auldydrums93 + Musician in Chippenham, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm Alex, a Chippenham based drummer.

Fresh out of my tenure with Erotic Secrets of Pompeii.

Full UK Drivers License and a car.

Although I've not sat any formal grades, I play at about a Grade 5/Grade 6 level if it's of any interest.

Genre wise game to play anything, however if you're looking for a drummer for your extreme metal band I may not be the guy for you as my double pedal is pretty weak.

Have done a number of musical theatre productions (Sister Act and Blitz with CLOGS) both receiving positive write ups with NODA. As well as a number of local pantos (Box and Colerne). I've also got experience playing functions and pub covers nights.

I've experience recording, playing to click (live and in studio) as well as reading/interpreting drum score, but my sight reading skills are pretty rusty. I

My Youtube Channel where I occasionally upload drum covers;
https://www.youtube/channel/UCmD4_RzoSYDLaKyLF17zV9Q

My Soundcloud where I occasionally upload my ambient electronic compositions;
https://soundcloud/bishop_thumpety_thump

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Screen name:

auldydrums93

Member since:

Jun 22 2014

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Well, I have issue choosing favorites, but here are some drummers that have influenced me as a player and performer even before I got behind the kit;

Alan Myers (Devo)
Neil Peart (RUSH)
Mike "Percussion World" Alonso (Electric Six)
Josh Freese
Bruce "Ted" Slesinger (The Dead Kennedys)
Rat Scabies (The Damned)
Danney Carey (Tool)
Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Dr. Chud (Misfits)

Initially taught by Mark Whitlam and Steve Lodge

Music wise, I listen to absolutely anything, I just adore music. I was bought up and am still fascinated by post-punk music, as such I have unconsciously become a mixing pot for all sorts!

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Moderate

Other Percussion:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Highwood CL;
10 x 8 Rack Tom
13 x 9 Rack Tom
16 x 16 Floor Tom
22 x 17 Bass Drum

Franken Kit;
10 x 4.5 Tama Superstar Concert Tom
12 x 8 Tama Superstar Concert Tom
16 x 16 "Thunder" Bass Drum

Cymbals:
Paiste

Electronics:
Yamaha DTExpress IV
Alesis Samplepad Pro

MUSIC