Tomas Howie + Musician in Lapel, IN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I've been drumming for over 50 years; many, many styles. Studio and live, small venue (10) to large venue (+5,000). I can cover just about any style you care to throw at me; mixed meter, dynamic changes, tempo shifts.... I love music that challenges me, and I love to challenge the musicians I play with.

Contact: tomas*at*howies*dot*org

I'm interested in a band that:

1. ...plays interesting, challenging music - odd tempos and varying dynamics encouraged - original or cover,
2. ...is not afraid of being challenged by a drummer who can drive the band, flip the rhythm around, and who will force you to excel at your instrument,
3. ...progressive rock, GOOD pop, eclectic jazz, jam band, rock, blues...
4. ...changes dynamics from light and ethereal, to crushing,
5. ...is actively gigging (and getting at least $100 per gig per member)
6. ...does NOT play metal, screamo, shoegaze, modern alt rock...
7. ...is NOT interested in ego rituals, soap operas....

Also, I love working with original music.

I will work with a start-up band ONLY if the band is serious, has a goal, and is committed to being a gigging band. I'm not interested in wasting my time with an outfit that just wants "to get together and see what happens." I know this seems harsh, but I'm a professional, and I expect the people I work with to approach their music and instruments as professionals.

I have come to this position after working with a band that promised big things, festival gigs, warm-ups. Well, we wound up rehearsing for 16 MONTHS, and only played one gig, and that was a freebie! I'm never going down that road again.

Top-Line Pro Gear (see list); good attitude; open to changes.

Kit drums, Electronic Drums, Sampler, or full percussion. (See Equipment List)

Screen name:

Tomas Howie

Member since:

Apr 22 2010

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

55

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

BANDS
Yes, Genesis, Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Alice in Chains, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Dave Brubeck, King Crimson, Bruce Cockburn, Little Feat, Robin Trower, Frank Zappa, Gentle Giant, George Petit, Deep Purple, Beethoven l, Tony Bennett.

DRUMMERS
Bill Bruford, Alan White, Jim Capaldi, Jim Keltner, Jim Gordon, Jeff Porcaro, Alex VanHalen....

Basically, creative, sophisticated, thinking musicians who want to play something other than what's expected of them.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Other Percussion:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

KITS
* Acoustic: Custom TAMA Starclassic Maple: 8", 10", 12", 14" toms, 20" kick
* Electric: Roland SP-12 V-Drums with mesh heads (for small venues and rehearsals)
* Sampler: Roland SPD-SX

SNARES (metal unless otherwise noted)
* Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Black Beauty
* Ludwig 5 x 14 Supraphonic
* Ludwig 4 x 14 Piccolo
* TAMA 6.5 x 14 Superstar
* TAMA 6 x 14 Bill Bruford Signature - maple
* Custom built 9 x 14 from Yamaha shell - maple
* Custom Built 6 x 10 Piccolo Side Snare from Ludwig shell - maple
* Custom Built 10 x 10 Piccolo Side Snare from Pearl Session Series Tom
* Custom Refinished 12 x 14 Pearl - maple

CYMBALS
* Zildjian
* Sabian
* Wuhan
* Meinl
* splashes, crashes, rides, chinas, gongs, effects.....

PERCUSSION
* LP Aspire Congas (Quinto, Conga, Tumba)
* LP Galaxy Djembe
* LP Generation II Bongos
* LP Prestige Timbales
* Cajón
* Gon Bops Acu?a Cajón
* Doumbek
* Bodhrán
* Chimes - various
* Rain Stick
* Too many hand percussion instruments to name (see picture)

MICROPHONES
* Shure Beta 91A
* Shure Beta 98D (5)
* Shure SM-58
* Shure SM-57 (2)
* audio-technica PRO 25ax
* AKG C2000B (2)
* 50' Drum Snake

MONITOR
* Behringer XENYX 802 mixer

MUSIC