Ian Groat + Musician in Summerfield, NC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hi, my name is Ian! I am a multi-instrumentalist based out of Summerfield, North Carolina. I just graduated with a degree in drumset/percussion performance and music production from Berklee College of Music and I am new to the area of Summerfield/Greensboro. I am most proficient on drumkit but i am very capable playing hand percussion, guitar, bass, keys, and/or singing background vocals.

In terms of playing different genres I am extremely versatile. I can play rock, indie, punk, metal, hardcore, midwest emo, jazz, country, pop, blues, R&B, neo-soul, samba, and much more.

I am looking to play in a fun semi-serious band environment with other motivated musicians. I enjoy being driven and getting work done but i also love lightheartedness and having fun and open minded while doing so.

I prefer message be sent to my account inbox but i have provided my number just in case i don't get the email notifying me of your message. Have a great morning/day/night :) -Ian

Screen name:

Ian Groat

Member since:

May 13 2018

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

13

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Benny Greb, Brian Blade, Radiohead, Pinegrove, Covet, Knocked Loose, Hiatus Kaiyote, Leprous, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley, The Beatles, Queen, Jellyfish, Tenacious D, Max Roach, Larnel Lewis, Sergio Mendes, Thundercat, Sting, My Chemical Romance, Gemma Hayes, Mike Portnoy. (Many more and in no distinguishable order)

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Drums: Pearl Export kit (6 piece), Ludwig Breakbeat kit, 5 crashes, 2 rides, 4 splashes/smaller cymbals, 2 chinas.

Percussion: Meinl Congas, Meinl Bongos, 4 cowbells, 3 shakers, 2 tambourines, Surdo, many more smaller specific instruments.

Guitar: Ibanez Artcore AS73G, Chapman Gen 1 Rob Scallon Signature 8 string, 80s Gibson acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar. Line-6 Amplify modeling amp. Marshal Amp and Cab (I don't know the model but it is from the 80s and sounds killer), Custom pedal board.

Bass: Marcus Miller P7 Swamp Ash 5 string.

Keyboards: Roland Fa-08, Moog Matriarch, Korg Minilogue.

MUSIC