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
Classically trained by Paul Burns of the Indianapolis symphony Orchestra head percussionist. Studied jazz with John Hill with John Hill jazz trio at Butler University he was a drummer for the John Hill jazz trio. Studied under Kenny Aronoff in the studio in West Hollywood California and various other locations. I've played live and in person at the slippery Noodle in Indianapolis Indiana various clubs in Indiana and Wisconsin. Looking to put together a full band including horns, bass player, guitarist, lead and rhythm, and finally a keyboard player.
- Screen name:
- drummerdr2
- Member since:
- Mar 24 2024
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Carmina Appice, Dave Weckl, Chick Webb, Tower of power, Gary Bollinger, Tommy Aldridge, Musicians Institute, Kenny Aronoff, Chad Smith, '80s pop rock and heavy metal. My father who sang gospel in the Cornerstone quartet. Recorded in Nashville Tennessee. Contemporary church bands. Blues from the number one jazz blues Club slippery Noodle in Indianapolis Indiana. I have paid my dues by going to thousands of shows events and concerts.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Vocalist:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Lead Guitar:
- Beginner
- Banjo:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Drum sets, percussion gear, I use livery, rental and I'm obtaining a new stock of musical instruments, pro Audio lighting, and recording gear included.
