michael6977 + Musician in Fort Lauderdale, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a former touring and studio drummer from Nashville looking for opportunities to play with other experienced musicians in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Previous bands include...
Chad Brock (Warner Bros. Records)
Lynn Hutton (Curb Records)
Travis Cottrell (Word, ICG, Universal Records)
Jeni Varnadeau (Pamplin Records)
Dollywood Orchestra (Multiple Artists)
Colgate-Palmolive Country Music Showdown Orchestra (National)

Screen name:

michael6977

Member since:

Apr 26 2017

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

As a rule, I am drawn to drummers who know how to lay down interesting grooves without walking on the rest of the band. For example...
- John JR Robinson (Michael McDonald, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson)
- Steve Jordan (David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, John Mayer)
- Paul Leim (Lionel Richie, Roy Orbison, Shania Twain - too many to list)
- Of course, Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour)

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Tama Artstar Bubinga, Paiste Signature / Zildjian K Custom, Tama cocktail kit with Zildjian Gen 16 (for low volume situations), Macbook Pro, Alesis... the usual stuff.

MUSIC