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John Ortiz, Wichita, KS is The Neon Drummer. Or whatever else you want to call me....Most Recently Drummer For The NEONS a Wichita, KS area oldies, classic rock band since around 1993. Have since "retired" from The Neons but still have many gigs left in me. Hoping to find the right environment to do what I love most when it comes to music. That is, get comfortable on my kit and do what I do best. Drop me an email; ortizjohna
- Screen name:
- TheNeonDrummer
- Member since:
- Mar 12 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My influences will date me beginning with that wind up toy rabbit ://./watch?v=5TBLQQAPS8c in those battery commercials but moved on to Ray Charles' and his earliest hits. Drummers such as Sandy Nelson, later, Danny Seraphine of Chicago formed the basis of my style along with the Stones Charlie Watts. I know, what a leap but I enjoy playing a broad range of styles and music generes. Some favorites music I enjoy playing; Santana, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Motown groups, much more. I continue to listen and learn from today's newest drummers both recorded material and live perfromances in area clubs and other venues. Never too old to learn from all talented drummers both old and young.
EQUIPMENT
I am a collector or vintage drums and percussion instruments I have around twenty full kits and individual snares ranging from Slingerland, Ludwig, Rogers and too many others. I also have my own collection of cymbals and other assessories. I provide my own vocal, persussion mics, stands., etc. I mostly practice quietly on a Yamaha electric kit in my basement. Keeps me in good terms with neighbors and family.
MUSIC
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The Letter
The Letter
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Venus
Venus
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Splish Splash
Splish Splash
CALENDAR
Past Events
Wake up, dress for day, have breakfast, leave for work..Oh, wait I'm retired now...have lunch, dinner, drum and work around the house as needed. Repeat as necessary on a daily basis. Note: August events pretty mcuh repeat throughout the entire year. Will update you as conditions require.