SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Versatile drummer, although I can’t play metal at all! Primarily, jazz, funk , soul, blues. But have to admit I love playing some good pop and indie bangers.
Currently playing in a semi pro jazz band, but open to all playing at the moment.
- Screen name:
- Apgillespie
- Member since:
- Jan 24 2022
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdey, Steely Dan, Dave Brubeck, Jeff poccaro, toto, all the jazz greats like Sonny Payne, jojo Mayer, Benny Greb, Clapton, John Mayer, tower of power, Michael Jackson.
Artists in general: MJ, Steely Dan, Count Basie, Tower of Power, Fall out Boy, MCR, funeral for a friend, the stranglers, Simon and Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, the list goes on!!!
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Lots of gear, currently playing a Sonor Phonic 1979 kit (it was the one in the yellow arch studio in Sheffield where the arctic moneys recorded). Also have a Sonor SQ2, various snares and more cymbals than a shop.