Merril + Musician in Bloomington, IL

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ABOUT

I am an experienced professional drummer playing rock, R&B, pop, and country most of my life. I am a good vocalist for both lead and backgrounds/harmony. I have worked as a sound engineer and producer in a university recording studio, my own studio, and as a paid professional for live sound events. I also program and operate DMX lighting. I have played in the following bands in central Illinois: The Wild Hares, Twin City Groove, The Bill Porter Project (Fishbone Willie), Triple Dog Dare, The Associates, Tailgate, Vibe, and Hillbilly High-Rise. I am currently gigging with Hillbilly High-Rise (modern country and '90s rock). I prefer up-beat, fun, danceable party music. If you are interested in hiring my band, please contact me.

I am also available to run sound/lights for other bands, or any event that needs sound and lights, with my equipment or yours. Let me know if you have a band or are just looking to jam.

Screen name:

Merril

Member since:

Dec 26 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Classic/Radio Rock - Journey, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Soundgarden,Nickelback, Blink182,Theory of a Deadman, ...
Old R&B/Funk - Cameo, Rick James, Earth Wind and Fire, Ohio Players, Kool and the Gang ...
Modern Country - Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood ...
Modern Pop - Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Chainsmokers, DNCE, Ed Sheeran, Jason Derulo, Twenty One Pilots

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Moderate

DJ:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I own professional drums, sound, and light equipment; and have transportation for all of it. I have a practice space with recording equipment.

MUSIC