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John Hargis + Musician in Tacoma, WA

John Hargis
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SEEKING

Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Other.

ABOUT

I'm a versatile drummer and sound tech with a wide range of influences. My playing incorporates elements of prog rock, metal, blues, funk and rock.

I believe the most important thing a drummer can do, besides playing their ass off, is to control their volume. The dynamics suffer dramatically when a drummer is incapable of playing at soft and medium volumes.

As a sound designer and music producer I like to incorporate sequences, samples and other orchestrations into the performance. I want to work with musicians who are innovative with technology without that technology becoming a crutch.

I can handle most the tech necessary to mix a band's stage sound. With the wide variety of software kits available there's absolutely no need for microphones on the drums. No mics = better sound. I believe the only open mics onstage should be vocals, acoustic percussion and backing vocals. Feedback should NEVER happen in a pro band: if you cannot control the squeal I don't want to play in your band.

Screen name:
John Hargis
Member since:
Oct 02 2013
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Gavin Harrison, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Nicko McBrain, Mikkey Dee.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Moderate
Background Singer:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Pearl Session Custom 6-piece, Zildjian cymbals, DW 5000 Single and Double-kick pedals. Alesis trigger pads and Mainstage software for sequenced sample playback (depending on the situation I sometimes produce and trigger orchestral/synth accompaniments).

MUSIC