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This is a post from WebMeGo that showed my profile when I was with the band, Voice In The Mirror based out of Lansdale, Pa a few years back:
Dwight Sisak"AKA" Animal
"Dwight got his start playing music at the age of 4 on his mother's pots, pans & lids, literally. His mother decided to take him to the local music store & there he got his first set of bongos. He started playing drums at the age of 7, on an old vintage 1940's set of drums that a friend of his had. After that, he was hooked. Having been influenced by the big band music of the 30 & 40's then progressing to all other genre of music through the years while growing up, he's incorporated many drum techniques & styles he learned from listening & watching other drummers perform.
Although he is self taught, he has his own style of playing and prides himself in staying in the pocket. He plays with the philosophy that, less is more. He was in a number of bands after he moved to Florida in 1973.
When living Ocala, he got his big break in 1980 when he was asked to play drums for WMOP/WFUZ country radios rolling radio show band, Goldrush. They opened up for acts such as, John Anderson, Sylvia, Johnny Taylor & Johnny Duncan to name a few.
He also had the opportunity to do studio work for WESH TV out of Holly Hill/Daytona Beach, Fl. & local cable access TV 7 in Ocala. His drum playing has been constantly evolving, maturing and getting better with age."
I'm in my mid 60's now and still enjoy playing my kit whenever possible. Although I do miss my acoustic kit, my new Yamaha DTX-Pro series E drums are very diversified which allows me to have a number of different kits at my disposal not to mention they have a small footprint which is great for smaller venues and sound as close to an acoustic kit when run through a PA system. If you looking for a drummer or as a temporary sub for an established, working band, please contact me. Please be near the Hummelstown/Hershey area.
Some of my playing can be heard here on :
s:///dakasis/marks-bandmp3
s:///dakasis/wednesday-nights-jam-2
s:///dakasis/wednesday-nights-jam-1
s:///dakasis/moondancewav
s:///dakasis/thrill-is-gone-wavwav
- Screen name:
- Dakasis
- Member since:
- Oct 25 2009
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Buddy Depenschmidt, Alan White, Bill Bruford & more
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha DTX-Pro Electronic drums
Simmons DA200S drum amp
MUSIC
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My cover of White Bird by It's a beautiful day.
My cover of White Bird by It's a beautiful day.First video using the new Yamaha DTX-Pro module and drum pads. Recording using an iRig 2 adapter connected to my iPhone XS. Note: Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Songs are used for play-along only. Rights of the songs belong to their respective owners.
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Thrill Is Gone WAV.WAV
Thrill Is Gone WAV.WAV
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Marks Band.MP3
Marks Band.MP3Just messin around with some songs we might add to our lineup. After spending many hours "tuning" my Yamaha DTX 502's, I think I got the sound right though the vocals are a little overpowering.
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Wednesday Nights Jam 2
Wednesday Nights Jam 2
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Wednesday Nights Jam 1
Wednesday Nights Jam 1First time playing an acoustic kit after a hiatus due to an injury
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MoonDance.WAV
MoonDance.WAVAh, the sound of acoustic drums. I had a blast playing alongside the fellows as this is one of my favorites. My drumming technique shows how dynamics play such an important role in bringing a song alive.
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Thrill Is Gone WAV.WAV
Thrill Is Gone WAV.WAVThis was recorded on a Wednesday night when we all got together for a jam session. Although I am now playing Yamaha DTX series E drums, I had the opportunity to play a much loved acoustic kit.
