chrismckinney + Musician in Charlotte, NC

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ABOUT

I am a busy 41 year old Pro Drummer, but I am always looking for more work. Well versed in many styles and open minded. Currently play with the 90's cover bands, Thirsty Horses and Arcadia Heights. I also do a good bit of fill in work and sessions. I am also one of the soundman at The Rooster in Gastonia. I am a team player and always out to serve the music first, while having a blast, and making the music sound it's best. I am out to be your FIRST call drummer, and the last call you have to make for any of your drumming or percussion needs. I am always open to Acoustic Duos/Trios, Pop or Rock Bands, Wedding/Dance Bands, Recording Sessions, you name it.

As a side note, I also run a small but growing sound company, Shadow Gate Entertainment, where I offer live sound, mobile recording sessions, and limited video services as well.

I am always looking for bands needing a backup or fill in drummer, as well as musicians to plug into my modular cover band, and possibly Letters Lost. Currently, I am looking for guitarists, bass players, and vocalists for the Modular Cover Band and Letters Lost.

Screen name:

chrismckinney

Member since:

Jun 27 2017

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Jimmy Chamberlin - The Smashing Pumpkins
Neil Peart - Rush
Danny Carey - Tool
Gavin Harrison - Porcupine Tree
Josh Freese - A Perfect Circle
Chad Sexton - 311
Stewart Copeland - The Police
Vinnie Colaiuta - Sting
Carter Beauford - The Dave Matthews Band
Jeff Porcaro - Toto
Bill Berry - R.E.M.
Chad Smith - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
John Bonham - Led Zepplin
And way too many more to list...

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Background Singer:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

7 Pc Mapex Armory Drumkit (in Magma Burst finish)
6 Pc Mapex Pro M Drumkit (in Trans Cherry Red finish
Various Mapex Snare Drums
Pearl ICON Curved Rack System
Pearl Eliminator Double & Single Bass Pedals
ALL SALUDA CYMBALS (Too Many to list)
All Evans Drumheads
Tree Works 35 Classic Bar Chimes
Multiple Cowbells & Jam Blocks
Multiple Shakers
LP Cyclops Dimpled Brass Tambourine
CP Conga & Bongo set
14 Toca Freestyle II 14" D'Jembe

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