SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I love playing live - in concert theatres , clubs , restaurants and churches - I love to jam , rehearse , gig and just generally play and hang out with musicians and singers that share my passion and musical tastes . Can sing backing vocals as well .
- Screen name:
- Joe Halpert
- Member since:
- Jul 02 2019
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I am confident and competent playing everything from Big Band Jazz -Era swing through 50's 60's 70's 80's rock , hard rock , progressive rock and funk , r&b , disco , new wave , jazz and fusion and modern Christian music . Main drumming influences are Buddy Rich , Louie Bellson , Phil Collins , Neil Peart , John Bonham , Joey Heredia .
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic and electronic drums and percussion . A 2019 Mapex Saturn Series Workhorse is my performing acoustic kit , Zildjian and Sabian cymbal sets both depending on performance settings , Roland TD17VK customized electronic kit , Pearl , Schlagwerk , Meinl and LP cajons with DW cajon kick pedal , LP congas and miniature bongo set , Roto toms for additional acoustic applications . I also use a vintage 1987 Tama Swingstar set for heavier rock applications .
