SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Background Singer.ABOUT
Experienced drummer playing for over 40 years in multiple genres. Rock/pop, jazz and Latin. I play in multiple bands. Jazz, Big Band, rock/pop. Experienced Latin percussionist, too. Congas, timbales and bongos. Available for session work. Quick learner and excellent at reading charts. Looking for no-drama, mature and responsible musicians. Not interested in hand holding or babysitting. Expect a professional approach from band mates and require they show up on time, rehearse seriously, take notes and always come prepared. Not looking for jammers!
- Screen name:
- KellyRalstonDrumsPercussion
- Member since:
- Sep 15 2019
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
All the bebop jazz cats, big band swing, album rock, disco, funk, top 40, Steely Dan, Beatles, Yes, Genesis, anything from the ‘70s...
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Multiple drum kits, DW, Gretsch, Ludwig Vistalites, Yamaha, countless cymbals (mostly Zildjian K’s, Istanbul) , all the mics and cables, recording gear, Studio One. Reliable transportation
MUSIC
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I Think You
I Think You
Online collaboration with my good friend Daniel Wolfe. He wrote and performed everything but the drums...that's where I came in. I play all the drums/percussion
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One Thing I Know
One Thing I Know
Another online collaboration with my good friend Daniel Wolfe. He wrote and performed everything. This song features my percussion playing. Candombe drum, darbuka
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Take Me To The River
Take Me To The River
Live audio from a former band I was in called Before the Bang. We were a Marin-based party/dance band. We liked to reinvent cover songs
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Funky Morning Coffee
Funky Morning Coffee
Another collaboration with Daniel Wolfe. I played congas and drums on this one.
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We Don't Need a Big Show
We Don't Need a Big Show
COVID collaboration with bassist Tim Boomer. I played drums and all percussion.
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I Wish (live) Vinyl Life Cover
I Wish (live) Vinyl Life Cover
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Albany COVIDchella VIII (Video)
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Vinyl Life Promo I Wish (Video)
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Vinyl Life Performing Experience This (original tune) (Video)
Vinyl Life Performing Experience This (original tune) (Video)Vhg5K2VGgZs
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Sing Sing Sing (Video)
Sing Sing Sing (Video)dO1PY5FDHeM
