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Based just outside of Boston, MA, Rich Eisner is the current touring drummer with American Idol finalist and national recording artist, Ayla Brown (.aylabrown). He started playing drums at age 11, and soon after began formal lessons which included a solid foundation in snare drum technique, reading, and drum set studies. Progressing quickly, Rich continued studies throughout high school and college, with a broad based approach that included jazz, rudimental drumming, rock, latin, classical, and progressive music, while performing throughout his school years with drum corps, orchestra, jazz bands, as well as his own bands that ranged from funk to rock. After graduating college, Rich studied drum set with Berklee graduate John Horrigan, as well as former Joe Perry project drummer Joe Petruzzelli. Soon after, Rich began performing in general business bands as well as rock cover bands and played throughout the New England area. In addition to playing live, Rich has recorded for several artists including David Mirabella of the Rationales, country music group, the Ghillies, alternative rock group OneEleven, and Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute guitarist, Dan Lawyer. For the past four years, Rich has been the touring drummer for Ayla Brown. Recent performance credits include FOX and CBS television, opening for artists including the Charlie Daniels band, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Josh Thompson, James Montgomery, and Susan Tedeschi, and performing at the 2013 Boston 4th of July celebration featuring the Boston Pops. Rich has also had the privilege of performing for many charitable organizations including Wounded Warriors, Songs of Love Foundation, Joe Andruzzi Foundation and more. In addition to performing and recording, Rich builds drums for boutique snare drum manufacturer, MagneTone drums and has built up a list of clients including Sean Paddock (Kenny Chesney), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), Kevin Murphy (Randy Houser), Chris Tyrrell (Lady Antebellum), Miles McPherson (former Kelly Clarkson & Paramore), Keith Zebroski (Miranda Lambert), and Ernest Larouche (Britney Spears).
- Screen name:
- eisnerdrums
- Member since:
- Mar 18 2015
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Kenny Aronoff, Gavin Harrison, Papa Joe Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Steve Jordan, Buddy Rich
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
TAMA, Zildjian, DW, MagneTone, Roland
