ABOUT
Improv jam/funk conga player and drummer. Current gig includes a funky-jam-2-man acoustic combo, "Bryant & Dickie"; also,playing percussion/congas for Magnolia Blue, a D.C. based jam & rockin' blues revival band. yep, crazy, ain't it?! really makes you work on focus and tempo. Very flexible and dynamic player, "up top" or "in the pocket", but prefer being down with the groove. Casual attitude, but solid chops. bongosquirrels at
- Screen name:
- FunkyRhythymDevil
- Member since:
- Jul 08 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Mornings
Influences
Too many to list! DMB,Counting Crows,Rare Earth,AllmanBros.,AllGood,Doobies,Chicago,NittyGrittyDirt,WSP,StringCheeseIncident,CherylCrow
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha Recording Series kit (6 pc); Yamaha Stage Custom kit (6 pc); Yamaha Manu Katche Hip Gig Jr (4 pc); Vintage '72 Roger's drums; LP Percussion kit including Giovanni Galaxy congas, bongos,djembe, Tito Puente timbs, bells, blocks, shakers...too much stuff! also some QSC PA, and mixer board(used for mixing kit and sending 1 wire to main board, or can be used as main/monitor board)
CALENDAR
Past Events
Baines Books, Appomattox, VA
"Bryant & Dickie", evening show
Guest conga player for violinist, Dave Kline & company.
Private Pig roast and party.
"Bryant & Dickie":Private pig roast and party.
State Theater, Falls Church VA.: Elio Martinez benefit featuring several bands including Magnolia Blue.
JulyJam'07, Cola SC.: Trio- power-jam Session with James Ervin (Analog Moon), "T-Funk" Tommy Bryant, and friends.