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Band to Join.ABOUT
Jon 'Shaggi' Simpson
As well as looking for a full-time band, I'm available as a short, medium or even long term substitute for any musical situation. Whether it be studio recording, gigs, showcases or whatever you have in mind. I'm a very quick learner, and it's not unusual for me to play a full set without rehearsal, having only demos or set-lists to work from.
As well as temporary or 'sub' work, I'm open to offers of a more permanent nature. I like to play and to keep my calendar full. I'd rather be with one band than a hundred, but it's important for me to be out there and to be busy!
I am experienced at playing with sequencers, click tracks and adapting to a wide range of scenarios. I am very capable of playing any musical style, and am always open to interesting offers!
You can listen to my latest 'EP' with Fox Force 5 on Spotify at: -
https://play.spotify/album/1bqDrnjmorobjnkfeqAE9f
And you can listen to my entire back catalogue on SoundCloud at: -
https://soundcloud/shaggi-1
Links to all of my social media are at www.shaggi.net
- Screen name:
- Shaggi
- Member since:
- Aug 16 2008
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My influences are mainly rock & pop orientated, and that shows in my playing. However, to list a few (in no particular order) include Evanescence, Paramore, Mr Big, Rush, Def Leppard, Toto, Police, Steely Dan, Sting, Nickelback, Van Halen - too many to mention, but most 'good' music from the 80's to current day!
I have experience playing all types of music, although to be fair, I'm a fairly solid hitter. So whilst I can (and do!) happily sub for a Blues Brothers tribute band, it's fair to say I tend to lay down a somewhat stronger groove than Willie Hall did!
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I change swap drum kits pretty often, but the hardware, cymbal and snare selection rarely changes much, although I do find snare drums are like tupperware (you can never have too many!).
Mapex Saturn V Kit 10/12/14/16/22
Mapex Snare Drums (various)
Zildjian cymbals
Gibraltar Rack Systems
Mapex Hardware
Audix Microphones
Evans heads
Promark sticks
Fischer in-ear monitors.
Porter & Davies Gigster
Alesis DM10 Pro MKII electronic drum kit.
Behringer Audio Interfaces.
Pro Tools.
Alienware Windows PC
I'm able to easily mic my own kit, sub-mix it, and provide a stereo pair to the front-of-house PA. Or record remotely with audio or midi using Pro Tools.
MUSIC
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Times Like These (Foo Fighters) - performed by Fox Force 5
Times Like These (Foo Fighters) - performed by Fox Force 5 Track number: 1 Year: 2012 Album: The Four Genre: Classic Rock
By Fox Force 5
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Feelin' Good (Muse) - performed by Fox Force 5
Feelin' Good (Muse) - performed by Fox Force 5 Track number: 2 Year: 2012 Genre: Alternative
Fox Force 5
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I Gotta Feelin' (Black Eyed Peas) - performed by Fox Force 5
I Gotta Feelin' (Black Eyed Peas) - performed by Fox Force 5 Track number: 3 Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Fox Force 5
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Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) - performed by Fox Force 5
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) - performed by Fox Force 5 Year: 2012
Fox Force 5
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Stars In Her Eyes (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy
Stars In Her Eyes (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy Genre: Classic Rock
Gypsy
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Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar) - performed by Elliot Lewis Band
Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar) - performed by Elliot Lewis Band
Elliot Lewis Band
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Comfort Me (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy
Comfort Me (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy
Gypsy
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Shadows (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy
Shadows (Gypsy) - performed by Gypsy Genre: Alternative
Gypsy
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Blues Brother's Little Brother - Maidstone River Festival 2008
Blues Brother's Little Brother - Maidstone River Festival 2008WARLkTIOSuY
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Parisienne Blonde Music Video from the late 80's!
Parisienne Blonde Music Video from the late 80's!1Rnt-9XxFP8