"BIG BULLY" NJ's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band
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ABOUT

Troy Portela is the rock drummer behind the bands driving force. He is the founding member, his hard & heavy drum style keeps Big Bully Rock Solid. Along with his dual lead guitarists of one being his brother Brian Portela shredding and exchanging leads all night in every song. Pending on the Venue and change of music genre there lead vocalist does rotate giving the band a broad spectrum of artists to perform. They produce the absolute best Hi-Energy Blend of Heavy Metal & Hard Rock & Roll. Performing "THE VERY BEST OF" Dio,Whitesnake,Led Zeppelin,Foo Fighters,ACDC,Van Halen, Fuel,Quiet Riot,Collective Soul,Stained,Deep Purple,White Snake,Velvet Revolver,STP, SwitchFoot,Alice In Chains,Tom Petty, Godsmack,ShineDown,Nickleback,Ratt,Motley Crue,Queen,Lit,Puddle Of Mudd,Motorhead and much much more. This Band is a Must See. So grab a sitter, grab your friends and come hang with the band. A night of GAURANTEED Rock & Roll fun. Big Bully has been rocking the clubs of NY & NJ for half a decade. .bigbullythatmetalband email - bigbullytherockband at dotcom

Screen name:
PearlDrums1
Member since:
Jul 08 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years together:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Age:
53 years

Influences

SwitchFoot ,Alice in Chains ,Black Crowes, Fuel, Gel, Collective Soul, 3 Doors Down, Hair Nation, Boneyard, Shinedown, STP, VanHalen, Queen, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Scorpions ,Kiss, Deep Purple, White Snake, Led Zepplin, Sabbath, ACDC, Foo Fighters, Rock & Roll & alternative styles what ever it takes.

Members Of Band

or Email bigbullythat metal band at g mail dot com
"Big Bully" The Rock & Roll Band

drumming Influences include but not limited to John Bonham, Roger Taylor, Brian Tichy, Mike Portnoy, Stewart Copeland, Lars Ulrich, Alex VanHalen, Tomy Lee, Bill Bruford,Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, Phil Rudd, Joey Jordison, JoJo Mayer, Tommy Aldridge. Being a full time drummer in the past is now for part time fun, yet serious.

EQUIPMENT

Drummer - A Solid & Heavy Drum Style with lots of energy. Equipment includes a Pro Intellistage 8' X 8' X 18" Drum riser w/ Flight Case. Rehearsal kit is a Pearl Masters Drum Kit w/ Full Rack, Stage Kit is Pearl Reference Kit, Sabian AAX Cymbals, Paiste 2002's, Trick Long Board Double Bass pedals, Drum Mic's by Audix, 16 channel Mixer, 18" powered Sub's for the Kick.
Equipment,Chops,Attitude & Experience is Pro Level.
Stage ready / Full PA & Sound / Chauvet Wash light Bars, Light Access & Drum Riser.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Hard Rock Cover Show

Big Bully NJ's Premier Hard Rock Cover Band

"Big Bully" NJ's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band. A nite you Wont Want to Miss, Hard - Loud & Heavy Rock & Roll past to present.

Come Rock & rRoll with Big Bully, Gauranteed a night that you will have a blast. Bring your friends and make new ones.

Hard Rock Showcase

"Big Bully" NJ's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band. A nite you Wont Want to Miss, Hard - Loud & Heavy Rock & Roll past to present.

"Big Bully" NJ's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band. A nite you Wont Want to Miss, Hard - Loud & Heavy Rock & Roll past to present.

A night of Rock & Roll

"Big Bully" NJ's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band. A nite you Wont Want to Miss, Hard - Loud & Heavy Rock & Roll past to present.