ABOUT
Cleveland, Ohio-based drummer/acoustic guitarist available for studio or live fill-in work. Also capable of lead and backing vocals. Well-versed in blues, classic rock, country, R&B and rockabilly. No heavy metal, please.
Endorser for Sonor Drums, KellySHU Bass Drum Microphone Mounting Systems and Beato Bags
- Screen name:
- SonorMike
- Member since:
- Nov 07 2005
- 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
Jeff Porcaro, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Don Brewer, Stan Lynch
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
1974 Sonor Champion - beech shell - 24"BD,13",14",15"TT,16",18"FT
1994 Sonor Hilite - maple shell - 22"BD,10",12",13"TT,16"FT
2003 Sonor S-Class Pro - Maple shell - 20"BD,10",12",14"TT
2008 Sonor SQ2 - beech shell - 20"BD, 22"BD,8",10",12"TT,14",16"FT
11 different snares to choose from, both metal and wood shell ranging from 3"x13" to 8"x14"
UFIP, Meinl and Zildjian cymbals
Percussion - gong, bongos, timbales, roto-toms, cowbells, tambourine, shakers, wind chimes
Guitars - Taylor 314ce, Ovation Balladeer Special
MUSIC
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Darker Shade Of Blue
Darker Shade Of Blue Track number: 2 Year: 2014 Album: Darker Shade Of Blue - Shady Drive Genre: Blues
Darker Shade Of Blue was chosen as #3 in the Blues Music Fan.com Top 20 Blues Albums of 2014
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Blue #9
Blue #9 Track number: 9 Year: 2014 Album: Darker Shade Of Blue - Shady Drive Genre: Blues
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Folsom Prison Blues
Folsom Prison Blues Track number: 12 Year: 2014 Album: Darker Shade Of Blue - Shady Drive Genre: Blues
Shady Drive's cover of Johnny Cash's hit song.
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Goin' Down To C-Town
Goin' Down To C-Town Track number: 13 Year: 2014 Album: Darker Shade Of Blue - Shady Drive Genre: Blues
Shady Drive's tribute to our hometown, Cleveland, Ohio.
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I Don't Want Your Love
I Don't Want Your Love Track number: 2 Year: 2010 Album: Unreleased Genre: Country
Music and lyrics by Matt Burke Recorded in September 2010 Charlie Hilderbrand - Vocals, guitars -
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Shady Drive and the North Coast Horns at Brothers' Lounge (Video)
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Shady Drive Promotional Video (Video)
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In Step - A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (Video)
In Step - A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (Video)UTobKHW9Y6c
