Drummistic + Musician in Rochester, MN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I've been playing drums on and off for more than 35 years in a wide variety of music, ranging from punk to lounge jazz with a lot in between. I've been involved with well known musicians locally and even with international recognition. I can submit videos and professional recordings by request.
I have a day job that gives me financial stability that I have no plans to quit, so unfortunately if you contact me "promising" a Nashville/Memphis contract or an "offer" to play in the next Bonaroo, I've been there (not in Memphis or Bonaroo, but in the world of unfulfilled promises of promoters swearing that if you sign with them they will bring you the moon so to speak), and that is not what is going to hook me in your project.
I don't want to be a Rock Star, I just want to play good music with people that, like me, strive to do their best, even when perhaps the audience is not aware of such nuances.

Screen name:

Drummistic

Member since:

Jan 30 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

It changes, there are so many wonderful drummers around, I try to absorb as much as I can from them. Starting I was heavily influenced by Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, to name a few, but now I grab tricks even from a 3 years old baby just banging his toys.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Black Panther (Mapex) Velvetone Drums 10", 12", 14" and 16" Toms. 22" Bass Drum

Snares: Black Panther Velvetone, Rocketshell and Yamaha Brass piccolo.

Cymbals: Zildjian A's with variable configurations depending of the music. (I have two rides that I swap and going for a third!).

Audix f Mics for all Drums, Yamaha 16 tracks mixer.

MUSIC