SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Accordion.ABOUT
My playing philosophy is to focus on keeping time, accenting the changes and playing dynamically within the context of the music. I play live with or without a metronome depending on bands request.
I prefer playing in musical genres that focus on entertaining people that are marketable for private, corporate, event festivals, resorts and casinos; Roots Rock, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic, Motown, Funk, Rock, Indie and pop dance music.
For me, the bottom line is to be involved in a musical situation with people who have a good skilled front person that can engage an audience effectively with a band whose focus is providing great sound and entertainment to any audience in a professional manner.
I have no constraints in acquiring any required show clothing or other particular gear necessary to support and represent the music authentically.
Working in a small acoustic/electric duo or trio situation is also a good fit for me, since I enjoy playing hybrid percussion/drum setups that require congas, low volumes and snare drum brush skills.
If you want to check me out, stop in and say hello. I can be seen playing with Remnants of Soul at Handle Bar Pub & Grill in AJ on Fridays.
- Screen name:
- deke1042874
- Member since:
- Dec 29 2014
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha drums and beautiful sounding cymbals from Sabian, Zildjian and Paiste. I maintain a rehearsal and gig kit with a selection of snare drums to suit the musical setting.
Drums are sized and configured to cover most musical settings from a large kit show setting to a minimalist small room or hybrid percussion/drum kit as you require.
I am also skilled at programming and playing electronic percussion gear. I understand sound systems and can function as sound man while playing drums.