SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other.ABOUT
My name is Michelle.Dependable pocket drummer with years experience..Good stage presence. Looking for my dream project. Would love to find a good jazz, funk, fusion or prog combination. Horns are a plus. I'm currently working as an independent in Reno, also belong to several local bands (9 Below Zero, Whiskey Preachers, Session, Rick Hammond Band.) I've played /recorded consistently over the last three decades clubs, casinos, showrooms. Have worked with Ron Perry ( of Martha's Children) Peter Supersano, Jack Taylor Dixieland Review,"Legends" of Las Vegas, Played metal w/ "Precious Metal" in the late70's and funk/ Fusion w/ "Stratus". I am a third generation drummer, daughter of Joe Zito, Yonkers N.Y. Played for The Jack Benny show. I am one of the few working female drummers in the area.Also do vocals (Lead and backup).
- Screen name:
- Michelle Zito
- Member since:
- Sep 28 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Strong Rock, funk,Jazz influence. I listen to Jaco and Miles, Coltrane, Cobham ,Tower of Power, Snarky Puppy, Weather Report,Ozomatli, Chic Corea, Eric Johnson, Satriani, Stevie Ray to name a few... Drummers I listen to: Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Johnny Vidacovich, Stanton Moore, Bill Stewart, Anika Nilles, Jost Nickel, John Bonham, etc.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
6-piece custom maple D.W. kit with Pacific Rack, DW 9000 double pedals, Sabian "Neil Peart" signature 22" ride, Meinl Byzance serpents 14" hi hats", Various vintage Zildjian ping ride, crash and splash cymbals, Craviotto custom snare.
