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Jeff Rodgers

Fort Wayne, IN  |  Contact Artist

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.

Artist Data:

Type: Instrumental Soloist

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

Instrument(s): Drums/Percussion, Guitar, Electric/Synthesizer

Interested in meeting new playing partners: yes

Performs in public: yes

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

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

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.

Downloads / CDs

Singles:

1. Phat Beat! Free play » download
2. Kalidescope Free play » download
* Note there may be a slight delay before playback begins if the artist elected to start the music clip from a random location in the song.

More About the Artist

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.