DRAKEJONEZ

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Trombone, Cello, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet.

ABOUT

Derek Raabe or (Drake Jonez)
Studied Music, Played and lived it for about 20 years.
Playing Bass, Drums, Mandolin, Banjo, Synths and primarily Guitar.
Styles Vary from Jazz, Reggae, Funk, Rock and Soul. Along with some Latin and African Flavors also.
part of such groups as
Strange Groovez. 99"- 02"
Mindless Motion. 01-03"
Zion Tribe. 05"- 07"
Grey Matter. 06"- 09"
Dred I Dread. 07"- 09"
Undone. 13"-14"
Over my career I have opened for and Shared bills with such acts as..
The Commodors,
The Flaming Lips,
Phil Lesh and Friends,
Michael Franti and Spearhead, Mickey Hart Band,
Leftover Salmon,
George Clinton & Parliment Funkadelic, Medeski Martin Scofield & Wood,
Slightly Stoopid,
Dark Star Orchestra,
Ray White (Zappa and The Mothers),
Dub Trio,
Secret Chiefs 3, Panjea w/Michael Kang, Edgar Winter, Afroman and Many others.
Have also done my share of studio work everything from World Acoustic to Hip-Hop.

Screen name:: DRAKEJONEZ
Member since:: Sep 23 2017; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

Way too many to list, but quickly,
Oingo Boingo
The Cure
Miles Davis (Fusion Era)
Frank Zappa
Adrian Belew
The Talking Heads
The Pixies
Tears for Fears
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
SquarePusher
Paul Simon
David Bowie
Joy Division
The Disco Biscuits
The Church
Echo and The Bunnymen
Depeche Mode
Phil Keaggy
Leo Kottke
Michael Hedges
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Prince