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Drumtoad + Musician in Duluth, MN

Drumtoad
CONTACT

SEEKING

Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Todd is a classically trained drummer available for live and studio sessions. After studies at University of South Carolina a move to Chicago further enhanced his knowledge and understanding of all genres of music. There he studied with Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny) and played in a ton of bands opening for acts such as Los Lobos, Cowboy Mouth, Hot Tuna and more. Relocated to Atlanta and joined [golden], opening for Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Sister Hazel.

Since moving to Duluth, MN Todd has quickly immersed himself in the local scene and become a first call drummer. In addition to fronting his own band, Zenith City Groove Collective, Todd has performed with local legends The Fractals, Rage N' Country, Buckwild, The Jane Gang, Adam Herman and been involved in projects with Hannah Ray Dunda, Andrew Lipke, Russ Sackett, Coke Cokealowsheck, Michael Collard and more.

Contact drumtoad (at) gee mail dot com

Screen name:
Drumtoad
Member since:
Aug 06 2012
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

MMW, The Bad Plus, Franti, Wilco, Tortoise, Miles, Chris Potter, Maceo Parker, Dave Douglas, Joe Henderson, Genesis, Scofield, Brian Blade, Daniel Lanois, J Browne, Weather Report, Bowie, Willie, Lanois, Eno, KISS

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:
Expert
Background Singer:
Expert
Drums:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Addiction Drum Design Custom Maple 5 piece
Ludwig Classics 4 piece kit
Gretsch Catalina Jazz kit

Ludwig 1962 Snare
Tama Starclassic Snare
Addiction Drum Design snare

Bosphorus/Zildjian/Sabian cymbals

Chimes
Djembe
Percussion

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

ZCGC celebrates one year of bringing the funk to the twin ports area.

Zcgc gets funky

Zenith City Groove Collective returns to Beaner's with local space jammers Lesser Planets and Sterling Haukom. 7 pm

Zenith City Groove Collective visits Endion Station for 2 sets of funky good jams. 8-10 pm

Come out for the debut of Zenith City Groove Collective

Come celebrate your Sunday Funday with delicious tunes by Charlie the Head and Chattanooga's best brunch at STIR!

Charlie the Head is glad to be back celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Sculpture Fields Gardens in Chattanooga! Stay tuned for more details.

Charlie the Head will be opening for Chicago band, Marbin, at JJ's on Tuesday Feb 9.

The Ryan Oyer Band takes the Main Stage at Chattanooga's best free outdoor concert series.

http://www.nightfallchattanooga.com/

Ryan Oyer Band brings a rocking set to JJ's Bohemia for a special 4th of July celebration.

Charlie the Head performs a special 2 set show at The Camp House.

http://thecamphouse.com/upcomingevents

Charlie the Head opens the afterparty show at Rhythm & Brews on Saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1403385273318439/

Charlie the Head performs @ JJ's Bohemia w/ Eclectic Tuba. No. Not Electric. Eclectic. Hell yeah! Charlie starts the show at 10pm.

CtH performs for a private fundraiser.

Ryan Oyer Band competes at The Camp House for a slot to headline Nightfall 2015!

CtH helps celebrate the return of The Brewhaus!

Charlie the Head joins Landiz Zehrung for a good time.

Ryan Oyer Band performs a set opening for Lazy Horse

CTH opens the show for Ryan Oyer and Old Man & Lazy Horse

Charlie The Head brings their funky jazz improv to The Honest Pint in support of local jam favs, Shabti. Showtime 9 pm sharp.

CTH plays at the Church on Main for MainX234 Festivities

CTH performs their first live show!

Okinawa performs Happy Hour set at Red Hare Brewing Company in Marietta, GA.

RedHareBrewing.com

Okinawa performs afternoon set at Fly Free Fest.

FlyFreeFest.com

Holly McCormack & The Nefarious Souls with NOVUS and Ghost Train at The 120 Tavern and Music Hall in Marietta, GA

Okinawa Unplugged with Tab Spencer and Bad Scout at Rhythm & Brews 9pm

Okinawa storms Nashvegas

At R&B's with Rick Rushing

Ryan Oyer Band at Camp House

Jazz Funk Trio live @ Ignis Glass for The Gallery Hop 4-8 pm on Broad Street downtown.

Live @ The Honest Pint

The Fraud returns to the stage at MBBC. We had a blast and a packed house last time. Hope you can make it to the show this time.

Peforming with The Ryan Oyer Band at Riverbend Festival on the TVFCU stage (below the pedestrian bridge)

After Riverbent party with Jordan Hallquist & The Outfit and Maid Myriad (from Akron, OH)

Performing with Ryan @ The Camp House

SAY NO TO FRACKING IN TENNESSEE! A night of great local music with a great cause. I will be drumming up a storm with The Ryan Oyer Band to help raise awareness for the cause.

Performing with The Ryan Oyer Band at The Honest Pint in support of John and the Connors

Alicia Smith with guests Holly McCormack and Birds With Fleas

TBA

JJ's Bohemia with Jennifer Hope & The FNG's

Gig @ The Honest Pint, Patten Parkway, Chattanooga w/ The Ryan Oyer Band

JJ's Bohemia w/ The Ryan Oyer Band

Come support us in our quest to headline Nightfall! We play at 10 pm SHARP!! 20 minute set. The FNG's are Todd Garland-Drums, Callie Harmon-Guitar, and John Lazenby III - Bass