VWMike1966

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

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B.A. from USM (2002)
Former Drummer for Beatles Tribute Band
Drumset & Rudimental Snare Drummer
Many other Bands/Musical Groups

Academic Education
Middle School and High School Band
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Band of Gold
University of Southern Mississippi: The Pride Marching Band
Steel Drum Ensemble
Percussion Ensembles
Bachelor of Arts: Music, University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi K-12 Certification: Music Instrumental
North American Academy of Scottish Piping and Drumming
Additional Music Coursework at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Private Education
John Wooton, PhD.
Sherman Hong, PhD.
Harrell Bosarge, MFA.
William DuFour
David Knorr, Knorr School of Bass & Guitar
Andy White (Studio Drummer for The Beatles)
John Murray
Rodney Harris, School of Percussion

Professional Teaching Experience
Biloxi High School Percussion Instructor
Ocean Springs High School Percussion Instructor
Gulfport Central Middle School Band Assistant
Pass Christian Drumline Camp
West Harrison High School Percussion Instructor
Private Percussion Lessons through Dixon Tutoring Services

Screen name:: VWMike1966
Member since:: May 07 2011; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week

Influences

Beatles, Beach Boys, Nirvana, DCI, Bagpipes, Digeridoo, Rubber Soul
OSHS Blue Grey Pride, Mark Arm,Davy Jones,Dinosaur Jr, mike watt, , Michael Jackson, Alabama Blues Brothers, Kix Band, Slaughter,Blas Elias, The Fab Four, Joy Division, They Might Be Giants, Iron Maiden, Megadeth,Buffalo Nickel, Rosco Bandana, The Clash,Rhythm & Rain Trio,Lou Barlow,Eric Clapton,The Who,The Rolling Stones,The Doors,The Cure,Pink Floyd,Black Sabbath,RUSH,Marianne and the Republic,David Bowie,Morrissey, The Smiths, PIXIES, Sonic Youth, 7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experien, AC/DC ,Ozzy Osbourne, Nirvana,Johnny Cash,Metallica,Steve Landes, Dead Man's Clothes,The Monkees,Steve Malkmus,Silver Jews,Pavement,Jason Loewenstein,Lou Barlow,Sebadoh,Stu Sutcliffe,Pete Best,RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, Paperback Writer, Rubber Soul