Reed Hoffman + Musician in Austin, TX

SEEKING

ABOUT

Greetings,

I am a professional drummer, bassist, and vocalist in search of a serious working band. I have been playing drums for over 25 years, most recently touring full-time with a variety band called Beyond Control, playing roughly 150 shows per year. I have also played with such artists as Marty Raybon, former lead singer of the group Shenandoah, and Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers. I am a graduate of the Mcnally Smith College of Music, where I studied under such drummers as Gordy Knudtson of the Steve Miller Band, and Dave Stanoch, former drummer for Sheryl Crow. I can play to a click or with tracks if required. I have a quick ear, good gear, an easy-going personality, and no drinking or drugs.

Below are links to video and audio demos of my work. We'll start with my drum material. First, here's an audio demo featuring me drumming in several different styles, including blues, jazz, pop, and classic country.
s://dl.dropboxusercontent/u/35015666/drum%20demo.mp3
Next, here's a video of me drumming in the style of modern country. May take a while to download. Sorry.
s://dl.dropboxusercontent/u/35015666/Reed%20Hoffman%20Crazy%20Town.wmv
And finally in the drum category, here's the promo video for the last band I was in. I'm not shown a lot in the video, but it will give you the chance to hear me in a few other styles, including dance, classic rock, and pop, as well as seeing me in a few different costumes.
s://./watch?v=VY3OCFpayCo

Now for the bass stuff. Here's an audio demo of me on bass in various styles.
s://dl.dropboxusercontent/u/35015666/bass_example.mp3

And last but not least, here's my vocal demo. I'm singing lead on the first song, and harmony on the second.
s://dl.dropboxusercontent/u/35015666/vocal%20demo.mp3

As far as what I'm looking for, I'm interested in anything from a band playing locally every week, to a full-time touring position. If you need more info about me, I also have references available upon request. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, and if possible, also send me links of your music. Thanks much, and I look forward to working with you!

Reed

Screen name:

Reed Hoffman

Member since:

Dec 01 2014

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Asleep at the Wheel, Chris Rice, Rachael Lampa, SRV, Tower of Power, Michael Buble, Etc.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Drums:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Mapex drums, Electra bass, Gallien-Krueger amp

MUSIC