J Mince Drums

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I'm an accomplished professional drummer with a wide variety of international touring, and studio recording experiences in all kinds of drumming styles including Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, Punk, Rock, Blast Beats, Country, Blues, Americana, Jump, Swing, and Funk, with a dedicated focus on Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, African, Reggae, and Ska rhythms. I'm university trained and love playing deep pocket grooves.

Screen name:: J Mince Drums
Member since:: Nov 14 2016; 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:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

Hal Blaine, Questlove, Sly Dunbar, Carlton 'Carly' Barrett, Lloyd Knibb, Ringo Starr, Elvin Jones, Stewart Copeland, Tony Allen, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Zigaboo Modeliste, Steve Gadd, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Philip Fish Fisher.

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Expert
Other Percussion:: Expert
Electronic Music:: Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Vintage drums generally including Ludwig, Fibes, WFL, Gretsch, Drum Workshop, and Yamaha RC,
Roland SPD-SX - lots of software.
Many snare drums and cymbals,