SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Other, Trombone.ABOUT
I've been playing, gigging and recording in the South Florida for years and I am looking for a working/touring or soon to be working situation that calls for an in-the-pocket, groove oriented drummer (solos are not a problem if required, however). I am well versed in most popular styles of music (including Latin, Jazz, Funk, etc.) and I am comfortable and experienced at picking up a group's full set on the fly or after minimal rehearsal. I am gig-ready as soon as you call. Always on time, professional, dependable and with a good attitude.
- Screen name:
- SRotati0312
- Member since:
- Apr 19 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 8
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bands: Soulive, Lettuce, Greyboy Allstars, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, Buddy Guy, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Incubus, Rolling Stones, Rush, Iron Maiden, ED GUY, Sonata Arctica, Dragonforce, Freedom Call, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, Mars Volta, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Wilson Pickett - anything up-tempo jazz, funky, bluesy, classic rock, metal (in the veins of Iron Maiden or Edguy) or indie-pop/dance oriented.
Drummers: Elvin Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dafnis Prieto, Adam Nussbaum, John Riley, Gary Chaffee, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Jack DeJohnette, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Philly Jo Jones, Mitch Mitchell, Terry Bozzio, John Bonham, Tony Williams, Neil Pert, Ivan Zervigon, Nicko McBrian, Chad Smith, Jose Pasillas, etc.
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha Absolute Maple Custom, Mapex Pro M Maple, Gretsch Catalina Jazz Club
Full Korg PA and rehearsal space in S. Miami, FL if needed
MUSIC
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Aeon of Pages
Aeon of Pages Year: 2008 Album: Hot Box Social Genre: Blues
6/8 shuffle-feel Blues-Rock. Copyright artist Brian Elliot. Metronome is removed for the last minute to allow a free double-time shuffle jam on the form.
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Jersey Snow
Jersey Snow Year: 2009 Album: Time to Start Something New Genre: Alternative
Example of my up-tempo playing, fast fills, tempo transitions, etc. Fast-paced rock/punk song copyright by Andrew Sansac.
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Bulletproof Cadillac
Bulletproof Cadillac Year: 2009 Album: Time to Start Something New Genre: Funk
Up-beat funk-rock tune by Andrew Sansac. Notice jazzy bridges with splash hats on up-beat, second line feel, etc. Note this is an UNMIXED, unfinished demo.
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Poolside
Poolside Track number: 1 Year: 2009 Album: Time to Start Something New Genre: Latin
Features a full samba-bell pattern intro. This song is a rock/pop-Samba tune - copyright artist Andrew Sansac. Please note this track is a demo and UNMIXED.
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53 Porcupines
53 Porcupines Year: 2008 Album: Hot Box Social Genre: Funk
Faster funk tune by Brian Elliot.
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Motel Room
Motel Room Year: 2009 Album: N/A Genre: Other
Original rock-pop/reggae tune by Andrew Sansac. Example of pocket playing, tasteful fills and reggae groove B section with a one drop solo section. UNMIXED DEMO.
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Paycheck
Paycheck Year: 2008 Album: Hot Box Social Genre: Alternative
Rocky-funky tune by Brian Elliot. Features my groove playing and a tasteful tempo transition into a 6/8 bridge mid way through song. Mixed by Ivan Zervigon.
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Drumming for Jay Blues Band - House of the Rising Sun into cover song 'Cocaine' (Video)
Drumming for Jay Blues Band - House of the Rising Sun into cover song 'Cocaine' (Video)MmUHEjUIm7E