drumhead2211 - Musician in Midland TX

SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

Greetings!

Thank you for visiting!

***I apologize in advance for the length of this profile. I understand it’s very wordy…but I just want you to fully understand what you’re getting (and possibly NOT getting) with me.

I have 30 years of experience on drums and percussion. I also have about 15 years experience on guitar, however drums/perc. is my main thing. Here, In no particular order, are my strengths AND weaknesses:

STRENGTHS:
- I Can play with or without a click
- Tech Savvy--Experience programming/operating backing
tracks and drum loops.
- Solid time. I won't rush the slow songs
or drag the fast ones
- Also have a great percussion set up for
acoustic gigs.
- Can sing lead and BGVs as needed.
- Although it matters not whether I play
originals or covers, I will say that I am
especially good at covers. I can learn
songs in a matter of minutes, and I have a
very straight-forward, simple approach:
Most of the time I just simply play
what's on the original recording. I'm not a
fan of fixing something that isn't broken. If
the original drummer played a part that
FIT the song perfectly, why change it? Of course
I'll adjust as needed if the band does a
different version...but other than that I just
leave it be.
- I Serve the SONG and not my EGO. You know the old joke?
What do you call someone who hangs around musicians?
Drummers.
Well, I will say that I'm very much a musician.
Although my ROLE is drums/percussion, I very much care
about the entire ensemble and the finished "product" that's
coming through the speakers. My goal above all else is to
simply do what I can to make it sound as good as possible.
- I have experience DJ'ing, which often
comes in very handy during breaks
between sets.
- Snare sound: I put great importance in
the snare and the backbeat...which I feel
is something a lot of drummers tend to
neglect or overlook.
- Easy to get along and work with. Drug and alcohol free.
- Not married and no kiddos, so I have
really nothing tying me down.
- I'm willing to relocate pretty much
anywhere.

WEAKNESSES:
- If you're looking for someone who can
go off on a 6-minute, blistering drum solo,
I'm probably not the guy for you. Not to
say that I'm not at ALL capable, but I'd
have to put a lot of work into it, and even then, there's no
guarantee it'll be anything jaw-dropping. Of course
it would be great to be able to do that, but
it's just never really been my interest on the
drums.
- I do have a double-bass pedal, but have
limited experience and I rarely
use it--primarily because the music I
usually play doesn't call for it. So if your
music requires a TON of it, you'll probably
want to look elsewhere.
- As to the aforementioned ability to sing lead, I will say
that it's not an ideal role for me. My baritone voice is
a bit limited in range. However, when it comes to harmonies,
my voice blends very well.

Bottom line: I believe very strongly that I have a lot to offer. I also feel that I've paid a LOT of dues...done a TON of less-than-desirable gigs. I would love nothing more than to hook up
with a legit artist or band that plays regular, consistent gigs...covers or originals.