SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Alto, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Other Percussion, Other, Mandolin, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Harmonica, Flute, Fiddle, Drums, Dobro, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Background Singer, Acoustic Guitar.

ABOUT

I am a drummer/percussionist,best of both worlds.Been playing for over a decade,experience and commitment is my main focus.I am from Brazil,living in the states for 20 years.Went to Newark Music school for afro cuban percussion.Played with great names in brazilian gospel music such as Ludmila Ferber,David Quinlan,Kleber Lucas,fernandinho.Here in the states played with Dali Blu and suspended 7Th,R-connected,Also recorded with a contemporary christian band True Witness based in GA.My latest work was with a amazing Latin pop fusion band called Mas+Alla,also Blues/Country singer from manny charlton band"Robin Delorenzo".Right now i am a very demanding musician in the newark music scene(Brazilian Music.Looking for Bands with originals or covers.Not into hardcore/heavy metal.I like it but its not my field.Open to any new projects. I am getting ready to attend NAAM 2014 representing my cymbal company Soultone.
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Screen name:
tagimabrother
Member since:
Nov 05 2006
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
13
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

from a to z ,music is music.
60's,70,80 and 90's ,pocket drummer,i love pretty much everything,doesnt mean that i will play anything,My motto is"If you dont feel it,you dont play it".Love 80's and 90's music.Chic,donna summer,EWF,jamiroquai,george benson,guns and roses,bon jovi,journey,lifehouse,etc

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:
Expert
Drums:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

PDP(dw) drums,pearl pedals,promark sticks.
Soultone Cymbals(endorsement)
also a jazz kit from Tama

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

April 2nd at Blue Monday brooklyn NY- With R-Connected
April 12 at Trash Bar in Brooklyn NY-With R-Connected
From april 15,16,17,22,23 and 24 Easter Special At Calvary temple Wayne-Musical