drums148 + Musician in Edmonton, AB

SEEKING

ABOUT

Currently working with guitarist/ vocals, bass player & vocalist. We play mainly blues/ classic rock, we are not a cover/ tribute band and therefore not trying to copy the music note for note (or as our guitarist says "we are not slaves to the recording"), but serious and passionate of the music we do. Although we have been together for a relatively short time, individually we have quite a few years of experience. We are in it mainly for fun but we are looking to do 1 or 2 gigs a month.I am a drummer, bass player & qualified live sound tech (certificate from Grant Mac in 1986)looking to get together for fun,keeping the chops up and possibly do a few local gigs. Began playing & performing in the 70's and played in bands doing everything from Contemporary Christian to Blues, Jazz, Heavy Metal and MOR. Spent about 15+ years in Church Worship bands around Edmonton. Also did freelance work as well as some musical theatre. Can be contacted either through BandMix.ca or drums148@ or check out new web page at www.fluidrivebluesband.com (although it still is a work in progress. We will update as time allows)

Screen name:

drums148

Member since:

Jan 09 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

late 50's - early 60's session drummers, Motown, Ringo, Charlie, Ginger, Graeme Edge (Moodies), Jerry Edmonton (Steppenwolf), John Bonham, Simon Kirk... solid all substance over flash...
Admiration for Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart ....Total drummers

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Drum kit (modded Yamaha DP series drums, Sabian cymbals, Gong)
Toca Conga drums w/ stand, Timbales, various other percussion
Dean Vendetta, Fender MIM Strat (upgraded to American Standard specs), & upgraded & modded Raven "Les Paul", upgraded & modded "Telecaster" and "ES335" style guitars
1965 Gretsch 6159 Dual Bass amp (212 50 watt)
Fender CD-100/12 12 string acoustic guitar, Yamaha F325 6 string acoustic guitar, custom built amp (212 35 watt)
Peavey Millenium BXP 5 sting bass (upgraded), Fender Squier P'Bass 4 string bass (modded to 70's vintage American specs), Epiphone EB-3 bass
Bass Rig is Hartke LH500 head, 7ds 4x10 cab, 7ds 1x15 cab
Yamaha keyboard w/ Vibe B60X amp, Boss and Behringer FX pedals
Behringer UB2442FX-Pro Eurorack mixer, Peavey PV6 mixer, Behringer FBQ 1502 2 channel 15 band EQ W/ sub crossover, unbranded 2 channel 15 band EQ, Behringer A500 power amp, Behringer iNuke 1000 power amp, Behringer Euro 2000 power amp,7ds 112H cabs, 7ds 1210H cabs, & Nady PSW-18 Subs
Peavey & Samson wireless mics as well as various wired mics & stands also various effects pedals

MUSIC