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Sight reading drummer with classical training in rudiments, jazz and rock drumming, Proficient with standard and matched grip and brushes. I love playing in all genres, especially jazz, rock, soul, blues, rhythm and blues, funk, pop and country. I’m especially interested in horn bands, female fronted bands, wedding bands and smaller lounge acts/trios.
- Screen name:
- RVDRPDK
- Member since:
- Oct 13 2018
- Active over 1 month ago
- 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
Tony Williams, Gene Krupa, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Bernard Purdie, Steve Smith, John Bonham, Tommy Igoe, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Jordan, Chad Smith, Dennis Chambers, Russ Kunkel, Jim Keltner
Instrument experience:
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Gretsch Renown kits:
Bop 4 piece kit in natural maple with 18” kick
Standard 5 piece kit in natural maple with 22” kick
Rock 5 piece kit with 24” kick in white pearl
DW Frequent Flyer in cherry finish with 20” kick
Snares: Ludwig Black Beauty, Gretsch Renown, Mapex Versatus, Tama SLP Vvintage poplar/maple, Pearl maple piccolo
Zildjian Cymbals:
