Collector's series in Twisted Blue Onyx
Sonor 22-10-12-16 Burnt Fade finish
Roland TD-11 electronic kit
Roland SPD-30 Octapad

Practice Kit:
Gretsch Catalina Club;
22-16-12

Several snare drums to choose depending on venue.

Cymbals:
I have over 25 professional vintage and newer cymbals to choose from, primarily Paiste, that I mix and match depending on the venue/genre of music.

Guitars: Ibanez Hollow Body electric
Malden Vortex Solid body electric
Takamine EG341SC Acoustic/electric flat top
Washburn Acoustic/Electric

I also have a complete set of Electrovoice drum mics.