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TheDrumDoctor + Musician in Glen Allen, VA

TheDrumDoctor
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.

ABOUT

Since being seduced by my best friends 9 piece double bass, vintage 1979 Ludwig Rocker kit (in the 3rd grade), my adventure as a drummer began. It started with me curious to mimic Alex Van Halen crazy double bass in hot for teacher to more complex poly-rhythm's I admired from Bill Bruford and Danny Carey.
After gaining live, studio and group experience in a few bands over the span of 7 years, my desire to perform on a global level has grown into more than a passion. The best way to put into words my style is adaptive and fluid. There really isn't one particular genre I adhere to more than the other. My intuitive nature behind the kit could have me deep in a jazz groove one minute, to a thrashing metal/punk breakout, to a melodic trance, a tribal infusion or even stripped down to a bluesy/bluegrass simple breakdown the next. The other musicians in the room, from my experience, tend to determine what predominant style will prevail. This, to me, is my greatest strength.
In terms of timing, my 15+ years of experience (6 of which were spent gigging) have taught me the discipline or coordination between ear and hand, whether in a live or studio setting.

Screen name:
TheDrumDoctor
Member since:
Sep 11 2013
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

King Crimson, Tool, Jeff Buckley, Talking Heads, Primus, Anything Mike Patton, Meshuggah, The Mars Volta, Faith No More, Snarky Puppy, RUSH, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Gorillaz, Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, Andrew Bird, Ray Lamontagne, Deerhoof, Puscifer, Incubus, Refused, 311, Sevendust, Alain Johannes, Bobby McFerrin, Rage Against the Machine, Mastodon, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Flight of the Conchords, The Mighty Boosh, Dr. John, Hall and Oates, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Porcupine Tree, Stevie Wonder, The Shins, Them Crooked Vultures, Volto... just to name a few~

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Intermediate
Rhythm Guitar:
Beginner

EQUIPMENT

9 piece Ludwig Epic Euro-Funk kit, with LP bongos. Custom Trash, Paiste PST7-502, Meinl Classic Custom and Wuhan cymbals. Pearl Demon Drive DBP, PDP, Sonor & Gibraltar hardware

MUSIC