SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica.

ABOUT

I am currently seeking to join a Beach or Cover Band in the Metro-Columbia and Myrtle Beach Areas. I would prefer to join a Beach Band but am interested in Covers, Blues, Country, Classic Rock, Smooth Jazz, Trop Rock (Buffett/Chesney/Marley) or a Hair Band as well. Heck, I can play it all. I have Videos attached for you to sample. I Toured and Performed with quite a few Bands from the Charlotte-Metro area that include the 'Tsunami Wave Riders' (Trop Rock), 'StellaRising' (Rock), 'The Undercover Band' (Beach, Funk, R&B, Covers), 'The Rock Bottom Band' (Country), 'Happy Endings' (Funk, Rock, Covers) and 'The SandSharks' (Trop Rock, Beach). Each Band specializes in Venues such as Weddings, Town Festivals, Corporate Events, Oyster Roasts, Birthdays and Pool Parties.

I am also a Professional Drummer For Hire. Do you need a Solid and Professional Drummer?!? Did your Drummer bail on you?!? Is your Drummer ill and can't make the Gig or is he/she performing another Show with another Band?!? Unfortunately, these things happen as many Professional Musicians perform to earn a Living. Hey, it happens. Don't fret (no pun intended), just email me and I will get back to you. I have over 26 Years of Professional Drumming Experience that includes Stage, Touring, and Studio. I also have over 10 Years of Percussion Experience as well that includes Congas, Bongos, Timbales and other background fill ins such as Claves, Shakers, Rain Sticks, Wind Chimes, etc.

I am a former Pharmaceutical Rep, a Territory Sales Manager for Marlboro -Philip Morris and currently a Medical Equipment Sales Rep. Therefore, I am very disciplined in the Business Realms of Music. I can help Promote, Manage, and Market your Band so you are getting more than just a Drummer.

I am available most Evenings and Weekends. I have a wide knowledge of Songs from the past and present and can usually jump right in without practicing with your Band first. So, last minute needs are usually not an issue.

Just send me an eMail with a Song List, and we will make it happen!!!

Looking forward to hearing from and meeting you!!!

With much Aloha!!!! ~Tiki Jim

Screen name:
TikiJimDrummer4Hire
Member since:
Dec 20 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Neil Peart, John Bonham, Scott Rockenfield, Tony Morales, Kelly Keagy, Alex Acuna, Manu Katche, Kenny Aronoff, Roger Guth, and Sean Paddock

EQUIPMENT

Drums: 2 Sets of Ludwigs: (1) Birch Natural Customs with Evans Heads (2) Rockers w/Evans Heads

Cymbals: Paiste - Sound Formula, Signature Series, 2002, Sabian AA/AAX.

Microphones: Shure SM 57, 58, Shure Wireless Mic Headset, and Drum Mics w/Cords and Stands.

Monitor: Behringer 8 Channel Mixer plugged into a K-Tone 1000w 10 Channel Power Mixer w/2 Peavey 12" Monitor Speakers w/Stands.

Bongos: LP Aspire Natural 8" & 10" Heads w/Stand, LP Aspire Natural Mini 3" & 4" Heads w/Stand

Congas: Pearl Priemiero Natural Siam Oak 11" & 12" Heads Combo w/Pearl Priemiero Natural Siam Oak Bongos 6" & 8" Heads w/Stand

Timbales: LP Timbales 14" & 15" Heads

Windchime: LP Windchime 15 Bars

Various Other Noise Makers: 2 LP Cowbells, 2 Tambourines, Shakers, Blocks, Cabasa, etc.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Charlotte Oktoberfest
Memorial Stadium Downtown Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

1:30 pm - 3 pm

Opening up the Beer Festival.

Live Drums & Percussion.

Music in the Park
Baxter Village
Fort Mill, SC

7 pm - 10 pm

Live Drums and Percussion.

Flip Flops Beach Grille in Gastonia, NC. Every other Tuesday for Summer 2009.

Playing Live Drums outside on the Patio.

Flip Flops Beach Grille
3908 East Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
Grille

Main Street Cruise-In
Cleveland, TN

5 pm - 7:30 pm

Live Drums & Percussion.

Downtown Mooresville
Mooresville, NC
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Live Drums.

Flip Flops Beach Grille
3908 East Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC

Live Drums & Percussion on the patio.

Ron Jon's Surf Shop
4924 HWY 17 S
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Playing Live Percussion on Boardwalk at Barefoot Landing.

5 pm - 9 pm

Jetton Village
Cornelius, NC

Live Drums/Percussion

Playing Percussion Live at Ron Jon's Surf Shop at Barefoot Landing on the Boardwalk.

4924 HWY 17 S
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
5 pm - 9 pm

Tiki Tuesdays at Flip Flops Beach Grille in Gastonia, NC. Every other Tuesday for Summer 2009.

Playing Live Drums outside on the Patio.

Flip Flops Beach Grille
3908 East Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC

7 pm - 10 pm