SEEKING
Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
My name is Mark, I have been playing professionally since I was 17 I am now 55. I've been in many bands in the area, sat in with several and recorded and toured the US and Canada.
I play a Roland TD-12 electronic kit that sounds awesome, have my own personal PA drum monitor system and lights. I am a well rounded player can play just about anything off the top of my head. From progressive to classic rock, to jazz, funk, dance hip hop whatever. My kit allows me to emulate any drum sound and keyboard sounds as well.
I can sing harmonies and the occasional leads. I have a deep gravely voice for rock and can hit some high notes for harmonies.
I'm currently playing with a 3 piece using a sequencer so I'm cool with click tracks and actually like playing with them.
I'm looking for another steady gig or stand in's to fill in open spots due to vacations and such. The current band won't be around forever so I am currently seeking another gig.
I am a professional, I've worked the Woodwind and Brasswind for over 10 years, then Music Factory Direct and now Midwest Musician's Co-op in Elkhart. I was also the Honor, Sonor and Sabian and drumKAT rep for several years.
- Screen name:
- markwieger
- Member since:
- Aug 05 2016
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Classical, pop, new wave, jazz, funk, fusion, latin, Rock, whatever, from Devo to Zappa to the Everly brothers. :) Any just about everything in between.
If I've heard it I can usually play it. And if I haven't heard it I can usually fake it pretty damn good or learn it on the spot.
Drum influences... Gadd, Bozzio, Caliuta, Simon Phillips, Ringo, anyone who's good.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Roland TD-12 kit
Bi-Amped Drum Monitor System
Crown Xti 2002 and 4002
Ramsa subs and satellite speakers
BBE 822 Sonic Maximizer
TOA 6 channel rack mount mixer,
Ramsa Crossover
ETA power distribution panel
Lights
American DJ 6 spots (2)
Chauvet DJ Washes (2)
American DJ moving lights with 6 gobo's (2)
American DJ moon flowers (2)
I also have JBL PA speakers,
(2) MRX 515 tops 15" cabs
(2) MRX 518 subs 18" cabs
(1) JBL JRX 110 floor monitor
