Wayne211294 + Musician in Aurora, CO

SEEKING

ABOUT

Drummer with over 39 years of experience looking for Rock/Classic Rock/Hard Rock/Metal or a Country cover band to play with. I am willing to play with an original band if I find the music interesting. I am looking for a working or near-working band that is currently playing or an original project with compelling and fresh music.
What I am looking for from a band:

Working, or near working band situations, I am not interested in just "jamming" for the sake of goofing around
Players that have a professional attitude and work ethic
Willing to do the work needed to be better and tighter.
Good quality musicianship, you don't have to be a prodigy, I'm certainly not, but I want to play with people who do know how to play
Nice, good quality people, great attitudes, easy to work and get along with. Knows to have fun with this, but take it seriously enough to not mess around when it comes to getting the music and performance down.

What you can expect from me:

39 years of experience in various musical styles from Hard Rock to Country...I enjoy playing both and everything in between.
Touring, recording, and gigging experience in a variety of bands and music genres.
I play and sing the songs as they are supposed to be played and learn quickly.
Pro attitude, equipment, and chops. Reliable transportation, and a reliable person. I can be counted on to learn the songs and be on time and prepared to perform.
I don't do drugs, I don't smoke, and rarely drink, (never during a performance), and no personal drama either.

Screen name:

Wayne211294

Member since:

Jun 26 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Influences:
Neil Peart, John Bonham, Rod Morgenstein, Buddy Rich, Scott Rockenfield, Mike Portnoy, Tommy Aldridge, Steve Smith, Nikko McBrain, Alan White, Jeff Porcaro, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Nick DeVirgillio, Carmine Appice, Stuart Copeland, Terry Bozzio, Jim Riley

Favorite Artists
Rush, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Dream Theater, Queensryche, Deep Purple, Fates Warning, Yes, Spockâ??s Beard, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Tool, Black Country Communion, Dixie Dregs. I also listen too much lesser-known progressive Rock/Metal artists like Symphony X, Angra, Evergrey, Haken, Ayreon, Enchant, Periphery, Adrenaline Mob, Scar Symmetry, Winery Dogs, Vanden Plas, Serenity, Caligulas Horse, Karnivool, Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, Circus Maximus, Firewind, Kamelot, and Mercenary. I am also a big fan of Rascal Flattsâ?¦no, seriously I am.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Pro level, 9 pc Yamaha Stage Custom kit good for playing Rock/Metal /Prog/Country or Pop. I have additional snare drums for a variety of sounds. I use Sabian cymbals exclusively, DW & Yamaha hardware, and stands. All equipment is of professional quality, very well maintained, and cased up to ensure that they remain that way.

MUSIC