SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Flute, Trombone, Upright bass, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet.ABOUT
40-something drummer with experience in a variety of genres, including: rock, alternative, soul, lofi, funk, r&b, blues, jazz fusion, acid jazz, blues, psychedelic, world, roots. Comfortable playing behind a straight ahead simple 4pc kit to a larger 6pc kit with all the bells and whistles. Hand drumming and other percussion/noise-makers. Backing vocals. Arranging and some writing experience. Private teacher for all ages beginner to intermediate and classroom instructor for elementary kids. Open to opportunities in studio and live gigging. Interested in creating with individuals who are schooled and studied musically but who let feel and imagination - not theory - dictate the outcome. Check out a couple of my previous bands, The DayNites and Jamison, on Spotify and be.
- Screen name:
- ekfireball
- Member since:
- Sep 27 2022
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
Music, musicians and drumming of all eras and styles. Life. If we're choosing names and labels: Elvin Jones, Matt Cameron, Billy Martin, Art Blakey, Jimmy Chamberlain, Questlove, Tony Williams, Keith Moon, Ziggy Modeliste, Stephen Perkins, Terreon Gully, Chris "Daddy" Dave, John Bonham, Robert Hirst, Max Roach, Tim Alexander, Eric Harland, Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl...1960's studio house bands like The Funk Brothers, Stax Records, The Wrecking Crew... Electronic-based music creators like J Dilla, Boards of Canada, C418, DJ Logic... 1990's alt art rock, Seattle grunge, 1960's/70's jazz fusion, Frank Zappa, jazz of all eras, sounds and rhythm in nature and out on the street.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
All pro gear...mostly Pearl, Zildjian, Slingerland, LP, Remo, Wuhan, and lots of noise-making toys.
