SEEKING
Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Other.ABOUT
I'm a versatile drummer and sound tech with a wide range of influences. My playing incorporates elements of prog rock, metal, blues, funk and rock.
I believe the most important thing a drummer can do, besides playing their ass off, is to control their volume. The dynamics suffer dramatically when a drummer is incapable of playing at soft and medium volumes.
As a sound designer and music producer I like to incorporate sequences, samples and other orchestrations into the performance. I want to work with musicians who are innovative with technology without that technology becoming a crutch.
I can handle most the tech necessary to mix a band's stage sound. With the wide variety of software kits available there's absolutely no need for microphones on the drums. No mics = better sound. I believe the only open mics onstage should be vocals, acoustic percussion and backing vocals. Feedback should NEVER happen in a pro band: if you cannot control the squeal I don't want to play in your band.
- Screen name:
- John Hargis
- Member since:
- Oct 02 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Pearl Session Custom 6-piece, Zildjian cymbals, DW 5000 Single and Double-kick pedals. Alesis trigger pads and Mainstage software for sequenced sample playback (depending on the situation I sometimes produce and trigger orchestral/synth accompaniments).