SEEKING
Accordion, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Steel guitar, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
My name is Thomas Lesnick. At 26 years old, I've done more in my decade of professional playing that most people wouldn't do in a life time. I've performed on dozens of records, toured the world, played hundreds of concerts, and worked with a number of Juno and Grammy winning producers.
I graduated from York University with my Bachelor of Fine Arts; Music in Jazz Percussion and attended The University of British Columbia for my Masters in Jazz Percussion. I've studied with Larnell Lewis, Barry Romberg, Anthony Michelli, Steve Mancuso, and Paul Delong.
The producers I've worked with include David Bradstreet (Juno-winning songwriter), Dave Baksh (Sum 41, Brown Brigade), and Steve MacKinnon (Olivia Newton John, Serena Ryder).
I'm fortunate enough to have shared the stage with a number of incredible artists, including Burton Cummings, Big Wreck, and Treble Charger.
- Screen name:
- thomas76880
- Member since:
- Nov 13 2017
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My heart lies in RnB, Soul, and Funk, but I love anything and everything. My favourite drummers are Steve Jordan, Matt Cameron, Jeff Porcaro, Ash Soan.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
I have a number of kits, including:
Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove: 16x14, 10x7, 13x13, 14x5
Ludwig CS Custom Elites: 20x16, 10x8, 14x14, and 14x5.5
Baker Street Custom: 22x14, 12x8, 16x14
Baker Street Stave Custom: 18x18, 10x8, 14x14
I also have an assortment of snares.
I play an assortment of Sabian, Meinl, Wuhan, and Zildjian cymbals, Vater Power 5A Drumsticks, and use Shure In-Ear Monitors.
