Drumsonly0614

Description:

Screen Name:

Drumsonly0614

Sex:

M

Age:

48

Studio Musician:

No

Level Of Commitment:

Touring

Years Playing Music:

35

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to Gig:

6-7 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

MICHAEL CRUTCHFIELD – DRUMMER

Played all styles of music ranging from country to funk - reggae to jazz in numerous club bands in L.A. CA, Seattle WA, Lubbock TX, Hot Springs AR, Indianapolis, IN, Weed CA, Tacoma WA, Dallas TX, etc.

Recorded studio work with the late Sam Smith (former Capitol Records Artist)

Performed with Sam Smith (former Capitol Records Artist, opened for Kool & the Gang and Atlantic Star), Michael Powers (Guitarist/Recording Artist), Carl Carlton (Recording Artist - “ She's a Bad Mamma Jamma “ ), Scott Durbin (former trumpet player with Stevie Wonder), Gary Bell (former guitarist with the Ink Spots), former bass player for Regina Bell, former bass player for Vesta, Nash (of Crosby,Stills,&Nash), Buddy Catlett (former bass player for Count Basie), toured Europe with Sam Smith and Project III (D.O.D. Overseas Show), played in show band on Carnival Cruise Ship, Sierra (Country band out of Lubbock, Tx.), Ed Lanier (Hot Bassist/Recording Artist), Rio Onda (Brazilian/Funk percussion ensemble),several gospel choirs, musicals (one featuring music by Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoler), and the list goes on and on.

Article written in Riffs (by Mary Ellen Rochester - October 1987) - The magazine of the Washington Jazz Society - “ Michael Crutchfield, fine young drummer, you can hear at Lofurno's Sunday and Monday jam sessions, whom I solute for his charm and persistence, and belief in himself. Michael came, recently, to Seattle from Arkansas, knew no one, and bussed from place to place, sat in, said “ hello" to everyone, until he got a gig and recognition “ .

Currently performing with: N.T.O. (Blues, R&B) Ernie Biggs Piano Bar (Rock, R&B, Blues & Country)

DRUM LESSONS AVAILABLE
35+YRS. PLAYING EXP.
ALL STYLES (READING/TECHNIQUE/GROOVING)
(863)-934-1944

Influences:

Steve Gadd, Alex Acunia, Steve Smith, Tommy Campbell, Armand Grimaldi, Dave Weckell, & the list goes on & on

Equipment List:

Pearl
Paiste

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