ABOUT
Professional Drummer with 15+ years of active gigging experience. Hundreds of gigs performed with various bands across multiple states.
Co-founder of DE-based cover band "What Mama Said", active in DE/MD/VA/PA from 2007-2014. Former drummer for Maryland based cover band, "The Vigilantes" on and off 2012-2015. Currently playing with cover bands Keeping Secrets and Vibe Check.
A short list of current venues performed: Seacret's OC, Fager's Island OC, The Rusty Rudder, Northbeach, The Lighthouse, Nalu, Harrah's AC, Fire & Ice Balley's Casino, Hops Lounge Delaware Park Casino, Lobby Bar Hard Rock AC, Perryville Casino, Looney's Pubs MD, Twain's Tavern, Power Plant Live, Red Eye's Dock Bar, Victory Beer Hall Xfinity Live, The Chesapeake Inn, Catherine Rooney's, Docklands Riverfront, Kelly's Logan House, The Deer Park Tavern and many more!
I am available for fill-in gigs and would consider a permanent seat in a band if it's the right situation.
Email: mjshallcross at G Mail dot com mikeylikesdrums on the gram
- Screen name:
- mikeylikesdrums
- Member since:
- Jul 24 2014
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Some of my favorite drummers and influences (in no particular order): Vinnie Paul, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Chris Adler, Joey Jordison, Jordan Burns, Lars Ulrich, Nick Menza, Carter Beauford, Tommy Lee, Travis Barker, Justin Foley, Jason Bitner, Morgan Rose, Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins, and many more.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Pearl Reference 6-pc.
Pearl Crystal Beat 5-pc.
Pearl Session Custom SMX 6-pc.
Pearl ICON Rack & Hardware
Various Pearl snares
Sabian Cymbals
Pearl Pedals
Ahead Thrones
Audix D-Series drum mics
Audix Om-2 Vocal Mic
Aquarian Drum Heads
Ahead Sticks & Grips
Alien Ears In-Ear Monitors
Protection Racket Cases
MUSIC
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Sweet Child O' Mine (GnR Cover)
Sweet Child O' Mine (GnR Cover) Year: 2014 Genre: Cover/Tribute
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WMS Live Promo
WMS Live Promo Track number: 1 Year: 2008 Album: Live at Deer Park Tavern Genre: Cover/Tribute
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Margaritaville - Punk Rock Cover
Margaritaville - Punk Rock Cover
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Feeling Lucky 2021 Promo Video (Video)
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"Shut Up and Dance" (Vigilantes Cover) (Video)
"Shut Up and Dance" (Vigilantes Cover) (Video)iaoWsiIVSOQ
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"All Over You" (What Mama Said Cover) (Video)
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"Fight For Your Right (To Party)" What Mama Said Cover (Video)
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Drum Cover - System of a Down "Chop Suey!" (Video)
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Drum Cover - Tool "Sober" (Video)
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Drum Cover - Yellowcard - “Ocean Avenue” (Video)
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