SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Been playing most of my life. Have toured nationally and internationally with all scenarios from major label bands to local shows and everything in between. Have extensive studio and live experience. Have LEGIT timing but can play with a click track as well.
Grew up playing the NYC and NJ clubs and recording studios. Moved to Sandy Eggo (SD) in 1998
Toured with Spyro Gyra 1996 & 97, Toured with Earl Thomas for about 7 years, Toured with Brain Buckit for a dozen years, Toured with Dancefloor Prophets, The Dilly, and about 50 more bands.
Head Drum Tech for Modern Drummer Magazine for 13 years, Drum Tech and assistant drum tech for so many drummers I honestly couldn’t remember them all, but among them were Gregg Bissonette, Louie Bellson, Joel Rosenblatt, Steve Gadd, Tommy Aldridge, Chad Smith, John Tempesta, Danny Carey, Terry Bozzio, Jay Dittamo, Tim “Herb” Alaxender, Steve Perkins,Simon Phillips, and sooo many dozens more!
Currently recording a progressive rock album with Hotrod Jerry DeMink that’s in the likes of Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriano, but it’s just for fun with a buddy.
Am playing mostly percussion but drums as well at church on sundays. Love to play funk, R&B, rock, jam bands, new wave, gospel, pop, country, pretty much whatever style of music as long as it’s not offensive or has disgusting lyrical content…been there, done that. I’m just looking to see what’s out there but mostly looking for a complete band who’s looking for a drummer
- Screen name:
- Chad0721
- Member since:
- Jul 13 2021
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Tower of Power, Eric Johnson, Rush, Rocky Green, Switchfoot, Return to Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, James Brown, almost any country music, Zappa, Zeppelin, Jellyfish,The Jazz Crusaders, ALL 80’s New Wave Music, Alan Parsons Project, ALL 70’s - 90’s Rock, Hard Rock and Metal music, If you dont know some of these bands, look them up and listen. You’ll get a good idea of how what i like and who’s influenced me throughout the years. Obviously these aren’t the only bands I’m into but the ones that are off the top of my head right this minute!
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Oh my! I’ve got gear for days and days…
14 piece Pork Pie drum set, about 25 Zildjian cymbals, I have a few from other brands but since I have a Zildjian endorsement i won’t say what they are! I’m also endorsed by Evans drum heads and Vessel snare drums. There’s a full percussion rig too! Bongos, congas, bells, blocks, shakers, djembe, Cajon, concert toms, EFX cymbals, triangles, and a bunch of other fun stuff.
