GregCollisterDrums

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

I am currently looking for Big Gigs,Serious Paid gigs only-MAIN FOCUS: original recording/touring bands and Recording studio sessions....and I do teach drums privately as well! (MUST HAVE A SOLID GUARANTEE.)

Bio:
VISIT GREGCOLLISTER. COM
GREG COLLISTER is an LA based professional drummer who specializes in-Live Performance-Touring-Studio Recording/Sessions- & Drum Instruction in all genres. Highly regarded for his current recording & tour performance work with legendary Los Angeles rock band HUMAN DRAMA & artist Johnny Indovina. Recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine for the release of the band's newest album "Blurred Images" which went #1 in sales on Amazon Latin America in October 2021. He can be most recently seen performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live season 19 episode 226 aired 12/7/21 with SHAH XO and (house band of kimmel) THE CLETONES. Greg's love of drums & music started from an early age. After meeting Al Nache, his 1st drum teacher, he had an epiphany that drumming was the purpose of his life. He has also notably studied with: Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Thomas Lang (International drum sensation/Paul Gilbert), Rob Carson (World Drum Champion), Sammy J. Watson (apex theory), Jeff Bowders (Joe Satriani/Puddle of Mudd/Shakira) & has a degree in Professional drumming/percussion from Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA.

Credits of other artists he has worked with current/past include: the band Superfix, Vocalist Kalen Chase (former back up vocalist of Korn/frontman of Joey Jordison's Scar the Martyr which later became Vimic), Producer & guitarist Logan Mader (fomer Soulfly, currently of Machine Head/Once Human-who's production credits range from Five finger death punch & Gojira to W.A.S.P.) Damian Rainaud (bassist of Once Human as well as Dragonforce-who's production credits also include Fear Factory.) Vocalist Lauren Hart (Once Human/Kamelot) Performance with Vocalist Patrique Fortson (as seen on NBC's hit show "The Voice") Live recording with bassist Ric Fierabracci (Blood sweat & tears/Yanni/Planet X/Virgil Donati/Chick Corea/Dave Weckl) Live performance with Mick Mahan (bassist of Pat Benatar). He recorded with Composer/bassist/producer Masatoshi Nishimura in 2019 for Japanese Film/TV. Played Oakheart Country Music Festival 2017 with California Country band Big Mike & the Reckonin'. Toured with female fronted prog rock/metal band Clandestine in 2007-2008. Has performed and recorded with Reverb Nation chart topping Rock artist/producer/engineer Lee Krabbe. Headlined the world famous Whiskey a go go and Viper Room on the Sunset Strip with pop/funk/soul artist SHAH XO. In 2021 hit the Red Carpet, performed on the Saca La Banda Tour & LatinXfestival in downtown LA with Latin Pop Artist YO QUIERO SILLA. Performed live with R&B/soul/hip hop artist Josh Moreland in Hollywood, and showcased at the House of Blues-Las Vegas for the Latino show music awards, playing drums with Latin Artist Juanito el Millionzuki as part of Latin Grammy week.

Greg's display of extreme passion for drumming and presence behind the drums is felt with a solid groove, tasteful fills, and showmanship.

I want to do your next Live Performance/Tour, Studio Recording, or Drum Lesson!
For Booking, Rates, and Availability?
CONTACT:
gcdrumsbooking ( g mail . com)
or call/text (323) 786-3493

Screen name:: GregCollisterDrums
Member since:: Oct 06 2015; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

My first drum teacher Al Nache, Sammy j Watson, Rob Carson, Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Marco Minnemann, Gavin Harrison, Buddy rich, Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Tony Royster Jr., Billy Cobham, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rich Redmond, Terry Bozzio

Such bands as: Halestorm, Soilwork, Mnemic, Porcupine Tree, Deftones, Chevelle, Slipknot, Staind, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Santana, Gemini Syndrome, All that remains, The Devil wears Prada, Animals as leaders, Meshuggah, As I lay Dying, 10 years, the apex theory, between the buried & me, RHCP, Paramore, Fly leaf, In this moment, five finger death punch, rascal flatts, Dave Mathews band....

I dig all styles...dub step, pop, country, jazz, rock, progressive styles, Latin, blues, top 40, metal, modern gospel, extreme, funk....