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Hi all on Bandmix! I am new to this site, and I'm looking for a working band (cover, original or a mix of both) that's the right fit and singer/songwriters who need to work out their songs with a drummer for recording. Most of my playing experience was with an all original band, The Dwellers, that crossed the genres of power pop, alt rock, hard rock, country by way of how the Stones and the Monkees would use it. I would characterize my playing as classic influenced and currently mindful. The Dwellers were fortunate enough to land a major label deal with EMI Records in the mid 90s and we experienced a lot of great stuff - recording with Bowie Producer Tony Visconti, warming up for national acts such as Joan Jett, Adam Ant, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel, Matchbox 20 and the Foo Fighters, having a video on MTV and having three songs actively in rotation on alternative radio. In addition, I'm able to play with brushes and bundles comfortably and play with dynamics. In the video section there are vids posted of my playing in both band situations and recordings with singer/songwriters that I worked with. The Music section has audio samples of both as well. My email is robert at robertferraro dot net. I live in Lynbrook, NY, work in NYC and have transportation. My equipment list is noted below. Thanks for stopping by! Take care, Rob
- Screen name:
- RobertFerraro
- Member since:
- Apr 02 2017
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Too many to list here, but here's an attempt by genre:
- Classic Rock/Pop - 50s - 80s
- Current Rock/Pop/Alternative
- Classic Jazz
- Big Band Jazz
- Country/Americana/Bluegrass
-Hard Rock, Classic and Current
-R and B - Current and Classic
-Classic Funk
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
(2) Gretsch Drumsets, one birch and one maple (5) pc each
(1) Sonor Jazz Bebop Drumset (4) pc - great for small venues
(1) PA System, includes Peavy 6 Channel Powered Mixer and a pair of 12" Alto Self Powered Speakers with stands.
MUSIC
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The Dwellers - Whatever Makes You Happy
The Dwellers - Whatever Makes You Happy Year: 1995 Album: The Dwellers - Whatever Makes You Happy Genre: Rock
Recorded at SOS Studios, NYC Engineered and Produced by Tony Visconti String Arrangements by Tony Visconti
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The Dwellers - Prayer for Rock and Roll
The Dwellers - Prayer for Rock and Roll Year: 1997 Album: Demo for Meat Loaf Genre: Rock
This was (1) of (3) songs that were pitched to Meat Loaf. Recorded at Acme Recording Studios, Mamaroneck, NY Engineered by Peter Denenberg
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The Dwellers - Deep in Love
The Dwellers - Deep in Love Year: 1990 Album: Demo
Drums were from a live to multitrack recording at CBGBs. All other recording performed at Acme Recording Studios, Mamaroneck, NY Engineered by Peter Denenberg
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The Last Internationale - River Blue
The Last Internationale - River Blue Track number: 1 Year: 2009 Album: The Last Internationale - Manifesto Genre: Rock
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The Last Internationale - 4th of July
The Last Internationale - 4th of July Track number: 6 Year: 2009 Album: The Last Internationale - Manifesto Genre: Rock
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The Dwellers - Neptune June
The Dwellers - Neptune June Year: 1995 Album: The Dwellers - Whatever Makes You Happy Genre: Rock
Recorded during the making of "Whatever Makes You Happy". We recorded just the basic tracks for Neptune June and nothing more. It came out pretty good for one take.
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Dweller - Supersonic Bliss
Dweller - Supersonic Bliss Track number: 10 Year: 2001 Album: Dweller - Before You Save The World Genre: Rock
Recorded at Acme Recording Studios in Mamaroneck, NY Engineered and Produced by Peter Denenberg
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New Year's Resolution
New Year's Resolution Track number: 1 Year: 2013 Album: Keith Eddie Lyle - Plastic Guitars and Country Stars Genre: Americana
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The Dwellers - World At Bay
The Dwellers - World At Bay Year: 1995 Album: The Dwellers - Whatever Makes You Happy Genre: Rock
EMI Records decided to pull World At Bay from the final track listing. Engineered and Produced by Tony Visconti.
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The Dwellers - Love Is a Rocket Ride (Video)
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The Dwellers - Love Saloon (Video)
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Sassy Lassy - Yours Truly (St. Valentine) (Video)
Sassy Lassy - Yours Truly (St. Valentine) (Video)8x_hSr8FhLY
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The Dwellers - Right In Front of Me (Video)
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The Dwellers - Make a Goddess (Video)
The Dwellers - Make a Goddess (Video)783oLz45P_I
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The Dwellers - 20th Century Boy - Born to Be Wild - Live at Flint Park, Larchmont, NY (Video)
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Number 9 Train - NYC Blues Band - Retrospective Mix (Video)
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Jacks O'Diamonds - Red House (Video)
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The Last Internationale - "Step by Step" (Video)
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The Dwellers - Live at the Cutting Room NYC 3/23/13 Full Set (Video)
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The Dwellers - Die in Peace - Live (Video)
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The Dwellers and Ritchie Scarlet - Gimmie Shelter (Video)
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Dweller - Supersonic Bliss (Video)
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The Dwellers - World At Bay (Video)
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Johnny Andriani - Moonage Daydream (Video)
Johnny Andriani - Moonage Daydream (Video)jRbxNQHAens
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Johnny Andriani - Love Love Love (Video)
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The Dwellers - New Fashion Show (Video)
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Strange Brew - White Room - (one of my first gigs!) (Video)
Strange Brew - White Room - (one of my first gigs!) (Video)zxNhh7R_B-4