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 leisurekidz    58-year-old male    Portland, ME    joined in 2019
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I play drums. I am also a chef. I started out wanting to be a drummer in an original band making music for a living. I have also dealt with life: marriage, separation, divorce, raising a brilliant young man to the age of 18. Im ready to get back to playing drums in a collaborative, creative environment that includes: covers, originals. I am ok with startups with potential. I am also interested in projects with potential to earn some decent side money. I have steeped away from kitchen management to refocus on my original goals of making a living as a drummer. I attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston for 2 years from 85-87. I have over 40 years of playing experience. This includes school bands, public performances with school bands, live performances in clubs, small theaters, outdoor festivals, private events, and touring the west, and east coasts. I have extensive studio experience as well. I have direct experience in bands that have played semi pro over the years: thrash/funk, hard rock, acid jazz, power pop, punk, alt folk, blues, funk, soul/rhythm and blues, acoustic. Originals and covers.

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Musical Influences & Inspiration

My influences are varied and wide reaching: from baroque to zither. From alt country to hard rock. I am most influenced as a drummer by:Ringo StarrJohn BonhamBill BrufordBuddy RichMax RoachLarry MorelloMitch MitchellClive BunkerZigaboo ModelesteAmong many, many othersCurrently listening to:Dave Van RonkDavid PrineMedieval Chant MusicShakti Ashmont (Me)Duke Ellington (1921-1929)Guided By VoicesLiving Colour

Music Genres

Acoustic Alternative Rock Bluegrass Blues Celtic Classic Rock Country Cover/Tribute Folk Funk Hard Rock Hip Hop/Rap Jazz Lounge Pop Punk R&B Rockabilly Ska Southern Rock

Proficient With

Drums Other Percussion Vocalist - Baritone Vocalist - Bass

Gear & Equipment

Pearl drums dxls (deep shell birch 9-ply) circa 1980sZildjian and Sabian cymbalsSticks, branches, brushesBongoes, Dumbeks, hoop drums.

Interested In Musicians Proficient With

Accordion Acoustic Guitar Banjo Bass Guitar Cello Fiddle Flute Harmonica Keyboard Lead Guitar Mandolin Other Other Percussion Piano Rhythm Guitar Saxophone Steel Guitar Trombone Trumpet Ukulele Upright Bass Vocalist - Alto Vocalist - Baritone Vocalist - Bass Vocalist - Rock Vocalist - Soprano Vocalist - Tenor

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