SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
My name is Ryan. I am a twenty-two year old student and have been drumming since I was ten. I've been in countless numbers of bands, in which I've drummed and played guitar on two full length records. I've also devoted many a summers to cross-country tours and have shared the stage with bands like Brighten, Jet Lag Gemini, Farewell, The Morning Of, and Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.
- Screen name:
- ryanbeatsskins
- Member since:
- Jul 25 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, so it's hard to pin down my major influences. Lately I've been listening to the new Bayside, Anarbor, The Wonder Years, Deerhunter, and Blood Red Shoes.
My biggest drum influences are John Bonham, Mike Fuentes, Nate Young, Keith Moon, and Mitch Mitchell.
EQUIPMENT
Right now I'm playing on a Gretsch Renown Maple Jazz kit. 22x24 Kick drum. 14" floor. 12" rack. 14x6 Pork Pie Pig Lite acrylic snare. 14" Zildjian A Custom Hihats. 22" Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride. 21" Meinl MB10 Medium Ride. DW 7000 Single Bass Pedal.
