Klesis
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Upright bass, Other, Keyboard, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocalist.

ABOUT

I am a very experienced drummer having played in everything from garage bands to concert band. I attended Berklee College of Music for 2 years. I read music, improvise and play all sorts of genres and styles, including free. I taught private lessons for a number of years in the Hartford area. I have written percussion music. I also play djembe and cajon. I played jazz and won awards for my playing when in college. I have been playing in church for 11 years.

Screen name:
Klesis
Member since:
Oct 27 2008
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
45
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

Roy Haynes, Tony Williams, Vinnie Coliauta, and Jack DeJohnette. The music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Earth Wind & Fire, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Ornette Coleman, Tom vanderGeld, Keith Jarrett, The Beatles, and P-Funk.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Vintage 4 pc Ludwig jazz kit, 20" BD
7 pc Gretsch Catalina Birch kit, 22"BD
Sabian, KZildjian cymbals
Remo Djembe
Meinl Cajon
Udu Drum

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

8PM
$7 at the door
The Hill
111 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA

The 1FlightUP as it continues to explore music which inspires and challenges them.

1FlightUP concert plus Michael Dubuque and Michelle Barboza. $% at the door.