Tom McCarthy Drummer + Musician in Tempe, AZ

SEEKING

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 1 week

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

Background Singer:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I use any one of three drumkit types depending on the genre and room I'm working. I have a 1969 Legacy Maple Ludwig set, as well as 2020 Limited Edition Ludwig Classic Maple kit. A Yamaha Stage Custom Hip kit for small rooms and jams. 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 use Zildjian A and Zildjian K Custom Session cymbals. I also have a Meinl Artisan Collection Cajon with Mic jack for acoustic gigs.

MUSIC