Billwhitner + Musician in Candler, NC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Seeking very enthusiastic lead singer and bassist, to start new cover band with no boundaries in arranging and updating music. I primarily play drums. I marched with the Spirit of Atlanta drum & bugle Corps. in 1984 we were finalists in the DCI World Championships. I have played in: Jazz, concert, symphonic, marching, and rock/metal bands.

Screen name:

Billwhitner

Member since:

Jun 02 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Neil Peart, Steve Gadd, Scott Rockenfield, Dave Weckyl, etc.

I play by feel, ear and technique as well, so I am schooled.

EQUIPMENT

My practice and recording set:
1986 Tama Superstars Cherry Wine
8,10,12,13,16,18" Toms
2x22" kick drums
14x61/2" snare.

My Touring Kit:
2007 Tama Superstar Customs Titanium Fade.
10,12,13,14,16" Toms
the supertar snare listed above and a 14x41/2" titanium fade snare.

14" Zildjian ZXT Hi-Hats
16" Paiste 2002 Crash
16" Paiste 3000 Crash
18" Paiste 2002 Crash
22" Paiste 3000 Ride
12" Paiste Signature Splash

Soundtech 300 w amp
Alesis microverb processor
4-10 Cab
15 Cab
Yamaha 16 Channel Board
Shure Beta 52, and SM-57 Mics.

Rock-n-Soc throne
Vic Firth SD1 General sticks

MUSIC