SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass.ABOUT
Looking for a band needing a drummer. Need musicians who are willing to commit to the band and are not narcissistic, need team players! Love Classic Rock, Southern Rock and energetic Country, good music that won't put you to sleep. I play drums, washboard (played Cajun/Zydeco in New Orleans) and Cajon. I'm twice retired and have the time and commitment for practice and gigs.
Looking for good musicians who are willing to meet in Pinehurst at our fully equipped studio or at your own location.
- Screen name:
- raymond999700
- Member since:
- Apr 15 2014
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter, Eric Church, B.B. King, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Molly Hatchet, Donovan, T. Rex, Badfinger....Buckwheat Zydeco, good sounds with obviously very different styles. From Donovan, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones to Little Richard, Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup, Leadbelly, Chet Atkins, Garth Brooks and Erich Church.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Other:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Drums, washboard, Cajon, toto toms and timbales. I have a great seven-piece Gretsch Renown kit, a seven piece Tama kit, a five-piece Ludwig, and a smaller four-piece Ludwig kit for smaller venues and practice off site (away from my own studio). Timbales, roto-toms, and various hand held percussion items, a full drum mic kit, other mics, mixer, guitar stands, mixers, Les Paul, amps and PA system.
MUSIC
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Jammin' Java (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
Blues open mic, Neon Rooster, Southern Pines
Studio Jam. Blues and Southern Rock
Open Air Concert Gig at the Annual Arlington County Fair, VA
Played a gig at the Alexandria Elk's Lodge on 21 July 2018.
Gig, Jammin' Java Blues Festival, Vienna, VA
Blues Festival (DC-Rocker Sponsored) at Jammin' Java, Vienna, VA
open mic performance/jam.
Blues Jam hosted by professional musicians/music teachers from Levine MS. Great instruction and great jam.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, formal adult 'Love Prom Night' at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA.
'CancerCanRock' fundraiser at Jammin' Java with Jesters to the Left (Ray LaPlante on drums).
Aurora Hills Community/Senior Center, Crystal City. Jam open to all 55+ age group. All levels are welcome to join us or simply enjoy Any instruments or genre, free of charge. Bring your own instrument(s).
Crystal City Sports Pub (Third Level), 22 July 2017 at 7:30PM. Jesters to the Left Band with Ray LaPlante on drums.
Small Jam session planned with a handful of experienced musicians, feel free to contact me to join us.
Original artists invited and we will also do covers. Classic Rock, Blues, or anything that sounds good.
Experienced musicians only.
-Ray
Arlington
[email protected]
Small casual jam session, Cajun/Zydeco and Country musicians wanted. No drummer needed, vocalist, guitar or other instruments. Respond if interested. Idea is to eventually (soon) form a band and prepare for gigs.