Loye625

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Mandolin, Vocalist - Alto.

ABOUT

Relocated back to the U.S. a few years ago and interested in joining a project that works on creative, original songwriting, blending genres of Americana, blues, rock, jazz, progressive, and anything else interesting for good measure. The chemistry of the rhythm section is the holy grail for me. I love working with musicians who can lock in a great groove, who care about their craft and their audience, and who crave the joy of writing/recording/performing their own music. My experience as a drummer/percussionist spans many styles, four+ decades, recording/touring, and several music-minded cities: Bozeman, MT; Boston, MA; Jackson, MS; Tokyo, Japan; and now Tucson, AZ. Artists included Cirocco Jones, e(X)nihilo, the Bow Downs, Laurel Isbister, Lazy Jane, the Tougaloo Jazz Ensemble, and Shady Dirt.

Screen name:: Loye625
Member since:: Sep 20 2021; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 45
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Elvin Jones (John Coltrane), Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Max Roach (Jazz great), Neil Peart (Rush), Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones), Steve Smith (Journey), Josh Eppard (Coheed & Cambria), Jerry Gaskill (King's X), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Manu Katche (Peter Gabriel/Sting), Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins), Jeff Hamilton (Diana Krall), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Roger Taylor (Queen), Brian Blade (Jazz great), Peter Erskine (Weather Report), Ed Thigpen (Oscar Peterson Trio), Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughn), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Stanton Moore (Galactic), Rod Morgenstein (Winger), Pat Torpey (Mr. Big), Dave Weckl (Jazz great), Akira Jimbo (Jazz great), Rick Allen (Def Leppard) and many more...