Vincent Norman Martin + Musician in Willoughby, OH

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am interested in original live music situations. Will relocate for the right project.

*The genres to pick listed above next to my profile photo are limited; therefore, in addition to “Rock”, I have selected “Other” and this would encompass singer-songwriter, hard rock, stoner rock, a touch of metal, garage rock, etc. I’m not limiting myself or any band that would consider me. There are dozens of sub-genres out there. I’ll play anything as long as it resonates with me. However, please note ... Although I sometimes incorporate a double bass pedal, I am not a double bass drum player by modern standards. I can use it in certain fills or accents and short runs of 16th notes or general rhythm. I love double bass drum players, but I have never been in a band that needed or wanted it for its music.*

Things that are in my wheelhouse: Career-minded - Confident yet not arrogant - Team player (a band mate not a Band-Aid) - I understand support, tone, groove and balance - Will make project a priority - No fear of success - Honest and open-minded - Natural sense of rhythm - Song-serving - Professional attitude - Entrepreneurial mindset - Quick study - Natural instincts - Never late to rehearsals - Can hear changes on the fly - Reliable transportation to and from gigs - Tight, solid player that pays attention to what is going on musically - Self-motivated and able to learn songs accurately and efficiently at home with limited rehearsal - Ability to adapt - Plays what's good for the music and not for my ego - Open to genre blending - Can be charismatic if the project allows - Do not overplay the drum parts - Strive to be a human metronome - Maintain feel for an extended period of time, never wavering (this is often referred to as a deep pocket) - Ability to contribute to songs in regards to arrangements and vocal parts - Can perform lead and back-up vocals - Predictability - Drive - Ambition - Devotion - Stamina - Image conscious - Know how to play with visual style - Dress and conduct myself professionally - Have been playing and performing consistently since nineteen eighty-six (except during the pandemic) - Attention to detail - Play to a click, live if needed - Appear to be having fun on stage - Can explore my instrument or just keep tempo - Not shy of the audience or people - Energetic - Comfortable with and willing to use In-Ear monitors on stage - Have a sense of humor (I like burritos) - Teaching experienced - Festivals, tours and fairs experienced - Laid back - No drama - Have passport.

I have booking experience. I was in charge of bookings for three of my original bands.

I know the difference between the words 'practice' and 'rehearsal'. Studied under Kip "Kippy" Volans and Ray Porrello.

Shared the stage with Quiet Riot, Kip Winger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Drain STH, Rik Emmett, Enuff Z'Nuff, Nazareth, Slaughter, The Godz, Ted Riser, Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute), Glen Schwartz, Impotent Sea Snakes, CryptKicker and many other wonderful local acts.

APPEARED AT THESE FINE VENUES
Sprenger Health Care Stadium - Avon, OH
Edgewater Yacht Club - Cleveland, OH
Dogstock - Austinburg, OH
At Witz End - Willoughby, OH
The Cove Nite Club - Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH
Backstreet Cafe - Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
Wildnite Radio (Internet radio show) - Lorain, OH
Brothers Lounge Wine Bar - Cleveland, OH
The Bevy In Birdtown - Lakewood, OH
The Phantasy Concert Club - Lakewood, OH
Lorain County Summer Concert Series - Lorain, OH
Arabica Coffee House - Amherst, OH
The French Creek Tavern - Avon, OH
Hopp-Inn - Cleveland, OH
The Barking Spider - Cleveland, OH
Loyal Order of Moose - Clyde, OH
Bar 107 - Berea, OH
The Machine - Massillon, OH
Wilbert's Food Music - Cleveland, OH
Jewels Dance Hall - Austinburg, OH
Sam Ash - Lyndhurst, OH
WRUW FM 91.1 Live From Cleveland (radio program)
Grog Shop - Cleveland Heights, OH
Pat's in the Flats - Cleveland, OH
Boat House Sports Pub - Lorain, OH
Beach Club Grill - Concord, OH
LandMark Tavern - Wickliffe, OH
Clyde VFW - Clyde, OH
Roc Bar - Cleveland, OH
Aces Grille - North Ridgeville, OH
Crocker Park's Music in the Park - Westlake, OH
Bounce Nightclub Hinge Lounge - Cleveland, OH
Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH
Wagon Wheel Bar and Restaurant - Madison, OH
Euclid Tavern - Cleveland, OH
Hi-Fi Concert Club - Lakewood, OH
Dockers - Kelleys Island, OH
Mutt and Jeff's - Lorain, OH
Johnny Malloy's - Avon Lake, OH
Hambden Country Inn - Chardon, OH
Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Fairport Harbor, OH
Wood County Fairgrounds - Bowling Green, OH
CODA - Tremont, OH
The Garage Bar at The Fast Lane - Barberton, OH
Diamondback Bar and Grill - Eastlake, OH
Pickwick and Frolic - Cleveland, OH
Lake County History Center - Painesville, OH
The Dogg House Bar and Grill - Avon Lake, OH
Flea Market At The Rock - Sandusky, OH
Happy Dog - Cleveland, OH
Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern - Cleveland, OH
Legacy Club of Sweetbriar - Avon Lake, OH
Wickliffe Italian-American Club - Wickliffe, OH
Kake Community Hall and Gymnasium - Kake, AK
Becky's Bar - Cleveland, OH
The Odeon Concert Club - Cleveland, OH
The Tudor Lounge - Buffalo, NY
Wooley Bully's - New Brighton, PA
RADStock Music and Culture FEST - Cleveland, OH
Sparx City Hop - Cleveland, OH
Cebar's Euclid Tavern - Cleveland, OH
Millard Fillmore Presidential Library - Cleveland, OH
Bop Stop - Cleveland, OH
Parker's Grille and Tavern - Avon Lake, OH
King Avenue Five - Columbus, OH
2018 Waterloo Arts Fest - Cleveland, OH
The Parlour - Providence, RI
Tatoheads - Columbus, OH
The Empire - Akron, OH
In addition, some dump in Brooklyn, NY

