Augusto + Musician in Brampton, ON

ABOUT

Contact Info: augusto.santana (at) g-m-a-il (dot)com

I am a drummer and a Latin percussionist.

Back in my original Country (Uruguay), I've been playing music for 20+ years. Rock, Blues, Pop, Latin and Jazz. Originals and jazz/blues standards. Done several recordings and very good experience on stage.

Here in Canada, I've played with:

2008 - Little Peter & the Elegants (Rock from 50-60, Elvis, Beatles, Beach Boys, Temptations, etc..)
2009 - Retrospect (R&R 70 & 80s, Beatles, Doobie Bros.)
2010 - Nighthawk (R&R, Blues, Country from the 70's)
2010 - Andre & Augusto Jazz Duo
2011 - Percussionist - Sheraton Cadwell Orchestras (Big Band)
2011 - Drummer for pianist George Marton
2011 - Drummer at Thirty and a Third Funky Music Band
2015 - Drummer/percussion at Toronto Modern Jazz Project
2015 - Drummer dance band The Waves
2015 - Drums/Percussion - Havana Power Band (J.Dapello)

Screen name:

Augusto

Member since:

Nov 17 2006

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

1. Pacific drums CX Series
2. Pearl Rhythm Traveler 5-Piece Drum Kit
3. Meinl CONGAS
4. Latin Percussion Bongos
5. Latin Percussion Timbales
6. Zildjian, Paiste and Sabian Cymbals

MUSIC