SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
I am semi-pro drummer looking for challenging and fun environments in which to play. I am capable of dropping in a gig at moments notice. Love working on original music. I play many styles professionally.
1988-1992->Heidelberg College Music Program (Percussion)
1993-2021->Richard Walton Group (Contemporary Jazz)
1994-2000->BOINK! (90s Rock)
1999-2005->Cadence Jazz Quintet
2004-2019->Pender UMC Worship Band
2005-2011->Fairfax Swing Band
2007-2011->PaceMakers Jazz Quartet
2018-2020->The Groove Factor (R&B)
2018-2022 >SouthView Worship Band
2020-2024->Panic for the Vibe (90's R&B/Pop/Rock)
2021-Present->Water Sign (Smooth Jazz)
2023-Present->Columbia Baptist Church
- Screen name:
- EricDrums
- Member since:
- Jul 13 2010
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bands and Artists: Tower of Power, Chick Corea, Yellow Jackets, John Coltrane, Spyro Gyra. Toto, Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich's Big Band, Led Zeppelin, Police, Sting, Rush, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Kevin Gilbert, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Lincoln Brewster, Israel Houghton, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Stevie etc..
Drummers: Steve Gadd, David Weckl, David Garibaldi, JR Robinson, Simon Phillips, Art Blakey . Stanley Randoph, Clyde Austin Stubblefield.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Pro-level acoustic drums. Roland SPD-x for targeted sounds.
Quality drum mics and stands.
Personal monitor (in ear or power wedge).
MUSIC
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Richard Walton Group "Cab Fare" Live 2014 (Video)
Richard Walton Group "Cab Fare" Live 2014 (Video)Nv1i_000PjA
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Water Sign (Video)
Water Sign (Video)WfDwc2ovjkc
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Groove Factor DC 2019 (Video)
Groove Factor DC 2019 (Video)86YIktzFcZ4
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Freeze Dried Funk - Richard Walton Group (live) (Video)
Freeze Dried Funk - Richard Walton Group (live) (Video)hOFkyg1pKs8
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Two Shades of Grey - Richard Walton Group (live) (Video)
Two Shades of Grey - Richard Walton Group (live) (Video)ISjzKxuUx9w
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Richard Walton Group - It's In There Somewhere (live) (Video)
Richard Walton Group - It's In There Somewhere (live) (Video)8_9ZtLYKaCE
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Richard Walton Group - Lost Inside Her Smile (live) (Video)
Richard Walton Group - Lost Inside Her Smile (live) (Video)gfQJb9pUPxk
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Richard Walton Group (live) - Infatuation (Video)
Richard Walton Group (live) - Infatuation (Video)Kfeq5OmBNeU
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Richard Walton Group "Across the Tracks" (live) (Video)
Richard Walton Group "Across the Tracks" (live) (Video)WYhYcow78us
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Freeze Dried Funk (Video)
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