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EricDrums + Musician in Vienna, VA

EricDrums
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Vocalist - Alto.

ABOUT

I am semi-pro drummer looking for challenging and fun environments in which to play. I am capable of dropping in a gig at moments notice. Love working on original music. I play many styles professionally.

1988-1992->Heidelberg College Music Program (Percussion)
1993-2021->Richard Walton Group (Contemporary Jazz)
1994-2000->BOINK! (90s Rock)
1999-2005->Cadence Jazz Quintet
2004-2019->Pender UMC Worship Band
2005-2011->Fairfax Swing Band
2007-2011->PaceMakers Jazz Quartet
2018-2020->The Groove Factor (R&B)
2018-2022 >SouthView Worship Band
2020-2024->Panic for the Vibe (90's R&B/Pop/Rock)
2021-Present->Water Sign (Smooth Jazz)
2023-Present->Columbia Baptist Church

Screen name:
EricDrums
Member since:
Jul 13 2010
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Bands and Artists: Tower of Power, Chick Corea, Yellow Jackets, John Coltrane, Spyro Gyra. Toto, Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich's Big Band, Led Zeppelin, Police, Sting, Rush, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Kevin Gilbert, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Lincoln Brewster, Israel Houghton, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Stevie etc..

Drummers: Steve Gadd, David Weckl, David Garibaldi, JR Robinson, Simon Phillips, Art Blakey . Stanley Randoph, Clyde Austin Stubblefield.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Bass Guitar:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Pro-level acoustic drums. Roland SPD-x for targeted sounds.
Quality drum mics and stands.
Personal monitor (in ear or power wedge).

MUSIC