pocketlocked + Musician in Pearland, TX

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ABOUT

You can find me in a search: "Erik Truelove drummer"
I'm a very versatile, seasoned, pocket drummer who can solo when it's appropriate, which is rarely. I enjoy singing back up and occasionally lead. I am currently gigging with a few different projects around southern Texas and am only available for very select fill in dates for established acts that make sense for me to invest the time into. I am mostly available for remote recording and I have a professional recording studio that I provide quality, tasteful drum trqcks out of.

I have received some drumming awards, gigged locally, toured internationally, been part of several album recordings, conducted drum clinics, built and operated a music school.

I believe that the drums should support and compliment the song, music, and artist. I am meticulous in my gear selection and set up.

I endorse Soultone Cymbals, Silverfox Drumsticks, and Drum Dots.

Screen name:

pocketlocked

Member since:

Nov 02 2021

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

I've played just about everything but particularly enjoy playing pop, rock, blues, funk, jazz, reggae.

Drummers who have a had a big impact on me through my life chronologically include: Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Rick Allen, Tommy Lee, Greg Bissonette, Lars Ulrich, Stuart Copeland, Terry Bozzio, Jojo Mayer, Thomas Lang, Benny Greb and so many more!

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Background Singer:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Zool Live Track L20 interface. Shure, AKG and Rode mics. I have several acoustic drum kits, snares and cymbal sets as well as electronic drum sets.

Live I usually play a Gretsch 4 piece, or a Ludwig Breakbeats kit with my Soultone Signature series cymbals, but it depends on the line up and the venue.

MUSIC