Type
Instrumental Soloist

Genre(s)
Classic Rock
Jazz
Fusion
Acoustic Instrumental
Praise and Worship
Ambient

Instruments(s)
Drums/Percussion
Guitar
Electric/Synthesizer

Homebase
Fort Wayne,IN

Performs in public
yes

Interested in meeting new playing partners
yes

Main influences
Coltrane
REM
Led Zeppelin
Vigilantes of Love
Third Day
Jpshua Redman

E-mail
Contact Artist

Description
Drummer available for tracking in any style/genre of music. Experience with acoustic and electronic drums, orchestral percussion, and hand drums.

Also can do Foley effects work for video and film.

Recording and equipment
Pro Tools LE recording system. Sonar, Cubase, Vegas, and Samplitude DAW's. Preamps by Focusrite, Presonus, & Mackie. Microphones by Groove Tubes, Shure, Earthworks, EV, Marshall, and Avlex.

Upcoming Shows
Currently performing with Powerhouse in the Fort Wayne area and Joyful Noise of Messiah Lutheran Church.

What was the first instrument you ever bought?
Drum Kit

Of the instruments you own, which is your favorite?
My 1967 Rogers drum Kit in Black Onyx finish.

What is your dream piece of gear?
GML2032 pre/EQ

Whats the first piece of recording equipment you ever bought?
Mackie MDR2496

What is your favorite piece of gear?
Earthworks TC30 K Mics - They sound AWESOME on everything

What artist would you most like to jam with?
Frank Zappa

What artist would you most like to take a lesson from?
Jim Chapin - again

What is the best album of the 21st Century (so far)?
Led Zeppelin iV - Zoso

Who is your favorite vocalist or instrumentalist?
Vocalist = Sting. Instrumentalist = Elvin Jones

What is your favorite party record?
Pat Metheny's The Road to You

What do you sing in the shower?
Nothing really since it would freak my wife out.

What is your all-time favorite album?
McCoy Tyner's Extensions

What was the first record you ever bought?
Toto - Africa (the '45)

Which musician, other than yourself, have you ever wanted to be?
Bill Berry of REM

What music are you currently listening to?
Led Zeppelin, The Wallflowers, Third Day, Joshua Redman.