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, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
I am an exceedingly creative, articulate, dynamically sensitive, and supportive drummer/percussionist, thoroughly professional in every way. I have a wealth of experience in a variety of musical styles/genres and ensembles from duo to big band.
- Screen name:
- Beatrootalan1
- Member since:
- Jan 22 2016
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Too numerous to list, as an aspiring musician I was and continued to be inspired by geniuses such as Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Cecil Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Andrew Hill, Thelonious Monk, Jack Bruce, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Betty Carter, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Salif Keita, ad infinitum.
EQUIPMENT
Vintage round badge Gretsch kit, vintage Camco, assorted astounding snares, cymbals, a plethora of auxiliary percussion - djembes, frame drums, talking drum, mbira, gongs, bells, shakers, and an array of other sound sources.
