ABOUT
Drummer with backing vox.
I started learning drums/percussion at age 10. By the age of 12, I was playing in rock bands. I have played in various rock and jazz bands for the past several years. I played in school band grades 5-12 and minored in music (percussion) in college. I have played in over 10 bands in the Dallas area since the mid/late 1980s. I recently played with "The 8tracks" classic rock/cover band. We were the "House Band" for the 2020 Winter Classic NHL game at the Cotton Bowl. The crowd size was 85,630 - full stadium. I'm primarily interested in cover bands, but originals are good too (I've done both). I can sing backing/harmony vocals.
- Screen name:
- JohnnySchmittou
- Member since:
- Jan 22 2020
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
1 complete (8 piece) set of 1972 Ludwig maple shell drums, with cymbals.
1 complete (7 piece) set year 2000 Tama StarClassic performer birch shell drums, with Sabian HHX Evolution cymbals (full matching set).
I typically gig out w/ a 6 piece Tama kit with an array of Sabian cymbals. I have a full set of drum mic's and various small hand percussion items.
I also have a 24 channel PA mixer. 2 JBL main PA speakers w/ stands. 1 JBL 15" sub. 1 Fender powered floor monitor. 1 Yamaha 6-channel personal mixer for in-ears.