SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Upright bass.ABOUT
Experienced, working drummer who plays in the pocket with "feel". I have performed an extensive list of popular covers ranging from rock, tribute, dance/party, funk, jazz, and country. I can play in a range of scenarios from Cajon in an acoustic environment, but also have the electronics and effects to work with a dance/variety/wedding band arrangement. I also can sing, and have sung lead (mostly country), with prior bands. Also support with backing vocals / Harmonys. My objective to make those around me, (the band), sound better, not to demonstrate chops on every track. I prefer to play covers exactly the way the original artist did but can fill space appropriately and musically in a small band setting. (like a trio)
- Screen name:
- Tom McCarthy Drummer
- Member since:
- May 13 2019
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My drumming influences range from the jazz / fusion realm. From Joe Morrello to Billy Cobham, I am a perpetual student of the instrument. I would say my inspiration in the working band environment is to be the "Steve Gadd / Jeff Porcaro" type drummer who is totally in the pocket, plays dynamically and can adapt to the genre and musicians around me.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
I use any one of three drumkit types depending on the genre and room I'm working. I have 2 Yamaha Stage Custom kits, Birch shells, sound excellent. I complement them with high end snare drums and Zildjian cymbals. I have a classic 1969 Ludwig set. For electronics I use a Roland TM-2 Trigger Module, BT-1 Trigger Bar, as well as RT-30K kick trigger and RT-30HR. I also have a Meinl Artisan Collection Cajon with Mic jack for acoustic gigs.
MUSIC
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Cissy Strut w Carlo and Marcus
Cissy Strut w Carlo and MarcusSaturday jam with Carlo Aprile- Bass, Marcus Ontiveros - Guitar
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CoolFill1
CoolFill1
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SDTheFez
SDTheFezPlay along to The Fez by Steel Dan. Although I realized after listening to original I have far too many hi hat opens compared to original and need to quiet up a little more on hats and snare. Fills, especially at 1:55 are really weak. I did not put in any learn time just played from hearing. Plan to do this one over.
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Cobham Shadow
Cobham ShadowOne of my first recordings. Recorded as I played along to a song by Billy Cobham named Shadow. It was a decent effort. Fills are not polished.
