ABOUT

Professional Drummer with 15+ years of active gigging experience. Hundreds of gigs performed with various bands across multiple states.
Co-founder of DE-based cover band "What Mama Said", active in DE/MD/VA/PA from 2007-2014. Former drummer for Maryland based cover band, "The Vigilantes" on and off 2012-2015. Currently playing with cover bands Keeping Secrets and Vibe Check.

A short list of current venues performed: Seacret's OC, Fager's Island OC, The Rusty Rudder, Northbeach, The Lighthouse, Nalu, Harrah's AC, Fire & Ice Balley's Casino, Hops Lounge Delaware Park Casino, Lobby Bar Hard Rock AC, Perryville Casino, Looney's Pubs MD, Twain's Tavern, Power Plant Live, Red Eye's Dock Bar, Victory Beer Hall Xfinity Live, The Chesapeake Inn, Catherine Rooney's, Docklands Riverfront, Kelly's Logan House, The Deer Park Tavern and many more!

I am available for fill-in gigs and would consider a permanent seat in a band if it's the right situation.

Email: mjshallcross at G Mail dot com mikeylikesdrums on the gram

Screen name:
mikeylikesdrums
Member since:
Jul 24 2014
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Some of my favorite drummers and influences (in no particular order): Vinnie Paul, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Chris Adler, Joey Jordison, Jordan Burns, Lars Ulrich, Nick Menza, Carter Beauford, Tommy Lee, Travis Barker, Justin Foley, Jason Bitner, Morgan Rose, Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins, and many more.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Other Percussion:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Pearl Reference 6-pc.
Pearl Crystal Beat 5-pc.
Pearl Session Custom SMX 6-pc.
Pearl ICON Rack & Hardware
Various Pearl snares
Sabian Cymbals
Pearl Pedals
Ahead Thrones
Audix D-Series drum mics
Audix Om-2 Vocal Mic
Aquarian Drum Heads
Ahead Sticks & Grips
Alien Ears In-Ear Monitors
Protection Racket Cases

MUSIC