DickCole1853 + Musician in Chester, VA

SEEKING

ABOUT

I moved to Chester from Fairfax in February 2019. I've been playing drums for nearly 20 years in six successful Northern VA classic rock bands, routinely performing in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. I left my most recent NOVA band, Riptide, in 2019. The more than two-hour commute each way back to Northern Virginia for weekly rehearsals, not to mention travelling back and forth 3-4 times a month for gigs all over the DC/MC/VA area, just became too problematic and would become even more so in the winter months.

So, I'm searching for a Richmond-area band in need of a drummer. Nearly all of my 20 years in gigging commercial bands has been with Classic/Southern Rock. I also played with a Christian worship band at New Life Christian Church in Northern Virginia for 10 years. I know a lot of songs from the '50s to today. I've also done private study with Steve Smith of Journey/Vital Information, Tommy Igoe, and am an alumnus of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp where I got the opportunity to jam and perform with many of my rock heroes.

I don't do drugs and rarely drink. I would fit in best with other musicians close to my age.

I went into the studio with a couple of the bands I belonged to and recorded demo CDs. I have included copies of those recordings here. (The studio tracks are me on drums with two former bands from Northern Virginia -- Point Blank Band and OTR.) There are also tracks recorded live with me on drums during appearances with my last band Riptide on my playlist and with the New Life Christian Church where I played on one of the worship teams for nearly 10 years. I'm retired, so, I have plenty of time to rehearse and gig.

If you're seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, dedicated musician who comes prepared to each practice and gig, I'm your guy. I hope to hear from you! I'm also available as a fill-in drummer when you need someone.

Screen name:

DickCole1853

Member since:

Aug 15 2019

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

55

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Steve Smith/Journey and Vital Information; Dino Danelli/The Rascals; Keith Carlock/Steely Dan; Steve Porcaro/Toto; Artimus Pyle/Lynyrd Skynyrd. I'm a big Led Zeppelin and Heart fan, and enjoy playing their tunes. I also love Steely Dan, Journey, and Toto and would love to play in a tribute band!

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Other Percussion:

Expert

Background Singer:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

I have a Roland TD-12 electronic that I can leave at the band's practice location and a TD-35KV that I use for gigging in smaller venues where controlling volume is essential. I also have two acoustic DW Collector Series kits that I use in larger and outdoor venues. I use a DW rack system when gigging with my acoustic kit and play Paiste Signature Series cymbals.

MUSIC