Roberto Antonio + Musician in Brandon, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Latin Percussionist from Brooklyn, NY. Passport ready, available to play to any style of music and able improvise. Currently looking to form a Latin Rock Band, so contact me if you're interested. Available to play R&B, Latin, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, World or Country Band. Ideally I would like to play locally with musicians who have a passion for their craft and can groove to the music. Most importantly musicians that want to have a good time. I am currently available to travel (domestically or internationally) or freelance around the Tampa Bay area. I do some singing in Spanish, Italian and of course English when needed. You can contact me at: NYCTB at Yah00 DotCom.

Screen name:

Roberto Antonio

Member since:

Jan 11 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

The New York sound of Hard Salsa has always been a big influence on me also all the Great Salsa Artist of the late 60's and the 70's. As much as I enjoy playing Latin music, I also enjoy Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Euro, World, Funk, R&B, Soul (with the Motown groove), Country and Classic Rock. Music is Universal. The International rhythms from around the world are my influences now.

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:

Expert

Other:

Expert

Background Singer:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

LP & Toca Timbales, LP Congas, LP Bongos, Cajon, Djembe, Roland Handsonic Electronic Drum Machine, Roland and Yamaha Keyboards, Piano and other smaller gear.

MUSIC