drummeric
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist, 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.

ABOUT

Hi, my name is Eric Althaus, and I've been a musician (drummer) since the age of five years old. The only reason anyone would know my name, is because of my progressive rock/metal band EQUINOX. Equinox signed our first major label deal with JVC/Victor, and our debut album hit the Top 20 and Top 40 charts in many countries back in 1996. We were on top of the world for a short period of time (our 15 minutes of fame ;-), and we charted higher than other artists we were fans of, like: Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Mr. Big, Anthrax, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Aerosmith, Great White, and others. Today Equinox songs still receive airplay in more than 50 countries, and we're all very proud of that achievement.

I do a lot of recording session work for artists from around the world, and fill-in with certain artists in a live capacity as my schedule allows. Any interested parties should email me through my website. Some of my session work has made it out into the world of commercials (jingles), and I tend to get extremely busy with that kind of work just prior to every holiday season.

I'm always looking for new musical projects to get involved with. Currently, I'm working with a new original band that's yet-to-be-named, which features some top veteran industry players from well known groups (and then there's me - the 'unknown guy' in the band ;-). I also perform with a group of longtime friends of mine in a fun variety band, Luna Sea (.lunaseaband), which plays the local Minneapolis club circuit and the occassional festival. And I also play with the nation's Number 1 Heart Tribute Band - The Bad Animals (.thebadanimals).

I've been a Martial Artist for more than twenty years, and have been an instructor for fifteen years. I collect ancient weaponry (mostly swords), am an amateur magician, and I love anything to do with horror memorabilia. I'm married to my beautiful wife, Lisa, and we have two gorgeous daughters.
For more information about myself and the artists I've previously worked with, or to contact me with regards to hiring me for recording sessions, please visit my website - .ericalthaus or site - ./ericalthaus

Screen name:
drummeric
Member since:
Aug 02 2006
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring

Influences

I'm influenced by pretty much everything, musically. I love classical, pop, rock, metal, funk, jazz, progressive, etc.
I realize that it will sound pretty vain, but I also like to listen to the music I've been involved with writing and recording. If you don't get into your own material, how do you expect anyone else to? Of course, I spend more time away from my own music - but I do enjoy it, nonetheless. ;-)

My main drumming influences include Terry Bozzio, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Phil Ehart, Charlie Adams, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro, Niko McBrain, and just SO many more.

My biggest musical artist influences include Mozart, Beethoven, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Yanni, Rush, Yes, Kansas, Styx, Journey, REO, TSO, Sara Brightman, Savatage, Zeppelin, Triumph, Chick Corea, Spyro Gyra, Zappa, Iron Maiden, and again just SO MANY more - and I have to include my friends Jamison Masters and Lonnie Melland as my influences, as well.

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha Drums (maple or birch), Yamaha/DW hardware, Zildjian/Sabian/Paiste cymbals (whatever works best for the situation ;-), ProMark 5BN Japanese White Oak Drumsticks, AUDIX/K&K Systems microphones.

CALENDAR

Past Events

Eric performs with The Bad Animals - A Tribute To Heart at the MEDINA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER in Medina, MN. Opening as special guest for Zed-Lepplin - The Led Zepplin Tribute.

Eric performs with variety band Luna Sea at Flyers Bar in Hutchinson, MN. Located inside the Hutch Bowl Building.

Eric performs with The Bad Animals - A Tribute To Heart at the HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATRE in St. Cloud, MN.

Eric performs with variety band Luna Sea at Trappers Bar & Grill in Lino Lakes, MN.

Eric performs with variety band Luna Sea at the Embassy in Saint Peter, MN.

Eric performs with variety band Luna Sea at the Hollywood Bar in Prior Lake, MN

Eric Performs with The Bad Animals - A Tribute To Heart at the Primetime Bar in Burnsville, MN.