ABOUT
I began studying drums formally at the age of 13 with New Orleans drum guru Ray Fransen. I have also studied with legendary drummers Johhny Vidacovich and Ed Soph.
I have perfored with Harry Cannick Jr, Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Bill Conti, Carl Fontana, and others.
I have appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Fest and Texas State Fair. I've also been part of opening acts for The Temptations, Irma Thomas, Delbert McClinton, restless Heart, and America.
For the last 18+ years, I've played in various bands throughout the Gulf Coast, raning from Rock to Jazz to Funk.
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- Screen name:
- mlanoux
- Member since:
- Jun 28 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- 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
Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, JR Robinson...
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha Birch Custom
Zildjian Cymbals
Audix Mics