RichD + Musician in Northamptonshire, EN

ABOUT

I've been playing for over 20 years, with many professional gigs in that time.

Have been in a number of bands over the last few years, including Pointless Fanatics, Reload (Rock Covers band), Northern Heights and 21 Reasons.

Worked in theatres in the pit for several gigs including many years in pantomimes. Performed percussion/timpani for various orchestras in the North East and Midlands including, Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, Guisborough Choral Society, Durham Choral Society, Darlington Choral Society, RIchmondshire Orchestra, Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, Stamford Chamber Orchestra.

Currently playing drums for the Rutland Big Band and Top Banana Band plus regular pit work.

Looking for session/paid work

Screen name:

RichD

Member since:

Jan 16 2009

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Dream Theater, Pearl Jam, Incubus, Buddy Rich, Roy Haynes, Ed Alleyne Johnson, Bill Bruford, Gavin Harrison, 4Hero, Richard Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Morten Lauridsen

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Other Percussion:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist - Bass:

Moderate

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Intermediate

Violin:

Intermediate

Keyboard:

Beginner

Piano:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute plus various other makes of drums,

Double Pedal

Sabian Cymbals,

Various small percussion items... (whistles, Cowbells, African Drums, etc etc)

MUSIC

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