SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Seasoned drummer / percussionist based in Naperville, IL, with decades of experience, playing numerous genres, venues, & events, including, live performances with well-known bands, theater/show performances, studio recordings, etc.. I've continued to focused on supporting band members with utilization of dynamics and tempo control, while providing solid background rhythms, tasteful fills, and not over playing.
Looking to join an existing band, with experienced members, focused on 70s, 80s, & 90s covers. Not interested in playing out more than 4 - 6 times per year.
- Screen name:
- tony1814394
- Member since:
- Sep 23 2024
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Mostly influenced by power bands from the 70s, including Chicago, Earth, Wind, & Fire, BTO, Steely Dan, Eagles, Queen, ZZ Top, Boston, Gino Vannelli, and Deep Purple to name a few.
Drummers that had a major impact on my development included, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Ginger Baker, John Bonhan, & Danny Seraphine.
Percussionists that I studied included Tito Puente & Sheila E
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Tama Starclassic 5-piece Walnut/Birch kit with Zligjian cymbals.
Roland VAD 507 vDrums kit
LP Congas, Bongos, and assorted percussion
MUSIC
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The Distractions - Valerie (Video)
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The Distractions - Listen to the Misic (Video)
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the Distraction - Hey Jealousy (Video)
the Distraction - Hey Jealousy (Video)p59gcoF08ZY
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Change-Up - Jonny Cabs (Video)
Change-Up - Jonny Cabs (Video)L_eIfKYvd8Y