SEEKING
Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Piano, Upright bass.ABOUT
Experienced drummer/percussionist looking to play in straight-ahead jazz trio, yacht rock or other band that plays something other than the SOS as many classic rock cover bands out there. I have nothing against them, I'm just not interested. Open to playing with an established, working band looking to make a change or starting one with the right musicians. I have a range of styles and genre that interest me. For playing purposes, I am not interested in metal, hard rock, modern pop, hip-hop and rap.
The past few years, aside from my role as percussionist with the West Shore Symphony, I have mainly been subbing and doing shows and session work around the Harrisburg area. I am looking to partner with experienced, serious, skilled musicians with a purpose. If you never played in a working band or want to start a garage band to "see where it goes", please pass me by.
I have been playing since age 10 - my experience covers musical styles ranging from classical to jazz, big band, country, rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B and even some metal. Highlights include:
Air Force Band of Mid America (symphonic, big-band, jazz, pop, rock and country)
Dv8 (party/pop/rock)
3 Tequila Dance (modern country)
Dark Whiskey (top 40 country)
Gettysburg Theater
- Joseph and the Amazing . . .
- Rocky Horror Show
Midstate Ballet Orchestra
- The Nutcracker (Timpani)
West Shore Symphony Orchestra
There are numerous other bands, orchestras, shows, recording projects and sessions that round out my resume. I am also a member of the Carlisle Musical Arts Club.
- Screen name:
- MrPaiste
- Member since:
- Oct 04 2016
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- 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
Though I have been influenced by numerous musicians, my main drumming influences include Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro and Paul Leim.
My personal percussion and drum instruction came from John Kasica, William Schinstine, Joe Goebel and Robert Zwally.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Pearl 6-piece birch kit and hardware
Gretsch 4-piece Catalina Club kit
Pearl 14" mini bass drum (conversion)
Pearl 13" piccolo snare drum
Paiste cymbals (Signature and pst8)
Pearl Philharmonic concert snare
Various utility percussion instruments
Pearl Temple Blocks
LP Matador bongos
Zildjian 18" Symphonic Viennese Tone Crash Cymbals
Pearl EM-1 Mallet Station
Shure Beta-91 BD Microphone
Shure Beta-96 SD Microphone
Shure SM94 Condenser Microphones (2)
Shure SM58 Microphone
Shure PG58A Microphones (4)
MXL A-5t Tom Mics (4)
Behringer 1202FX Mixer
Harbinger APS 15 Powered Speakers (2)
