ABOUT
Drums, percussion, piano, organ, orchestral arrangements, studio engineer. I am a very creative musician who brings a superb balance of skill, talent, diversity in style, and musical wisdom to the table. I am well versed in many styles including:
Rock
Alt. rock
Alternative
Hard Rock
Punk
Soft Rock / Accoustic
Funk
Blues
Jazz
Latin
Reggae
Ska
Dub
I have been playing music since the age of 5 where I started the on piano. When I was 13, I got my first drum kit and began to diversify myself greatly as a musician. I am extremely proficient with computers & studio operations and thoroughly enjoy using these talents to aid in the band's productions. Having played with many different bands and musicians throughout my career, I am a very diverse musician with a vast musical background. These skills combined with my creativity make me a great contributor to any musical project.
Mental Cheese - Metal/Hard Rock/Industrial - 1991 to 1994
Inchworm - Punk - 1994 to 1996
P.M.S. - Punk/Ska - 1994 to 1998
Pangaea - Psychedelic/Jam Rock/Funk - 1998 to 2001
Betterdayz - Punk/Ska - 2000 to 2002
Ports Of Call - Reggae/Ska/Alternative - 2006 to present
I have also played with various blues, blues/rock, funk, classic rock, cover, and top 40 bands.
Other projects include session work and gigging for a variety of indie and cover bands, styles including alt rock, blues, blues rock, funk. I have just finished production on the Ports Of Call demo CD where I did all technical productions, mastering and artwork.
Song samples available here:
http://www.myspace.com/chrissmeathers
- Screen name:
- drumsgoboom
- Member since:
- Jan 05 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
John Bonham, Chad Smith, Willy "Big Eyed" Smith, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Kodo, Eric Sandin, Bud Gaugh, Carlton Barrett, Mickey Hart
EQUIPMENT
**DRUMS**
Roland V-Drums
Premier Fusion Birch 5 piece kit
14" X 2.5" Pearl Brass Piccolo Snare
10" X 2" Sonar Jungle Snare
**CYMBALS**
14" Zildjian Mastersound Hi-Hats
8" Sabian AAX splash
10" Sabian HH splash
16" Sabian AAXplosion crash
18" Sabian HH Medium crash
22" Sabian HH Medium Ride