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Brian began drumming at the age of nine, and continued while in marching band, concert band, orchestra and inspired by some of the older drummers, including Todd Sucherman (Styx) at Niles West High School. Brian continued drumming at Illinois State University and has received instruction from Sucherman, Mike Coers, and several others. Brian has been the drummer for the Chicago area original/cover band Triple Threat since 2002. If interested, please shoot a message to me, brianvanm at sbc global dot net.
- Screen name:
- Brian Van
- Member since:
- Nov 23 2017
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Brian lists his influences as Neil Peart of Rush, Steve Smith of Journey, and Todd Sucherman of Styx.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Brian's show kit consists of four rack toms: 8", 10" , 12", and 13", two floor toms: 14" and 16", a 5 x 14" snare, a 16 x 22" bass drum played with DW double pedals . He plays Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, DW Pedals, and uses Vic Firth Sticks.
MUSIC
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First Time
First Time Track number: 6 Year: 2007 Album: First Time Genre: Rock
Recorded with Triple Threat Band in studion in 2007
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Thinking About You
Thinking About You Track number: 3 Year: 2007 Album: First Time Genre: Rock
Recorded with the Triple Threat Band in 2007 in studio.
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Brian Best Drumming Moments (Video)
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Brian Drum Cam-Come Sail Away-Palatine 2017 (Video)
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Brian Drum Cam-2015 Lincolnwoodfest (Video)
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Band Finale-2017 Palatine Festival (Video)
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