SEEKING
Band to Join, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Other Percussion, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Soprano, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
I'm a native of New Orleans and have been playing the drums for about 50 years now and still looking forward to playing anyone whose serious about playing music,This is my life and I love playing music 24 hours a day.I've played with some of New Orleans greats over the years ans still enjoy playing with a lot of my old band members now.
- Screen name:
- nbugu1152162
- Member since:
- Sep 05 2016
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My brother Adrian Valentine,was my most because we lived together and I'd watch him play.I also like Ziggaboo of The Meters,funkiest drummer I came to know after my brother.Later in life I was influenced by the likes of Billy Cobham,Harvey Mason,Tony Williams,Return to Forever and a host of others.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Pearl Exports and Zildjian cymbals
MUSIC
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Take A Break
Take A Break Track number: 8 Year: 2013 Album: THe Kenyatta Trio Genre: Funk
I did this song as we were ready to get and was asked to do one more,so I created this while on stage,peace
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Big Chief
Big Chief Track number: 6 Year: 2013 Album: The Kenyatta Trio Genre: Funk
Done this while clowning around in the studio
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Taiwan Blues
Taiwan Blues Track number: 7 Year: 2013 Album: The Kenyatta Trio Genre: Funk
My bassist wrote this song reflecting on the hard times we faced while living in Taiwan,not all bad,a great palce to live
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The Kenyatta Funksters Live (Video)
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The Kenyatta Funksters Live (Video)
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