Screen name:

Vincent Norman Martin

Member since:

Aug 09 2022

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Influences

Peter Criss, Eric Carr, Frankie Banali, Sandy Nelson, Robert Sweet, Mark Zonder, Mikkey Dee, Mick Brown, Bobby Blotzer, Scott Rockenfield, Randy Castillo, Darrell 'Dwarf' Millar, Cozy Powell, Tommy Lee, Anton Fig, Thomas Lang, Matt Sorum, Brit Turner, Alex Van Halen, Scott Travis, Matt Thompson, Blas Elias, Nicko McBrain, Herman Rarebell, Snowy Shaw, Michael Bland, and the list goes on. The above drummers don’t necessarily reflect my style. Some influenced portions of my playing, some influenced my showmanship while others influenced things I thought weren’t cool therefore I’ve learned what not to do.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Drums: (Kit #1) Tama Rockstar Pro – Year – 1990 Color - Midnight Metallic Blue - Snare - 6.5" X 14" ~ Batter head: Remo Pinstripe clear. Resonant: Remo Ambassador. Snare Wire: Puresound Equalizer Series – 16 Strand. Tom Tom - 14" X 15" ~ Batter head: Remo Weather King Pinstripe. Resonant: Attack 1 Ply Thin. Floor Tom - 16" X 18" ~ Batter head: Remo Weather King Pinstripe. Resonant: Weather King Ambassador Batter. Bass Drum - 18" X 24" ~ Batter head: Evans eq2 w/ Remo Falam Slam Pad – 4”. Resonant: Attack 1 Ply No Overtone w/Kickport. Also (when used) Aquarian Smooth Bass heads for band logos via vintagelogos.com. *Bass/Floor Tom Drum – 16” x 22” ~ (converted Tama Rockstar Pro bass drum. Year?) Batter head: Evans genera g2 (no resonant head).

Drums: (Kit #2) Sakae PAC-D (Tobacco Fade). Kick – 16” x 16”, Floor – 13” x 11”, Rack – 10” x 7”, Snare – 12” x 5.5”, Paiste Signature 18" Full Crash, Paiste Signature 20" Full Crash, Paiste Signature 22" Full Ride, Paiste Signature 15" Heavy Hi-hats, Roc-N-Soc drum throne, Silverfox Drumsticks – Size: JX-L, Vater Wood Handle Whip Drumsticks – Size: 5B.

Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum (A-Stock) - 6.5" X 14". Ten tube lugs. Factory snare wires. Weather Master coated Heavy batter head. Weather Master Clear resonate head. Humes & Berg hardshell case.

Cymbals and Gongs: Paiste 2002 Rude 17" Crash/Ride, Signature 18" Full Crash, Signature 20" Full Crash, Signature 22" Full Ride, Signature 15" Heavy Hi-Hats, 201 – 16” Crash, 201 – 18” Crash, Innovations - 18” Medium China, Accent Gongs – 7”, 10”, 13”.

Stands: Tama Boom Stand – Double Braced (x2) used for the 18” & 20” Signature crashes. Tama Straight Stand – Double Braced (x1) used for the Rude crash/ride. Ludwig Boom Stand – Double Braced (x1) used for the Innovations China. *Gibraltar SC-CSA Cymbal Stacker used for the 201 series 16” crash. Ludwig Straight Stand – Double Braced (x1) used for the 201 series 18” crash. Pacific Percussion Boom Stand – Double Braced (x1) used for the ride. Tama Air Ride Snare Stand. DW 5000 Hi-Hat Stand.

Hardware: DW 5000 Series Double Pedal, Roc-N-Soc drum throne, Tycoon Percussion Table – Large, Latin Percussion LP236C Mount-All Percussion Bracket (for Guiro Jam Block), RhythmTech Sideman Percussion Mount (for Baja Cowbell), Vic Firth Stick Caddy.

Sticks and Brushes: Silverfox Drumsticks – Size: JX-L, Vater Wood Handle Whip Drumsticks – Size: 5B, Vater Wire Tap Retractable Brush.

Percussion: Latin Percussion Guiro Jam Block, World Beat Djembe – 24” x 14”, Meinl Cajon – 11 ¾” x 11-¾” x 18”. Sound Percussion Labs Baja Percussion Hammered Chrome Cowbell – 4 ½”, Rhythm Tech Rt8120 Single Studio Chimes, Meinl Artist Series Luis Conte Double Live Shaker Meinl, Percussion Turbo Cabasa – Medium Meinl Percussion Egg Shaker, Nino Percussion Egg Shaker Rhythm, Tech TCFML Fiber Maracas – Large.

Miscellaneous: Protection Racket drum cases, DrumFire drum set dust cover, Foxy Drummer custom drumsticks (for band logos and autograph printing), PSX PowerStix (light-up sticks for showmanship), Stick Flip – drumstick flipper (for showmanship), Rothco Tactical (Drumming) Gloves (for studio work), RTOM Moongel damper pads, Paiste Tuning Key.

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