Jake DeSouza

Description:

Screen Name:

Jake DeSouza

Sex:

M

Age:

21

Studio Musician:

No

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Years Playing Music:

8

Gigs Played:

50 to 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

4-5 time(s) per week

Most available:

Days

I'm going to start this off by saying that none of the information listed here has been written for the purposes of bragging or gloating. I am by no means a cocky, self-absorbed musician-type, I just want to put everything I've accomplished musically on the table. Ok, here it goes:

I've been playing drums for 8 years now. I've played in a large amount of bands, and am very serious about pursuing music as a full-time career. I've performed all over the sunset strip and beyond, achieved a monthly residency at the famed Derby Nightclub with band Aurum Star, and recorded at the world-famous Village Recording Studios, where the studio's CEO Jeff Greenberg personally pulled me aside to commend my playing. Not only that, but several individuals from John Mayer's team approached me out of interest from hearing my playing from the adjacent studio. I've had numerous accolades from other industry veterans such as ASCAP executives, world-class recording artists (Peter Distefano, Walter Becker, Donald Fegan, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Chuck Dukowski, Green Day, David Schwartz, Carmine Apice, Chad Sexton, etc), producers, engineers, publicists, managers, and probably more. Popular recording artists I've performed with include Aurum Star, The Chuck Dukowski Sextet (ex Black Flag), Lucy Schwartz, and 2AM Club.

I love Alternative Rock, as well as pretty much anything with a good groove. I play with a lot of power, but I also have a good deal of finesse. Though I'm a power player, I use a small jazz drum kit for ease of transportation and look.

I'm looking for musicians who are interested in forming a band, or bands who need a good drummer. The most important things I'm looking for in a band are commitment, dedication and drive. I really want to make this my life, so if anybody is on the same page, feel free to contact me.

www.myspace.com/aurumstar

Circa1920@gmail . com

-Jake

Influences:

The Police, Weezer, Sparta, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Foo Fighters, Ozma, Dispatch, Incubus, State Radio, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Steely Dan, Nada Surf, Sparta Locals, YOGURT-pooh, Jimmy Eat World, Love Love Straw, etc.

Equipment List:

Drums/Cymbals:
-Tama Snare - 14"
-Gretsch Catalina Kit/Tama Starclassic Bubinga - 12" Rack Tom, 14" Floor tom, 18" Bass
-Sabian Fusion Hi-Hat - 13"
-Paiste Crashes - 17", 19"
-Paiste Rides - 18" RUDE Crash/Ride, 22" Paiste 2002 Heavy Ride
-Paiste Signature Splashes - 8", 10"
-Remo Roto-Toms - 6", 8"

Percussion:
-LP Bongos
-Cajon (Hand-Made by Nick Menza of Megadeth)

Recording Equipment:
-8-Channel PreSonus Firestudio
-Cubase LE 4
-2007 iMac w/ Leapord
-500 GB External Hard-Drive
-Dual Computer Monitors
-Sony Studio Monitors
-Microphones - (Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica, Rode)

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