joel57354

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, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet.

ABOUT

I'm 40 years old and have played for thirty years, I studied at Mohawk with Kevin Dempsey, and I studied in New York at The Collective with Pete Retzlaff, Sandy Gennaro, Adrianos Santos. My favourite music is Jazz, Brian Blade and the Fellowship, but I also love traditional Jazz. I play Jazz, Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B, Afro-Cuban, some Latin.

Screen name:: joel57354
Member since:: Mar 11 2015; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

I love the Jazz greats, Philly Joe, Tony Williams, Max Roach but I also love Ian Froman, Brian Blade, Peter Erskine. Rock, I like Carter Beauford, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, I love "Questlove" he's so soulful (sounded great with Booker T). Its hard I love so many players.... Message me if you want more. Lol

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Advanced

EQUIPMENT

I play Gretsch USA Customs in a Chestnut Duco
Bosphorus Cymbals
DW 6000 Hardware
DW 5000 Pedals
Roland Electronics
Shure Mics
LP Percussion
VIc Firth Mallets and 5B Sticks