SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.ABOUT
After decades of being a wannabe drummer, I started taking classes a year ago last April. I like lots of types of music but listen mostly to modern folk, jazz, rock/prog rock/singer songwriters. My drum teacher is a jazz drummer and I'm really getting into that although it will be a long time before I'm good. I can keep basic swing time. I can do basic blues, rock and reggae. I think I'll improve with other musicians of a similar level who want to improve as well. I went to a Jazz Academy residential course in April which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially the ensemble playing.
- Screen name:
- nik293605
- Member since:
- Sep 29 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 1
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Well, for jazz Miles and Coltrane but I won't be able to play their stuff just yet. I've long liked Van the Man and John Martyn. For female singers, I'm a big fan of Joni Mitchell Steely Dan are a favourite for soft rock and in the area of modern folk, I've just come to know about Breaback. I also still like the prog rock I first listened to in the 70"s including Caravan and King Crimson. I also still like Mountain from the same era.
EQUIPMENT
Basic rock (ish) drum kit - bass, snare, two mounted tom toms and a floor tom tom, hi-hat, ride and crash cymbals.
