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Donny
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ABOUT

I'm a drummer first, played for 14 years. Got grade 8 distinction at 15 and I have a music degree, specialising in drumming but with modules for bass. Been playing acoustic guitar for about 10 years, mostly finger picking folky stuff.

Despite being a drummer I'm very knowledgable about jazz music theory and harmony. Wrote my dissertation on the harmonies of the horn section on Parliament's Clones of Dr. Funkenstein.

Drums and bass are my two strongest and best for improv.

Screen name:
Donny
Member since:
Aug 22 2021
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
14
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

John Bonham from Led Zep is my no. 1 drumming influence. Followed closely by Chad Smith from the Chilis. Others include David Garibaldi, Stewart Copeland and Gavin Harrison. I love funk and rock drumming. Also a big fan of reggae and african music and their rhythms

James Jameson, the motown session bassist, is my biggest influence on bass. Only finger style bass. I love soul, R&B and funk bass playing.

I play acoustic fingerpicking - Simon & Garfunkel, Dylan etc.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Drum-kit
4 string bass
Acoustic guitar